History B.A.
Mission Statement
The Bachelor of Arts in History provides students with the educational tools and framework necessary for understanding major thematic issues in history, for exploring the everyday lives of people of different times and cultures, and for succeeding in a variety of professions and/or post-graduate study. The History major challenges students to think about the diversity of human existence, past and present, by examining how politics, social structure, cultures, geographies, and lived experiences have changed over time.
Through the study of history, students will develop the qualities of mind necessary for responsible citizenship in the 21st century and acquire an appreciation for the diversity of human experience and a capacity to understand the historical dimensions of contemporary problems across global communities. They will graduate with the ability to synthesize information from primary and secondary sources (whether of a print, visual, or material nature) in order to produce cogent arguments and sound historical narrative through a variety of mediums. Students of History will be prepared to contribute to our knowledge of the past with new discoveries and understandings.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the basic historical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to understand different perspectives about the past and the complex multicultural world we live in today.
- Demonstrate an ability to perform serious historical research and an understanding of historical methodologies, historical theory, and historiography.
- Understand the use and misuse of historical argument and make connections between individual events and larger historical themes.
- Demonstrate a familiarity with the histories of injustice and movements for social change.
Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for History B.A. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
College Core Curriculum (31-44)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Major Requirements (36)
Additional history (24)
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At least eighteen (18) credits total must be at the 300-level or above. Course must be approved by the history advisor
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From these 24 credits, at least nine (9) must be selected from courses that fulfill either of the following requirements:
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Primarily emphasize cultural and social diversity within the United States (e.g. Latinos in the American West, African-American History, US Women's History, Modern Jewish History, etc.)
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Primarily focus on non-European and non-American history (e.g. African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American history)
Approved classes for either are:
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in History
College Core Curriculum
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31-45 |
Major Requirements
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36 |
Electives (at least 18 credits must be Upper Division)
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39-53 |
Total Credits
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120 |