Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this
overview of the Academic Program and refer to the
Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical major plan. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
1 -2 of any 100- or 200 – level HIST course, except for The Craft of History (HIST 298)
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| Sophomore |
At least 2 HIST courses (any level)
The Craft of History (HIST 298, Spring)
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| Junior |
3-4 HIST courses (at least 2 electives at the 300-level)
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| Senior |
3-4 HIST courses (at least 1 elective at the 300-level or above), including:
Historical Research and Writing (HIST 396, spring) Senior Capstone Seminar (HIST 480, spring)
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Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| First Year |
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| Sophomore |
3-4 HIST courses (any level)
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| Junior |
At least 4 HIST courses (at least 2 electives at the 300-level or above)
The Craft of History (HIST 298, spring)
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| Senior |
3- 4 HIST courses (at least 1 elective at the 300-level or above), including:
Historical Research and Writing (HIST 396, fall) Senior Capstone Seminar (HIST 480, spring)
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Planning Recommendations:
- History majors should consult the Catalog to select classes that fulfill departmental geographic distribution and level requirements.
- All history majors need to take The Craft of History (HIST 298) by the end of their junior year. History majors who plan to study abroad in the spring of their junior year should take The Craft of
History (HIST 298) during the spring of their sophomore year.