BA: History 2022-2023
California State University Channel Islands’ History Program prepares students to search into the human experience, as well as to communicate and analyze historical interpretations and ideas, verbally and in the written form. An emphasis of the program is to examine events from local and global perspectives. In this regard, a defining aspect of the History Program consist of a cutting-edge series of courses that emphasize the United States’ relationship with the Pacific Rim, encompassing the Americas, the Pacific Islands, and Asia.
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories HIST 211 or
212
HIST 211: World Civilizations: Origins to 1500, or
HIST 212: World Civilizations: Since 15003 Both courses are required and to be completed in the first year. Does not have to be taken in order.
Major & GE D GE Student's Choice A2 - Written Communication 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE A2 GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. GE A3 GE
Student's Choice
F – Ethnic Studies
3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement GE F HIST 250 or
270 or
271 or
275
HIST 250: World Regions, or
HIST 270: The United States to 1877, or
HIST 271: The United States since 1877, or
HIST 275: The United States to 19003 Complete two courses from the list
Please note that HIST 270 and HIST 275 cannot be taken as a combination to count towards the HIST major since they overlap in content
Major AIR : US History UNIV 100 University Life and College Success 1 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete required English course
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
Spring Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories HIST 211 or
212
HIST 211: World Civilizations: Origins to 1500, or
HIST 212: World Civilizations: Since 15003 Both courses are required and to be completed in the first year. Does not have to be taken in order.
Major HIST 250, or
270, or
271, or
275
HIST 250: World Regions, or
HIST 270: The United States to 1877, or
HIST 271: The United States since 1877, or
HIST 275: The United States to 19003 Complete two courses from the list.
Please note that HIST 270 and HIST 275 cannot be taken as a combination to count towards the HIST major since they overlap in content
Major GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles and descriptions GE A1 GE Student's Choice B1 - Physical Sciences 3 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE B1 GE Student's Choice B4 – Mathematics- Quantitative Reasoning 3 MATH 108 is recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE B4 Total Units
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Milestones
- Join a student group.
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Science 4 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement GE B2 GE Student's Choice C1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE C1 GE Student's Choice Language 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also double-counts with GE:C2 GE Language Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 1 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete lower division HIST requirement (s)
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also double-counts with GE:D
GE AIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt. GE Student's Choice C1 or C2 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE Additional C GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE E Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete lower-division HIST requirement(s) if not already completed
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Consider adding a minor
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories HIST 300 The Historian's Craft 3 Can take HIST 300 sooner than semester 5 if lower division HIST courses are completed Major Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division HIST Elective 3 Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division HIST Elective 3 Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization.
- Prepare a resume
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Meet with Academic Advising, Graduate Studies Center, and Career Development Services
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division HIST Elective 3 Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division HIST Elective 3 Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D - Social Sciences 3 Recommend one of the following to meet HIST Elective & UDGE-D
HIST 339 or 340 or 342 or 343 or 349 or 351 or 401 or 402 or 436 or 442
Major & GE UDGE D Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Explore student research opportunities, explore study abroad opportunities. Explore possible graduate degrees
- Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
- Set up an online presence (e.g. LinkedIn, professional website)
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories HIST 491 Historiography 3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division HIST Elective 3 Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 Recommend taking HIST 330 meets HIST Elective & UDGE-B Major & GE UDGE B Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Meet with Academic Advising for Grad Check and apply for graduation
- Present research at the CSUCI Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference
- Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center and apply for graduate school (if applicable)
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories HIST 492 or
494 or
499
HIST 492: Internship/ Service Learning, or
HIST 494: Independent Research, or
HIST 499: Capstone in History3 Major Major Elective Student's Choice Upper Division HIST Elective 3 Students should select at least three courses from North America History, at least three courses from World History, at least two courses from Thematic History, and 1 additional course from North America or World History. Major UDGE
Student's Choice UDGE C - Arts and Humanities 3 Recommend one of the following to meet HIST Elective & UDGE-C:
HIST 333 or 334 or 430Major & GE UDGE C Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest
- Complete Capstone
- Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.