History Program (BA)

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

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  Two from:

• HIS 112 - World History to 1400 (3)
• HIS 113 - World History: 1400 to 1900 (3)
• HIS 114 - Twentieth Century World History (3)

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• 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 383 - Japan: Age of Samurai (3)

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  Depending on the content, HIS 393  may also satisfy the non-western history requirement.  Please consult with an advisor.

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  • 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