A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Major in History
- CIP
- 16.1100
- Total credits (published)
- 35-38
- Catalog edition
- 2025-2026 Catalog
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Minor in History International Relations Jewish Studies Journalism Languages, Literatures & Cultures Latin American, Caribbean & Latinx Studies Law & Politics Linguistics Medieval & Early Modern Studies Philosophy Political Science & International Relations Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies School of Business School of Education School of Fine & Performing Arts School of Science & Engineering General Studies Honors Program Academic Policies Course Descriptions Archives Print Options (35-38 credits) Notes: All majors are required to write a 2-3-page "Exit Essay" as a requirement for graduation. Only grades of C- or above will count for major courses. At least half of the courses in the major plan must be taken at New Paltz. Plan of Study Grid Code Title Credits
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 196176
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_196176_e010cab4
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
United States History Courses (3 Credits)
1 item
- Select one upper-division (300-400 level) course.Not resolved to a course3
World History Courses (9-10 Credits)
1 item
- Select three courses, each focused on a different geographic region (Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, Latin America). Two courses may be upper or lower division (100-400 level); the third must be upper division (300-400 level).Not resolved to a course9-10
Method Courses (8 Credits)
2 items
- 4
- 4
History Electives (15-17 Credits)
electives · 1 item
- Select five courses, of which three must be upper division (300-400 level).Not resolved to a course15-17
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