History - BS
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Total Credits Required In Program Coursework
Total Credits Required To Earn This Credential
Complete the following lower-division survey course requirements in sections A, B, and C with a grade of C or better in each class, for a total of 12 credits.
NOTE:
course American History may not be counted toward the history major.
Students take their remaining 18 credits in 3000- and 4000-level history courses (with a grade of C or better in each class). The upper-division classes provide a more focused, detailed and rigorous examination of historical periods and themes.
Any course with a HIST prefix at 3000 or above is acceptable as an elective. No more than 3 credits of course Directed Readings may be applied toward the major.
Students interested in a BS degree must complete 3 credits using EITHER Option A or Option B below.
Students who minor in a science field will automatically fulfill the BS requirement through their minor.
Complete one of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
Students must complete one course from the approved list of BLS, BPS, BSS, DSC, or DSS courses with a grade of C- or higher. This cannot be a course that is already being used to fulfill a basic General Education science or social science requirement.
Since the study of history requires an understanding of many fields of human behavior, students majoring in history must select a minor. These may include related disciplines such as religious studies, literature, economics, geography, anthropology, political science, sociology, classics, philosophy, and foreign languages, or students may choose a minor in any other program on campus.
Students who minor in a science field will fulfill the Mathematics and Science Track requirements of the BS degree through their minor.
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.
