The Bachelor of Arts in History requires you to complete a minimum of 123 credits. You must successfully complete:
- 36 credits of major requirements
- 18–30 bachelor of arts credits
- 46 General Education credits
- 18–30 elective credits
Courses
Course List - Bachelor of Arts in History
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Civilization to 1877 | HIST 20 | An historical survey of the political, social, and economic development of America from colonial settlement through the Civil War and Reconstruction. | 3 credits |
| American Civilization since 1877 | HIST 21 | An historical survey of the American experience from the emergence of urban-industrial society in the late nineteenth century to the present. | 3 credits |
One history course at 100-level or higher in each of the following areas (12 credits)
You can fulfill this requirement by taking any additional history course (i.e. beyond those with specific applications) at the 100–400 level in European History, United States History, Global History, and Pre-Modern History.
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Since 1848 | HIST 120 | Political, social, and ideological developments; origin and impact of two World Wars; totalitarianism and democracy; changing role in the world. | 3 credits |
| The World at War: 1939-1945 | HIST 144 | In-depth study of the origins and conduct of World War II. Political and economic aspects as well as military. | 3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the Civil War Era, 1848 through 1877 | HIST 130 | Survey of the causes and consequences of America's deadliest conflict, the Civil War, from the end of the U.S.-Mexican War in 1848 through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. | 3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the Middle East | HIST 181 | Origins of Islamic civilization; expansion of Islam; the Ottoman Empire; the Middle East since 1918. | 3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
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The Roman Republic and Empire *Course will be available in a future semester. |
HIST 101 | History of the Roman Republic and Empire from the origins of Rome to the disintegration of the Empire | 3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
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Undergraduate Seminar *Course will be available for Fall 2020. |
HIST 302W | TBD | 3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holocaust | HIST 426 | In-depth study of the history of the Holocaust in Europe that puts special emphasis on primary sources. | 3 credits |
| Recent American History | HIST 447 | Contemporary economic, social, and political aspects of the United States and its role as a world power since 1945. | 3 credits |
| American Environmental History | HIST 453 | The history of the ways Americans have used and thought about the environment since 1500. | 3 credits |
| History of Work in America | HIST 458Y | A study of selected problems in the history of work in the United States, especially since 1877. | 3 credits |
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History of Imperialism and Nationalism in Africa |
HIST 479 |
Theories and types of imperialism; varied patterns of colonial administration; initial African responses; nationalism; decolonization and independence. This course will fulfill the Global History requirement at the 400 level |
3 credits |
| Description | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language (If foreign language proficiency is demonstrated by examination, these 0–12 credits may be completed from the electives) |
12 credits |
| Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arts, Natural Sciences, Quantification | 9 credits |
| Other Cultures | 3 credits |
For the Bachelor of Arts Degree requirements, 3 of the 24 credits may be from the requirements for the major, General Education, or electives.
| Description | Credits |
|---|---|
| Arts – GA | 6 credits |
| Humanities – GH | 6 credits |
| Health and Wellness – GHW | 3 credits |
| Natural Sciences – GN | 9 credits |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences – GS | 6 credits |
| Writing and Speaking – GWS* | 9 credits |
| Quantification – GQ* | 6 credits |
| Integrative Studies | (6 credits)*** |
*A student enrolled in this course must receive a grade of C or better.
**12 credits are included in the requirements for the major.
***This requirement only applies to students starting in summer 2018 or later. Learn more about the Integrative Studies options and consult your academic adviser when choosing courses to fulfill these requirements.
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