Bachelor of Arts in History Roadmap

120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 39

This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.

To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Units
Major Lower-Division Core 1		3
GE Area 1A: English Composition 2		3
GE Area 1: English Communication		3
GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 3		3
SF State Studies or University Elective		3
	Units	15
Second Semester
Major Lower-Division Core 1		3
GE Area 1: English Communication		3
GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	15
Third Semester
Major Lower-Division Core 1		3
GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 4		3-4
GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	15-16
Fourth Semester
Lower-Division Core Option 1		3
GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 4		3-4
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three		9
	Units	15-16
Fifth Semester
HIST 300GW	Seminar in Historical Analysis - GWAR (Major Upper-Division Core)	3
Major Elective - Breadth Requirement - Take Two 5,6		6
GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
SF State Studies or University Elective		3
	Units	15
Sixth Semester
Major Elective - Breadth Requirement - Take Two 5,6		6
GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies		3
GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities		3
U.S. and California Government		3
	Units	15
Seventh Semester
Major Elective (21 units) – Take Two 5		6
GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	15
Eighth Semester
HIST 696	Proseminar in History (Major Upper-Division Core)	3
Major Elective (21 units) 5		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three		9
	Units	15
	Total Units	120-122

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Lower-Division Core (12 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.

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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.

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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.

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Consider taking a class combined with a laboratory or a separate lab to fulfill 5C if not already satisfied.

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Electives (21 units)
Students must take seven additional upper-division History courses outside of the core. The upper-division breadth requirements are completed within these elective units. Three upper-division units (normally one course) outside the major (with a non-HIST prefix) may be counted upon advisement. Students may take additional courses as electives if they choose. A full list of elective options can be found in the degree requirements.

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Upper-Division Breadth Requirements
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.