BA in History Curriculum

The BA in History requires a minimum of 120 credits for degree completion.

Students must complete either the 36–credit hour track or the 30–credit hour track. The 30-credit track provides students with additional flexibility including adding a second major.

Please see footnotes for additional information.

Students in the 36–credit hour track must complete the following:

Students in the 30–credit hour track must complete:

Note about internships: The department is able to provide student internships with area historical societies and also attempts to place qualified students in credit-related internships with area governmental organizations.

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All CAS students (both bachelor of science and bachelor of arts) must complete one modern language through the 102 level. Modern language courses may also count toward the UC Personal Inquiry II requirement. Students who have taken a language in high school should take the modern language placement test for that language. Students with placement scores at the 201 level or higher have demonstrated language competency and thus have passed out of the language requirement.

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No more than three courses may be at the 100 level.

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The minimum requirement (36 credits) must be met with a grade of C or better in all courses.

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Some courses will fill more than one requirement. Students take a total of 36 history credits.

Shown below is one of many possible paths through the curriculum. Each student's individual academic plan is crafted in consultation with their academic adviser.

Traditional 36 Credit Track

Flexible Major 30 Credit Track