Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: History, B.A.

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Year 1 - 31 units

Fall Freshman - 16 units

ENGL 105 - Composition and Rhetoric Units: 3
Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
GE 6 - Student’s Choice of 6: Ethnics Studies course - 3 units Units: 3
UNIV 100 - University Life and College Success Units: 1
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
HIST 211 - World Civilizations: Origins to 1500 Units: 3
HIST 212 - World Civilizations: Since 1500 Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
HIST 270 - The United States To 1877 Units: 3
HIST 271 - The United States Since 1877 Units: 3
HIST 275 - The United States to 1900 Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

Spring Freshman - 15 units

GE 1B - Student’s Choice of 1B: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 1C - Student’s Choice of 1C: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 2 - Student’s Choice of 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
MATH108 recommended
Complete one from the following:
HIST 211 - World Civilizations: Origins to 1500 Units: 3
HIST 212 - World Civilizations: Since 1500 Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
Please note that HIST270 and HIST275 cannot be taken as a combination to count towards the HIST major since they overlap in content. Choose one not taken in Semester 1.
HIST 250 - World Regions Units: 3
HIST 270 - The United States To 1877 Units: 3
HIST 271 - The United States Since 1877 Units: 3
HIST 275 - The United States to 1900 Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Complete Golden 4 GE (1A, 1B, 1C, and 2)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

Year 2 - 29 units

Fall Sophomore - 14 units

GE 3A - Student’s Choice of 3A: Arts course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 3B - Student’s Choice of 3B Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:3B.
GE 4 - Student’s Choice of 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 5A - Student’s Choice of 5A: Physical Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 2
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for.

Spring Sophomore - 15 units

GE 5B - Student’s Choice of 5B: Biological Science course - 4 units Units: 4
Take a 5B with 5C (lab) if missing lab requirement
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:4 and American Institutions Requirements
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 2
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for.

Year 3 - 30 units

Fall Junior - 15 units

HIST 300 - The Historian’s Craft Units: 3
Needs to be completed with a C- or better to meet GWAR requirement.
UDGE 4 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 unit Units: 3
Recommend taking a HIST UDGE-4 Elective
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least three courses from Themes and Approaches, and 1 additional course from North America or World History.
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least three courses from Themes and Approaches, and 1 additional course from North America or World History.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes:
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

Spring Junior - 15 units

Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least three courses from Themes and Approaches, and 1 additional course from North America or World History.
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least three courses from Themes and Approaches, and 1 additional course from North America or World History.
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least three courses from Themes and Approaches, and 1 additional course from North America or World History.
Complete one of the following:
HIST 491 - Historiography Units: 3
Should enroll the semester prior to Capstone or Internship.
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course . Units: 3
Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least three courses from Themes and Approaches, and 1 additional course from North America or World History.
Complete one from the following:
UDGE 2 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 2: Mathematical Concepts - Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3

Year 4 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

HIST 491 - Historiography Units: 3
Should enroll the semester prior to Capstone or Internship. If HIST 491 is completed, enroll in Capstone or Internship or Independent Research.
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least three courses from Themes and Approaches, and 1 additional course from North America or World History.
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least three courses from Themes and Approaches, and 1 additional course from North America or World History.
Student’s Choice of Multicultural Perspectives course. Units: 3 Multicultural Requirement can double dip in History with the following courses: HIST333 or HIST334 or HIST343 or HIST351 or HIST352 or HIST401 or HIST402 or HIST430 or HIST442. If Multicultural Requirement has been met change to Major Elective. 
Complete one of the following:
HIST 492 - Internship/Service Learning Units: 3
Enroll only if HIST 491 has been completed. May enroll second-to-last or last semester.
HIST 494 - Independent Research Units: 3
Enroll only if HIST 491 has been completed. May enroll second-to-last or last semester.
HIST 499 - Capstone In History Units: 3
Enroll only if HIST 491 has been completed. May enroll second-to-last or last semester.
Recommendations/Notes:
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

Spring Senior - 15 units

UDGE 3 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 3: Arts or Humanities course - 3 unit Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Notes: Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from at least three courses from Themes and Approaches, and 1 additional course from North America or World History.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from the following:
If Capstone or Internship or Independent Research is already completed, this changes to Major Elective.
HIST 492 - Internship/Service Learning Units: 3
May enroll second-to-last or last semester.
HIST 494 - Independent Research Units: 3
May enroll second-to-last or last semester.
HIST 499 - Capstone In History Units: 3
May enroll second-to-last or last semester.
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest in March