Dec 06, 2024  
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2024-2025 Catalog 
    
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2024-2025 Catalog

History, General History, B.A.


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Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.


General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.


See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

Basic History: 15 Sem. Hrs.


Introductory History: 12 Sem. Hrs.


Complete a total of four introductory courses (12 sem. hrs.), including at least one American Civilizations course (HST 1010 or 1020) and at least one World Civilizations course (HST 1140 or 1150). 6 credits of introductory history also count toward general education.

Students interested in teaching U.S. History should take both American Civilizations courses. Students interested in teaching World History should take both World Civilizations courses.

Advanced History: 18 Sem. Hrs.


Six advanced HST courses:

  • 3 courses from the African/Asian/European/Middle Eastern area
  • 3 courses from the North and South American area

Research Sequence: 6 Sem. Hrs.


Complete one Research Skills course and one Capstone Experience course. HST 3000 is a prerequisite for all of these courses. Most capstone courses are only available during the fall semester, so plan accordingly.

Electives: 36 Sem. Hrs.


History Majors are encouraged to use 18 of their free elective hours to pursue a minor. History Majors considering pursuing an MA and/or PhD in history are strongly encouraged to complete 12 credit hours in a foreign language as that is a common graduate school requirement.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.


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