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University Catalog 2016-2017 
    
University Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

History, B.A.


Students who major in history must earn 36 hours in history. Of these 33 hours, the following are required: HIST 2010 , HIST 2020 , HIST 2415 , and HIST 4415S . Of the remaining hours, 15 must be at the 3000-4000 level and must include three hours in African American history, three hours in United States history, three hours in European history, and three hours in Developing World history. In addition, all majors are required to complete the department’s comprehensive examination and attend departmental meetings. No grade lower than a “C” in any of the departmental offerings may be applied for credit in the major.

Freshman Year


First Semester


Semester Hours: 16


Second Semester


Semester Hours: 16


Sophomore Year


Semester Hours: 16


Second Semester


Semester Hours: 15


Junior Year


First Semester


Semester Hours: 15


Second Semester


Semester Hours: 15


Senior Year


First Semester


Semester Hours: 15


Second Semester


Semester Hours: 12


Note:


*See summary table below for distribution requirements for these courses.

Summary: Program in History


Fundamental Core: 18


English Composition (6, ENGL 1000 /ENGL 1010 , ENGL 1020 ), Mathematics (3), Natural Science (3), World Language (6)

Essential Core: 36


Freshman Seminar (2), African American and Diaspora Studies (3), Communication (3), Fine Arts (3), History (3, HIST 1000-level or higher), Natural Science (3), Philosophy (6), Physical Education (1, activity course), Social Science (3), Theology (6), World Literature (3, ENGL 2010 )

Expansive Core: 6


Major: 30


Free Electives: 12


Minor: 18


Total Hours: 120