Jun 07, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

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.

Required Courses


Lower-Division Credits: 20


Select 20 credits from the following:

World Civilization


Upper-Division Credits: 59


  • Credits: (5) (Students must earn a minimum grade of C as a major requirement)
  • 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: (45)
    The elective credits must include at least 5 credits each from four of the following fields: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, World/Transcontinental

Total Credits: 79


College and Department Information


History Department  
College of Arts and Humanities  

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.

Program Codes
Major plan codes: HISTLA, HISTLAP