The History major requires a minimum of 40 credits, including the following
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At least one course in the history of each of the following geographic regions: (1) United States, (2) Europe, and (3) a third global area (Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America). In addition, all History majors must take at least once course with a global or comparative geographic focus.
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A minimum of 20 credits at the 300 or 400 level, including at least one 400-level capstone research seminar. The seminar may not be taken under the pass/fail option and must be taken in residence.
Please note the following rules - these are IMPORTANT
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Advanced Placement credit does not count toward the major
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No more than four courses may be transferred from other academic institutions for credit toward the major
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100-level courses taken after a student has achieved junior credit standing will NOT count toward a major in History
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No more than four 100-level courses (including a maximum of 9 total credits for courses numbered 101, 102, 103, and 104) may be used to satisfy the requirements for the major
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No more than one course of HIST 397 (Independent Study) may be used to satisfy the total requirements for the major
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Only one course taken under the P/F option will be credited to the major
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HIST 395 (History Internship) cannot be counted toward the major
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Courses taken in the Graduate School of Education cannot be counted toward the major
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Honors courses (History 498-499) cannot be applied toward the major. They must be taken over and above the 10 required courses
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The History Department views the grade of D as passing but unsatisfactory. Courses passed with a grade of D do not fulfill requirements for the major
Forms to download
Advising/Contact
Undergraduate Director:
Elizabeth Casteen
ecasteen@binghamton.edu
607-777-4414
Library Tower, 702
Office Hours:
Advising appointments can be scheduled by writing to uhistory@binghamton.edu.
