The history major consists of 39 credits including the 3-credit history general studies requirement. Students work closely with an advisor to select other general studies courses to compliment their interests in history from areas such as geography, political science, social science, and the arts.

A minimum of 24 upper division credits are required. Of these, three must be from a course in American history, three in European history, and three in pre-1815 history. Also required the following courses:

• Introduction to Research in History (HI480) or Research Methods in the Social Sciences (PY320)
• Sr. Seminar in History (HI485)