California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Arts in HistoryFresno, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* students outside the U.S; August 1 - students in the U.S.
Key Summary
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Introduction
History is also one of the broadest and most universal of the humanities. Just as the personalities of individuals are shaped through the totality of their past experiences, so cultures and institutions also develop in time. The study of history can help students understand themselves and their culture better and develop a more tolerant and humane spirit toward others. In this way, as in so many others, a knowledge of the past can help all of us meet the problems of today with greater understanding and compassion.
History majors are trained to read with comprehension and to compare and analyze both written and oral material. In addition, they must know how to evaluate evidence and sources, how to critique the writing of others, and how to do research and write on their own.
The Department of History has more than 15 faculty members offering a wide variety of courses in the history of Europe, the United States, Latin America, the British Empire, Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East, as well as courses in intellectual and cultural history, social history, military history, and the history of women.
Program Outcome
What You Can Learn
- Medieval life and culture such as warfare, commerce, art and architecture, and learning
- Review of theory and characteristics of genocide
- Significant events from the end of the Civil War to the present
- Economic, political, and social development in world history from the earliest times to the modern period (1500).
Curriculum
A grade of C or higher is required for all courses to be counted toward the major.
1. Major requirements (45 units)
Lower-division requirements: HIST 20, and HIST 21 (6 units)
Select two: HIST 3, HIST 5, HIST 6, HIST 7, HIST 8, HIST 9, HIST 13 (6 units)
Upper-division requirements:
HIST 100W and HIST 198 (6 units)
Select nine courses from the fields listed on this page (27 units)
2. General Education requirements (48 units)
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies); may be used toward a double major or minor
5. Total units (120)*
* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. History majors take HIST 100W to fulfill the Upper-Division Writing requirement. See advisor for details.
Career Opportunities
What You Can Do
Prepare for careers in:
- law
- government service
- librarianship
- journalism
- publishing
- public relations
- social services
- urban planning
- foreign service
- insurance
- marketing
- advertising