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