*Admissions and internal transfers into this program have been paused
To fulfill the requirements for a bachelor of arts in history, students must complete the following history courses: Comparing World Civilizations (HIS-103), Growth of Western Culture (HIS-111), American History to 1865 (HIS-203), and American History Since 1865 (HIS-204); two courses in U.S. history; one course in European history; one non-Western history course; five history courses above American History Since 1865 (HIS-204) or in a related field as recommended by the student’s advisor to fulfill a concentration focused on a geographical region, time period, or theme; three-credit hour senior research project and a minimum three-credit hour internship are also required.
Twelve credits must be completed in a related field (e.g., political science) or a structured minor (any discipline).
Students within the department must maintain a minimum 2.0 G.P.A. in courses taken at D’Youville in their major subject area.
A core requirement history course must be taken before any 300-level history course, unless the individual has a B average in high school social science.
Admission Requirements
D'Youville selects students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. Applications will be assessed holistically. Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission into the major based on a love of the subject matter and a desire to learn. Space in the program may be limited. If an applicant cannot be admitted into a program due to space constraints, the applicant will be placed on a waiting list for entry and duly notified.
Freshman Admission
Freshman applicants to this major must submit high school transcripts. Applicants may also submit any of the following optional materials:
- Statement of intent (strongly encouraged)
- High School average of 80
Transfer Admission
Transfer students must submit high school transcripts and any/all other transcripts from institutions previously attended. Transfer applicants may also submit any of the following optional materials:
- Statement of intent (strongly encouraged)
- Transfer GPA of 2.33
