BA History

BA History (45 hours*)
2005-2006

Major Requirements (click here to view MAP)

At least 24 hours of history credit must be completed in residency at BYU's Provo campus. BYU Independent Study courses do not count toward residency.
Complete one of the following courses in fulfillment of the university core First-Year Writing requirement:
Engl 115, 200.
Honrs 200.
Phil 200.
Note: Waivers based on Advanced Placement (AP) or other test scores do not apply to this requirement. Students with AP credit for Engl 115 are encouraged to take Engl 200, Honrs 200, or Phil 200.
Complete one course from the following in fulfillment of the university core Advanced Languages requirement:
An approved culminating foreign language course.
Honrs 250.
Phil 305.
Stat 221.

Note: These courses, and their prerequisites, impart linguistic or quantitative skills advantageous to historical research.
Complete the following:
Hist 200.
Note: For majors Hist 200 is considered a prerequisite for all elective courses. It must be completed no later than the sophomore year or in the first semester/term after the major is declared. Hist 200 and 490 combined satisfy the university core Advanced Written and Oral Communications requirement.
Complete the following core courses:
Hist 201, 202, 220, 221.
Note: Majors must complete all four core courses in history at the college level. University core Civilization courses (201/202) offered by other departments are not equivalent. Advanced Placement U.S. history courses are not equivalent.
Complete seven electives (21 total hours) from the approved list. Seek faculty advice in choosing electives. Students must not present all their preparation in a single region. Complete three elective (9 hours) by taking at least one course in three of the following areas of study: Asia, Europe, Latin America, Near East, United States, Africa, or the world. (Course regions are identified on the approved list). Majors are urged to focus their remaining four electives on a single theme, region, or period.
Note: No more than 6 combined hours of 199R, 495R, and 498R will count toward elective credit.
Complete the following capstone course:
Hist 490.

Recommended

Majors are strongly encouraged to minor in a field that further enhances their preparation for employment or graduate school. Consult with faculty.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

Updated
February 22, 2007