History B.A.

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Minimum Requirements for History B.A.: 120 credits

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.35-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following:
HIST F100X
Modern World History
B.A. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.A. degree requirements.37
History Program Requirements
Complete the following:
HIST F275Perspectives on History3
Complete three of the following:9
HIST F101
Western Civilization Before 1500
HIST F102X
Western Civilization Since 1500
HIST F121
East Asian Civilization
HIST F122X
East Asian Civilization
HIST F131
History of the U.S.
HIST F132X
History of the U.S. II
Five HIST courses at the F300 or F400 level, at least two of which must be at the F400 level15
Of the courses for the major, at least two (at any level) must be taken in each of the following three fields: 1
United States history
European history
Other areas, such as:
Northern history (including Alaska)
World or non-Western (non-U.S., non-European) history
Women’s history
Capstone
Complete the following:6
HIST F475
Historiography Capstone 2
HIST F476
Senior Thesis Capstone 2
Electives
General Electives10-15
Total Credits120
1

These courses must be approved by an advisor.

2

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

Note: Students who are considering graduate work in history are strongly urged to take at least two years of a foreign language.

Note: History majors are strongly urged to consult with the History Department regarding the selection of a minor.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
  • Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
  • Courses with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH F100X (*)43LS F101X151
COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
HIST F100X43General Education Requirement - Arts3
MATH F113X (*)63General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
WRTG F111X13Program Requirement + Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3
 15 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HIST F275203Degree Requirement - Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3Program Requirement3
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Minor Course3
Program Requirement3Complete one of the following: (*)83
 
 
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
COM F300X (*)11,253Degree Requirement - Humanities3
Degree Requirement - Humanities3Program Requirement - Upper Division3
Degree Requirement - Humanities or Social Sciences3Program Requirement - Upper Division3
Program Requirement - Upper Division3Minor Course3
Minor Course3General Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HIST F47520,21,253HIST F47620,21,253
Program Elective - Upper Division3Program Elective - Upper Division3
Minor Course3Minor Course3
General Elective - Upper Division3General Elective - Upper Division3
General Elective - Upper Division3General Elective - Upper Division3
 15 15
Total Credits 120

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Identify a historical problem
  • Recognize the contingent and changing nature of historical narratives
  • Formulate and articulate a thesis statement
  • Construct a logically organized narrative that integrates both primary and secondary sources
  • Properly use CMS for citation, usage and mechanics
  • Explain the significance of senior thesis research within the context of broader literature