History programs, providing a broad range of academic experiences, enhance students' intellectual skills and understanding of the present, while promoting informed citizenship in a rapidly changing world. History programs provide reliable preparation for any career prizing analytical ability, clear thinking and strong communication skills. The programs also form a solid basis for graduate study in law, history and other Liberal Arts fields. The department strongly recommends study of foreign languages to students who are interested in studying history at the graduate level. History majors must take 20 s.h. in History electives at the 300 and 400 levels.
Electives are subject to an advisor's approval.
Transfer students who wish to complete the B.A. Minor History must complete at least 12 semester hours in WSU History coursework.