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

Apr 12, 2025

2025-2026 Catalog

www.umflint.edu/case/academic-departments/social-sciences-humanities/

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. Foundations

A foreign language course from ARB 112 , ASL 112 , CHN 112 , FRN 112 , GER 112 , SPN 112 ; or successful transfer of the second semester of a foreign language or demonstration of equivalent proficiency by examination

A course in US Diversity (US) or Global Studies (GS)

B. 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 378 - Emergence of Japan as a Global Power (3)
HIS 383 - Japan: Age of Samurai (3)
Depending on its content, HIS 393 may also satisfy the non-western history requirement. Please consult with an advisor.
Six additional courses in history, including 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.

C. Additional Requirements

All University General Education requirements and graduation requirements

All CASE BA general degree 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.