Mapping your History Major
Your 91ÊÓƵרÇø experience is about so much more than just your history major.
The Student Success Center, the Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning, and the Office of the Registrar have teamed up to show you where a history major can take you. They will help you cultivate, engage and prepare during your time at 91ÊÓƵרÇø so that you are career ready for your journey beyond 91ÊÓƵרÇø.
Additionally, these maps will serve as milestones and guideposts when you meet with your academic adviser.
Contact
Student Success 301-696-3860 | Registrar 301-696-3620 | Center for Career Development & Experiential Education |
Department of History | History (B.A.) |
Year One
Fall Semester | Credits |
HIST 217History of the US to 1877 | 3 |
FYS 101 First Year Seminar | 3 |
Core- Foreign language 101 | 4 |
Core-ENGL 100 Elements of Composition | 4 |
CORE- Health and Wellness | 1 |
| 15 |
Spring Semester | Credits |
HIST 218History of the US since 1877 | 3 |
World history (HIST 264, 265, or 266) | 3 |
Core- Foreign Language 102 | 4 |
Core- Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
Core- Literary Analysis | 3 |
| 16 |
Year Two
Fall Semester | Credits | |
World history (HIST 264, 265, or 266) | 3 | |
Survey course (AFHS 257, HIST 268 or 269) | 3 | |
Area elective (Global, Eur, Amer, Pub Hist)* | 3 | |
Area elective (Global, Eur, Amer, Pub Hist)* | * | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 1 | |
| 16 |
Spring Semester | Credits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HIST 373 Research and Writing in History | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Area elective (Global, Eur, Amer, Pub Hist)* | Requirements for optional Public History Concentration In addition to the 39 credits in History (above), students should complete:
The 91ÊÓƵרÇø College Center for Career Development and Experiential Education is here to support you through your four-year educational journey. Whether you are headed toward additional educational pursuits after graduation or on to the exciting world of work, we recommend that you investigate all your opportunities through three distinct types of exploration. These include Cultivating knowledge of your major and occupations related to your studies, Engaging in activities that give you hands-on experience, and taking practical steps toward Preparing for life after college. Below are three tables that will help you understand these areas and associated activities. Want to know more? Meet with a counselor in the Career Center. Email careers@hood.edu to make an appointment. CultivateExplore your Major and Related Occupations
EngageLocally and Globally
PrepareFor Post-Graduation Success
Learn more about careers in history:
Explore more career opportunities in history: Are you ready to say Hello?Choose a PathwayInformation will vary based on program level. Select a path to find the information you're looking for! |