History, B.A.

Visit the History and Political Science Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

UVU’s History Program is dedicated to developing the twenty-first century student. We provide the general student body a broad range of courses that increase global awareness, engagement and informed citizenship, as well as develop critical thinking, writing, and oral expression. In addition, History majors can choose from a large number of in-depth upper division courses that further their content knowledge and expand their abilities to critically analyze past and current events in a variety of regions and nations. In all courses, students and faculty observe the human experience by investigating the diverse historical perspectives of the past and present. History faculty endeavor to teach in ways that foster independent thinking, engage the students with historical conversations and debates, and improve students’ ability to communicate in a variety of media. Students who successfully complete our programs will have a valuable set of skills for further study in graduate and professional programs, and careers in public service or private enterprise.

Program Requirements

 Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 credits, 40 of which must be 3000 level or higher.
2. Minimum UVU GPA of 2.0 upon graduation, with no HIST course grade below a C-.
3. Completion of four semesters of one foreign language.
4. Comply with the catalog's rule on maximum number of years in the program.
5. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
7. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

Notes:  Students should frequently consult with his/her advisor on program requirements.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate critical reading, analytical thinking, advanced writing, and oral presentation skills.
2. Demonstrate proficiency with multiple historical methodologies.
3. Demonstrate competency in identifying various historical schools of thought (historiography).
4. Conduct and present research in the discipline using primary documents.