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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
History (BS)
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The history program appeals not only to majors but to all students seeking a rewarding educational experience. The curriculum includes courses in traditional and nontraditional fields of interest taught by a nationally respected faculty willing to try new and innovative teaching techniques. A program of speakers, seminars, colloquia, and films supplements the curriculum to stimulate student interest in the discipline of history and how it is expressed.
Double majors.
Students majoring in two or more programs may count up to two courses from their other major towards their History program. See curriculum for details.
Double majors and teacher licensure.
Students majoring in history may also prepare for teacher licensure in Secondary Education-Social Sciences (EDSST) Teacher Licensure program. In addition to the adjustment allowed for all double majors, students in this program may be able to count some of their Education requirements towards restricted electives. They should select their courses in consultation with advisors in both the history department and the College of Education to ensure that they meet the requirements of both programs. See the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for social science licensure requirements.
Advanced program in History.
Certain highly qualified students may elect to define their own programs for the major in consultation with a committee of three faculty members chosen by the student and approved by the department chair. This program of study should be broadly conceived, not narrowly circumscribed. This option is available to students seeking a BA or BS degree in history. To enter this program a student must have a GPA of 3.5 at the end of the freshman year or later, submit two letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose, and receive approval from the undergraduate studies committee.
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Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours
K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State. The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core. Orientation: 1 Credit Hour
Outside Concentration: 9 Credit Hours
Outside credential of at least 9 credit hours (May be from any unit, except History OR from approved interdisciplinary credentials within the unit). OR Any 9 credit hours in a single prefix (except for HIST) (all must be 300 level or above OR at any level with a prereq in the same prefix; up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). OR Any 9 credit hour microcredential (up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). Overlays: [9] Credit Hours
May be filled in K-State Core, Outside Concentration, electives, or the Program itself. - Ethical Reasoning Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
- Global Perspectives Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
- US Multicultural Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
Math Requirement
If not met through K-State Core requirements, MATH 160 is required.
Professional courses for History Major: 6 Credit Hours
Upper-division courses: 21 Credit Hours
Upper-division courses (HIST 301-799) 9 credits Upper-division courses (HIST 400-799) 12 credits NOTE: At least two of the above courses must have primary chronological emphasis prior to 1800 The above courses must include at least one course from each of the following three areas: U.S., European, and neither US nor European history. Chronological Emphasis and Areas Lists can be cound here: https://www.k-state.edu/history/academics/undergrad/Course_Distributions.html Additional courses at any level: 9 Credit Hours
No more than 3 of these 9 credits may be from HIST 200 - Topics in History for Freshmen and Sophomores.
BS Natural and Quantitative Requirements: 12-15 Credit Hours
One course in each of the following, with at least two courses at the 300 level or above OR at any level with a prerequisite in the same discipline. Natural Science course Credits: 3-5
Quantitative course Credits: 3-4
Natural Science, or Quantitative, or Social Science w/MATH or STAT prereq Credits: 3
Natural Science, or Quantitative, or Social Science w/MATH or STAT prereq Credits: 3
BS Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Requirements: 3 Credit Hours
3 credit hours of Social Sciences (non-quantitative) at any level. Non-Quantitative Social Science: Any social science course that does NOT have a MATH or STAT prereq Credits: 3
Free Electives: 25 Credit Hours
In addition to K-State Core Free Electives requirement, take any course so that the total credit hours completed equals 120. Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120
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