History, B.A.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-46 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

III. Major Requirements (36 units)

Majors in History must complete at least eighteen units in the field of history within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Twenty-four units (which include the required courses HIST 300  and HIST 499 ) must be at the 300 - 400 level.

Of the major’s 36 units, a minimum of 6 units must be chosen from any of the following history survey courses in consultation with the undergraduate advisor. HIST 101 , HIST 102 , HIST 105 , HIST 106  (6 units)

At least six units must be selected from non-US and non-European courses. General fields of ancient (HIST 371 ), African, Asian, Middle Eastern or Latin American history (6 units)

Majors are required to complete HIST 300 - Historical Research and Writing  and to submit a senior project. The project must be completed as part of HIST 499 - Senior Seminar in History . HIST 300  is a prerequisite for HIST 499 , and both HIST 300  and HIST 499  must receive a grade of “C” or better (6 units)

At least eighteen additional elective units may be chosen from anywhere in the curriculum as long as the department’s minimum requirement for twenty-four units at the 300 - 400 level is satisfied (18 units)

Only 100-level correspondence, continuing education or distance education courses will be accepted in fulfillment of major or minor requirements.

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

The History Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.

V. Electives (0-24 units)

Consult a history advisor for appropriate courses.

VI. Total Units (120 units)

Forty-two or more units must be in courses numbered 300 - 499.

VII. Recommended Schedule