History B.A.

Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
Required credits within the major: 38

This track provides students with rigorous coursework on a diverse array of geographical, thematic, and chronological topics. It introduces students to major world cultures and provides the skills to work critically with a diverse array of source materials in different media. This track prepares students to succeed in an increasingly global society and marketplace in both public and private sector fields such as business, education, government, and law.

Students take a minimum of 9 courses to reach a minimum 33 credits within the sub-plan. At least 1 course is required from each of the first 6 areas below. Additional courses may be taken from those 6 areas or from either elective area, to reach the minimum of 9 courses and 33 credits.

A maximum of 3 courses (12 credits) at the 1xxx level can apply to the requirements.

At least 1 course (3 credits) must be taken at the 3xxx level or higher.

Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120

Required credits within the major: 61

This track prepares students for civic-oriented careers such as law, public services, and international affairs. Students who complete this track will complement in-depth training in the content and methods of history with introductory courses in anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120

Required credits within the major: 48

The program core offers introductory background and general training in public history. An internship offers additional specializations in historic preservation, exhibit design, and collection management. The curriculum provides students with in-depth knowledge in the traditional field of history; introduces students to the skills necessary to successfully undertake applied research; acquaints students with the different career options available in public history; offers students practical experience in public history; and exposes students to the professional and ethical dimensions of public history.

Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
Required credits within the major: 70 - 74

This track provides students both with a broad historical knowledge by requiring courses in each of the areas and with advanced knowledge of a specific theme or area through the creation of a specialized plan of at least five courses in history and related disciplines. The track culminates with the completion of an original research project in an independent study or second seminar course. Students will also demonstrate competency in a world language.

Students who wish to declare this track may apply after completing at least 16 History credits with a minimum U of MN GPA of 3.0 and a History major GPA of 3.3 (see the program web page). The application includes:

> A statement of purpose that identifies the field in which the student intends to specialize, lists at least five courses the student has or will take that are directly relevant to this specialist field, and proposes a topic for the research project they intend to complete to fulfill their final project or second seminar.
> Approval of at least two History faculty advisors.
> An APAS report showing the GPA and History credit requirements.

The Learning in Community requirement will be waived for transfer students with at least 30 credits taken post-high school and for UMD students who started in a UMD program where this was not required. First-year students who have completed 30 PSEO credits may request a waiver to the student's primary college.

All tracks (sub-plans) require at least one enrollment in HIST 4999. This course represents the culmination of students' progression through the major and enables them to put the acquired knowledge and skills into practice through the development of a capstone research project. It is recommended that students take HIST 4999 in their junior or senior year.