History, B.A.

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Total number of hours for program: 120.

Students who elect to pursue the BA as part of the double degree licensure program in Social Sciences Education could exceed the 128 credit hours.

Liberal Studies Hours: 42

Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Modern Foreign Language (6 hours)

WLL 231-232 (3 credits each) and WLL 240

Survey Credits (6 hours)

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)

Methods Credits (3 hours)

HIST 297 - Sophomore Seminar Credits: (3)

Upper Division Electives (24 hours)

24 hours of junior-senior electives to include 6 hours in United States History, 6 hours in European History, 3 hours in non-Western History. Students must complete a Capstone Experience. At least 9 hours must be at the 400 level.

HIST 395 will be double counted as an upper level division elective course in the history major for dual-degree students seeking a BA in History and a BSED in Social Science Education. It is a requirement in the BSED program in Social Science Education.

Additional Requirements

To complete the program, a total of 39 hours in required, including a minor, or a second major, or another 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.

Students should consult their advisors during the term before their senior year to create a plan for their Capstone Experience.

Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools-colleges/cas/casdepts/history/index.asp to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.