History
Bachelor of Arts
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Online - Arizona Online
Online - Global Direct
Pima Community College East
Sierra Vista
Areas of Interest
- Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
- Law, Policy & Social Justice
- Culture & Language
- English & Literature
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology & Human Behavior
Combine a fascination with the past, a love of reading and an appreciation for the complexities of the human experience with this widely applicable degree. History is a field of study that touches every corner of the globe and stretches back in time thousand of years. Students are encouraged to embrace their curiosity to pursue an individualized course of learning in this Bachelor of Arts program. Classwork balances the examination of the documented past with an evaluation of competing historic interpretations. Students enjoy opportunities to specialize their degree with internships at museums and historical institutions, as well as study abroad programs. Upon graduation, students pursue a diverse variety of professions, armed with skills such as critical thinking, writing, public speaking and problem-solving.
Learning Outcomes
Write clear, well-organized prose. Conduct historical research, including appropriate use of primary sources, to provide properly documented evidence to support an argument. Recognize and evaluate competing historical interpretations.
Sample Courses
- HIST 207: Games and Play in Medieval and Early Modern Europe
- HIST 328: Cuisine, Culture, and Power
- HIST 349: History of Crime in America 1607-Present
Career Fields
- Education
- Business
- Law
- Journalism
- Nonprofit
- Historic preservation
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - History
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
First Semester Second Language
4.00
Math (LING, MATH 105 or higher, PHIL 110)
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102- First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Semester Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
Third Semester Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
HIST 301 Intro to History
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Fourth Semester Second Langauge
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
HIST Area Course
3.00
HIST Area Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
HIST Area Course
3.00
HIST Area Course
3.00
HIST Elective
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
HIST Elective
3.00
HIST Elective
3.00
HIST Elective
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
HIST 498 Senior Capstone
3.00
HIST Elective
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
2.00