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History Major – Bachelor of Arts

Program Competencies

Goal 1: Historical Knowledge. Students will demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in both American and World History.

Goal 2: Critical Thinking. Students will demonstrate the critical thinking abilities necessary for professionals in the field.

Goal 3. Written and Oral Communication. Students will exhibit proficient oral and written communication skills.

Assessment

  1. History Achievement Test
  2. Capstone course

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education Courses(See GNED Course Listings)

33
Total Credit Hours:33

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).

Major Requirements

HST 260American History to 1865

3
HST 261American History since 1865

3
HST 270World History to 1500

3
HST 271World History Since 1500

3
HST 300Practicing History

3
HST 301-306Chronological U.S. History

3
HST 311-328Chronological World History

3
HST 340-360Thematic U.S. History

3
HST 370-375Thematic World History

3
HST 380Junior Seminar

3
HST 3XXElective in History

3
HST 499CSenior Seminar in History

3
Total Credit Hours:36

Additional Constraints:

Students are permitted to use only one course in the program from each of the following pairs:

  1. HST 352 or HST 353
  2. HST 341 or HST 342

Minor

All majors must also include a minor or additional major. See Terms to Know.

Total Credit Hours:21

Free Electives

Free Electives (chosen by student)

variable

Total Credit Hours: 120