DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
In order to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, students must take 48 units (12 courses). At least eight units (2 courses) must be at the lower-division level; at least 36 units (9 courses) must be at the upper-division level.
Majors must take:
At least one World History course and at least one other lower-division course.
At least four courses in one of the following areas of concentration, including a seminar (HIST 191 E-Z):
Ancient and Medieval
Europe
United States
Latin America
Asia and Africa
Please note that the seminar HIST 191 (E-Z) is required and must be taken in the student's area of concentration.
At least four courses in a at least three other of the above fields.
Lower-division courses taken elsewhere may be counted toward the lower-division requirement, and advance placement units earned in high school may count toward its fulfillment as well.
Students are encouraged to take additional courses in American History (History 17A-17B) and world history (History 10, 15, 20) as background.
The University requirement in World History may be counted toward the 8 units of lower-division work.
Each History major is urged to consult with the Student Affairs Officer for quarterly advising and to meet with the Undergraduate Advisor at least one time each year.
For detailed requirements consult the UCR General Catalog.
