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Dec 03, 2024
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2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
History, B.A.: 120 units
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Offered by: College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, History Department
The curriculum matrix for the degree program may be found here. The curriculum matrix is the alignment of courses (curriculum) with the desired goals and student learning outcomes of the program. It shows what is taught and how these outcomes are achieved through the completion of the degree program.
Recommended for students seeking a broad liberal education, pre-professional training in law, business, civil service, or graduate study leading to a career in college teaching, museum or public history, or related fields. Students are urged to take at least one foreign language, especially those who expect to pursue graduate study.
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Major Required: 27 units
*Note(s):
Taking more than one of the following courses is allowed; after the first one they will count as elective courses, but each can only be taken once: HST 4494 , HST 4495 , HST 4496 , HST 4497 .
Major Electives: 30 units
Unrestricted Electives: 15-27 units
Select a sufficient number of courses so that the total from “Major Required”, “Major Electives”, “GE”, and “Unrestricted Electives,” is at least 120 units.
Other Requirements:
All new majors see the Department Chair for advisement.
Continuing Students should see their assigned faculty advisor one or more times per year.
Students desiring to pursue graduate study should take at least one foreign language for Area C2.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/general-education-course-listings.shtml for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are required, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.
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Area A. English Language Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area |
| 1. Oral Communication |
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| 2. Written Communication |
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| 3. Critical Thinking |
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Area B. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (12 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area |
| 1. Physical Sciences |
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| 2. Life Sciences |
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| 3. Laboratory Activity |
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| 4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning |
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| 5. Science and Technology Synthesis |
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Area C. Arts and Humanities (12 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area and 3 additional units from sub-areas 1 and/or 2 |
| 1. Visual and Performing Arts |
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| 2. Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Civilization |
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| 3. Arts and Humanities Synthesis |
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Area D. Social Sciences (12 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area |
| 1. U.S. History and American Ideals |
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| 2. U.S. Constitution and California Government |
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| 3. Social Sciences: Principles, Methodologies, Value Systems, and Ethics |
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| 4. Social Science Synthesis |
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| Area E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units) |
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American Institutions: 6 units
Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Areas D1 and D2.
American Cultural Perspectives Requirement: 3 units
Refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for a list of courses that satisfy this requirement. Course may also satisfy major, minor, GE, or unrestricted elective requirements.
Graduation Writing Test
All persons who receive undergraduate degrees from Cal Poly Pomona must pass the Graduation Writing Test (GWT). The test must be taken by the semester following completion of 60 units for undergraduates.
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