History - Stony Brook University

History from Stony Brook University is a Campus Bachelor History degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The major in history leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree . Completion of the major requirements entails 39 credits (33 credits in history plus 6 credits in a related field). All courses taken to meet requirements I and II must be taken for a letter grade. No grade lower than "C". At least 12 credits must be taken at Stony Brook. No transfer grade lower than C will be accepted towards the major. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR IN HISTORY I. History Courses (Total 33 credits) A. Two courses at the Introductory 100-level (6 credits) B. Five courses in one of the following primary fields: United States, Europe, Latin America, Asian Ancient or Medieval or Global history. (Note: Other primary fields, based on topical or thematic lines may be selected with the approval of the department's Undergraduate Director. The 15 credits of courses shall be distributed as follows: Two courses at the 200 level Two courses at the 300 level One course at the 400 level, excluding His 447, 487, 488,495 and 496 C. HIS 301 (Must be completed prior to the 400-level seminar in your primary field). D. Three courses selected from outside the primary field and above the 100 level, with at least one of these courses at the 300 or 400 level. II. Courses in a Related Discipline (Total 6 credits) TWO upper-division courses in ONE discipline. Examples of suggested disciplines are Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Philosophy, Art History , Music History, Religious Studies, Africana Studies, Women's Studies, English Literature, Humanities, etc. III. Upper-Division Writing Requirement Students will be required to complete an upper-division course in their primary field. They will inform the instructor of the course in advance of their plan to use the term paper (or papers) in fulfillment of the writing requirement for the major. In addition to the grade for the course, the instructor will make a second evaluation of writing competency in the field of history . If the second evaluation is favorable, the paper will be submitted to the Undergraduate Director for final approval. View more details on Stony Brook University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related History courses.