History, BA

Introductions to History

The following lower-division courses are required for the major.

Foundations in History

Take at least 3 units of Foundations in History at the 200-Level.

• HIST 210 - Explorations in Global History
• HIST 220 - Explorations in U.S. History
• HIST 226 - Immigration and Ethnic Relations in US
• HIST 227 - Comparative/Transnational US History
• HIST 229 - U.S. Women’s History
• HIST 233 - U.S. Environmental History
• HIST 240 - Explorations in Latin American History
• HIST 245 - Environment in Latin American History
• HIST 250 - Explorations in Medieval European History
• HIST 251 - Western Cultures and Societies to 1500
• HIST 252 - Modern Medievalisms
• HIST 260 - Explorations in Modern European History
• HIST 261 - Revolt & Revolution in Early Modern Europe
• HIST 262 - Women in Modern European History
• HIST 263 - Health and Welfare in Modern European History
• HIST 270 - Explorations in Asian History
• HIST 271 - War and Peace in Modern Japan
• HIST 272 - Revolutionary Movements in Modern China
• HIST 280 - Explorations in African History
• WGS 201 - Histories of Women, Gender, Sexuality

Theory, Methods, and Writing in History

• Take HIST 200 and 300.

• HIST 200 - The Historian’s Craft: Methods and Practice
• HIST 300 - Historiography: Debates & Interpretation

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• Complete one Public History engaged learning experience. History 302EL must be taken concurrently with HIST 302 (4 units)

• HIST 301EL - History Mentors - Engaged Learning
• HIST 302EL - Public History - Engaged Learning

Research Seminars in History

Take two Research Seminars in History

• HIST 420 - Research Seminar in U.S. History
• HIST 440 - Research Seminar: The Sandinista Revolution
• HIST 441 - Research Seminar: Environmental Disasters in Latin American History
• HIST 450 - Research Seminar in Medieval European History
• HIST 460 - Research Seminar: Modern European Hist
• HIST 461 - Research Seminar: Fascism
• HIST 462 - Research Seminar: Revolutions, Nations, Citizens
• HIST 471 - Research Seminar: The Pacific War
• HIST 472 - Research Sem: Cultural Revolution & Maoist Movements
• HIST 481 - Research Seminar in African History

Senior Thesis in History

Complete a Senior Thesis in History

• HIST 496 - Capstone: Senior Thesis

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging through History

The History major must also include at least one course in each of the following categories focusing primarily on amplifying underrepresented perspectives in History. These courses may double count in the requirements and electives listed above.

Upper-division Requirement

Take additional 300- or 400-level History Courses to reach at least 22 units of upper-division History coursework.