History, BA

Introduction

The major in History teaches students how to analyze individuals, ideas, events, and organizations from the past. By honing critical reading, thinking, and writing skills, majors can transfer these abilities to a wide array of careers in education, the law, business, banking, and so much more.

Baccalaureate Degree Core

Baccalaureate Core & Other Graduation Requirements

Major Requirements: 38 Credits

All of the Following: 34 credits

100-level HIST course(s) 4 credit(s)
200-level history courses 8 credit(s)
At least 16 credits of 300-level or above in history (excluding HIST 391, HIST 491, and HIST 492), an approved internship, or approved study abroad credits.

HIST 391W - Research Methods in History 4 credit(s)
OR
HIST 380W - Historical Thinking 2 credit(s)
AND HIST 381 - Historical Research 2 credit(s)
HIST 491 - Independent Research I 1 credit(s)
HIST 492 - Independent Research II 1 credit(s)

One of the following:

HIST 333 - History of the British Empire 4 credit(s)
HIST 339 - World War II 4 credit(s)
HIST 365 - Civil Rights Movements 4 credit(s)
*If more than one is taken, it/they will count as upper-division elective(s).

Program Details

Program Length

Four years for a complete BA degree. Two years for students transferring in with an AAOT degree. Program length may vary depending upon the student’s course load and academic progress.

Program Learning Outcomes

Provide students with a broad range of offerings in various fields of history
Teach majors to conduct creative and comprehensive research projects
Read historical materials with discernment
Engage in critical analysis from a historical perspective
Write polished communicative prose