History B.A.
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 and internal transfers into this program has been paused for the 2022-2023 academic year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 57 | |
| Liberal Arts and Science Electives | 63 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Course Requirements for the Major
Four courses from the History Core
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS-103 | Comparing World Civilizations | 3 |
| HIS-111 | Growth of Western Culture | 3 |
| HIS-203 | American History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIS-204 | American History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Two United States History Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS | Any courses in US history except HIS-203 and HIS-204 fulfill the requirement | 6 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Two Non-United States History Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS | One course must be in European history and one must be non-Western history to fulfill the requirement. HIS-103 and HIS-111 do not fulfill this requirement | 6 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Five Upper-Division History Courses (Concentration)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS | Concentration in a US or Non-US history track may be focused on geographical region, time period, or theme in consultation with a History Department advisor | 15 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS-444 | Internship | 3 |
| HIS-450 | Senior Research Project | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
In other academic areas required for the major
Related field in one of the following:
Structured Minor
- Any discipline
Related Field
- Economics
- Foreign Languages
- Political 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