Program: History Program (BA) - University of Michigan - Flint

Apr 02, 2025

2023-2024 Catalog

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 approved 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)
HIS 301 - History Capstone Seminar (3) , normally elected in the senior year
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 383 - 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, so distributed as to give the student a comprehensive knowledge of several fields
  Students should consult a department advisor prior to selecting these courses.

B. Honors Requirements

Required of Honors Program students only, completion of 26 credits in courses numbered 300 or higher, to include:

The honors election of a 300-level history course approved by the department honors advisor
The remaining credits in history selected with the approval of the department honors advisor

C. 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

All bachelor-degree-seeking students with GPAs of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply to the University of Michigan-Flint Honors Program. Please contact the Honors Program Manager or the Honors Program Director for further information.