Bachelor of Arts in History 3 Year 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, ESCA, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall Semester		Units
Major Lower-Division Core - Take Two 1		6
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 (to be taken either the first or third semester) 4		0-3
	Units	15
Spring Semester
Major Lower-Division Core 1		3
GE Area 1C: Oral Communication		3
GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities		3
GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 5		3-4
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		5-6
	Units	18
Second Year
Summer Semester
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two or Three		6-9
	Units	9
Fall Semester
Major Lower-Division Core 1		3
GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities		3
GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 5		3-4
GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies		3
GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
U.S. and California Government		3
	Units	18
Spring Semester
HIST 300GW	Seminar in Historical Analysis - GWAR (Major Upper-Division Core)	3
Major Elective - Breadth Requirement - Take Two 6,7		6
GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	18
Third Year
Summer Semester
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	6
Fall Semester
Major Elective - Breadth Requirement - Take Two 6,7		6
Major Elective 6		3
GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts		3
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two		6
	Units	18
Spring Semester
HIST 696	Proseminar in History (Major Upper-Division Core)	3
Major Elective - Take Two 6		6
SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three		9
	Units	18
	Total Units	120

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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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Take an extra elective in the first semester or the first summer term. Students with AP credit may not need to complete these units. Please consult with an advisor.

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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.