History General and Honors Programs (BA)

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For a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in history, the student is expected to complete a balanced program of studies in history, the other social sciences, and the humanities as aroved by the advisor.

Requirements

A. History

Thirty-nine or more credits in history, to include:

HIS 120 - United States to 1865 (3)
HIS 121 - United States since 1865 (3)
HIS 299 - Introduction to History (3)
Two from:
HIS 112 - World History to 1400 (3)
HIS 113 - World History: 1400 to 1900 (3)
HIS 114 - Twentieth Century World History (3)
A course in non-western history from:
HIS 336 - Africa in Modern Times, 1800 to Present (3)
HIS 339 - History of Mexico (3)
HIS 371 - Japan from Antiquity to 1300 (3)
HIS 376 - History of Modern China (3)
HIS 377 - Japan from 1300 to 1800 (3)
HIS 378 - Emergence of Japan as a Global Power (3)
HIS 380 - History of Modern India and South Asia (3)
HIS 477 - Japan: Age of Samurai (3)
Depending on the content, HIS 393 may also satisfy the non-western history requirement. Please consult with an advisor.
Six additional courses in history, at least four at the 300 level or higher, excluding HIS 301, so distributed as to give the student a comprehensive knowledge of several fields. Students should consult a department advisor prior to selecting these courses.
HIS 301 - History Capstone Seminar (3) (normally elected in the senior year)

B. Additional Requirements

All requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Bachelor of Arts degree, including General Education and additional BA distribution requirements .

Minimum Credits for the Degree: 120 credits

Honors Program Requirements

Prospective Honors Program students are required to complete all of the above History requirements and University of Michigan-Flint Honors Program requirements along with:

Completion of 26 credits in courses numbered 300 or higher, to include:

HIS 301 - History Capstone Seminar (normally elected in the senior year)
Honors election of a 300-level history course approved by the department honors advisor
Remaining credits in history selected with the approval of the department honors advisor including at least three in non-Western history (i.e. East Asia, West Asia or Africa)

Honors Program students are urged to acquaint themselves as early as possible with the requirements above as well as with the particular procedures for acceptance into the History Honors Program. See the History Honors Advisor or the Honors Program Director for this information.