B.A. in History
A history major must complete 30 credit hours of history, including History 2311, 2312, and at least 24 hours of upper-level history courses.
The program must include at least six upper-level hours of United States history and at least six upper-level hours of non-United States history.
Additionally, history majors with senior status (90 or more hours including UALR and transfer work) must take at least one three-hour seminar prior to graduation. Depending on the subject matter of the seminar, the seminar can be counted as partial fulfillment of either the six-hour upper-level blocks or as an elective within the 24 upper-level required hours.
A minor in history requires 18 hours, including History 2311, 2312, and 12 hours of upper-level history courses.
All students are advised to take History 1311 and 1312 before taking upper-level courses in European history and History 2311 and 2312 before taking upper-level courses in American history.
Students preparing to study history beyond the bachelor’s level are strongly advised to master at least one foreign language before graduation. Also, many graduate programs now require training in quantitative methods appropriate to historical research. Students preparing for advanced work should seek specific advising from a member of the department at their earliest opportunity