History (B.A.)
History majors learn to analyze and draw objective conclusions. While history is the study and interpretation of past events, the research and analytical skills learned in history courses are applicable in nearly every field of professional endeavor. Traditionally, history majors have also been employed in historical site interpretation, research, historic preservation, or archival and museum work. Many history majors also find careers in the electronic and print media, politics, government service, non-profit organizations, and lobbying, among other areas. In addition to developing an understanding of history, a history degree builds and enhances required academic skills for successful completion of graduate study or law school, making the history degree a preferred pre-law major.
Students are not permitted to use courses in which a grade of D was earned to satisfy requirements specific to the history program.
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in History
Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)
See listing of requirements
Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)
Major Field
| HIST 1111 | History of World Civilization to 1650 | 3 credits |
| HIST 1112 | History of World Civilization since 1650 | 3 credits |
| HIST 2112 | United States History since 1865 | 3 credits |
Foreign (Modern) Language Credit: 3 - 6 hours
Note: All history majors must take a six-hour sequence of a single foreign language at the freshman-sophomore level. These can be taken in Areas C or F. Majors are encouraged to take at least three hours outside of Area F.
Area F Electives Credit: 3-6 hours
Students must earn a C or better in HIST 2000.
| HIST 2000 | Introduction to Historical Methods | 3 credits |
Upper Level Courses (Credit: 60 hours)
Select four U.S. History courses numbered 3000 or higher (Credit: 12 hours)
Select six non-U.S. History courses numbered 3000 or higher (Credit: 18 hours)
Select three additional History courses numbered 3000 or higher (Credit: 9 hours)
Select one Research Seminar course from the following (Credit: 3 hours)
| HIST 4930 | Research Seminar in American History | 3 credits |
| HIST 4940 | Research Seminar in Non-US History | 3 |
Major Electives - Choose from the following (Credit: 18 hours)
Any course 2000-level or higher in any discipline.