2024-2025 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog

History Major (B.A.)


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A history major prepares students for a broad range of careers in business, law, education, religion, communications, government service (both domestic and foreign), and other professions. It is excellent preparation for graduate study in history and for professional schools such as business administration and law. As a traditional major for students planning legal careers, the department offers students a strong background in western and non-western institutions and values.

The major also provides subject preparation for those seeking a career in education. History majors who wish to obtain certification for secondary teaching must meet additional requirements through the Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education. The student’s degree affiliation remains in Arts and Sciences, and he or she must meet all University Core Curriculum and General Education Distribution Requirements imposed by the bachelor of arts.

General Education - University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


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General Education - Distribution Areas: 27 Credits


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History Major: 44 Credits


II. Advanced Surveys and Special Studies: 24 Credits*


(choose six upper-level courses, excluding HIST 495 )

  • HIST 300-499 (24)

III. Capstone: 4 Credits


General Electives: 35 Credits


Total Required Credits: 128


*With some exceptions, 300-level courses are European and American period courses; 400-level courses are normally area studies or topical courses. Students should consult with their advisors to achieve a suitable balance of 300- and 400-level courses.

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