History, B.A.
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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 36 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics QL (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra QL (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business QL (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | (Fulfilled by completing Foreign Language Course 202G/2020) | 4 |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 21 Credits | |
| HIST 1500 | World History to 1500 SS GI | 3 |
| HIST 151G | World History from 1500 to the Present SS GI | 3 |
| HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 AS | 3 |
| HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 AS | 3 |
| HIST 3010 | The Historians Craft WE | 3 |
| HIST 4980 | Senior Research Thesis Research Component WE | 3 |
| HIST 4990 | Senior Research Thesis Writing Component | 3 |
| Discipline Elective Requirements | 18 Credits | |
| European History: complete at least one course in European history | 3 | |
| Greek History (3) | ||
| Roman History (3) | ||
| Medieval Europe (3) | ||
| Renaissance and Reformation Europe 1350 to 1600 (3) | ||
| Absolutism Enlightenment and Revolution Europe from 1600 to 1815 (3) | ||
| Nineteenth Century Europe (3) | ||
| Twentieth Century Europe (3) | ||
| Modern Britain (3) | ||
| The French Revolution and Napoleon (3) | ||
| The History of Modern Russia--1864 to Present GI (3) | ||
| The Italian Renaissance WE (3) | ||
| United States History: complete at least one course in US history | 3 | |
| Women in American History to 1870 GI WE (3) | ||
| Women in American History since 1870 GI (3) | ||
| History of the American West to 1850 GI WE (3) | ||
| History of the American West since 1850 GI WE (3) | ||
| History of Utah (3) | ||
| American Origins to 1790 (3) | ||
| US History-Early Republic through the Progressive Era (3) | ||
| U.S. History-Progressive Era to the 21st Century (3) | ||
| American Revolution (3) | ||
| Civil War and Reconstruction (3) | ||
| Environmental History of the United States (3) | ||
| American Indian History to 1890 GI (3) | ||
| American Indian History since 1890 GI (3) | ||
| Legacies and Reckonings in the American West GI WE (3) | ||
| Indians of Utah GI (3) | ||
| Precolumbian America (3) | ||
| Indians of the Great Plains (3) | ||
| The Struggle for Self-determination American Indians 1891 to present (3) | ||
| World History: Complete at least one course in world history | 3 | |
| Colonial Latin America GI (3) | ||
| Modern Latin America GI (3) | ||
| Introduction to African History (3) | ||
| Mediterranean World 1500-1800 GI (3) | ||
| History of South Africa (3) | ||
| The Global Cold War GI (3) | ||
| Violence and Social Conflict in Latin America GI (3) | ||
| Violence and War in the Ancient World WE (undefined) | ||
| Peoples of the Atlantic World 1450-1800 GI (3) | ||
| Missions and Conversion in Early North America GI (3) | ||
| Special Topics: complete at least one course in a special topic | 3 | |
| Public and Digital History (3) | ||
| Issues and Topics in Global History (3) | ||
| The History of World War I (3) | ||
| The History of World War II GI (3) | ||
| Issues and Topics in American History (3) | ||
| Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust (3) | ||
| Genocide in the Twentieth Century (3) | ||
| Issues and Topics in Global History (3) | ||
| History of Scientific Thought (3) | ||
| Special Issues and Topics in American History (3) | ||
| Public History Internship (2-9) | ||
| Directed Readings (2-4) | ||
| Complete any two additional upper division History courses | 6 | |
| Elective Requirements | 45 Credits | |
| Complete additional 12 hours of one Foreign Language. | 12 | |
| Any courses numbered 1000 or higher (15 credits must be upper division) | 33 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 credits, 40 of which must be 3000 level or higher.
- Minimum UVU GPA of 2.0 upon graduation, with no HIST course grade below a C-.
- Completion of four semesters of one foreign language.
- Comply with the catalog's rule on maximum number of years in the program.
- Minimum of 30 credits must be taken at UVU.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| HIST 1500 | World History to 1500 SS GI | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 AS | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| HIST 151G | World History from 1500 to the Present SS GI | 3 |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 AS | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Additional Biology or Science | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| HIST 3010 | The Historians Craft WE | 3 |
| Humanities (Foreign Language) | 4 | |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| U.S. History -upper division | 3 | |
| European History | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Special Topics upper-division | 3 | |
| Upper-division History | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| HIST 4980 | Senior Research Thesis Research Component WE | 3 |
| World History | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| HIST 4990 | Senior Research Thesis Writing Component | 3 |
| Upper-division History | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate critical reading, analytical thinking, advanced writing, and oral presentation skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency with multiple historical methodologies.
- Demonstrate competency in identifying various historical schools of thought (historiography).
- Conduct and present research in the discipline using primary documents.