History, Bachelor of Arts
To obtain a B.A. with a major in History, a student must fulfill university, college, and departmental requirements. Minimum hour requirements follow:
- 46 hours of University General Education courses
- 16 hours of foreign languages
- 12 hours college breadth requirement
- 36 hours of major courses
- Elective hours as required to total 120 hours.
TOTAL HOURS: 120
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 1000 | WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1010 | WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 2980 | HISTORICAL METHODOLOGY | 3 |
| HIST 4990 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 3 |
| Select 6 hours lower-division history courses (1000-2000) of which at least 3 must be HIST 1110 or HIST 1120. | 6 | |
| Select an additional 18 hours upper-division history courses (3000-4000). 1 | 18 | |
| Foreign Language Requirement for B.A. | ||
| B.A. degree seeking students must take foreign language through the intermediate level. | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- 1
Within the courses taken at the 2000 level or above, the following “geographic distribution” requirements also apply:
- at least 3 hrs. in US History courses
- at least 3 hrs. in European History courses
- at least 3 hrs. in “Wider World” courses (not US or European)
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Foreign Language Course I | 5 | |
| Quantitative Literacy Gen Ed* | 3-4 | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (**) | 3 |
| HIST 1000 | WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 | 3 |
*Quantitative Literacy: Several options are available, with some requiring placement. Students are encouraged to consult their advisor prior to selection. | ||
**ENGL 1150: Requires appropriate placement. | ||
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Foreign Language Course II | 5 | |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (*) | 3 |
| HIST 1010 | WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Foreign Language Course III | 3 | |
| HIST 2980 | HISTORICAL METHODOLOGY (*) | 3 |
| HIST 1110 or HIST 1120 | AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1865 or AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1865 | 3 |
| Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Foreign Language Course IV | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science without lab | 3 | |
| HIST Lower Level Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Social Science* | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts course** | 3 | |
| HIST 3000-4000 Level in US History | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science Gen Ed with Lab*** | 4 | |
*Social Science Gen Ed must be in a 2nd discipline. | ||
**Must have at least 2 different disciplines represented in 9 credits of required Humanities/Fine Arts courses. | ||
***Natural/Physical Science must be in a 2nd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Additional Social Science for A&S or course for Minor/2nd Major* | 3 | |
| HIST 3000-4000 Level in Wider World History | 3 | |
| HIST 3000-4000 Level in European History | 3 | |
| Additional Humanities/Fine Arts for A&S or course for Minor/2nd Major** | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
*A&S College Requirement Option. Additional Social Science for A&S must be in a 3rd discipline. | ||
**A&S College Requirement option. Humanities/Fine Arts course for A&S requirement must be in a 3rd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Additional Quantitative Literacy course for A&S or Course towards Minor/2nd Major* | 3 | |
| HIST 3000-4000 Level | 3 | |
| HIST 3000-4000 Level | 3 | |
| Additional Natural/Physical Science with Lab for A&S or Course for Minor/2nd Major* | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
*A&S College Requirement Option. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 3000-4000 Level | 3 | |
| HIST 4990 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 3 |
| Elective* | 3 | |
| Elective* | 3 | |
| Elective* | 3 | |
*120 minimum credits are required, of which 27 credits must be upper level (3000-4000 level) throughout the degree. Electives may need to be selected, keeping these minimums in mind. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements: 2.0