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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
History BA
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“I love learning where we come from.”
“We need to understand the past if we want to create lasting social change.”
“History offers the most versatility in terms of learning about science, art, religion, politics and culture.”
Our students say it best-history is the key to understanding what happened, why it happened, and the impact it has on our lives today. And it’s one of the most flexible majors, since it lets you explore so many different interests. Ready for a bright future? Keep scrolling.
Visit the History academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the History department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Twelve History Courses (36 credits)
- Eight of the twelve HIS courses must be at the 300/400 level (24 credits), including at least two 400-level HIS seminars.
- At least one course, at any level, must be taken from each of the four different breadth areas below.
- It is recommended that students take 100 and 200-level courses that satisfy the breadth requirement in the first two years.
Early or Early Modern History of Any Civilization to 1800 (PRE)
Asian, African Continent, or Latin American History of Any Period (AAL)
Modern European History Since 1800 (EUR)
Notes
Breadth requirement: A course that seems to fall into two breadth areas may be used to satisfy the requirement of one area. A course used to fulfill a requirement for a double major, joint major, or a minor in another subject may not also fulfill a requirement for the history major.
Total Credits Required for Major: 36
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Academic Requirements
Each HIS course must be completed with a minimum grade of C- (1.667), to count toward the History BA requirements. An overall grade point average of at least 2.150 in courses counting toward the history requirements is required to graduate. UB Seminars (198/199 courses) may not count toward major requirements.
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer students majoring in history may receive credit for up to five history courses (15 credit hours) but must take seven upper-level history courses, including the two 400-level seminars, at UB. Transfer courses will be evaluated and will only be applicable to the BA if they directly articulate to or otherwise satisfy one of the History BA requirements.
Program Honors
Majors who complete at least four history courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.330 (B+) or who have a letter of support from a faculty member willing to supervise their project are eligible to apply for admission to the History department Honors Program. Students participate in HIS 497 and HIS 497 and produce a substantial thesis based on primary source research. Students must also meet the remaining criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy. Students who successfully complete the honors program and meet the criteria will have the appropriate notation on their official transcript.
Program Distinction
A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
YEAR 1
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 2
Fall Semester
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1 Credits: 3
- Math & Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 4
- Pathway Credits: 3
- HIS 100 or 200-level Credits: 3
- HIS 100 or 200-level Credits: 3
Total Credits: 16
Spring Semester
- Pathway Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2 Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Lab Credits: 1
- HIS 300-level (breadth) Credits: 3
- HIS 300-level (breadth) Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 16
YEAR 3
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
- HIS 300/400 level Credits: 3
- HIS 300/400 level Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15
YEAR 4
Fall Semester
- HIS 400 level Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 1
Total Credits: 13
Spring Semester
- HIS 400 level Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 1
Total Credits: 13
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:
- Knowledge: Demonstrating knowledge of historical facts, key events, of actors and developments; changes and continuities across time and place; of the factors that shape historical narratives
- Thinking: Defined here as the ability to differentiate the past from present, distinguish and analyze primary sources and secondary literature, and use evidence to develop arguments.
- Skills of critical reading: As evidenced by ability to read and interpret primary sources and secondary literature, and analyze scholars’ arguments
- Skills in writing: As evidenced by grammar and style, organization of texts, ability to make an argument
- Skills in oral communication: As evidenced by participation in discussion, quality of remarks and questions, presentation of research and readings.
(HEGIS: 22.05 HISTORY, CIP: 54.0101 History, General)
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