History B.A.

Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.

Degree Sheet

A degree sheet for the History B.A. is provided with the curriculum below for students’ convenience.

This sample degree checklist is intended to be used as a planning tool for students enrolled in the program for this academic year. It is recommended that students review the Academic Requirements report in their Student Center and meet regularly with an Academic Advisor to verify degree progression.

College Core Curriculum

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. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Major Requirements (36 Credits)

History Core Courses (12 Credits)

HIST 101US History to 1877

3.00

HIST 102US History Since 1877

3.00

HIST 251Historical Investigation

3.00

HIST 499Senior Seminar in History

3.00

Additional History Courses (24 Credits)

Complete 24 HIST credits.

  • At least fifteen (15) of these credits must be at the 300-level or above.  
  • From these 24 credits, at least nine (9) must be selected from courses that fulfill either of the following requirements:
    • 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.)
    • Primarily focus on non-European and non-American history (e.g. African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American history)
Approved classes for either group are:
HIST 211History of East Asia I

3.00

HIST 212History of East Asia II

3.00

HIST 227Introduction to Latin American History & Culture I

3.00

HIST 228Introduction to Latin American History & Culture II

3.00

HIST 229Drugs and Security in the Americas

3.00

HIST 418American Indian Relations

3.00

HIST 424Role of Religion in US Culture

3.00

HIST 432History of Women in the US

3.00

HIST 433African-American History

3.00

HIST 436Nazi Holocaust from American Perspective

3.00

HIST 439Religion and Society in Latin America

3.00

HIST 439CSlavery and Race in Latin America

3.00

HIST 442Women in Latin America

3.00

HIST 444Latinos in the American West

3.00

HIST 449History of Japan

3.00

HIST 450Modern Chinese History

3.00

HIST 467Modern Jewish History

3.00

HIST 470History of Mexico

3.00

HIST 471Revolution and Reaction in Contemporary Latin America

3.00

HIST 473History of the Andean Region

3.00

HIST 478Middle Eastern Studies

3.00

General Electives

General elective course credits are taken to complete the 120 credits needed for graduation.

Upper Division Electives (18 Credits)

At least 18 credits of electives must be Upper Division courses.

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in History

 College Core Curriculum
19-38
 Major Requirements
 36
 Electives
 46-65
 Total Credits
 120

NOTE: At least 30 credits of Upper Division course work must be completed at Nevada State University to fulfill the Residency Graduation Requirement