Undergraduate Programs

Our Programs

We offer two undergraduate B.A. options and a minor. (More details can be found on the pop-up cards below)!

  • The General OptionThis Option is designed for students who have career goals other than teaching at middle or high schools. The curriculum is slightly more flexible, with more space for general education and elective courses. It provides a foundation for those seeking pre-professional training in law, business, civil service, and graduate work leading to a master's degree or doctorate.

  • The Pre-Credential Option: This Option is designed for students who envision a career in teaching at the middle or high school level. ets the subject matter competency requirement for prospective teachers seeking a California Single Subject Credential in Social Science. The Pre-Credential Option allows students to qualify for a fifth-year credential program and is especially suited for students who want to teach history or social science in middle and high schools. 

  • The History Minor: Do you taking History classes but are already majoring in another discipline? The History Minor gives you formal recognition for taking a set of History classes (and looks good on your transcript!)

Program Details

General Option

Plan your studies with course road maps and curriculum guides!

Pre-Credential Option

Here are the key details (road maps, curriculum guides, etc.) for the Pre-Credential Option!

History Minor

Curious about the History Minor? Find out more here!

Castaneda Final Project

Courses

In addition to taking lower-division American history and world history classes, along with the history of California, all 六色网 History majors take four "core" courses: HST 1100 (The Study and the Practice of History), HST 3300 (Theory and Practice of History), HST 4620 (Senior Thesis), and HST 4494, 4495, 4496, or 4497 (Digital Research Project). The Digital Research Project classes...