Undergraduate History Major

Department of History offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts and a minor in History and minors in African American Studies, Chinese Studies, Southern Studies, International Relations, and War Studies.

Students majoring in history, a degree with an emphasis on academic rigor and leadership development, are provided ample freedom in the selection of upper level history courses as well as 30 credit hours of general electives among courses offered by other departments.                            

• Undergraduate History Major Requirements

                  (includes descriptions of all standard courses)

• The Expected Four-Year Program-of-Study

meeting with an advisor or registering for courses. 

2021-2022 Course Offerings    2020-2021 Corps Catalog    

Please Note:

*Course Substitutions: In place of required series of history courses (HIST 104 & HIST 105  or HIST 105 & 106), you may take any 200-level HIST( except 203), and any HISS course.

For Additional resources, follow links: 

• Why Study History?
• Careers & Opportunities
• Useful Links for Research & Success

Image:  Dr. Felice Knight, a Charleston native who trained at The Ohio State University in African American History, joined The Citadel as an Asst. Professor in 2019. She has added a wealth of energy and expertise to our Department. 

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