History (B.A.)

Freshman Year

Total Semester Hours: 31

• Mathematics Elective - 3
  (Math 122 and 223 may not be selected.)
• Science² - 6
• FORL 101 - 3
• FORL 102 - 3

• ENGL 101 - English Composition I
• ENGL 102 - English Composition II
• FFND 101 - Freshman Foundations

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• MATH 113 - College Algebra

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• MATH 170 - Precalculus College Algebra

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• ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation

Sophomore Year

Total Semester Hours: 30 

• Social Science - 6
• Science² - 3
• FORL 201 - 3
• FORL 202 - 3

• ENGL 201 - Survey of English Literature
• ENGL 202 - Survey of English Literature
• HIST 201 - American History to 1877
• HIST 202 - American History since 1877
• HUMN 201 - Introduction to Research and Writing
• MAAP 200 - Midpoint Assessment of Academic Progress Examination

Junior Year

Total Semester Hours: 33

• Art, Dance, Music, Theatre - 6
• Language Electives - 6
  (300/400-level, useful for improvement of reading, writing, conversational skills.)
• History Electives - 9
• Philosophy - 3
• Electives - 6

• ENGL 402 - World Literature: Enlightenment to Twentieth Century

Senior Year

Total Semester Hours: 30

• History Electives - 9
• Electives - 18

• HIST 410 - Research Seminar in History

Note

²Science requirements must include biological and physical (or geological) sciences, of which 6 hours must be in the same area, with a two-semester sequence recommended. Of the 125 semester hours needed for graduation, 45 must be numbered 300 or above and 18 of those must be in the major field.

Students who seek admission to law school

Students majoring in History who will seek admission to law school should see the recommendations under “Preparation for Law School” and should ask their academic advisor to integrate into their curriculum the recommended courses.