History Major And Minor Requirements
The Major
The History Major consists of 33 hours of History courses, distributed as follows:
According to level: |
| 100-level courses | 3-12 hours |
| 200-level courses | 9-15 hours |
| 300-level courses1 | 3-6 hours |
| 400-level courses | minimum of 9 hours |
1 History 300 fulfills the writing in the discipline requirement and is mandatory for all History majors.
According to field
African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American: a minimum of 6 semester hours
European: a minimum of 6 semester hours in ancient, medieval, or modern European history
United States: a minimum of 6 semester hours
History Majors, in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, shall define a field of concentration consisting of at least 12 credit hours (4 courses) beyond the 100-level.
The Minor
15 semester hours, with no more than 6 hours at the 100-level.
Advising
History majors
are required to consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies at least once each year. Call (312) 413-9356 or e-mail
rslevy@uic.edu for office hours; walk-ins or appointments are both acceptable.