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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
History BA/Information and Library Science MS
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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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Admission Criteria
Procedures begin with the initial screening upon application to the University for the BA degree. Students can progress to the graduate portion of the program so long as they also maintain good academic standing and carry a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average). Students also must indicate their desire to matriculate into the MS in Information and Library Science portion of the program by March 1 of their junior year. This intention will trigger a review by the Department of Information Science (GSE) program faculty to ensure the student has maintained a sufficient GPA and has completed appropriate coursework. At this time, students in this program are also expected to take the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) and complete an interview with the Office of Educator Preparation. Lastly, before entry into student teaching (field experience), students must have successfully completed all graduate-level coursework with a B− or better. Undergraduate Course Requirements
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. Graduate Course Requirements (36 credits)
Information and Library Science
Required Core (9 Credits) - LIS 507LEC - Information Life Cycle Credits: 3
- LIS 508LEC - Information Users and Uses Credits: 3
- LIS 575LEC - Introduction to Research Methods Credits: 3
Electives (27 Credits) Total Credits Required for Undergraduate Major: 36
Additional Undergraduate Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- At least 20 undergraduate elective credits
Total Undergraduate Credits Required: 96
Total Credits Required for Graduate Degree: 36
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 132
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. 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. All students are encouraged to use this plan in conjunction with other academic planning resources such as your academic advisor, the HUB Academic Advisement Report, My Planner and Path Finder tool. In addition to following this course roadmap, all other admission and academic requirements of this major as listed in the Undergraduate Catalog must be met in order to successfully complete this degree.
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
- HIS 400 level Credits: 3
- HIS 400 level Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 5
Total Credits: 17
YEAR 4
Fall Semester - LAI 507LEC - Information Life Cycle Credits: 3
- LAI 508LEC - Information Users and Use Credits: 3
- LIS 575LEC - Introduction to Research Methods Credits: 3
- LIS 500-level Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 12 Spring Semester - LIS 500-level Elective Credits: 3
- LIS 500-level Elective Credits: 3
- LIS 500-level Elective Credits: 3
- LIS 500-level Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 12
YEAR 5
Fall Semester - LIS 500-level Elective Credits: 3
- LIS 500-level Elective Credits: 3
- LIS 500-level Elective Credits: 3
- LIS 500-level Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 12
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 132 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: 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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