History, Bachelor of Science

To obtain a B.S. with a major in History, a student must fulfill university, college, and departmental requirements. Minimum hour requirements follow:

  1. 46 hours of University General Education courses
  2. 12 hours college breadth requirement
  3. 51 hours of major courses
  4. Elective hours as required to total 120 hours.

TOTAL HOURS: 120

Requirements

HIST 1000WORLD HISTORY TO 15003
HIST 1010WORLD HISTORY SINCE 15003
HIST 2980HISTORICAL METHODOLOGY3
HIST 4990SENIOR SEMINAR3
Select 6 hours lower-division history courses (1000-2000) of which at least 3 must be HIST 1110 or HIST 1120.6
Select an additional 18 hours upper-division history courses (3000-4000). 118
In Lieu of Foreign Language, Cognate Requirements for B.S. 215
For the B.S. degree, students are required to complete at least 15 hours of related cognate coursework that must be approved by a History Department Academic Advisor. Students will choose one course in advanced writing or statistics, in consultation with their advisor. Twelve hours must be courses at the 3000/4000 level.
Total Credits51
1

Within the courses taken at the 2000 level or above, the following “geographic distribution” requirements also apply:

  • at least 3 hrs. in US History courses
  • at least 3 hrs. in European History courses
  • at least 3 hrs. in “Wider World” courses (not US or European)
2

The specific composition of a student’s cognate field will be determined in consultation with the student’s departmental advisor. 

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (*) 3
HIST 1000 WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 3
CMST 1110
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
3
Quantitative Literacy Gen Ed** 3
Elective 3
*ENGL 1150: Requires appropriate placement.
**Quantitative Literacy: Several options are offered, with some requiring placement. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor.
 Credits15
Spring
ENGL 1160 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (*) 3
HIST 1010 WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 3
Social Science Gen Ed 3
Natural/Physical Science Gen Ed with Lab 4
Elective 3
*ENGL 1160: Requires ENGL 1150 with grade of C- or better or placement.
 Credits16
Sophomore
Fall
HIST 2980 HISTORICAL METHODOLOGY (*) 3
HIST 1110
AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1865
or AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1865
3
Social Science Gen Ed 3
Natural/Physical Science no Lab** 3
Elective 3
*HIST 2980: Requires ENGL 1160 and permission of department.
**Natural/Physical Science must be in a 2nd discipline.
 Credits15
Spring
HIST Lower Level Elective 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Gen Ed* 3
Social Science Gen Ed** 3
Additional Natural/Physical Science with Lab for A&S or Course for Minor/2nd Major*** 3-4
B.S. Cognate Advanced Writing or Statistics Course^ 3
*Humanities/Fine Arts Gen Ed must be in a field other than HIST.
***Social Science Gen Ed must be in a 2nd discipline.
***A&S College Requirement Option.
^B.S. Cognate Advanced Writing and Statistics options may be discussed with the major advisor.
 Credits15-16
Junior
Fall
HIST 3000-4000 Level in US History 3
Additional Humanities/Fine Arts course for A&S or course for Minor/2nd Major* 3
Additional Social Science course for A&S or course for Minor/2nd Major** 3
Upper Level Cognate Course 3
Elective 3
*A&S College Requirement option. Additional HFA must be in a 3rd discipline.
**A&S College Requirement option. Additional SS must be in a 3rd discipline.
 Credits15
Spring
HIST 3000-4000 Level in Wider World History 3
HIST 3000-4000 Level in European History 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Gen Ed or course for Minor/2nd Major 3
Upper Level Cognate Course 3
Elective 3
 Credits15
Senior
Fall
Quantitative Literacy Gen Ed or Course towards Minor/2nd Major* 3
HIST 3000-4000 Level 3
HIST 3000-4000 Level 3
Upper Level Cognate Course 3
Elective 3
*If student elects to take Statistics or another Math course within the B.S. Cognate, that will also count for this A&S Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
 Credits15
Spring
HIST 3000-4000 Level 3
HIST 4990 SENIOR SEMINAR 3
Upper Level Cognate Course 3
Elective* 3
Elective* 2
*Note: Students need a minimum of 120 credits to graduate. Electives, minors and additional majors may be used to reach that minimum. In A&S, students also need a minimum of 27 credits of 3000-4000 level courses throughout their degree.
 Credits14
 Total Credits120-121

This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.


This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change


Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.


Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study


GPA Requirements: 2.0