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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
History, B.A.
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History offers a major that leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree and a minor for students majoring in other disciplines. The major consists of 39 credit hours in history. The minor consists of 15 credit hours in history. In addition, the Department offers an internship program (HTY 300 ) in cooperation with area historical societies, museums, libraries, and other institutions.
College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) examinations are available in both Field I and Field II. Unusually well-prepared entering students who pass one or more of these examinations may substitute 300-level course(s) for the HTY 101 /HTY 102 and/or HTY 131 /HTY 132 introductory surveys.
A history major or minor must achieve at least six credits of B or better grades in history courses. No grade of D will count toward fulfillment of a history major or minor. Majors and minors are reminded that, in addition to History requirements, they must also meet those of the University Core curriculum.
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Program Requirements
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Minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University’s Core Curriculum) required for the History major: 39. -
Minimum grade requirement for major courses listed below: C-. -
Minimum GPA requirement for major courses listed below: 2.0 History Requirements
To graduate with a bachelor of arts in history, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 39 credits in history courses as follows: Advanced Elective History Courses
Select five 300-399 level courses in consultation with your History major advisor. Capstone:
Other courses in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences have historical interest. With prior approval from the Department, majors may apply one such upper level course toward their Advanced History Elective requirements. Majors also are encouraged to take such courses as supplementary electives Major Courses that Satisfy Core Requirements
Students are encouraged to explore Core courses that also count towards their major or minor. Courses listed below are part of this major and also satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements. Course lists that satisfy each requirement can be found on the Core Curriculum webpage. -
Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 3: HTY 200 -
Quantitative Reasoning: -
Creative Expression: -
Cultural Interpretation: -
Science Exploration: -
Socio-cultural Analysis: HTY 101 , HTY 102 , HTY 131 , HTY 132 , HTY 141 , HTY 142 , HTY 143 , HTY 152 , HTY 161 , HTY 162 , HTY 171 , HTY 172 -
Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship: HTY 346 -
Culture, Power, and Equity: HTY 131 , HTY 141 , HTY 142 , HTY 143 , HTY 161 , HTY 162 -
International: HTY 101 , HTY 102 , HTY 161 , HTY 162 , HTY 171 , HTY 172 , HTY 377 , HTY 388 , HTY 390 , HTY 391 -
Engaged Learning: HTY 300 -
Capstone: HTY 400 USM Core Requirements
Students must complete all Core and degree requirements as part of the Graduation Requirements. For more information, see Academic Policies. The USM Core Curriculum provides a coherent, integrative, and rigorous liberal arts education that fulfills general education requirements. It is designed to help students become globally aware, purposeful, and lifelong learners. Please Note: Core requirements may be part of your major and/or minor, and Core may have been fulfilled with transfer credit. Please consult your MaineStreet Degree Progress Report (DPR) and review your degree progress with your Advisor. For additional information, access the USM Core webpage. |
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