(35-38 credits)
Notes:
- All majors are required to write a 2-3-page "Exit Essay" as a requirement for graduation.
- Only grades of C- or above will count for major courses.
- At least half of the courses in the major plan must be taken at New Paltz.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| United States History Courses (3 Credits) | ||
| Select one upper-division (300-400 level) course. | 3 | |
| World History Courses (9-10 Credits) | ||
| Select three courses, each focused on a different geographic region (Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, Latin America). Two courses may be upper or lower division (100-400 level); the third must be upper division (300-400 level). | 9-10 | |
| Method Courses (8 Credits) | ||
| HIS300 | Historian's Craft | 4 |
| HIS492 | Seminar in History | 4 |
| History Electives (15-17 Credits) | ||
| Select five courses, of which three must be upper division (300-400 level). | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 35-38 | |
Senior Thesis with Honors in History
For Liberal Arts majors, History provides qualified students an opportunity to research and write a thesis under the direction of a member of the department. Successful completion of the 6-credit thesis with a minimum grade of B+ in each semester enables students to graduate with Honors in History, a distinction that appears on the College transcript. Candidates for the program need a 3.50 average in History course work, a minimum of 24 credits in History, and approval of the chair of the Department of History. Application must be made during the pre-registration of the last semester of the junior year. For further details, consult with the department chair.
