Programs of Study
An undergraduate degree in history is a valuable preparation for careers in a number of fields: law, foreign service, politics, journalism, publishing, public relations, teaching, religious ministry, and naturally, historical research and writing. History also serves as an indispensable adjunct to studies in the humanities and the social sciences. In order to graduate with a degree in history, a student needs to earn 37 credit hours in the major. The student must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA as well as a 2.0 departmental GPA.
Degree programs
A bachelor of arts in history promotes investigation of and reflection on the accumulated knowledge and diverse experience of human societies, which leads to an understanding of and appreciation for the accumulated knowledge of the past, in light of the Judeo-Christian tradition. See the degree plan.
Minor in History
To minor in history, students need to complete World Civilizations I & II (Hist T122 & Hist T124) and 5 other history courses.
History Honors
Students wishing to earn an "Honors in History" designation which will appear on their official transcripts should have a 3.3 Loyola GPA and a 3.5 GPA in history in order to qualify.
Course work for "Honors in History" consists of original research leading to the writing of a thesis or the creation of a project, under the supervision of a faculty mentor during the two semesters prior to graduation. See the Timeline for Honors in History.
- HIST A498-000 Thesis Orientation (1 credit hour)
- HIST A498-000 Thesis (3 credit hours)
Interdisciplinary Minors
Loyola's College of Humanities and Natural Sciences offers Interdisciplinary minors in several areas. Currently, the History department participates in eight of these Interdisciplinary programs: