History B.A.
All students must meet the University Requirements.
All students must meet the College Requirements.
Major Requirements
33 credits to include:
1 survey course at the introductory level. | 3 | |
1 history methods course: | 3 | |
History Methods | ||
At least 15 credits of HST at or above the 100-level | 15 | |
At least 3 credits of HST at or above the 200-level | 3 | |
9 additional credits in HST courses at any level | 9 | |
Students must complete 1 of the following concentrations: | ||
Americas: at least 15 credits in American history courses, including at least 1 200-level seminar and at least 1 course in Canadian or Latin American history; at least 6 credits in European history; and at least 6 credits in Africa/Asia/Middle East/Global history | ||
Europe: at least 15 credits in European history courses, including at least 1 200-level seminar; at least 6 credits in American history; and at least 6 credits in Africa/Asia/Middle East/Global history | ||
Africa/Asia/Middle East/Global: at least 15 credits in African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and/or Global history courses, including at least 1 200-level seminar; at least 6 credits in American history; and at least 6 credits in European history | ||
Courses count toward the concentrations as follows: | ||
Americas: | ||
Canada and Latin America: | ||
Europe: | ||
Africa/Asia/Middle East/Global: | ||
Specific sections of HST 095, HST 096, HST 195, HST 196, HST 295, HST 296, and other HST courses may count toward the concentrations; see the department’s website. | ||
Restrictions: | ||
AP or IB Credit: No more than 6 credits of Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) History can count toward the 33 credits required for the major, and no more than 3 credits of AP or IB History can count toward any 1 of the major’s geographic requirements (Americas, Europe, Africa/Asia/Middle East/Global). | ||
Internships, Research, Thesis, Independent Study Credit: No more than 6 credits of internships, undergraduate research, thesis credits, and/or independent studies can count toward the 33 credits required for the major. | ||
At least 17 of the 33 credits used to satisfy this major must be taken at the University of Vermont. |
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With the approval of the department, some sections through HST 096 may be counted toward this requirement.