The study of history is essential to an understanding of world events, from the transformation of Eastern Europe to developments in contemporary China or Africa. History is also critical to understanding movements shaping modern times, from the evolution of U.S. foreign and domestic policy to revolutions in modern science and technology. A major in history includes along with traditional courses in United States and Western Civilization, extended investigation of the rich diversity of the global historical experience. [43-58 credits]
- The BA in History includes courses on topics such as, political, economic, social, religious, artistic, and intellectual aspects of humanity.
- Students in the BA in History degree program are strongly encouraged to complete a full-time internship (POL 307, 15 credits) in the spring term of the junior or senior year at the NYS Assembly or NYS Senate (Albany, NY).
I. History Core
- Complete all of the following:
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16
II. History Electives
- Complete five History courses (15 credits). At least three of the HST courses should be from the 200-300 level courses.
Sub-Total Credits
15
III. Economics and Political Science
- Complete one ECO course (3 credits) and one POL course (3 credits)
Sub-Total Credits
6
IV. Humanities
- Complete two courses from AEM, ARH, ENG, Foreign Languages, or PHL (6 credits)
Sub-Total Credits
6
V. Pathway (optional)
Students may opt to complete a Pathway in American Studies, International Globalization Studies, or Public History (15 credits)
American Studies
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Title
Credits
3
3
6
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
International Globalization Studies
Item #
Title
Credits
3
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Public History
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Title
Credits
6
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Degree Completion Notes
- Total credits required for a bachelor's degree (minimum): 120 credits
- Cumulative GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.000
- Major GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.200
- 1/2 of major requirements must be completed at Sage (minimum)
- Completion of all required General Education coursework
- Completion of 90 liberal arts and sciences credits (minimum)
Total Credits
43