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History Department

Program Description

Students who pursue work in History benefit in a variety of ways. Their studies afford them entree to the riches of the recorded past and understanding of the process of historical change. At the same time, a History major enables them to develop critical reading and writing skills which are valuable in life and in any employment field they choose to enter.

Degrees and Programs in History ( B.A., Minor, M.A.)

Major Requirements (B.A.)
Please consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. The major consists of 68 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 186 units. See the university catalog for additional information.


I. Core Curriculum (28 units)

A. Foundation Courses (20 units) 
The following courses should be taken as early in the major as possible:
HIST 2010 The Nature of the Study of History (4)
(Transfer students who arrive with four upper division History courses or courses equivalent to HIST 4030 and 4031 may substitute an upper division History course for HIST 2010.)
HIST 1014 World Civilizations I (or 1017) (4)
HIST 1015 World Civilizations II (or 2018) (4)
HIST 1016 World Civilizations III (or 2019) (4)
HIST 1101 U.S. History to 1877 (4)
HIST 1102 U.S. HIstory since 1877 (4)
HIST 3010 Historical Writing (4)


B. Capstone Courses (8 units)
The following courses should be taken in the student's final three quarters. All Foundation courses must be completed before enrollment in Capstone courses.
HIST 4030 Historiography (4)
HIST 4031 Historical Method (4)

II. Concentration Requirements (16 units)

The Department of History offers several concentrations for degree candidates. Majors should choose one of the following concentrations: United States History, European History, East Asian History, Latin American History, History of California and the American West. Students may also design a topical (e.g., women's history), geographic (e.g., Russian history), or period (e.g., ancient and medieval history) concentration of their own with the advance written approval of the department chair.

A. United States History
1. Two courses (8 units) from the following: HIST 3411, 3412, 3413, 3414, 3415, 3416, 3417

2. Two courses (8 units) from the following: HIST 3500, 3503, 3505, 3511, 3515, 3520, 3530, 3540, 3547, 3550, 3567, 3568, 3571, 3575, 3802

B. European History
1. Two courses (8 units) from the following: HIST 3107, 3109, 3110, 3127, 3128, 3131, 3134, 3140, 3150, 3160, 3170

2. Two courses (8 units) from the following: HIST 3003, 3005, 3114, 3123, 3124, 3132, 3133, 3136, 3138, 3139, 3201, 3204, 3221, 3222, 3223, 3230, 3801

C. East Asian History
Four courses (16 units) from the following: HIST 3301, 3302, 3311, 3312, 3313, 3322, 3323, 3325, 3803

D. Latin American History
1. History 3600, 3605, 3620 (12)

2. One course (4 units) from the following: HIST 3622, 3632, 3804


E. History of California and the American West
1. HIST 3500, 3511 (8)

2. Two courses (8 units) from the following: HIST 3503, 3505, 3515, 3530, 4032

III. Electives (16 units)

Four upper division courses (16 units) in History. These must include at least one course from each of at least two different concentration areas outside the student's concentration. HIST 3400 may not be counted towards the major.

Other Degree Requirements
In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.

Minor Requirements
The minor consists of 36 units. HIST 3400 may not be counted towards the minor.

I. Lower Division (16 units)
HIST 2010 The Nature of the Study of History (4)
HIST 1014 World Civilizations I (or 1017) (4)
HIST 1015 World Civilizations II (or 2018) (4)
HIST 1016 World Civilizations III (or 2019) (4)

II. Upper Division (20 units)

A. HIST 3010 Historical Writing (4)

B. Area Requirements
A minimum of four units of upper division History courses in each of the following areas: (1) Europe, (2) United States, and (3) Latin America or Asia (12)

C. One of the following:
HIST 4030 Historiography (4)
HIST 4031 Proseminar in Historical Method (4)

 

MA Requirements (45 units)

The Master of Arts degree in History consists of 45 units. Each of the four options in the master's program requires a prescribed program of 45 units listed below. Reading proficiency in a foreign language is strongly encouraged, especially for those planning to pursue doctoral degrees or research careers.

I. Thesis Option (45 units)

A. Required Courses (17 units)

HIST 6010 Seminar in History (5)
HIST 6030 Graduate Historiography (4)
HIST 6910 University Thesis (8)

B. Conference Course (16 units)
Four courses, including repeats, from the following in at least two areas. One Conference Course must be in the general area of the thesis topic.

HIST 6100 Conference Course in Ancient and Medieval History (4)
HIST 6200 Conference Course in European History (4)
HIST 6300 Conference Course in Asian History (4)
HIST 6400 Conference Course in United States History (4)
HIST 6500 Conference Course in Latin American History (4)

C. Electives (12 units)
Twelve (12) units of upper division or graduate courses in History.
 
D. Complete an approved University Thesis (See HIST 6910 above)

II. Examination Option (45 units)
 
A. Required Courses (13 units)
HIST 6010 Seminar in History (5)
HIST 6030 Graduate Historiography (4)
Four units of HIST 6909 Departmental Thesis (1-4)
 
B. Conference Courses (20 units)
Five courses, including repeats, from the following in at least two areas:
 
HIST 6100 Conference Course in Ancient and Medieval History (4)
HIST 6200 Conference Course in European History (4)
HIST 6300 Conference Course in Asian History (4)
HIST 6400 Conference Course in United States History (4)
HIST 6500 Conference Course in Latin American History (4)
 
C. Electives (12 units)
Twelve (12) units of upper division or graduate courses in History.
 
D.Comprehensive Examination
Pass comprehensive written examinations in major and minor fields as prescribed by the department.
 
     
III. Teaching Option (45 units)
 
A. Required Courses (17 units)
HIST 6010 Seminar in History (5)
HIST 6030 Graduate Historiography (4)
HIST 6899 Project or HIST 6909 Departmental Thesis (4)
HIST 6900 Independent Study (4)
 
B. Conference Courses (16 units)
Four courses, including repeats, from the following in at least two areas:
 
HIST 6100 Conference Course in Ancient and Medieval History (4)
HIST 6200 Conference Course in European History (4)
HIST 6300 Conference Course in Asian History (4)
HIST 6400 Conference Course in United States History (4)
HIST 6500 Conference Course in Latin American History (4)
 
C. Electives (12 units)
Twelve (12) units of upper division or graduate courses in History.
 
D. Curriculum Project
Complete an approved curriculum Project. (See HIST 6899, 6909 above.)
 
IV. Public History Option (45 units)
 
A. Required Courses (25 units)
HIST 4032 Introduction to Public History (4)
HIST 6010 Seminar in History (5)
HIST 6030 Graduate Historiography (4)
HIST 6400 Conference Course in United States History (4)
HIST 6899 Project or HIST 6909 Departmental Thesis (3)
HIST 6901 Internship in Public History (5)
 
B. Conference Courses (12 units)
Three courses, including repeats, from the following in at least two areas:
 
HIST 6100 Conference Course in Ancient and Medieval History (4)
HIST 6200 Conference Course in European History (4)
HIST 6300 Conference Course in Asian History (4)
HIST 6400 Conference Course in United States History (4)
HIST 6500 Conference Course in Latin American History (4)
 
C. Electives (8 units)
Eight units of upper division or graduate courses in History.
 
Recommended Skills Courses: The department recommends that students select two or three courses from the following list, or others approved by their advisor, appropriate to their specific professional goals:
 
ANTH 3710 Anthropology and Museums, 4240 Data Analysis in Archaeology; ART 3701 Gallery and Museum Exhibition and Design, 3702 Theories and Practices of Galleries and Museums; COMM/ART 4620 History of Photography; PUAD 4800 Public Administration and Society
 
D. Internship and Project
Complete an approved Internship and Public History Project. (See HIST 6899, 6901, 6909 under required courses.)


 

 
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