Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

History, B.A.


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Bachelor of Arts
Curriculum 0710 Requirements

History Department  

General Education Requirements 33-34 Credits


Up to 14 credits of prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy GE and will count as elective credit.

Major Departmental Requirements 36-39 Credits


Introductory Courses at the 100 level: (12 cr.)


Advanced history courses (15 cr.)


  • Select 15 credits of 300/400 level advanced history courses; A maximum of three credits of HIS 498  allowed unless approved by department chair.

Cognate Requirements 12 Credits


Select one of the following:

  • A college-approved major or minor
  • Study Abroad - 12 credits
  • Foreign Language - 12 credits
  • Six hours upper-level history credits, plus six additional credits, by advisement
  • Area Studies/Theme: 12 credits by advisement

Electives 35-39 Credits


Certain major/cognate courses may also satisfy GE requirements thus increase elective credits accordingly.

Total Credits minimum 120


Additional Degree Requirements


  1. All courses satisfying requirements for the major must be completed at a grade of C (2.0) or better.
  2. At least 12 credits of the Cognate Requirements must be courses that are not taken to satisfy the Departmental Requirements.
  3. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
  4. Completion of all college-wide degree requirements (Undergraduate Degree Requirements , General Education Program ).

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