History—B.A.

New York State Registered Program Code: 07472

HEGIS Code: 2205.00 {History}

Molloy Program of Study Code: HISBA

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the past, its relationship to the present and implications for the future.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of both the commonality as well as diversity of human experience.
  • Exhibit a sense of global citizenship through knowledge of all peoples and cultures
  • Demonstrate effective critical thinking and analytical skills and apply those skills in research papers, case studies and examinations.
  • Demonstrate effective oral communication and written skills in research papers, presentations and examinations.
  • Exhibit a disposition toward moral responsibility and ethical leadership.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (41 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (6 Credits) Two out of three disciplines: ART History, MUS History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1100

Languages (3 Credits)

Languages or Literature (3 Credits) Either a second Language course or Literature course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits) Two out of three: Political Science, Psychology or Sociology (POL 1010 is highly recommended)

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 41, because the following Major requirement will also satisfy the General Education requirement: HIS 1010.

Major Requirements (42 Credits)

HIS 1010Western Civilization I

3

HIS 1020Western Civilization II

3

HIS 1110American Civilization I

3

HIS 1120American Civilization II

3

HIS 3190Research Methods for Historians and Political Scientists

3

HIS 4600History Internship I, II

3

HIS 4900History Seminar

3

Complete either (3 Credits)

HIS 2160History of United States Foreign Policy

3

HIS 2210United States Since World War II

3

Complete three HIS 2000-level courses (9 Credits)

Complete two HIS 3000-level courses (6 Credits)

Complete one additional upper-level HIS course (3 Credits)

Related Requirements (12 Credits)

Complete two 2000-level courses (6 Credits)

Choose from ECO, POL or SOC courses.

Complete two 3000-level courses (6 Credits)

Choose from ECO, POL or SOC courses.

Electives (25 Credits)

The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.A. degree is met. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives.

POL courses are highly recommended as Electives.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 120