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 |
|---|---|
| HIST 101: Europe and the World, 1530 to 1789 | 3 |
| HIST 105: History Matters | 3 |
| HIST 106: Contours of US History | 3 |
| Cornerstone: ENGL 110: Intro College Writing | 3 |
| Cornerstone: FYEX 100 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST102: Europe and the World, 1789-Present | 3 |
| Gateway: Personal Wellness | 3 |
| Cornerstone: COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Cornerstone: Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| Gateway: Creative Explorations | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 200+ Elective | 3 |
| HIST 200+ Elective | 3 |
| Gateway: Ethical Action and Citizenship | 3 |
| Gateway: Information Literacies | 3 |
| Gateway: Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 205: Art and Craft of History | 3 |
| HIST 200+ Elective | 3 |
| Gateway: Investigations in Sci Reasoning | 3 |
| Gateway: Problem Solving | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 200+ Elective | 3 |
| HIST 300+ Elective or HIST 305: Historical Investigation | 3 |
| Gateway: Technological Competency | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 200+ Elective | 3 |
| HIST 300+ Elective or HIST 305: Historical Investigation | 3 |
| 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 |
| HIST 300+ Elective or General Elective | 3 |
| 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 |
| HIST 300+ Elective or General Elective | 3 |
| Capstone: Big Ideas Capstone | 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 certificate.