History - Atkinson

School of Arts and Letters
Coordinator: Joan Gibson

The School of Arts and Letters offers history courses in a wide range of topics and periods. Students are encouraged to pursue a program of study that encompasses courses from a number of areas and eras. Students are also encouraged to consult with a faculty member in selecting their courses.

Prerequisite: One general education course.

Note 1: The history curriculum has been designed to make its courses accessible to non-majors who wish to study history as an elective. Students intending to major in history are advised to take their first history course at the 2000 level.

Note 2: Some upper-level humanities courses may be counted for major credit in history.

Note 3: The term "The Americas" includes all courses in Canadian, US and Latin American history.

Program Requirements

BA: 90 credits

Major: 30 credits in history including:

At least six credits from the Americas, and at least six credits from one of the following fields: Europe or Africa/Asia.

BA (Specialized Honours): 120 credits

Major: 54 credits in history including:

At least six credits from the Americas, at least six credits from one of the following fields: Europe or Africa/Asia, and at least 18 credits at the 4000 level.

• Rules and Regulations in the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies
• Generic BA requirements
• Courses offered in History