History
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in History
University Core Requirements
Please consult the University Core requirements for additional courses as required by the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts.
Lower Division Major Requirements
Students are required to complete 2 western civilization courses, 2 U.S. history courses and 1 course in contemporary societies, choosing one particular area of the world to study.
Western Civilization requirement
Students take the following courses:
| LMU COURSE |
WEST L. A. COLLEGE COURSE |
| HIST 100: Western Traditions to 1500 |
HISTORY 1: Introduction to Western Civilization I |
| HIST 101: Western Traditions Since 1500 |
HISTORY 2: Introduction to Western Civilization II |
U.S. History requirement
Students take the following courses:
| LMU COURSE |
WEST L. A. COLLEGE COURSE |
| HIST 161: Early America, 1607-1900 |
HISTORY 11: Political and Social History of the U.S. I |
| HIST 162: Modern America |
HISTORY 12: Political and Social History of the U.S. II |
Contemporary Societies requirement
Students choose one of the following courses:
| LMU COURSE |
WEST L. A. COLLEGE COURSE |
Choose one course:
HIST 152: Modern Middle East
HIST 172: Modern Latin America
HIST 182: Modern Asia
HIST 192: Contemporary Africa |
Students fulfill this requirement at LMU. |
Note
In addition to the above requirements, the Department of History recommends the study of geography and foreign languages.