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University of Calgary Calendar 2020-2021 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.28 History 4.28.2 BA Honours in History
4.28.2 BA Honours in History

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.3.2 Honours Degrees.

B. MAJOR-FIELD WITH HONOURS REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 54 units and a maximum of 72 units in Courses Constituting the Field of History while fulfilling the following requirements:

  1. Practice of History: 3 units History 300.

  2. Canadian History: 6 units in Canadian History. See Courses Constituting the Field of History.

  3. History before 1850: 6 units in History before 1850. See Courses Constituting the Field of History.

  4. Honours Seminar, Readings and Essay: 12 units History 496, 597, 598.

  5. History Options: An additional 27 units from Courses Constituting the Field of History.

Senior-Level Courses: Inclusive of the courses used to fulfill the above requirements, students must complete 48 units from Courses Constituting the Field of History at the 300 level or above, of which:

  • 12 units must be at the 400 level
  • 12 units must be at the 500 level
  • 24 units must be at the 300 level or above

C. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Language Requirement: 6 units in a single language other than English relevant to a student's studies. The choice of language must be approved by the Honours Co-ordinator.

D. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA Honours in History can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.3.8 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.