History, B.A.

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Major Requirements

The major requires 33 hours in addition to:

MFL 231-232 or 240

6 Hours Required From:

HIST 221 - European History to 1517 Credits: (3)
HIST 222 - European History Since 1517 Credits: (3)
HIST 231 - American History to 1865 Credits: (3)
HIST 232 - American History Since 1865 Credits: (3)

3 Hours Required From:

HIST 297 - Sophomore Seminar Credits: (3)

Additional Requirements

24 hours of junior-senior history electives to include 6 hours in United States, 6 hours in European, and 3 hours in non-Western history. At least 9 hours in the major need to be 400 level history courses.

To complete the program, a total of 39 hours is required, including a minor, or second major, or other approved program and general electives. At least 30 hours of the courses taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.

Curriculum Guide for History B.A.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
(C1)
MATH 101 - Mathematical Concepts Credits: (3)
(C2)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)

CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)
(C3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)
(C1)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
(C4)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)
(C4)

Plus

HIST 221 - European History to 1517 Credits: (3)
or
HIST 222 - European History Since 1517 Credits: (3)
or
HIST 231 - American History to 1865 Credits: (3)
or
HIST 232 - American History Since 1865 Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

MFL 101 - Spanish/French/German Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)

HIST 221 - European History to 1517 Credits: (3)
or
HIST 222 - European History Since 1517 Credits: (3)
or
HIST 231 - American History to 1865 Credits: (3)
or
HIST 232 - American History Since 1865 Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

MFL 102 - Spanish/French/German Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
Minor Intro Credits: (3)

HIST 297 - Sophomore Seminar Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

MFL 231 - Spanish/French/German Credits: (3)
HIST Jr-Sr Credits: (3)
HIST Jr-Sr Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

MFL 232 - Spanish/French/German Credits: (3)
HIST Jr-Sr Credits: (3)
HIST Jr-Sr Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

HIST Jr-Sr Credits: (3)
HIST Jr-Sr Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

HIST Jr-Sr Credits: (3)
HIST Jr-Sr Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)
Elective Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 120

Additional Information

Total Hours of Pre-requisites: 6 HOURS OF MFL 231 & 232
Junior-senior history electives must include 6 hours in United States, 6 hours in European, and 3 hours in non-Western history. At least 9 hours in the major need to be 400 level history courses.
Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.