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Draft - Academic Catalog for 2025-2026 [ARCHIVED 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 Social Studies should take HST 1010, HST 1020, HST 1150, and a fourth course of their choosing.

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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