Preparation for the Major
Complete six lower-division history courses as follows:
History Survey
Historical Practice
Select one course from:
Select 1 from 3 options:
Introduction to Historical Practice Series
Any course from History 97A through 97O
Select 1 from 15 options
Additional Lower-Division History Courses
Select three additional lower-division history courses (except History 19, 89, 89HC, and 99).
Select 3 from 0 options:
The Major
Complete at least 10 upper-division history courses, including:
U.S. History
Two courses in U.S. history.
Select 2 from 0 options:
Non-Western History
Two courses in non-Western history from the same area (i.e., Latin America, Asia, Near East, Africa).
Select 2 from 0 options:
European History or History of Science
Two courses in European history or in history of science.
Select 2 from 0 options:
Topics in Historiography
One course from History 187A through C187R.
Select 1 from 0 options:
Capstone
One capstone seminar from the History 191 series.
Select 1 from 0 options:
History before 1700 CE Requirement
One of the 16 courses required for the preparation for the major and the major must predominantly cover history before 1700 CE. Select one course from the following list:
Courses Before 1700 CE
Honors Program
The honors program is designed for History majors who are interested in completing a year-long research project that culminates in an honors thesis. A 3.5 departmental grade-point average is required for admission.
Honors Thesis Track (Optional)
Choose to complete the Honors Program.
Honors Thesis Courses
The honors thesis must be completed in three terms by taking the following courses: