BA in History

This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BA in History. Highlighted courses must be completed in the semester listed in order for the student to graduate in a timely manner. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.

Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman
YSU Course Subject and Title Credits YSU Course Subject and Title Credits
ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 HIST 1512 World Civilization from 1500 (SPA) 3
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 SPAN 1550 Elementary Spanish 4
HIST 1511 World Civilization to 1500 (SS) 3 ENGL 1590 Introduction to Literature (AH) 3
PHYS 1501/1501L Fundamentals of Physics 1 and lab (NS) 5 CHEM 1515&L General Chemistry 1 4
Total hours completed: 28 hours      
Year 1 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
HIST 2605 Turning Points in US History 1 (SS) 3 HIST 2606 Turning Points in US History II (SPA) 3
COMM 1545 Communication Foundations 3 American History Course (Group B) 3
SPAN 2600 Intermediate Spanish 4 Course in Minor 3
MATH 2623 3 General Elective 3
Arts and Humanities course (AH) 3 General Education elective 3
Total 16 Total 15
Year 2 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
American History Course (Group B) upper division 3 European History Course (Group C) upper division 3
European History Course (Group C) upper division 3 Transnational History Course (Group D) upper division 3
Transnational History Course (Group D) upper division 3 History course from either Group B, C, or D 3
Courses in Minor 6 Course in Minor 3
General Elective (upper division) 3 General elective (upper division) 3
Total 18 Total 15
Year 3 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
HIST 4870 Senior Research Seminar 3 Course in Minor (upper division) 3
History course from either Group B, C, or D 3 General electives or additional courses in Minor 9
Courses in Minor(upper division) 6 Additional HIST course (upper division) 3
General Electives (upper division) 6    
Total 18 Total 15