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History (Arts & Science)

Department contact:
101 Read Hall
573-882-2481

Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in History
Minor in History

Overview:
The Department of History offers undergraduate work in the history of ancient, medieval and modern Europe, the United States, Latin America, Asia, India and Africa. In addition, the department participates in interdepartmental programs in Ancient Studies, Black Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Peace Studies, Women and Gender Studies and Latin American, Russian and South Asia Area Studies.

Academic Information

Admission Requirements:
Any student may declare a major in History. Students must complete College Algebra and English 1000 with a C- or above and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to complete a graduation plan with the College of Arts & Science.

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.0

Specifically required non-major courses for the BA degree:
None other than those required for Arts & Science Foundation requirements.

Entry-level courses to sample the major:
History 1100, 1200, 1500, 1510

Sample 8-semester outline(s):
http://registrar.missouri.edu/Catalog/Plans/ARTSCI_history06.pdf

Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Classics, Classics, English, English, French, French, German, German, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Peace Studies, Russian, Russian, South Asian Studies

Department Website:
http://history.missouri.edu/

These majors are tied to the 2006-2008 catalog.