MAJOR: B.A. in History

A. General Education Core		46
B. Major Core Requirements		42
HIST 200	Introduction to History		3
HIST 250	African-American History to 1877		3
OR
HIST 251	African-American History Since 1877		3
HIST 255	American History to 1877		3
HIST 256	American History Since 1877		3
HIST 397	Historical Methods and Historiography		3
HIST 499	History Seminar		3
	American History (select from 300-400)		6
	European History (select from 300-400)		6
	World History (select from 300-400)		6
	History Electives (select from 300-400)		6
C. Related Requirements			9

Political Science Courses take 9 semester hours

POLS 298	American National Government		3
POLS 299	State and Local Government		3
POLS 307	American Political Ideas		3
POLS 403	American Foreign Policy		3
POLS 483	International Relations		3
D. Minor and Electives			27
Total Semester Hours Required for Degree		124-128

1. Complete a minimum of 124 hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. The last 30 hours must be completed at ECSU.
2. Freshman and sophomore years – complete the requirements for General Studies.
3. Requirements for B.A. in History:

   42 semester hours in History;

   Required 18 hours in History: HIST 200, HIST 255, HIST 256, HIST 250 or HIST 251, HIST 397, HIST 499;

   6 hours each of upper level courses in American History, European History, World History, and History Electives.

4. Related courses in Political Science: nine hours.
5. All majors are encouraged to pursue a minor (in consultation with advisor).
6. Must earn C or better in HIST 200, HIST 397, & HIST 499.