Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts BA degree program in History prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. Students are exposed to the discipline of weighing evidence and evaluating interpretations of great events and significant personalities of the past. In doing so, they develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in history.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above within the area of study.
Credit Distribution
Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)
II. Area of Study (33 Credits)
A. Required Courses (18 Credits)
B. History Electives (12 Credits)
For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
C. Capstone
III. Electives (27 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
Total Credit Hours: 120
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the History program will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the major developments in American history and either world history or Western civilization;
- demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of at least one non-Western region;
- articulate the distinctiveness and interconnectedness of different periods of history;
- distinguish between primary and secondary sources and identify their appropriate use in research projects; and
- apply the main approaches and methodologies within the field of history.