Program Description
The Bachelor of Arts in History degree develops students' historical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)
Curriculum
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Course | Credits |
Freshman Year | |
First Semester | 16 |
ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 |
UNI 100 First-Year Seminar | 1 |
History Survey Courses | 6 |
General Education Courses | 6 |
Second Semester | 15 |
ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 |
History Survey Courses | 6 |
General Education Courses | 6 |
Sophomore Year | |
Third Semester | 15 |
HIS 295 The Craft of History | 3 |
History Elective |
3 |
General Education Courses |
9 |
Fourth Semester | 15 |
History Elective | 3 |
General Education Courses | 9 |
Minor OR Free Elective Course | 3 |
Junior Year | |
Fifth Semester | 15 |
History Electives | 6 |
General Education Course | 3 |
Minor OR Elective Courses | 6 |
Sixth Semester | 15 |
History Elective |
3 |
Minor OR Elective Courses |
12 |
Senior Year | |
Seventh Semester | 15 |
HIS 491 Readings in History | 3 |
History Elective | 3 |
Minor OR Free Elective Courses | 9 |
Eighth Semester | 15 |
HIS 495 Seminar in History | 3 |
Minor OR Free Elective Courses | 12 |
Total | 120 |
Program Notes
Minimum GPA 2.0, Minimum Credits 120
Program Requirements
Required Major Courses
- HIS 295 Craft of History
- HIS 491 Readings in History
- HIS 495 Seminar in History
History Survey Courses
- Pick two from: HIS 101, 104, 111
- Pick two from: HIS 102, 106, 112
Non-western History Courses
- Pick two from: HIS 309, 310, 317, 323, 324, 345, 352, 353, 366, 367, 370, 410, 425, 430; POS 322,325, 326
History Electives
- Pick five (at least three at the 300-400 level)
Free Electives
- 37-38 credits, with at least 20 credits at the 300-400 level
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/history/index.aspx