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B.A. in History

(HEGIS 2205)

Dowling’s School of Arts and Sciences degree programs are constructed upon a well-rounded core curriculum of arts and humanities, natural science, math, and social sciences. These are the classic building blocks that ensure career versatility in an ever-changing world. Dowling’s history degree is centered on American and European history, with studies in Latin American and Asian civilizations. Trips to historic sites round out the curriculum.

Career Outcomes for History Majors

Dowling’s history degree prepares you for diverse careers in education, research, law, and government. Your research and communications skills and perspective of world history in the context of the modern age will qualify you for a career as a biographer, genealogist, research director, archivist, librarian, textbook writer, and others.

Students seeking certification to teach Social Studies at the secondary level must consult an education advisor
College-Wide Requirements 9 credits
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Core Requirements 33 credits
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Major Requirements 36 credits
HST 1021United States I 3 
HST 1022 United States II 3 
HST U.S. History 9 
HST European History 12 
HST Non-European/Non-U.S. History 9 

Minor Requirements 18 credits
Electives 24 credits
 Total: 120 credits