History (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts

The History major provides students with the tools and methods necessary to study different periods and parts of the modern world chronologically, geographically, and thematically in order to make sense of the past, participate in the present, and prepare for the future. Courses teach students how to critically think, write, and speak, academically and professionally, equipping them with essential skills for any career or graduate program they pursue. History is the heart of the humanities and the cornerstone of an international liberal arts education, which shapes socially-aware and culturally-sensitive citizens of the world. Because so many of the major’s courses fulfill core and collateral requirements, it serves as an ideal double major or minor for students who want to complete their degree on time.

Declaration Policy

Pass HIST 1000 .

Degree Requirements

A total of 120 credits is required for the bachelor’s degree in History in the following areas: I. Core Curriculum (37 credits), II. History Concentration Requirements (9 credits), III. History Electives (27 credits), IV. General Electives (47 credits).

I. Core Curriculum (37 credits)

The remaining 3 credit hours required to satisfy the Core Curriculum are fulfilled by completing any History major capstone course from among the following:

II. History Concentration Requirements (9 credits)

III. History Electives (27 credits)

Nine 3-credit History courses of which six courses must be above the 2000 level including at least one History major capstone.

IV. General Electives (47 credits)

To be selected in consultation with a History faculty advisor.

AUC New Cairo Campus

AUC Tahrir Square Campus

New York