BA: History 2022-2023
海角社区鈥� History Program prepares students to search into the human experience, as well as to communicate and analyze historical interpretations and ideas, verbally and in the written form. An emphasis of the program is to examine events from local and global perspectives. In this regard, a defining aspect of the History Program consist of a cutting-edge series of courses that emphasize the United States鈥� relationship with the Pacific Rim, encompassing the Americas, the Pacific Islands, and Asia.
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Two Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories HIST 300 The Historian's Craft 3 Needs to be completed with a C- or better to meet GWAR requirement. Major & GWAR HIST Student's Choice North American, or World, or Thematic History course 3 Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major HIST Student's Choice North American, or World, or Thematics History course 3 Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major Graduation Requirement Student's Choice Language 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective. Other Language Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Prepare a resume
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Meet with Academic Advising, Graduate Studies Center, and Career Development Services
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories HIST Student's Choice North American, or World, or Thematics History course 3 Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major HIST Student's Choice North American, or World, or Thematics History course
3 Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major General Education Student's Choice UDGED - Social Sciences 3 Recommend one of the following to meet HIST Elective & UDGE-D HIST 339 or 340 or 342 or 343 or 349 or 351 or 401 or 402 or 436 or 442 Major POLS 150 American Political Institutions
3 If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective. Major AIR: CA Local & State Govt. Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Explore student research opportunities, Explore Study Abroad opportunities, Explore possible graduate degrees
- Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
- Set up an online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, professional website)
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories HIST 491 Historiography
3 Major HIST Student's Choice North American, or World, or Thematic History Course
3 Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry Quantitative Reasoning 3 Recommend taking HIST 330 meets HIST Elective & UDGE-B Major & GE UDGE B Graduation Requirement Student's Choice Multicultural Requirement 3 Multicultural Requirement can double dip in History with the following courses: HIST 333 or HIST 334 or HIST 343 or HIST 351 or HIST 352 or HIST 401 or HIST 402 or HIST 430 or HIST 442.
If Multicultural Requirement has been met change to Free Elective.Other MP Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Meet with Academic Advising for Grad Check and apply for graduation
- Present research at the 海角社区CI Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference
- Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center and apply for graduate school (if applicable)
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories HIST 492, or
494, or
499HIST 492: Internship/Service Learning
HIST 494: Independent Research
HIST 499: Capstone in History
3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice North American, World, or Thematic History Course 3 Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE C - Arts and Humanities 3 Recommend one of the following to meet HIST Elective & UDGE-C HIST 333 or 334 or 430 Major & GE UDGE C Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete capstone
- Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.