BA Degree Requirements
All students majoring in history, except for those in Combined Honours with history as a minor, are required to take 24 credits in the survey courses offered at the 1000 and 2000 levels (GL/HIST 1615 6.00, GL/HIST 2200 6.00, GL/HIST 2570 6.00, GL/HIST 2600 6.00, GL/HIST 2625 6.00, GL/HIST 2635 6.00, GL/HIST 2650 6.00, GL/HIST 2670 6.00, GL/HIST 2680 6.00, GL/HIST 2905 6.00). They are also required to take at least six credits from each of the following three groups:
1. The Americas
2. European and World Civilizations before 1800
3. European and World Civilizations since 1800
A group requirement may also be met by an appropriate reading or thesis course. A course which appears in more than one group may be taken in satisfaction of either group requirement but not of both. As new courses are added to the departmental curriculum and as special topic courses are offered, these may be added to one or more of the three groups. Details of the courses required or recommended for particular combinations can be obtained from the department.
Specialized Honours Program
All candidates for a Specialized Honours BA in history must take a minimum of 48 credits in history, at least six of which must be Historiography (GL/HIST 4500 6.00) and six from the courses offered at the 4000 level. Second-, third- and fourth-year study lists must be arranged under the guidance of the department.
Note: See degree requirements above.
General Honours Program
Candidates for General Honours with a focal interest in history will take at least 36 credits in history including at least 12 at the 3000 or 4000 level chosen under the guidance of the department. They must arrange their second-, third- and fourth-year study lists in consultation with the department.
Note: See degree requirements above.
Honours Double Major Program
Candidates may complete an Honours Double Major Program in history. Candidates must complete at least 36 credits in history including at least 12 at the 3000 or 4000 level. They must arrange their second-, third- and fourth-year courses in consultation with the department.
Candidates must check the calendar for the requirements of the other discipline in which they wish to major.
Note: See degree requirements above.
Combined Honours Program
Candidates for Combined Honours will take a minimum of 60 credits in the two departments concerned. Those who are seeking Combined Honours with major emphasis in history will take at least 36 credits in history including at least 12 at the 3000 or 4000 level chosen under the guidance of the department and those in Combined Honours with history as a minor, are required to take 24 credits. All students enrolled in Combined Honours programs must arrange their second-, third- and fourth-year study lists in consultation with both of the departments concerned.
Note: See degree requirements above.
Bachelor of Arts Program
Candidates in the bachelor program must take a minimum of 36 credits in history including at least 12 at the 3000 or 4000 level in consultation with the department.
Note: See degree requirements above.
Note: Certain courses listed in this calendar are offered depending on student interest and staff availability. Students are urged to consult the mini-calendar available in the History Department office when preparing a program of study.
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