2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

History, B.A.


(36 credit hours)

Senior Exercise:


Additional history courses:


Choose 4 additional three-credit courses in history, 3 of which must be at the 300-level or above.

Note(s):


Only 1 directed, special, or independent study (3 credits) may count toward the major.

For the major in history, the P/CR/NC grading option may not be exercised for any course which could count toward the major. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Policies and Procedures  heading in this catalog.

Interested in Graduate/Professional Programs?


If you are interested in pursuing graduate or professional programs for history, the following areas of study are recommended in addition to the requirements listed above:

  • As many additional courses in archaeology and ancient studies, economics, history, philosophy, and/or political science as desired.
  • Skill in a foreign language is highly recommended.

Interested in Law School?


If you are interested in pursuing law school, the following ares of study are recommended in addition to the requirements listed above:

  • Thorough training in argumentation, research, and expository writing skills (not creative writing), especially courses in history and philosophy, is recommended.
  • Familiarity with American government and international relations is also highly recommended.
  • Courses in psychology are also recommended.

Interested in Museum Studies?


If you are interested in pursuing graduate or professional programs for museum studies, the following courses/program of study are recommended in addition to the requirements listed above: