BA in Social & Political History

About this course

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Entry Requirements

• Official high school transcript
• All required standardized testing official score reports, which includes SAT Subject Tests for most majors and the TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your native language
• Secondary School Counselor Evaluation
• Teacher Recommendation
• Common Application essay and personal statement
• Home schooled applicants should submit an academic portfolio/transcript consistent with their state guidelines and a list of all textbooks used.
• Applicants must provide proof of meeting all requirements for an official high school diploma, by the end of May of the year of graduation, and submit an official final transcript, GED or certificate of completion from your local school district or state board of education by the end of July of the year of matriculation.

Curriculum

• Courses emphasize empirical methods and conceptual analysis, as well as specific research skills relevant to many types of jobs and further professional training. History also introduces students to various societal settings and diverse types of controversial public issues, thus contributing actively to both liberal education and professional development. Earning a B.A. in History is a frequent choice for students headed toward law school (or toward doctoral work in history or a related field), but our program’s emphasis on writing and analytical skills provide excellent preparation for careers in business, government, associations, foreign service, research, journalism, and in the growing field of “public history” through museums and media. 
• Students in this major complete 96 units, including the required general education course, “Global Histories” (79-104), beyond which there are three required courses: “The Development of American Culture” (79-240), an introductory research seminar entitled “Historical Evidence and Interpretation” (79-360), and a senior capstone research seminar entitled “Advanced Studies in History” (79-420). The curriculum can be completed in as few as four semesters and is flexible enough to serve the needs of both primary and additional majors.