History Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

Students are strongly encouraged to consider taking a foreign language as part of their General Studies program. (See appropriate section of catalog.) Please see catalog for a complete listing of program requirements.

HIS 170/171 and HIS 280/281 should be taken in sequence.

2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman - 1st semester
ENG 102 English Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
HIS 280 America: 15,000 B.C. to 1845 (General Studies CAT 5) (3)
Math or Science by advisement (General Studies CAT 3 or CAT 7) (3-4)
General Studies by advisement (6)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (General Studies CAT 2) (3)
HIS 281 America: 1845-1945 (3)
Math or Science by advisement (General Studies CAT 3 or CAT 7)    3-4
General Studies by advisement (6)

Sophomore - 1st semester
HIS 170 World Civilizations I (3)
Minor course (3)
General Studies by advisement (9)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
HIS 171 World Civilizations II (3)
History electives by advisement (3-6)
Minor course(s) (3-6)
General Studies by advisement (3)

Junior - 1st semester
HIS 385 America: 1945 to the Present (3)
HIS major courses by advisement (6)
Electives (3)
Minor course(s) (3-6)

Junior - 2nd semester
HIS 480 Historiography Seminar (3)
HIS major courses by advisement (6)
Minor course (3)

Senior
SSC 490 Social Sciences Research Seminar (3)

Continue coursework to fulfill remaining major, minor, and graduation requirements.