Course Planning

History Major - Planning

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.

Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year 100 or 200-level HIST course 100 or 200-level HIST course
Sophomore Any HIST elective course

HIST 298 (ideal)

Any HIST elective course

Junior

If taking co-op in spring semester:

HIST 396 (optional)

300 or 400-level HIST course

If taking co-op in fall semester:

HIST 298 (optional)

300 or 400-level HIST course

Senior

HIST 396 (ideal)

300 or 400-level HIST course

Any HIST elective course (either semester)

HIST 480

300 or 400-level HIST course

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.

Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year - -
Sophomore

100 or 200-level HIST course

Any HIST elective course

HIST 298 (ideal)

Any HIST elective course

Junior

If taking co-op in spring semester:

HIST 396 (optional)

300 or 400-level HIST course

Any HIST elective course

If taking co-op in fall semester:

HIST 298 (optional)

300 or 400-level HIST course

Any HIST elective course

Senior

HIST 396 (ideal)

300 or 400-level HIST course

Any HIST elective course (either semester)

HIST 480

300 or 400-level HIST course

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 HIST 298 by the end of their junior year. The ideal time is the spring of the sophomore year; it may also be taken in the spring of the junior year before the co-op.
  • HIST 396 is ideally taken in the fall of the senior year, but may also be taken in the fall of the junior year before the co-op.