BA/BS Major in History
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in History
Additional Graduation Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Component | ||
| Area I (Written Composition) | 6 | |
| Area II (Humanities and Fine Arts) 1 | 12 | |
| Area III (Natural Sciences and Mathematics) | 11 | |
| Area IV (History, Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 12 | |
| Area V | ||
| Major Core Requirements in History | ||
| HI 101 & HI 102 | Survey of World Civilization to 1500 and Survey of World Civilization since 1500 2 | 6 |
| HI 201 & HI 202 | United States History to 1877 and United States History since 1877 2 | 6 |
| HI 301W | History and Historical Research 3 | 3 |
| Select eighteen hours of History Electives (300-400 levels) 4 | 18 | |
| HI 495 | Senior Thesis 5 | 3 |
| Minor | ||
| A minor, second major or second degree is required for this major | 18-24 | |
| General Elective | ||
| as required, to bring total to 120 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
For Bachelor of Arts degree, 6 hours of a required foreign language at the introductory level
- 2
These courses are required in the major if not completed as part of the General Education component
- 3
Fulfills computer literacy requirement.
- 4
Including at least six hours in United States history and six hours in non-United States history. At least 6 hours of the eighteen hours of History Electives must be at the 400 level. The 6 hours of History Electives at the 400 level plus the required course HI 495 (3) means that students will complete at least 9 hours at the 400 level to meet graduation requirements. HI 101 and HI 102 or HI 201 and HI 202 are prerequisites for all 300-level history courses. HI 301W is a prerequisite for all 400-level history courses.
- 5
Offered in spring semesters. Includes exit examination.