History (General)

Certifying into History (General)

Students who indicate an interest in History and have a 2.0 GPA or above may be admitted to the major. Those interested in a teaching option should consult with the College of Education concerning certification requirements for teaching. Students majoring in history should have a strong and broad high school background in humanities, social science, and languages.

Bachelor of Arts in History (36 hours)

Required History Courses

  • Hist 300: Writing about History
  • Hist 469: Seminar in History
  • 6 hours of U.S. history
  • 6 hours of European history
  • 9 hours of Global/non-Western history

At least 21 of the 36 hours in history courses must be at the 300 and 400 level.

Note: History courses used to complete the degree must be passed with a grade of C or better.