History Requirements (BA/BS)

Major Requirements 1
HISTRY 200HISTORICAL METHODS2
Capstone Seminars - Select 3 units from each category 6 units total6
A. Select one 400 level Seminar topic in US or Europe (3 units)
HISTRY 403
HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST
HISTRY 455
STUDIES IN EUROPEAN OR US HISTORY (VARIABLE TOPIC)
B. Select one 400 level seminar in Africa, Asia, Middle East or Latin America (3 units)
HISTRY 465
STUDIES IN AFRICA, ASIA, MIDDLE EAST OR LATIN AMERICA (VARIABLE)
Senior Portfolio - Select 1 unit
HISTRY 475SENIOR PORTFOLIO1
Geographical/Thematic Breadth - Select at least 3 units in each of the following groups:12
A. European History
HISTRY 154
WESTERN CIVILIZATION
HISTRY 155
HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE
HISTRY 352
SOCIETY AND CULTURE IN MODERN BRITAIN 1763-PRESENT
HISTRY 353
ANCIENT HISTORY
HISTRY 354
MEDIEVAL EUROPE
HISTRY 355
RENAISSANCE IN EUROPE, 1300-1600
HISTRY 363
FROM GODDESSES TO WITCHES: WOMEN IN PREMODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY
HISTRY 364
MODERN EUROPEAN WOMEN'S HISTORY
HISTRY 372
HISTORY OF RUSSIA SINCE 1815
HISTRY 375
THE AGE OF ATLANTIC REVOLUTIONS
HISTRY 377
HISTORY OF TWENTIETH CENTURY EUROPE
B. African, Asian, Latin American or Middle Eastern History
HISTRY 132
LAND OF THE RISING SUN: INTRO TO JAPANESE HISTORY
or ASIANSTD 132
 LAND OF THE RISING SUN: INTRO TO JAPANESE HISTORY
HISTRY 133
THE MIDDLE KINGDOM: INTRO TO CHINESE HISTORY
or ASIANSTD 133
 THE MIDDLE KINGDOM: INTRO TO CHINESE HISTORY
HISTRY 135
HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATIONS
or RELIGST 135
 HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATIONS
HISTRY 142
ANCIENT AFRICAN HISTORY
HISTRY 261
SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE 1800 - TENSIONS OF DEVELOPMENT
or ASIANAM 261
 SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE 1800 - TENSIONS OF DEVELOPMENT
HISTRY 336
EMPIRES & INVASIONS IN THE PRE-MODERN MIDDLE EAST: 500-1500
HISTRY 337
MODERNIZATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST
HISTRY 338
ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT, 1900-PRESENT
HISTRY 340
MODERN AFRICA
HISTRY 341
AFRICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY FROM 1800 TO THE 1970S
or WOMENST 341
 AFRICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY FROM 1800 TO THE 1970S
HISTRY 342
CONQUEST AND COLONIALISM IN LATIN AMERICA
HISTRY 343
MODERN LATIN AMERICA
HISTRY 346
HISTORY OF MEXICO
HISTRY 385
MODERN CHINA
or ASIANSTD 385
 MODERN CHINA
HISTRY 386
MODERN JAPAN
or ASIANSTD 386
 MODERN JAPAN
HISTRY 387
HISTORY OF THE SAMURAI: WAY OF THE WARRIOR
C. US History
HISTRY 102
INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS/FIRST NATIONS STUDIES
or AMERIND 102
 INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS/FIRST NATIONS STUDIES
HISTRY 124
AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877
HISTRY 125
AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1877
HISTRY 141
MODERN BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY
or AFRIAMR 141
 MODERN BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY
HISTRY 241
CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY: TRAVELING FREEDOM'S MAIN LINE
or AFRIAMR 241
HISTRY 300
AMERICAN COLONIAL HISTORY TO 1763
HISTRY 301
REVOLUTION AND CONFEDERATION 1763-1789
HISTRY 304
THE AGE OF CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION 1850-1877
HISTRY 306
AMERICA IN PROSPERITY, DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR II, 1919-1945
HISTRY 307
RECENT AMERICA, 1945 TO THE PRESENT
HISTRY 308
HMONG AMERICANS: HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
or ASIANAM 308
 HMONG AMERICANS: HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
HISTRY 310
ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY, 1850-PRESENT
or ASIANAM 310
 ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY, 1850-PRESENT
HISTRY 311
WISCONSIN HISTORY
HISTRY 313
WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY I: 1600-1875
HISTRY 314
WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY II: 1875 TO THE PRESENT
HISTRY 321
A HISTORY OF BLACK MIGRATION IN THE U.S.
or AFRIAMR 321
 A HISTORY OF BLACK MIGRATION IN THE U.S.
HISTRY 322
UNITED STATES FOREIGN RELATIONS AND EMPIRE, 1790 TO RECENT PAST
HISTRY 323
RACE, ROCK & ROLL AND AMERICAN HISTORY
HISTRY 324
INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
HISTRY 329
U.S. IMMIGRATION: HISTORY, LAW, AND POLITICS
HISTRY 368
SHIPWRECKS & SEAFARING: INTRO TO MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY
HISTRY 394
THE U.S. AT WAR IN VIETNAM
LATINX 310
CHICANX HISTORY
D. Global/Comparative History
HISTRY 150
ATLANTIC HISTORY
or RACEETH 150
 ATLANTIC HISTORY
HISTRY 151
THE GREAT WAR AND EMPIRE
HISTRY 190
NORTH AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY
HISTRY 202
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HISTORY
HISTRY 245
20TH CENTURY COMPARATIVE GENOCIDES
HISTRY 339
THE CRUSADES IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE
HISTRY 361
HISTORY OF SEXUALITY
HISTRY 369
DRINKING, DRUGS, AND HISTORY
HISTRY 490
WORKSHOP
WOMENST 365
WOMEN, SCIENCE & SOCIETY
Select additional HISTRY courses to bring total units to 3615
Total Units36
1

An approved minor is required for this major.

Note The following courses must be personalized into the appropriate category:

HISTRY 110HISTORY THROUGH FILM3
HISTRY 255CRITICAL ISSUES 3
HISTRY 395THEMATIC OR REGIONAL TOPICS IN HISTORY (VARIABLE TOPIC)3
HISTRY 490WORKSHOP1-6
HISTRY 491TRAVEL STUDY1-3
HISTRY 492FIELD STUDY3-6
HISTRY 496SPECIAL STUDIES IN HISTORY1-3
HISTRY 498INDEPENDENT STUDY1-3

Distributional Requirements

The courses chosen to complete the 36 units in the History major must satisfy the following distribution requirements:

  1. Introductory Level (100s-200s): Select at least 11 units.
  2. Upper Level (300s-400s): Select at least 22 units.
Unique Requirement
Chronological Breadth: Select at least 6 units of Pre-Modern History (These courses may also count in the major requirements):6
HISTRY 124
AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877
HISTRY 142
ANCIENT AFRICAN HISTORY
HISTRY 150
ATLANTIC HISTORY
or RACEETH 150
 ATLANTIC HISTORY
HISTRY 154
WESTERN CIVILIZATION
HISTRY 300
AMERICAN COLONIAL HISTORY TO 1763
HISTRY 301
REVOLUTION AND CONFEDERATION 1763-1789
HISTRY 304
THE AGE OF CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION 1850-1877
HISTRY 313
WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY I: 1600-1875
HISTRY 324
INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
HISTRY 336
EMPIRES & INVASIONS IN THE PRE-MODERN MIDDLE EAST: 500-1500
HISTRY 342
CONQUEST AND COLONIALISM IN LATIN AMERICA
HISTRY 354
MEDIEVAL EUROPE
HISTRY 355
RENAISSANCE IN EUROPE, 1300-1600
HISTRY 363
FROM GODDESSES TO WITCHES: WOMEN IN PREMODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY
HISTRY 387
HISTORY OF THE SAMURAI: WAY OF THE WARRIOR

Four-Year Plans: These four-year plans outline a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that each plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion. 

History (BA)

First Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
ENGLISH 10113ENGLISH 1023
CORE 120 or 1403MATH 1393
HISTRY 1243HISTRY 154 or 1553
BA World Language Course23BA World Language Course4
INTRAUNV 1041CORE 1303
PEGNRL 1921 
 14 16
Second Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
HISTRY 2002History 300/400 Level Course (Area B or D)43
History 100/200 Level Course3COMM 1103
CORE 1103University Requirement (NSW)3
University Requirement Lab Science (NSWL) Course4-5Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S)3
Minor Course33Minor Course3
 15-16 15
Third Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
History 300/400 Level Course (Area B or D)3History 300/400 Level Course 3
History 300/400 Level Course3History 300/400 Level Course3
CORE 3903BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course4-5
Minor Course3Minor Course3
Minor Course3Minor Course3
 15 16-17
Fourth Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
HISTRY 45553HISTRY 4653
History 300/400 Level Course3HISTRY 47561
BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course3Elective Course3
Minor Course3Electives to total 120 (if needed)7
Minor Course3 
 15 14
Total Units: 120-122
1

The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.  

2

For the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements, students must complete two semesters of a world language or demonstrate proficiency in a world language through the second level on the UW System placement test in Spanish, French, or German. Students who are native speakers of a language other than English are eligible to waive the language requirement.

3

This program requires a minor.  Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.  

4

The history major is designed to give students great flexibility over courses in the major. To satisfy the distributional requirement, students must take one course in each of four geographic areas: European History (Area A); African, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern History (Area B); US History (Area C); Global/Comparative History (Area D). Students are then encouraged to follow their individual interests in planning remaining coursework in the major.

5

Though listed in the fourth year on this plan, History 455 and 465 can be completed as early as the third year in the major and both courses are offered every semester.

6

History 475 Portfolio meets by arrangement and students can enroll in it either semester of their senior year.

First Year: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Some clubs that may be of particular interest to students with a History Major include: History Club and Phi Alpha Theta, a history honor society. 
Second Year: Many history majors plan a study aborad experience during their sophomore year. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education. In addition, history faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad.
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.  
Third Year: An internship provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. 
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. 

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History (BS) 

First Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
ENGLISH 10113ENGLISH 1023
CORE 120 or 1403MATH 1393
HISTRY 1243HISTRY 154 or 1553
Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S)3Elective Course3
INTRAUNV 1041CORE 1303
PEGNRL 1921 
 14 15
Second Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
HISTRY 2002History 300/400 Level Course (Area B or D)33
History 100/200 Level Course3COMM 1103
CORE 1103BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course3
University Requirement Lab Science (NSWL) Course4-5Minor Course3
Minor Course23Minor Course3
 15-16 15
Third Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
History 300/400 Level Course (Area B or D)3History 300/400 Level Course 3
History 300/400 Level Course3History 300/400 Level Course3
BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course3BS Requirement Lab Science Course4-5
CORE 3903Minor Course3
Minor Course3Minor Course3
 15 16-17
Fourth Year
FallUnitsSpringUnits
HISTRY 45543HISTRY 4653
History 300/400 Level Course3HISTRY 47551
Elective Course3Electives To Total 120 (If Needed)11
Minor Course3 
Minor Course3 
 15 15
Total Units: 120-122
1

The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.  

2

This program requires a minor.  Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.  

3

The history major is designed to give students great flexibility over courses in the major. To satisfy the distributional requirement, students must take one course in each of four geographic areas: European History (Area A); African, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern History (Area B); US History (Area C); Global/Comparative History (Area D). Students are then encouraged to follow their individual interests in planning remaining coursework in the major.

4

Though listed in the fourth year on this plan, History 455 and 465 can be completed as early as the third year in the major and both courses are offered every semester. 

5

History 475 Portfolio meets by arrangement and students can enroll in it either semester of the senior year

First Year: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Some clubs that may be of particular interest to students with a History Major include: History Club and Phi Alpha Theta, a history honor society. 
Second Year: Many history majors plan a study aborad experience during their sophomore year. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education. In addition, history faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad.
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.   
Third Year: An internship provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. 
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.