Degree Pathway
Recommended Degree Pathway for History
The recommended degree path outlines a sample course plan towards graduating in four years. The path suggests taking courses in specific semesters, but there may be semesters when a course is not offered. Consult your advisor for your official degree planning. This degree path is based on the 2023-2024 university catalog. Please click here for the older versions.
Please be advised that in order to graduate in four years individuals must successfully complete a minimum of 15 to 18 credit hours per semester. Also, 15 credits must be in courses numbered above 2999.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course# |
Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| FRS 1000 | Freshman Seminar (1) | |
| ENG 1050 | Composition I | GE required course |
| HST 1110 | History of the American Indian since 1865 (Service Learning) | Major required basic history course; ICC |
| General Education | MAT 1050 or 1055 recommended | |
| General Education | PLS 1000 or 1010 recommended | |
| General Education | Natural Science recommended |
Spring Semester
| Course# |
Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1060 | Composition II | GE required course; Prerequisite: ENG 1050 |
| HST 1020 | American Civilizations since 1877 (Majors Section) | Major required basic history course |
| General Education | Fine Arts recommended | |
| General Education | GGY 1010, 1020 or 2000 recommended | |
| General Education | Natural Science recommended | |
| General Education PED (1) |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course# |
Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| HST 1150 | World Civilizations since 1500 | Major required basic history course |
| HST 1010, 1030, 1100 or 1140 | Major required basic history course | |
| General Education | PHI 1000 or REL 1300 recommended | |
| General Education | SOC 1050 recommended | |
| General Education | ENG Literature recommended | |
| General Education PED (1) | ||
Spring Semester
| Course# |
Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| HST 3000 | Historical Practice & Theory | Major required; it should be taken as soon as possible after the major is declared. |
| General Education | ECN 1000 or PSY 1010 recommended | |
| Minor Course | Course toward a potential minor | |
| Elective | Foreign Language recommended | |
| Elective | HST 2030 recommended for Museum Studies/Public History |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Course# |
Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced North or South American History | Major required; 3000 or 4000 level courses | |
| Advanced African, Asian or European History | Major required; 3000 or 4000 level courses | |
| Minor Course | ||
| University-wide Elective | Foreign Language recommended | |
| University-wide Elective |
Spring Semester
| Course# |
Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced North or South American History | Major required; 3000 or 4000 level courses | |
| Advanced African, Asian or European History | Major required; 3000 or 4000 level courses | |
| Historical Research Skills Course | Major required | |
| Minor Course | ||
| University-wide Elective | Foreign Language recommended |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Course# |
Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced North or South American History | Major required advanced history; 3000 or 4000 level courses | |
| Advanced African, Asian or European History | Major required advanced history; 3000 or 4000 level courses | |
| History Capstone | Major required | |
| Minor Course | ||
| University-wide Elective | Foreign Language recommended |
Spring Semester
| Course# |
Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| University-wide Elective | Consider a four-credit internship | |
| University-wide Elective | Complete any remaining minor requirements | |
| University-wide Elective | Complete two minors? | |
| University-wide Elective |