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B.A. in History and Culture

The B.A. in History and Culture at Arizona State University encourages students to develop their historical awareness, and their ability to use historical knowledge to make informed decisions. The program stresses cultural and information literacy. It encourages the study of historical events in their cultural context, and stresses the role of media and technology in historical study.

The philosophy of the program in History and Culture is that students should be offered an experience that integrates formal course work, independent and varied research, internships, and service opportunities. The program goal is preparing independent and effective scholars and professionals who can transition seamlessly into careers in teaching, public policy, archival work and related fields, and who are well prepared for graduate or further professional study.

Students can choose from six program tracks (click on each track name for more information):

  1. Archival Preservation and Digital Media
  2. Environmental History and Culture
  3. History and Culture of the American Southwest
  4. History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
  5. History and Public Policy
  6. History for Secondary Teachers

Each track draws from a common core and adds focused courses in a particular area as well as electives chosen by the student. The program thus combines academic rigor with flexibility, so that all students acquire core knowledge and competencies, while being free to tailor the program to their particular needs and interests.

Students majoring in History and Culture are encouraged to minor in some field that complements work in the major. Suggested disciplines might be, but are not limited to:

  • applied psychology
  • media and communication studies
  • business
  • literature, writing, and film
  • graphic information technology

Students, with the help of an advisor, may also develop a coherent interdisciplinary related area.

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All program tracks are available as:

Major (33-36 hours)

  • 12 semester hours of core courses (HTY 301, HST 343, HST 344, HTY 498)
  • 12 semester hours of focus-area courses in their chosen track
  • 9-12 semester hours of electives
  • 18 semester hours of major course work must be upper-division

Majors in all tracks take the same core of four courses (12 semester hours):

  • HTY 301 Historical Methods
  • HST 343 American Southwest
  • HST 344 Arizona
  • HTY 498 History Pro-Seminar

Minor (18-24 hours)

  • 9 semester hours from the core (HTY 301, HST 343, HST 344)
  • 6 semester hours of focus-area courses in their chosen track
  • 3-9 semester hours of electives

BAS and/or BIS Concentration (18-21 hours)

  • HTY 301 (3 semester hours)
  • 9 semester hours of focus-area courses in their chosen track
  • 6-9 semester hours of electives

Certificate (15-18 hours)

  • 9 semester hours of focus-area courses in their chosen track
  • 6-9 semester hours of electives

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Core Faculty

Dr. Nicholas Alozie
Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas

Dr. Barry Maid
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Dr. April Summitt
Ph.D., Western Michigan University

Dr. La Verne Abe Harris
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Dr. Thomas Schildgen
Ed.D., Northern Arizona University

For more information about the B.A. in History and Culture, contact Duane Roen at duane.roen@asu.edu or 480-727-1526. For advising, call 480-727-1333.

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