Here are the classes that we recommend you take during your first year as an History major at Chapman.
For your first semester, we recommend taking 12-15 credits (most classes are 3 credits; those with labs are 4). You must be enrolled in 12 credits to be considered a full-time status student. The recommended courses below will put you at 15 credits per semester (fall and spring).
Introductory Math Requirement
As an incoming first-year student, you must take a math assessment. If you place into Math 100 (Learning and Studying Mathematics for Understanding), then you must enroll in this course in your first year (fall or spring semester). For more information, visit our Math Assessment webpage.
General Education Classes
You can choose a General Education (GE) class from any GE category – it’s your choice. In general, the following GE areas are recommended to begin/complete during your first year:
GE Language Study (strongly recommended)
GE Quantitative Inquiry
Note: Some GE courses may “double count” with your major or minor. Students can share up to 9 credits between major and GE requirements and can share up to 6 credits between minor and GE requirements. Visit the General Education Program site to review the GE policies and see a list of approved courses for each GE area.
You can learn more about general education on our General Education: How it Works page.
Fall Semester
HIST Majors are part of the Block Scheduling program for first-year students in the Fall 2023 semester. You will be pre-registered by the department into one HIST course in May/June. You can then build the rest of your schedule around this required major courses.
FFC 100D - You Choose!
Credits: 3
All first-year students at Chapman have to take First Year Foundations. The class will introduce you to college and there is a different topic for every major. As a History major, you must select an FFC 100D option from the Wilkinson College - Engaging the World category.
HIST 160 or HIST 180 (Block Scheduled)
Credits: 3
Note: HIST Majors are part of the Block Scheduling program for first-year students in the Fall 2023 semester. You will be pre-registered by the department in ONE of the below HIST courses in May/June. You can then build the rest of your schedule around this required major courses.
- HIST 160 - African Voices: African History to 1800
- HIST 180 - Modern Latin American History
HIST class
Credits: 3
Note: Select any 100 or 200 level history course to get started on major requirements.
GE class
Credits: 3
GE class
Credits: 3
Spring Semester
HIST class
Credits: 3
Note: Select any 100 or 200 level history course to continue your major requirements.
HIST class
Credits: 3
Note: Select any 100 or 200 level history course to continue your major requirements.
GE class
Credits: 3
GE class or Minor exploration
Credits: 3
GE class or Minor exploration
Credits: 3