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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 [Archived Catalog]

History Major (B.A.)


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Major code BA4211

College of Arts and Sciences    
History Department  
Bentley Annex 452
Phone: 740.593.4334
History.Department@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/cas/history

Contact Persons:
Brian Schoen, Chair
schoen@ohio.edu
Jaclyn Maxwell, Advising Coordinator
maxwelj1@ohio.edu

Program Overview

As a history major at Ohio University, you will have the opportunity to work with full-time faculty who are noted for their exceptional teaching abilities and have reputations as accomplished scholars. Each faculty member seeks to inspire their students to explore important and fascinating aspects of the discipline of history. Courses in American, European, African, Asian, Latin American, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern history are offered, presenting the student with a wealth of possibilities not found in many history departments.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The study of history at the undergraduate level, if pursued with vigor and dedication, will give you the ability to work successfully in any setting that puts a premium on analysis, strategic thinking, written communication, and information gathering. History majors at Ohio University have gone on to successful careers in business, government service, publishing, teaching, consulting, medicine, law, and museum work. Several recent generous donations given to the department by former students further testify to the fact that pursuing a degree in history at Ohio University can lead to future success.

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Requirements

Universitywide Graduation Requirements


Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other universitywide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – Universitywide  page.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement


View the College and Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirements .

History Hours Requirement


Complete a total of 33 semester credit hours of HIST coursework, including all of the requirements below.

History Major Part I:


Introductory History Courses


Complete ONE course from each of the following three geographical areas:

Component C: United States History


Complete ONE of the following courses in United States history:

Historical Research and Writing


Complete the following course during the junior year:

History Major Part II:


Section I- Elective Courses

Complete a total of 21 hours of history courses at 3000 and above. Courses taken at and above 3000 to meet the Chronological and Geographical requirements will also count toward the elective requirement. Some courses may meet both a Chronological and Geographical requirement.

Section 2: Chronological History Course Requirement


Courses taken at or above 3000 to meet the Chronological History Course requirements will also count toward the elective requirement.
Complete one course from each of the three chronological periods listed below.

Component C: Modern History


Complete one of the following courses in World, European, or North American history:

Section 3: Geographical History Course Requirement


Courses taken at or above 3000 to meet the Geographical History Course requirements will also count toward the elective requirement. Complete one course from each of the three components.

Component A: World History


Complete one of the following courses in Pre-Modern, Early Modern, or Modern history:

Component B: European History


Complete one of the following courses in Pre-Modern, Early Modern, or Modern history:

Component C: North American History


Complete one of the following courses in Early Modern or Modern history:

History Electives


Complete a total of 21 hours of history courses at or above 3000. Courses taken at or above 3000 to meet the Chronological and Geographical requirements will also count toward the elective requirement. Some courses may meet both a Chronological and Geographical requirement.

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