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University of Calgary Calendar 2015-2016 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.34 History 4.34.1 BA in History
4.34.1 BA in History

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 60 units (7.0 and a maximum of 10.0 full-course equivalents) in the Field of History while fulfilling the following requirements:

1. Practice of History: History 300.

2. Canadian History: 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in Canadian History (see note below).

3. History before 1850: 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in history before 1850 (see note below).

4. History Options: An additional 27 units (4.5 full-course equivalents) from the Field of History.

5. Upper-Year Courses: Inclusive of the courses used to fulfill requirements 2-4 above, at least 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) must be at the 400 level and at least 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) must be at the 500 level. (History 591 may not be used to fulfill this requirement without the prior written consent of the Department).

6. Inclusive of the courses used in requirements 1-5 above, at least 6.0 full-course equivalents must be at the senior level.

C. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA in History can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.4.5 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.

Notes:

  • History students are advised to take History 300 during their second year and must do so before taking any 500-level courses.
  • The lists of courses that fulfill the requirements for Canadian History and History before 1850 are located before the History courses in the “Courses of Instruction” section of this calendar.
  • Students are strongly advised not to wait until their last year to fulfill their 500-level course requirement, since enrolment in these courses is limited.
  • The Department recommends that all History majors complete 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) at the 200 level.