B.A. History - Gateway Model
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Choose HIST 101/102/107/206 | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Creative Explorations | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Personal Wellness | 3 |
| GE (Cornerstone): ENGL 110: Intro College Writing | 3 |
| GE (Cornerstone): FYEX 100 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Choose HIST 101/102/107/206 | 3 |
| HIST 105: History Matters | 3 |
| GE (Cornerstone): COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| GE (Cornerstone): Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| History Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST Elective | 3 |
| HIST 200+ Elective | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Ethical Action and Citizenship | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Information Literacies | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Problem Solving | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 205: Art and Craft of History | 3 |
| HIST 300+ Elective | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Investigations in Sci Reasoning | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Any SLO Elective | 3 |
| History or General Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| History or General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| GE (Gateway): Technological Competency | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 300+ Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| GE (Keystone): Diverse Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 300+ Elective or HIST 405: Senior Seminar | 3 |
| History or General Elective | 3 |
| GE (Keystone) Advanced Writing | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 300+ Elective or HIST 405: Senior Seminar | 3 |
| History or General Elective | 3 |
| GE (Capstone): Big Ideas Capstone [option HIST 405] | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Note: General Electives can be part of a minor in any discipline or a Gen Ed certificate.