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Program checklist · B.A.

Public History, B.A.

York College of Pennsylvania · York, PA

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
54.0105
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
217059
CourseShelf checklist
CK_217059_5466e458
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Requirement

0 items

    First Year Seminar

    1 item
    1. FYS 100
      First-Year Seminar
      As published: “First-Year Seminar 3 credit hours”
      3

    Foundations Requirements

    0 items

      Communication course

      1 item
      1. FCO 105
        Rhetorical Communication
        As published: “Rhetorical Communication 3 credit hours”
        3

      Advanced Communication course

      1 item
      1. Satisfied by major (FCO 225 )
        Not resolved to a course

      Choose 3 credits of the following Quantitative Fluency courses

      3 items
      1. MAT 111
        Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Mathematics
        As published: “Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Mathematics 3 credit hours”
        3
      2. MAT 255
        Intro to Data Science
        As published: “Intro to Data Science 3 credit hours”
        3
      3. PHL 231
        Logic
        As published: “Logic 3 credit hours”
        3

      Choose 3 credits of the following American Citizenship courses

      2 items
      1. ECO 201
        Principles of Economics (Micro)
        As published: “Principles of Economics (Micro) 3 credit hours”
        3
      2. PS 101
        American Government
        As published: “American Government 3 credit hours”
        3

      Choose 3 credits of the following Global Citizenship courses or students have the option to complete this requirement by successfully completing 6 credits of the same foreign language

      4 items
      1. ECO 200
        Principles of Economics (Macro)
        As published: “Principles of Economics (Macro) 3 credit hours”
        3
      2. G 100 World Regional Geography 3 credit hours
        Not resolved to a course
      3. PHL 111
        Comparative Philosophy
        As published: “Comparative Philosophy 3 credit hours”
        3
      4. PS 102
        Contemporary Global Issues
        As published: “Contemporary Global Issues 3 credit hours”
        3

      Disciplinary Perspectives Requirement

      0 items

        Humanities course

        1 item
        1. Satisfied by major (HIS 101 )
          Not resolved to a course

        Choose 3 credits of the following Arts courses

        3 items
        1. ART 101
          Art and Visual Culture
          As published: “Art and Visual Culture 3 credit hours”
          3
        2. CRW 272
          Introduction to Creative Writing
          As published: “Introduction to Creative Writing 3 credit hours”
          3
        3. MUS 186
          Listening to Music
          As published: “Listening to Music 3 credit hours”
          3

        Choose 3 credits of the following Social and Behavioral Sciences courses

        7 items
        1. ECO 205
          Economic Perspectives
          As published: “Economic Perspectives 3 credit hours”
          3
        2. ENT 150
          Introduction to Entrepreneurship
          As published: “Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 credit hours”
          3
        3. MKT 100
          Principles of Marketing
          As published: “Principles of Marketing 3 credit hours”
          3
        4. PS 110
          Introduction to Political Science
          As published: “Introduction to Political Science 3 credit hours”
          3
        5. PSY 100
          General Psychology
          As published: “General Psychology 3 credit hours”
          3
        6. REC 101
          Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society
          As published: “Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society 3 credit hours”
          3
        7. SOC 100
          Introduction to Sociology
          As published: “Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours”
          3

        Choose 3 credits of the following Natural and Physical Sciences courses

        6 items
        1. BIO 204
          Exploring Biology
          As published: “Exploring Biology 3 credit hours”
          3
        2. CHM 240
          Perspectives on the Molecular World
          As published: “Perspectives on the Molecular World 3 credit hours”
          3
        3. CHM 241
          Perspectives on the Molecular World Lab
          As published: “Perspectives on the Molecular World Lab 0 credit hours”
          0
        4. G 151 Introduction to Physical Geography 3 credit hours
          Not resolved to a course
        5. G 152 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab 0 credit hours
          Not resolved to a course
        6. PHY 252
          Science and Sustainability
          As published: “Science and Sustainability 3 credit hours”
          3

        Constellation Requirement

        0 items

          Required Courses

          0 items

            Core Courses

            7 items
            1. FCO 225
              Interdisciplinary Communication
              As published: “Interdisciplinary Communication 3 credit hours”
              3
            2. HIS 101
              The Foundation of the West
              As published: “The Foundation of the West 3 credit hours”
              3
            3. HIS 102
              The West in the World
              As published: “The West in the World 3 credit hours”
              3
            4. HIS 111
              American History from Colonization to Civil War
              As published: “American History from Colonization to Civil War 3 credit hours”
              3
            5. HIS 112
              American History from Civil War to Global Power
              As published: “American History from Civil War to Global Power 3 credit hours”
              3
            6. HIS 200
              Methods and Theory in History
              As published: “Methods and Theory in History 3 credit hours”
              3
            7. HIS 485
              Capstone Research Seminar
              As published: “Capstone Research Seminar 3 credit hours”
              or: HIS 499 Senior Seminar in History 3 credit hours
              3

            Proseminar

            6 items
            1. HIS 352
              The Revolutionary Era in America
              As published: “The Revolutionary Era in America 3 credit hours”
              3
            2. HIS 363
              Coming of the Civil War 1846-1861
              As published: “Coming of the Civil War 1846-1861 3 credit hours”
              3
            3. HIS 402
              The Black Death
              As published: “The Black Death 3 credit hours”
              3
            4. HIS 420
              The First World War
              As published: “The First World War 3 credit hours”
              3
            5. HIS 421
              Nazi Germany and the Holocaust
              As published: “Nazi Germany and the Holocaust 3 credit hours”
              3
            6. HIS 460
              The Civil Rights Movement
              As published: “The Civil Rights Movement 3 credit hours”
              3

            Public History Electives

            8 items
            1. HIS 303
              Museum Studies
              As published: “Museum Studies 3 credit hours”
              3
            2. HIS 304
              Digital Public History
              As published: “Digital Public History 3 credit hours”
              3
            3. HIS 307
              Podcasting the Past
              As published: “Podcasting the Past 3 credit hours”
              3
            4. HIS 386
              Historical Geography of North America
              As published: “Historical Geography of North America 3 credit hours”
              3
            5. HIS 463
              Policy and History in York, Pennsylvania
              As published: “Policy and History in York, Pennsylvania 3 credit hours”
              3
            6. HIS 480
              Cooperative Work Experience in History
              As published: “Cooperative Work Experience in History 6-9 credit hours”
              6-9
            7. HIS 495
              History Internship
              As published: “History Internship 3 credit hours”
              3
            8. HIS 496
              History Internship
              As published: “History Internship 3 credit hours”
              3

            History Electives

            0 items

              Skill Building Targeted Electives

              0 items

                Administration and Government Cluster

                4 items
                1. BUS 350
                  Management of Not-for-Profit Operations
                  As published: “Management of Not-for-Profit Operations 3 credit hours”
                  3
                2. PS 242
                  State and Local Government
                  As published: “State and Local Government 3 credit hours”
                  3
                3. PS 251
                  Public Administration
                  As published: “Public Administration 3 credit hours”
                  3
                4. PS 312
                  Politics of Public Policy
                  As published: “Politics of Public Policy 3 credit hours”
                  3

                Art History and Archaeology Cluster

                11 items
                1. ART 204
                  Survey of World Art I
                  As published: “Survey of World Art I 3 credit hours”
                  3
                2. ART 205
                  Survey of World Art II
                  As published: “Survey of World Art II 3 credit hours”
                  3
                3. ART 207
                  Introduction to Art Therapy
                  As published: “Introduction to Art Therapy 3 credit hours”
                  3
                4. ART 210
                  Design Fundamentals
                  As published: “Design Fundamentals 3 credit hours”
                  3
                5. ART 387
                  The Art of World Building
                  As published: “The Art of World Building 3 credit hours”
                  3
                6. ART 388
                  History of Photography
                  As published: “History of Photography 3 credit hours”
                  3
                7. ART 389
                  History of Graphic Design
                  As published: “History of Graphic Design 3 credit hours”
                  3
                8. ART 390
                  Art and Exchange in the Global Middle Ages
                  As published: “Art and Exchange in the Global Middle Ages 3 credit hours”
                  3
                9. ART 391
                  Visual Revolutions: Art and Change in a Global 19th Century
                  As published: “Visual Revolutions: Art and Change in a Global 19th Century 3 credit hours”
                  3
                10. ART 394
                  Art in the Modern World: Political and Social Change in Global Visual Cultures from 1900 to 1960
                  As published: “Art in the Modern World: Political and Social Change in Global Visual Cultures from 1900 to 1960 3 credit hours”
                  3
                11. ART 395
                  Art After 1960
                  As published: “Art After 1960 3 credit hours”
                  3

                Communications Cluster

                5 items
                1. CM 226
                  Introduction to Audio Production
                  As published: “Introduction to Audio Production 3 credit hours”
                  3
                2. CM 242
                  Introduction to Video Production
                  As published: “Introduction to Video Production 3 credit hours”
                  3
                3. CM 336
                  Advanced Audio Production
                  As published: “Advanced Audio Production 3 credit hours”
                  3
                4. CM 341
                  Documentary Filmmaking
                  As published: “Documentary Filmmaking 3 credit hours”
                  3
                5. PR 221
                  Introduction to Public Relations
                  As published: “Introduction to Public Relations 3 credit hours”
                  3

                Foreign Language Cluster

                1 item
                1. Complete two semesters (6 credits) of the same foreign language.
                  Not resolved to a course

                Geographic Information Systems Cluster

                2 items
                1. G 261 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 credit hours
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. G 361 Applied GIS ‐ Solution to Unsustainability 3 credit hours
                  Not resolved to a course

                Written Communication Cluster

                8 items
                1. PR 321
                  Writing for Public Relations
                  As published: “Writing for Public Relations 3 credit hours”
                  3
                2. WRT 280
                  Research Methods in Writing Studies
                  As published: “Research Methods in Writing Studies 3 credit hours”
                  3
                3. WRT 305
                  Rhetorical Theory
                  As published: “Rhetorical Theory 3 credit hours”
                  3
                4. WRT 315
                  Civic Rhetoric and Writing
                  As published: “Civic Rhetoric and Writing 3 credit hours”
                  3
                5. WRT 320
                  Digital Writing: Theory and Practice
                  As published: “Digital Writing: Theory and Practice 3 credit hours”
                  3
                6. WRT 321
                  Document Design: Theory and Practice
                  As published: “Document Design: Theory and Practice 3 credit hours”
                  3
                7. WRT 341
                  History of Women’s Rhetorics
                  As published: “History of Women’s Rhetorics 3 credit hours”
                  3
                8. WRT 410
                  Editing and Style
                  As published: “Editing and Style 3 credit hours”
                  3

                General Elective Courses

                0 items

                  Suggested Course Sequence

                  0 items

                    Freshman Year

                    0 items

                      Fall Semester (15 credits)

                      5 items
                      1. FYS 100
                        First-Year Seminar
                        As published: “First-Year Seminar 3 credit hours”
                        3
                      2. HIS 101
                        The Foundation of the West
                        As published: “The Foundation of the West 3 credit hours”
                        3
                      3. HIS 111
                        American History from Colonization to Civil War
                        As published: “American History from Colonization to Civil War 3 credit hours”
                        3
                      4. Disciplinary Perspectives - Social and Behavioral Sciences course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. Foundations - American Citizenship 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Spring Semester (15 credits)

                      4 items
                      1. FCO 105
                        Rhetorical Communication
                        As published: “Rhetorical Communication 3 credit hours”
                        3
                      2. HIS 112
                        American History from Civil War to Global Power
                        As published: “American History from Civil War to Global Power 3 credit hours”
                        3
                      3. Foundations - Quantitative Fluency course 3 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. Elective courses 6 credit hours
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Sophomore Year

                      0 items

                        Fall Semester (15 credits)

                        5 items
                        1. FCO 225
                          Interdisciplinary Communication
                          As published: “Interdisciplinary Communication 3 credit hours”
                          3
                        2. HIS 102
                          The West in the World
                          As published: “The West in the World 3 credit hours”
                          3
                        3. Disciplinary Perspectives - Arts course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. Skill-Building Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        5. Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Spring Semester (15 credits)

                        5 items
                        1. Foundations - Global Citizenship course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. Disciplinary Perspectives - Natural and Physical Sciences course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. Public History Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. History Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course
                        5. Skill-Building Elective course 3 credit hours
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Junior Year

                        0 items

                          Fall Semester (15 credits)

                          5 items
                          1. HIS 200
                            Methods and Theory in History
                            As published: “Methods and Theory in History 3 credit hours”
                            3
                          2. History Proseminar course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          3. Skill-Building Elective course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          4. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          5. Elective course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course

                          Spring Semester (15 credits)

                          5 items
                          1. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. Public History Elective course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          3. History Elective course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          4. Skill-Building Elective course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course
                          5. Elective course 3 credit hours
                            Not resolved to a course

                          Senior Year

                          0 items

                            Fall Semester (15 credits)

                            4 items
                            1. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                              Not resolved to a course
                            2. Public History Elective courses 6 credit hours
                              Not resolved to a course
                            3. History Elective course 3 credit hours
                              Not resolved to a course
                            4. Elective course 3 credit hours
                              Not resolved to a course

                            Spring Semester (15 credits)

                            5 items
                            1. HIS 485
                              Capstone Research Seminar
                              As published: “Capstone Research Seminar 3 credit hours”
                              or: HIS 499 Senior Seminar in History 3 credit hours
                              3
                            2. Constellation course 3 credit hours
                              Not resolved to a course
                            3. History Elective course 3 credit hours
                              Not resolved to a course
                            4. Elective course 3 credit hours
                              Not resolved to a course
                            5. Elective course 3 credit hours
                              Not resolved to a course
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