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    For students entering in 2023-24
History (B.A.) Suggested 4-year Plan
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» History (B.A.): Suggested 4-year Plan for 2023-24

How to Use your 4-year Plan

  • This is a suggested 4-year plan for your major and not meant to replace regular academic advising.
  • The plan is flexible and can be changed to accommodate studying abroad, a second major/minor(s) or AP/IB credits.
  • You should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that meets your interests and goals.
  • You must earn a minimum of 120 credits to graduate and 45 major-specific credits to earn a B.A. in Spanish.
  • Transfer students and those looking to add B.A. in History as a second major should contact the program advisor for degree planning.
  • If you have any questions, please contact Shira Klein at skein@chapman.edu. 

Suggested 4-year Plan

  • We encourage you to select your General Education (GE) and minor/second major/Themed Inquiry/Honors program around the plan below. Once you fill your GE classes around your major classes, you will have a better idea of space remaining each semester when choosing your Exploration Focus.
  • To be enrolled full time, you must take at least 12 credits a semester.
  • In order to graduate within 4 years, we recommend you take 30 credits a year.

 

Year 1

In the first year, plan to enroll in 100-200 level history courses. History majors need to take four 100-level classes and three 200-level courses.

Fall Semester (6 credits for major)

  • HIST 100 or 200 level class (3 credits)
  • HIST 100 or 200 level class (3 credits)

Spring Semester (6 credits for major)

  • HIST 100 or 200 level class (3 credits)
  • HIST 100 or 200 level class (3 credits)


Year 2

Enroll in HIST 296 in the Fall or Spring semester, and continue with 100-200 level history courses remaining.

Fall Semester (6 credits for major)

  • HIST 296 History Seminar (3 credits) or 100-200 level class (3 credits)
  • HIST 100 or 200 level class (3 credits)

Spring Semester (6 credits for major)

  • HIST 296 History Seminar (3 credits) or 100-200 level class (3 credits)
  • HIST 100 or 200 level class (3 credits)

 


Year 3

Enroll in 300-level history courses. History majors need to take four 300-level classes. Enroll in HIST 398 in the Fall or Spring semester.

Fall Semester (6 credits for major)

  • HIST 398 The Historian’s Craft (3 credits) or HIST 300 level course (3 credits)
  • HIST 300 level course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (6 credits for major)

  • HIST 398 The Historian’s Craft (3 credits) or HIST 300 level course (3 credits)
  • HIST 300 level course (3 credits)

 

 

Year 4

Enroll in HIST 496 and 498 in your senior year, and continue with remaining HIST 300-level courses.

Fall Semester (6 credits for major)

  • HIST 496 Advanced Research Thesis I (3 credits)
  • HIST 300 level course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (6 credits for major)

  • HIST 498 Advanced Research Thesis II (3 credits)
  • HIST 300 level course (3 credits) [if needed]

 

Chapman Catalog

History (B.A.)

View all requirements, courses, and electives and elective groups on the History (B.A.) catalog page.