May 30, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in History


History provides a general background for studying the humanities or social sciences and understanding the contemporary world. Preparation in history is especially useful for careers which require careful judgment on the basis of evidence, such as law and journalism, as well as teaching and a variety of local, state, or federal government positions, including the United States Foreign Service. A History degree also provides excellent preparation for careers in museum and archival work, and is desirable for any profession that requires well developed skills in critical thinking and writing.

**The listing of upper division major courses are a suggested placement. Course offerings will vary.**

This Roadmap is a recommended advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

First Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
General Education Area A1 3
General Education Area A2 3
General Education Area B1 3
General Education Area C1 3
General Education Area D1 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 15
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

3
General Education Area D2 3
General Education Area B2 3
General Education Area C2 3
General Education Area A3 3
General Education Area B3 Lab 1
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Second Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

3
General Education Area B4 3
General Education Area C1 or C2 3
General Education Area E 3
Elective 2
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 45
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
General Education Area F 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 60
                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Third Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

2
HIST-XXXX European History Course 3
HIST-XXXX Regional History Course 3
HIST-XXXX UD Major Electives 3
Upper Division GE Courses (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 74
Spring Semester
Course
Units
HIST-XXXX U.S. History Course 3
HIST-XXXX Regional History Course 3
HIST-XXXX UD Major Electives 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 89
  • Regional History Courses include Latin American, Asian, African, and/or Middle Eastern History courses.                                  

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation
Fall Semester
Course
Units
HIST 4960 Senior Seminar (WP)   4
HIST-XXXX Comp/Global Perspectives Course 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Upper Division GE Courses (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 105
Spring Semester
Course
Units
HIST-XXXX Topical Lens Course 3
HIST-XXXX UD Major Electives 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 120
  • HIST-4960 Senior Seminar can be taken during Fall or Spring semester; it is a Writing Proficiency course.
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.
  • In order to graduate with a degree major, students must complete at least 120 units. Students are encouraged to take additional courses in supporting fields that relate to their career interests.