History, Bachelor of Science

Program Overview

This Bachelor of Science program in History requires 120 credit hours, including 51 hours of major courses in history and cognate disciplines. Students choose from a wide selection of upper-division history courses to meet their interests and geographic distribution requirements. The program emphasizes historical methodology, research, and critical thinking, preparing graduates for careers in various fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Total Hours: 120
• University General Education Courses: 46 hours
• College Breadth Requirement: 12 hours
• Major Courses: 51 hours
• Elective Hours: As required to total 120 hours
• Major Course Requirements:
• HIST 1000:
WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 (3 credits)
• Select 6 hours of lower-division history courses (1000-2000):
At least 3 must be HIST 1110 or HIST 1120.
• Select an additional 18 hours of upper-division history courses (3000-4000):
• **In Lieu of Foreign Language, Cognate Requirements for B.S.
• : 215
• Students must complete at least 15 hours of related cognate coursework approved by a History Department Academic Advisor.
• Students will choose one course in advanced writing or statistics, in consultation with their advisor.
• Twelve hours must be courses at the 3000/4000 level.
• Geographic Distribution Requirements:
• At least 3 hours in US History courses
• At least 3 hours in European History courses
• At least 3 hours in "Wider World" courses (not US or European)
• Plan of Study Grid:
• Freshman Fall:
• ENGL 1150: ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3 credits)
• HIST 1000: WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 (3 credits)
• CMST 1110 or CMST 2120: PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDAMENTALS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE (3 credits)
• Quantitative Literacy Gen Ed (3 credits)
• Elective (3 credits)
• Freshman Spring:
• ENGL 1160: ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (3 credits)
• HIST 1010: WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 (3 credits)
• Social Science Gen Ed (3 credits)
• Natural/Physical Science Gen Ed with Lab (4 credits)
• Elective (3 credits)
• Sophomore Fall:
• HIST 2980: HISTORICAL METHODOLOGY (3 credits)
• HIST 1110 or HIST 1120: AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1865 or AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1865 (3 credits)
• Social Science Gen Ed (3 credits)
• Natural/Physical Science no Lab (3 credits)
• Elective (3 credits)
• Sophomore Spring:
• HIST Lower Level Elective (3 credits)
• Humanities/Fine Arts Gen Ed (3 credits)
• Social Science Gen Ed (3 credits)
• Additional Natural/Physical Science with Lab for A&S or Course for Minor/2nd Major (3-4 credits)
• B.S.
Cognate Advanced Writing or Statistics Course (3 credits)
• Junior Fall:
• HIST 3000-4000 Level in US History (3 credits)
• Additional Social Science course for A&S or course for Minor/2nd Major (3 credits)
• Upper Level Cognate Course (3 credits)
• Elective (3 credits)
• Junior Spring:
• HIST 3000-4000 Level in Wider World History (3 credits)
• HIST 3000-4000 Level in European History (3 credits)
• Humanities/Fine Arts Gen Ed or course for Minor/2nd Major (3 credits)
• Upper Level Cognate Course (3 credits)
• Elective (3 credits)
• Senior Fall:
• Quantitative Literacy Gen Ed or Course towards Minor/2nd Major (3 credits)
• HIST 3000-4000 Level (3 credits)
• HIST 3000-4000 Level (3 credits)
• Upper Level Cognate Course (3 credits)
• Elective (3 credits)
• Senior Spring:
• HIST 3000-4000 Level (3 credits)
• Upper Level Cognate Course (3 credits)
• Elective (3 credits)
• Elective (2 credits)

Other:

• University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours.
• Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required.
• Transfer Credit or Placement Exam Scores: May change the suggested plan of study.
• GPA Requirements: 2.0