History Major, BA (Large Plan)

(Note: It is recommended that students who plan to enter graduate school should complete two years of a world language at the college level.)

History Program Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Identify and describe issues and events in history.
Analyze primary and/or secondary sources
Evaluate arguments and/or evidence related to history (critical thinking)
Develop valid evidence-based arguments related to history
Write effectively, constructing responses and essays that use correct grammar, effective sentence structure, and appropriate and complex language.
Explain cultural differences and diverse perspectives

Select 20 credits from the following:

HIST 101 - World History to 1500 Credits: (5) (Western civilization may be substituted)
HIST 102 - World History: 1500-1815 Credits: (5) (Western civilization may be substituted)
HIST 103 - World History Since 1815 Credits: (5) (Western civilization may be substituted)

HIST 302 - Historical Methods Credits: (5) (Students must earn a minimum grade of C as a major requirement)
HIST 481 - Senior Thesis Credits: (4) (Students must earn a minimum grade of C as a major requirement)
Upper-division United States History Credits: (5)
Upper-division Elective Credits: (40)
The elective credits must include at least 5 credits each from three of the following fields: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, World/Transcontinental

Program Codes
Major plan codes: HISTLA, HISTLAP
Online option codes: HISTLAO, HISTLAPO