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Program checklist · BA

History, BA

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

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
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
54.0101
Total credits (published)
40
Credits (computed from items)
568-572
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_74a5e6e9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Major without Concentration

concentration · 2 items
  1. HIST 300
    Introduction to Historical Method
    As published: “Introduction to Historical Method (Mason Core)”
    3
  2. HIST 499
    RS: Senior Seminar in History
    As published: “RS: Senior Seminar in History (Mason Core)”
    3

U.S. History

26 items
  1. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  2. HIST 121
    Formation of the American Republic
    As published: “Formation of the American Republic (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 122
    Development of Modern America
    As published: “Development of Modern America (Mason Core)”
    3
  4. HIST 334
    American Scriptures
    As published: “American Scriptures (Mason Core)”
    3
  5. HIST 335
    3
  6. HIST 336
    3
  7. HIST 339
    3
  8. HIST 340
    3
  9. HIST 341
    3
  10. HIST 342
    3
  11. HIST 343
    3
  12. HIST 344
    3
  13. HIST 345
    3
  14. HIST 350
    3
  15. HIST 351
    3
  16. HIST 352
    3
  17. HIST 370
    3
  18. HIST 373
    3
  19. HIST 376
    3
  20. HIST 377
    The Vietnam War
    As published: “The Vietnam War (Mason Core)”
    3
  21. HIST 378
    History of Aviation
    As published: “History of Aviation (Mason Core)”
    3
  22. HIST 380
    3
  23. HIST 389
    3
  24. HIST 391
    3
  25. HIST 401
    3
  26. HIST 403
    Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812
    As published: “Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812 (Mason Core)”
    3

European History

21 items
  1. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  2. HIST 100
    History of Western Civilization
    As published: “History of Western Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 101
    3
  4. HIST 102
    3
  5. HIST 301
    3
  6. HIST 302
    3
  7. HIST 304
    3
  8. HIST 305
    3
  9. HIST 306
    3
  10. HIST 307
    3
  11. HIST 308
    Nineteenth-Century Europe
    As published: “Nineteenth-Century Europe (Mason Core)”
    3
  12. HIST 309
    3
  13. HIST 312
    3
  14. HIST 314
    History of Germany
    As published: “History of Germany (Mason Core)”
    3
  15. HIST 321
    Modern France
    As published: “Modern France (Mason Core)”
    3
  16. HIST 322
    3
  17. HIST 326
    3
  18. HIST 327
    3
  19. HIST 328
    Rise of Russia
    As published: “Rise of Russia (Mason Core)”
    3
  20. HIST 329
    Modern Russia and the Soviet Union
    As published: “Modern Russia and the Soviet Union (Mason Core)”
    3
  21. HIST 388
    3

Global, Latin American, African, Asian, or Middle Eastern History

25 items
  1. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  2. HIST 125
    Introduction to Global History
    As published: “Introduction to Global History (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 202
    3
  4. HIST 251
    Survey of East Asian History
    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
    3
  5. HIST 252
    Survey of East Asian History
    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
    3
  6. HIST 261
    Survey of African History
    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
    3
  7. HIST 262
    Survey of African History
    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
    3
  8. HIST 271
    Survey of Latin American History
    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
    3
  9. HIST 272
    Survey of Latin American History
    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
    3
  10. HIST 281
    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  11. HIST 282
    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  12. HIST 353
    3
  13. HIST 354
    Modern China
    As published: “Modern China (Mason Core)”
    3
  14. HIST 356
    Modern Japan
    As published: “Modern Japan (Mason Core)”
    3
  15. HIST 357
    Postwar Japan
    As published: “Postwar Japan (Mason Core)”
    3
  16. HIST 358
    Post-1949 China
    As published: “Post-1949 China (Mason Core)”
    3
  17. HIST 360
    History of South Africa
    As published: “History of South Africa (Mason Core)”
    3
  18. HIST 364
    Revolution in Latin America
    As published: “Revolution in Latin America (Mason Core)”
    3
  19. HIST 365
    Conquest and Colonization in Latin America
    As published: “Conquest and Colonization in Latin America (Mason Core)”
    3
  20. HIST 366
    3
  21. HIST 379
    3
  22. HIST 384
    Global History of Christianity
    As published: “Global History of Christianity (Mason Core)”
    3
  23. HIST 387
    Topics in Global History
    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core)”
    3-6
  24. HIST 394
    Globalization and History
    As published: “Globalization and History (Mason Core)”
    3
  25. HIST 462
    Women in Islamic Society
    As published: “Women in Islamic Society (Mason Core)”
    3

Electives in the Major

electives · 1 item
  1. Select four electives in history 1
    Not resolved to a course
    12

Concentration in Digital History (HISD)

concentration · 7 items
  1. HIST 300
    Introduction to Historical Method
    As published: “Introduction to Historical Method (Mason Core)”
    3
  2. HIST 499
    RS: Senior Seminar in History
    As published: “RS: Senior Seminar in History (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 390
    The Digital Past
    As published: “The Digital Past (Mason Core)”
    3
  4. Select three electives from the following (must include at least 6 credits in HIST):
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  5. HIST 395
    Topics in Digital History
    As published: “Topics in Digital History (can be repeated for credit when topic is different)”
    3
  6. ENGH 375
    3
  7. ENGH 376
    3

other coursework, including internships, approved by the program director

72 items
  1. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  2. HIST 121
    Formation of the American Republic
    As published: “Formation of the American Republic (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 122
    Development of Modern America
    As published: “Development of Modern America (Mason Core)”
    3
  4. HIST 334
    American Scriptures
    As published: “American Scriptures (Mason Core)”
    3
  5. HIST 335
    3
  6. HIST 336
    3
  7. HIST 339
    3
  8. HIST 340
    3
  9. HIST 341
    3
  10. HIST 342
    3
  11. HIST 343
    3
  12. HIST 344
    3
  13. HIST 345
    3
  14. HIST 350
    3
  15. HIST 351
    3
  16. HIST 352
    3
  17. HIST 370
    3
  18. HIST 373
    3
  19. HIST 376
    3
  20. HIST 377
    The Vietnam War
    As published: “The Vietnam War (Mason Core)”
    3
  21. HIST 378
    History of Aviation
    As published: “History of Aviation (Mason Core)”
    3
  22. HIST 380
    3
  23. HIST 389
    3
  24. HIST 391
    3
  25. HIST 401
    3
  26. HIST 403
    Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812
    As published: “Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812 (Mason Core)”
    3
  27. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  28. HIST 100
    History of Western Civilization
    As published: “History of Western Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  29. HIST 101
    3
  30. HIST 102
    3
  31. HIST 301
    3
  32. HIST 302
    3
  33. HIST 304
    3
  34. HIST 305
    3
  35. HIST 306
    3
  36. HIST 307
    3
  37. HIST 308
    Nineteenth-Century Europe
    As published: “Nineteenth-Century Europe (Mason Core)”
    3
  38. HIST 309
    3
  39. HIST 312
    3
  40. HIST 314
    History of Germany
    As published: “History of Germany (Mason Core)”
    3
  41. HIST 321
    Modern France
    As published: “Modern France (Mason Core)”
    3
  42. HIST 322
    3
  43. HIST 326
    3
  44. HIST 327
    3
  45. HIST 328
    Rise of Russia
    As published: “Rise of Russia (Mason Core)”
    3
  46. HIST 329
    Modern Russia and the Soviet Union
    As published: “Modern Russia and the Soviet Union (Mason Core)”
    3
  47. HIST 388
    3
  48. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  49. HIST 125
    Introduction to Global History
    As published: “Introduction to Global History (Mason Core)”
    3
  50. HIST 202
    3
  51. HIST 251
    Survey of East Asian History
    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
    3
  52. HIST 252
    Survey of East Asian History
    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
    3
  53. HIST 261
    Survey of African History
    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
    3
  54. HIST 262
    Survey of African History
    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
    3
  55. HIST 271
    Survey of Latin American History
    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
    3
  56. HIST 272
    Survey of Latin American History
    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
    3
  57. HIST 281
    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  58. HIST 282
    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  59. HIST 353
    3
  60. HIST 354
    Modern China
    As published: “Modern China (Mason Core)”
    3
  61. HIST 356
    Modern Japan
    As published: “Modern Japan (Mason Core)”
    3
  62. HIST 357
    Postwar Japan
    As published: “Postwar Japan (Mason Core)”
    3
  63. HIST 358
    Post-1949 China
    As published: “Post-1949 China (Mason Core)”
    3
  64. HIST 360
    History of South Africa
    As published: “History of South Africa (Mason Core)”
    3
  65. HIST 364
    Revolution in Latin America
    As published: “Revolution in Latin America (Mason Core)”
    3
  66. HIST 365
    Conquest and Colonization in Latin America
    As published: “Conquest and Colonization in Latin America (Mason Core)”
    3
  67. HIST 366
    3
  68. HIST 379
    3
  69. HIST 384
    Global History of Christianity
    As published: “Global History of Christianity (Mason Core)”
    3
  70. HIST 387
    Topics in Global History
    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core)”
    3-6
  71. HIST 394
    Globalization and History
    As published: “Globalization and History (Mason Core)”
    3
  72. HIST 462
    Women in Islamic Society
    As published: “Women in Islamic Society (Mason Core)”
    3

Concentration in Law and History (LAWH)

concentration · 101 items
  1. HIST 300
    Introduction to Historical Method
    As published: “Introduction to Historical Method (Mason Core)”
    3
  2. HIST 499
    RS: Senior Seminar in History
    As published: “RS: Senior Seminar in History (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 382
    3
  4. Select three electives from the following (must include at least 3 credits in HIST):
    Not resolved to a course
    9
  5. HIST 330
    3
  6. HIST 388
    Topics in European History
    As published: “Topics in European History (when topic is True Crime in Early Modern Europe)”
    3
  7. HIST 317
    Nazi Germany
    As published: “Nazi Germany (Mason Core)”
    3
  8. HIST 376
    3
  9. HIST 383
    3
  10. HIST 387
    Topics in Global History
    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core) (when topic is History of the Mafia)”
    3-6
  11. HIST 389
    Topics in U.S. History
    As published: “Topics in U.S. History (when topic is Indigenous Histories of North America)”
    3
  12. HIST 390
    The Digital Past
    As published: “The Digital Past (Mason Core)”
    3
  13. HIST 345
    3
  14. HIST 403
    Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812
    As published: “Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812 (Mason Core)”
    3
  15. CLAS 330
    3
  16. CRIM 220
    3
  17. CRIM 308
    3
  18. CRIM 405
    Law and Justice around the World
    As published: “Law and Justice around the World (Mason Core)”
    3
  19. CRIM 421
    3
  20. CRIM/GOVT 423
    Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
    Not resolved to a course
  21. CRIM 424
    3
  22. GOVT 446
    3
  23. GOVT 301
    3
  24. GOVT 407
    3
  25. INTS 300
    Law and Justice
    As published: “Law and Justice (Mason Core)”
    3
  26. INTS 362
    Social Justice and Human Rights
    As published: “Social Justice and Human Rights (Mason Core)”
    3
  27. PHIL 311
    3
  28. WMST 408
    3
  29. WMST 416
    3
  30. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  31. HIST 121
    Formation of the American Republic
    As published: “Formation of the American Republic (Mason Core)”
    3
  32. HIST 122
    Development of Modern America
    As published: “Development of Modern America (Mason Core)”
    3
  33. HIST 334
    American Scriptures
    As published: “American Scriptures (Mason Core)”
    3
  34. HIST 335
    3
  35. HIST 336
    3
  36. HIST 339
    3
  37. HIST 340
    3
  38. HIST 341
    3
  39. HIST 342
    3
  40. HIST 343
    3
  41. HIST 344
    3
  42. HIST 345
    3
  43. HIST 350
    3
  44. HIST 351
    3
  45. HIST 352
    3
  46. HIST 370
    3
  47. HIST 373
    3
  48. HIST 376
    3
  49. HIST 377
    The Vietnam War
    As published: “The Vietnam War (Mason Core)”
    3
  50. HIST 378
    History of Aviation
    As published: “History of Aviation (Mason Core)”
    3
  51. HIST 380
    3
  52. HIST 389
    3
  53. HIST 391
    3
  54. HIST 401
    3
  55. HIST 403
    Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812
    As published: “Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812 (Mason Core)”
    3
  56. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  57. HIST 100
    History of Western Civilization
    As published: “History of Western Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  58. HIST 101
    3
  59. HIST 102
    3
  60. HIST 301
    3
  61. HIST 302
    3
  62. HIST 304
    3
  63. HIST 305
    3
  64. HIST 306
    3
  65. HIST 307
    3
  66. HIST 308
    Nineteenth-Century Europe
    As published: “Nineteenth-Century Europe (Mason Core)”
    3
  67. HIST 309
    3
  68. HIST 312
    3
  69. HIST 314
    History of Germany
    As published: “History of Germany (Mason Core)”
    3
  70. HIST 321
    Modern France
    As published: “Modern France (Mason Core)”
    3
  71. HIST 322
    3
  72. HIST 326
    3
  73. HIST 327
    3
  74. HIST 328
    Rise of Russia
    As published: “Rise of Russia (Mason Core)”
    3
  75. HIST 329
    Modern Russia and the Soviet Union
    As published: “Modern Russia and the Soviet Union (Mason Core)”
    3
  76. HIST 388
    3
  77. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  78. HIST 125
    Introduction to Global History
    As published: “Introduction to Global History (Mason Core)”
    3
  79. HIST 202
    3
  80. HIST 251
    Survey of East Asian History
    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
    3
  81. HIST 252
    Survey of East Asian History
    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
    3
  82. HIST 261
    Survey of African History
    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
    3
  83. HIST 262
    Survey of African History
    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
    3
  84. HIST 271
    Survey of Latin American History
    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
    3
  85. HIST 272
    Survey of Latin American History
    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
    3
  86. HIST 281
    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  87. HIST 282
    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  88. HIST 353
    3
  89. HIST 354
    Modern China
    As published: “Modern China (Mason Core)”
    3
  90. HIST 356
    Modern Japan
    As published: “Modern Japan (Mason Core)”
    3
  91. HIST 357
    Postwar Japan
    As published: “Postwar Japan (Mason Core)”
    3
  92. HIST 358
    Post-1949 China
    As published: “Post-1949 China (Mason Core)”
    3
  93. HIST 360
    History of South Africa
    As published: “History of South Africa (Mason Core)”
    3
  94. HIST 364
    Revolution in Latin America
    As published: “Revolution in Latin America (Mason Core)”
    3
  95. HIST 365
    Conquest and Colonization in Latin America
    As published: “Conquest and Colonization in Latin America (Mason Core)”
    3
  96. HIST 366
    3
  97. HIST 379
    3
  98. HIST 384
    Global History of Christianity
    As published: “Global History of Christianity (Mason Core)”
    3
  99. HIST 387
    Topics in Global History
    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core)”
    3-6
  100. HIST 394
    Globalization and History
    As published: “Globalization and History (Mason Core)”
    3
  101. HIST 462
    Women in Islamic Society
    As published: “Women in Islamic Society (Mason Core)”
    3

Concentration in Public History (HISP)

concentration · 10 items
  1. HIST 300
    Introduction to Historical Method
    As published: “Introduction to Historical Method (Mason Core)”
    3
  2. HIST 499
    RS: Senior Seminar in History
    As published: “RS: Senior Seminar in History (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 396
    3
  4. HIST 390
    The Digital Past
    As published: “The Digital Past (Mason Core)”
    3
  5. HIST 399
    Internship
    As published: “Internship 1”
    3
  6. Select one elective from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  7. HIST 397
    3
  8. HIST 380
    3
  9. ARTH 494
    The Museum
    As published: “The Museum (Mason Core)”
    3
  10. ENGH 370
    Documentary and Non-Fiction Film/Media
    As published: “Documentary and Non-Fiction Film/Media (Mason Core)”
    3

other coursework, not including internships, approved by the program director

72 items
  1. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  2. HIST 121
    Formation of the American Republic
    As published: “Formation of the American Republic (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 122
    Development of Modern America
    As published: “Development of Modern America (Mason Core)”
    3
  4. HIST 334
    American Scriptures
    As published: “American Scriptures (Mason Core)”
    3
  5. HIST 335
    3
  6. HIST 336
    3
  7. HIST 339
    3
  8. HIST 340
    3
  9. HIST 341
    3
  10. HIST 342
    3
  11. HIST 343
    3
  12. HIST 344
    3
  13. HIST 345
    3
  14. HIST 350
    3
  15. HIST 351
    3
  16. HIST 352
    3
  17. HIST 370
    3
  18. HIST 373
    3
  19. HIST 376
    3
  20. HIST 377
    The Vietnam War
    As published: “The Vietnam War (Mason Core)”
    3
  21. HIST 378
    History of Aviation
    As published: “History of Aviation (Mason Core)”
    3
  22. HIST 380
    3
  23. HIST 389
    3
  24. HIST 391
    3
  25. HIST 401
    3
  26. HIST 403
    Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812
    As published: “Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812 (Mason Core)”
    3
  27. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  28. HIST 100
    History of Western Civilization
    As published: “History of Western Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  29. HIST 101
    3
  30. HIST 102
    3
  31. HIST 301
    3
  32. HIST 302
    3
  33. HIST 304
    3
  34. HIST 305
    3
  35. HIST 306
    3
  36. HIST 307
    3
  37. HIST 308
    Nineteenth-Century Europe
    As published: “Nineteenth-Century Europe (Mason Core)”
    3
  38. HIST 309
    3
  39. HIST 312
    3
  40. HIST 314
    History of Germany
    As published: “History of Germany (Mason Core)”
    3
  41. HIST 321
    Modern France
    As published: “Modern France (Mason Core)”
    3
  42. HIST 322
    3
  43. HIST 326
    3
  44. HIST 327
    3
  45. HIST 328
    Rise of Russia
    As published: “Rise of Russia (Mason Core)”
    3
  46. HIST 329
    Modern Russia and the Soviet Union
    As published: “Modern Russia and the Soviet Union (Mason Core)”
    3
  47. HIST 388
    3
  48. Select two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6
  49. HIST 125
    Introduction to Global History
    As published: “Introduction to Global History (Mason Core)”
    3
  50. HIST 202
    3
  51. HIST 251
    Survey of East Asian History
    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
    3
  52. HIST 252
    Survey of East Asian History
    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
    3
  53. HIST 261
    Survey of African History
    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
    3
  54. HIST 262
    Survey of African History
    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
    3
  55. HIST 271
    Survey of Latin American History
    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
    3
  56. HIST 272
    Survey of Latin American History
    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
    3
  57. HIST 281
    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  58. HIST 282
    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  59. HIST 353
    3
  60. HIST 354
    Modern China
    As published: “Modern China (Mason Core)”
    3
  61. HIST 356
    Modern Japan
    As published: “Modern Japan (Mason Core)”
    3
  62. HIST 357
    Postwar Japan
    As published: “Postwar Japan (Mason Core)”
    3
  63. HIST 358
    Post-1949 China
    As published: “Post-1949 China (Mason Core)”
    3
  64. HIST 360
    History of South Africa
    As published: “History of South Africa (Mason Core)”
    3
  65. HIST 364
    Revolution in Latin America
    As published: “Revolution in Latin America (Mason Core)”
    3
  66. HIST 365
    Conquest and Colonization in Latin America
    As published: “Conquest and Colonization in Latin America (Mason Core)”
    3
  67. HIST 366
    3
  68. HIST 379
    3
  69. HIST 384
    Global History of Christianity
    As published: “Global History of Christianity (Mason Core)”
    3
  70. HIST 387
    Topics in Global History
    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core)”
    3-6
  71. HIST 394
    Globalization and History
    As published: “Globalization and History (Mason Core)”
    3
  72. HIST 462
    Women in Islamic Society
    As published: “Women in Islamic Society (Mason Core)”
    3

Concentration in Global History (HISG)

concentration · 4 items
  1. HIST 300
    Introduction to Historical Method
    As published: “Introduction to Historical Method (Mason Core)”
    3
  2. HIST 499
    RS: Senior Seminar in History
    As published: “RS: Senior Seminar in History (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 394
    Globalization and History
    As published: “Globalization and History (Mason Core)”
    3
  4. Select five courses chosen from the following lists. Three of the five courses must be chosen from one of the following areas: Asian, African, Latin American, Middle Eastern and North African, or Russian and Central Asian history. No more than 3 credits of ARTH coursework may apply to the History BA.
    Not resolved to a course
    15

Asian History

8 items
  1. HIST 251
    Survey of East Asian History
    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
    3
  2. HIST 252
    Survey of East Asian History
    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 353
    3
  4. HIST 354
    Modern China
    As published: “Modern China (Mason Core)”
    3
  5. HIST 356
    Modern Japan
    As published: “Modern Japan (Mason Core)”
    3
  6. HIST 357
    Postwar Japan
    As published: “Postwar Japan (Mason Core)”
    3
  7. HIST 358
    Post-1949 China
    As published: “Post-1949 China (Mason Core)”
    3
  8. HIST 387
    Topics in Global History
    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core) 1”
    3-6

Other HIST coursework approved by the program director

5 items
  1. ARTH 203
    Survey of Asian Art
    As published: “Survey of Asian Art (Mason Core)”
    3
  2. ARTH 382
    Arts of India
    As published: “Arts of India (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. ARTH 383
    Arts of Southeast Asia
    As published: “Arts of Southeast Asia (Mason Core)”
    3
  4. ARTH 384
    Arts of China
    As published: “Arts of China (Mason Core)”
    3
  5. ARTH 385
    Arts of Japan
    As published: “Arts of Japan (Mason Core)”
    3

African History

5 items
  1. HIST 261
    Survey of African History
    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
    3
  2. HIST 262
    Survey of African History
    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 360
    History of South Africa
    As published: “History of South Africa (Mason Core)”
    3
  4. HIST 366
    3
  5. HIST 387
    Topics in Global History
    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core) 1”
    3-6

Other HIST coursework approved by the program director

1 item
  1. ARTH 206
    Survey of African Art
    As published: “Survey of African Art (Mason Core)”
    3

Latin American History

6 items
  1. HIST 271
    Survey of Latin American History
    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
    3
  2. HIST 272
    Survey of Latin American History
    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 364
    Revolution in Latin America
    As published: “Revolution in Latin America (Mason Core)”
    3
  4. HIST 365
    Conquest and Colonization in Latin America
    As published: “Conquest and Colonization in Latin America (Mason Core)”
    3
  5. HIST 366
    3
  6. HIST 387
    Topics in Global History
    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core) 1”
    3-6

Other HIST coursework approved by the program director

1 item
  1. ARTH 204
    Survey of Latin American Art
    As published: “Survey of Latin American Art (Mason Core)”
    3

Middle Eastern & North African History

4 items
  1. HIST 281
    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  2. HIST 282
    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. HIST 462
    Women in Islamic Society
    As published: “Women in Islamic Society (Mason Core)”
    3
  4. HIST 387
    Topics in Global History
    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core) 1”
    3-6

Other HIST coursework approved by the program director

3 items
  1. ARTH 318
    3
  2. ARTH 319
    Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
    As published: “Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East (Mason Core)”
    3
  3. ARTH 320
    Overview of Art of the Islamic World
    As published: “Overview of Art of the Islamic World (Mason Core)”
    3

Russian & Central Asian History

5 items
  1. HIST 326
    3
  2. HIST 327
    3
  3. HIST 328
    Rise of Russia
    As published: “Rise of Russia (Mason Core)”
    3
  4. HIST 329
    Modern Russia and the Soviet Union
    As published: “Modern Russia and the Soviet Union (Mason Core)”
    3
  5. HIST 387
    Topics in Global History
    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core) 1”
    3-6

Other HIST coursework approved by the program director

0 items

    World History

    3 items
    1. HIST 125
      Introduction to Global History
      As published: “Introduction to Global History (Mason Core)”
      3
    2. HIST 384
      Global History of Christianity
      As published: “Global History of Christianity (Mason Core)”
      3
    3. HIST 387
      Topics in Global History
      As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core) 1”
      3-6

    Other HIST coursework approved by the program director

    3 items
    1. Optional foreign language skills development course in history 2
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    2. HIST 386
      1-6
    3. Select four electives in history 3
      Not resolved to a course
      11-12

    Concentration in U.S. History (HISU)

    concentration · 9 items
    1. HIST 300
      Introduction to Historical Method
      As published: “Introduction to Historical Method (Mason Core)”
      3
    2. HIST 499
      RS: Senior Seminar in History
      As published: “RS: Senior Seminar in History (Mason Core)”
      3
    3. Select one applied history elective from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. HIST 390
      The Digital Past
      As published: “The Digital Past (Mason Core)”
      3
    5. HIST 395
      3
    6. HIST 396
      3
    7. HIST 397
      3
    8. HIST 399
      1-9
    9. Select five U.S. history courses from the following, with at least two from each list.
      Not resolved to a course
      15

    Origins to 1877

    10 items
    1. HIST 121
      Formation of the American Republic
      As published: “Formation of the American Republic (Mason Core)”
      3
    2. HIST 335
      3
    3. HIST 350
      3
    4. HIST 351
      3
    5. HIST 370
      3
    6. HIST 373
      3
    7. HIST 391
      3
    8. HIST 401
      3
    9. HIST 403
      Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812
      As published: “Revolutionary Era in American History, 1763-1812 (Mason Core)”
      3
    10. HIST 389
      Topics in U.S. History
      As published: “Topics in U.S. History 1”
      3

    1877 - Present

    64 items
    1. HIST 122
      Development of Modern America
      As published: “Development of Modern America (Mason Core)”
      3
    2. HIST 334
      American Scriptures
      As published: “American Scriptures (Mason Core)”
      3
    3. HIST 336
      3
    4. HIST 339
      3
    5. HIST 340
      3
    6. HIST 341
      3
    7. HIST 342
      3
    8. HIST 343
      3
    9. HIST 344
      3
    10. HIST 345
      3
    11. HIST 350
      3
    12. HIST 352
      3
    13. HIST 370
      3
    14. HIST 376
      3
    15. HIST 377
      The Vietnam War
      As published: “The Vietnam War (Mason Core)”
      3
    16. HIST 378
      History of Aviation
      As published: “History of Aviation (Mason Core)”
      3
    17. HIST 380
      3
    18. HIST 389
      Topics in U.S. History
      As published: “Topics in U.S. History 1”
      3
    19. Select two courses from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    20. HIST 100
      History of Western Civilization
      As published: “History of Western Civilization (Mason Core)”
      3
    21. HIST 101
      3
    22. HIST 102
      3
    23. HIST 301
      3
    24. HIST 302
      3
    25. HIST 304
      3
    26. HIST 305
      3
    27. HIST 306
      3
    28. HIST 307
      3
    29. HIST 308
      Nineteenth-Century Europe
      As published: “Nineteenth-Century Europe (Mason Core)”
      3
    30. HIST 309
      3
    31. HIST 312
      3
    32. HIST 314
      History of Germany
      As published: “History of Germany (Mason Core)”
      3
    33. HIST 321
      Modern France
      As published: “Modern France (Mason Core)”
      3
    34. HIST 322
      3
    35. HIST 326
      3
    36. HIST 327
      3
    37. HIST 328
      Rise of Russia
      As published: “Rise of Russia (Mason Core)”
      3
    38. HIST 329
      Modern Russia and the Soviet Union
      As published: “Modern Russia and the Soviet Union (Mason Core)”
      3
    39. HIST 388
      3
    40. Select two courses from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    41. HIST 125
      Introduction to Global History
      As published: “Introduction to Global History (Mason Core)”
      3
    42. HIST 202
      3
    43. HIST 251
      Survey of East Asian History
      As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
      3
    44. HIST 252
      Survey of East Asian History
      As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
      3
    45. HIST 261
      Survey of African History
      As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
      3
    46. HIST 262
      Survey of African History
      As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
      3
    47. HIST 271
      Survey of Latin American History
      As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
      3
    48. HIST 272
      Survey of Latin American History
      As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
      3
    49. HIST 281
      Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
      As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
      3
    50. HIST 282
      Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
      As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
      3
    51. HIST 353
      3
    52. HIST 354
      Modern China
      As published: “Modern China (Mason Core)”
      3
    53. HIST 356
      Modern Japan
      As published: “Modern Japan (Mason Core)”
      3
    54. HIST 357
      Postwar Japan
      As published: “Postwar Japan (Mason Core)”
      3
    55. HIST 358
      Post-1949 China
      As published: “Post-1949 China (Mason Core)”
      3
    56. HIST 360
      History of South Africa
      As published: “History of South Africa (Mason Core)”
      3
    57. HIST 364
      Revolution in Latin America
      As published: “Revolution in Latin America (Mason Core)”
      3
    58. HIST 365
      Conquest and Colonization in Latin America
      As published: “Conquest and Colonization in Latin America (Mason Core)”
      3
    59. HIST 366
      3
    60. HIST 379
      3
    61. HIST 384
      Global History of Christianity
      As published: “Global History of Christianity (Mason Core)”
      3
    62. HIST 387
      Topics in Global History
      As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core)”
      3-6
    63. HIST 394
      Globalization and History
      As published: “Globalization and History (Mason Core)”
      3
    64. HIST 462
      Women in Islamic Society
      As published: “Women in Islamic Society (Mason Core)”
      3

    Writing-Intensive Requirement

    1 item
    1. HIST 300
      Introduction to Historical Method
      As published: “Introduction to Historical Method (Mason Core)”
      or: HIST 499 RS: Senior Seminar in History (Mason Core)
      3

    Philosophy or Religious Studies

    1 item
    1. Select 3 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    PHIL 1

    0 items

      RELI

      0 items

        Social and Behavioral Sciences

        1 item
        1. Select 3 credits of social and behavioral sciences from the following (additional to the Mason Core social and behavioral sciences requirement) 1
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        ANTH

        0 items

          CRIM

          0 items

            ECON

            0 items

              GOVT

              0 items

                HIST 2

                0 items

                  LING

                  0 items

                    PSYC

                    0 items

                      SOCI

                      0 items

                        Or choose from the following GGS courses:

                        15 items
                        1. GGS 101
                          Major World Regions
                          As published: “Major World Regions (Mason Core)”
                          3
                        2. GGS 103
                          Human Geography
                          As published: “Human Geography (Mason Core)”
                          3
                        3. GGS 110
                          3
                        4. GGS 301
                          Political Geography
                          As published: “Political Geography (Mason Core)”
                          3
                        5. GGS 303
                          Geography of Resource Conservation
                          As published: “Geography of Resource Conservation (Mason Core)”
                          3
                        6. GGS 304
                          Population Geography
                          As published: “Population Geography (Mason Core)”
                          3
                        7. GGS 305
                          3
                        8. GGS 306
                          3
                        9. GGS 315
                          3
                        10. GGS 316
                          3
                        11. GGS 320
                          3
                        12. GGS 325
                          3
                        13. GGS 326
                          3
                        14. GGS 357
                          3
                        15. GGS 380
                          3

                        Foreign Language

                        0 items

                          Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language, fulfilled by: 1

                          0 items

                            Completing 3 credits in a foreign language (including American Sign Langauge) numbered 202 or higher taught in the language

                            0 items

                              Or achieving a satisfactory score on an approved proficiency test

                              major core · 0 items

                                Non-Western Culture

                                0 items

                                  Select 3 credits (additional to Mason Core Global Contexts requirement) 1

                                  major core · 100 items
                                  1. ANTH 114
                                    Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
                                    As published: “Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  2. ANTH 300
                                    3
                                  3. ANTH 302
                                    Peoples and Cultures of Latin America
                                    As published: “Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  4. ANTH 307
                                    Ancient Mesoamerica
                                    As published: “Ancient Mesoamerica (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  5. ANTH 308
                                    Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East
                                    As published: “Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  6. ANTH 309
                                    Peoples and Cultures of India
                                    As published: “Peoples and Cultures of India (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  7. ANTH 313
                                    Myth, Magic, and Mind
                                    As published: “Myth, Magic, and Mind (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  8. ANTH 314
                                    3
                                  9. ANTH 317
                                    East Asian Cultures
                                    As published: “East Asian Cultures (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  10. ANTH 330
                                    3
                                  11. ANTH 332
                                    Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Globalization
                                    As published: “Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Globalization (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  12. ANTH 381
                                    3
                                  13. ANTH 396
                                    Issues in Anthropology: Social Sciences
                                    As published: “Issues in Anthropology: Social Sciences (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  14. ARAB 360
                                    3
                                  15. ARAB 365
                                    Black and Minority Cultures in Arabic Literature
                                    As published: “Black and Minority Cultures in Arabic Literature (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  16. ARAB 420
                                    3
                                  17. ARAB 440
                                    Topics in Arabic Religious Thought and Texts
                                    As published: “Topics in Arabic Religious Thought and Texts (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  18. ARTH 203
                                    Survey of Asian Art
                                    As published: “Survey of Asian Art (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  19. ARTH 204
                                    Survey of Latin American Art
                                    As published: “Survey of Latin American Art (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  20. ARTH 206
                                    Survey of African Art
                                    As published: “Survey of African Art (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  21. ARTH 317
                                    The Black Pharaohs: Art and Archaeology of Ancient Nubia
                                    As published: “The Black Pharaohs: Art and Archaeology of Ancient Nubia (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  22. ARTH 318
                                    3
                                  23. ARTH 319
                                    Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
                                    As published: “Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  24. ARTH 320
                                    Overview of Art of the Islamic World
                                    As published: “Overview of Art of the Islamic World (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  25. ARTH 382
                                    Arts of India
                                    As published: “Arts of India (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  26. ARTH 383
                                    Arts of Southeast Asia
                                    As published: “Arts of Southeast Asia (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  27. ARTH 384
                                    Arts of China
                                    As published: “Arts of China (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  28. ARTH 385
                                    Arts of Japan
                                    As published: “Arts of Japan (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  29. ARTH 482
                                    RS: Advanced Studies in Asian Art
                                    As published: “RS: Advanced Studies in Asian Art (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  30. CHIN 318
                                    Introduction to Classical Chinese
                                    As published: “Introduction to Classical Chinese (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  31. CHIN 320
                                    3
                                  32. CHIN 325
                                    Major Chinese Writers
                                    As published: “Major Chinese Writers (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  33. CHIN 338
                                    3
                                  34. CHIN 470
                                    3
                                  35. DANC 118
                                    Global Dance Perspectives I
                                    As published: “Global Dance Perspectives I (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  36. ECON 361
                                    Economic Development of Latin America
                                    As published: “Economic Development of Latin America (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  37. ECON 362
                                    African Economic Development
                                    As published: “African Economic Development (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  38. FREN 454
                                    3
                                  39. GGS 101
                                    Major World Regions
                                    As published: “Major World Regions (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  40. GGS 316
                                    3
                                  41. GGS 317
                                    Modern China: A Geographical Appraisal of its Land, People, Culture, and Politics
                                    As published: “Modern China: A Geographical Appraisal of its Land, People, Culture, and Politics (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  42. GGS 325
                                    3
                                  43. GGS 399
                                    3
                                  44. GOVT 332
                                    3
                                  45. GOVT 333
                                    3
                                  46. GOVT 338
                                    3
                                  47. GOVT 341
                                    3
                                  48. GOVT 345
                                    3
                                  49. HIST 251
                                    Survey of East Asian History
                                    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  50. HIST 252
                                    Survey of East Asian History
                                    As published: “Survey of East Asian History (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  51. HIST 261
                                    Survey of African History
                                    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  52. HIST 262
                                    Survey of African History
                                    As published: “Survey of African History (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  53. HIST 271
                                    Survey of Latin American History
                                    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  54. HIST 272
                                    Survey of Latin American History
                                    As published: “Survey of Latin American History (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  55. HIST 281
                                    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
                                    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  56. HIST 282
                                    Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization
                                    As published: “Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  57. HIST 326
                                    3
                                  58. HIST 327
                                    3
                                  59. HIST 328
                                    Rise of Russia
                                    As published: “Rise of Russia (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  60. HIST 329
                                    Modern Russia and the Soviet Union
                                    As published: “Modern Russia and the Soviet Union (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  61. HIST 353
                                    3
                                  62. HIST 354
                                    Modern China
                                    As published: “Modern China (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  63. HIST 356
                                    Modern Japan
                                    As published: “Modern Japan (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  64. HIST 357
                                    Postwar Japan
                                    As published: “Postwar Japan (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  65. HIST 358
                                    Post-1949 China
                                    As published: “Post-1949 China (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  66. HIST 360
                                    History of South Africa
                                    As published: “History of South Africa (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  67. HIST 364
                                    Revolution in Latin America
                                    As published: “Revolution in Latin America (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  68. HIST 365
                                    Conquest and Colonization in Latin America
                                    As published: “Conquest and Colonization in Latin America (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  69. HIST 366
                                    3
                                  70. HIST 377
                                    The Vietnam War
                                    As published: “The Vietnam War (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  71. HIST 378
                                    History of Aviation
                                    As published: “History of Aviation (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  72. HIST 384
                                    Global History of Christianity
                                    As published: “Global History of Christianity (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  73. HIST 387
                                    Topics in Global History
                                    As published: “Topics in Global History (Mason Core)”
                                    3-6
                                  74. HIST 462
                                    Women in Islamic Society
                                    As published: “Women in Islamic Society (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  75. JAPA 310
                                    Japanese Culture in a Global World
                                    As published: “Japanese Culture in a Global World (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  76. JAPA 340
                                    Topics in Japanese Literature
                                    As published: “Topics in Japanese Literature (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  77. JAPA 380
                                    3
                                  78. KORE 300
                                    3
                                  79. KORE 320
                                    3
                                  80. KORE 385
                                    3
                                  81. MUSI 103
                                    Musics of the World
                                    As published: “Musics of the World (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  82. RELI 211
                                    Introduction to Religions of the "West"
                                    As published: “Introduction to Religions of the "West" (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  83. RELI 212
                                    Introduction to Religions of Asia
                                    As published: “Introduction to Religions of Asia (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  84. RELI 312
                                    Islam
                                    As published: “Islam (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  85. RELI 313
                                    Hinduism
                                    As published: “Hinduism (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  86. RELI 314
                                    3
                                  87. RELI 315
                                    Buddhism
                                    As published: “Buddhism (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  88. RELI 317
                                    3
                                  89. RELI 318
                                    3
                                  90. RELI 338
                                    Qur'an and Hadith
                                    As published: “Qur'an and Hadith (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  91. RELI 342
                                    3
                                  92. RELI 344
                                    3
                                  93. RELI 358
                                    Islamic Thought
                                    As published: “Islamic Thought (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  94. RELI 367
                                    3
                                  95. RELI 368
                                    Islam, Democracy, and Human Rights
                                    As published: “Islam, Democracy, and Human Rights (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  96. RELI 384
                                    Global History of Christianity
                                    As published: “Global History of Christianity (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  97. RELI 490
                                    Comparative Study of Religions
                                    As published: “Comparative Study of Religions (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  98. RUSS 353
                                    Russian Civilization
                                    As published: “Russian Civilization (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  99. RUSS 354
                                    Russian Media and Culture
                                    As published: “Russian Media and Culture (Mason Core)”
                                    3
                                  100. WMST 407
                                    3

                                  Mason Core

                                  major core · 0 items

                                    Foundation Requirements

                                    4 items
                                    1. Written Communication (lower-level)
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      3
                                    2. Oral Communication
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      3
                                    3. Quantitative Reasoning
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      3
                                    4. Information Technology and Computing
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      3

                                    Exploration Requirements

                                    6 items
                                    1. Arts
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      3
                                    2. Global Contexts
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      3
                                    3. Global History
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      3
                                    4. Literature
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      3
                                    5. Natural Science
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      7
                                    6. Social and Behavioral Sciences
                                      Not resolved to a course
                                      3

                                    Just Societies (optional) 1

                                    0 items

                                      Integration Requirements

                                      3 items
                                      1. Written Communication (upper-level)
                                        Not resolved to a course
                                        3
                                      2. Writing Intensive 2
                                        Not resolved to a course
                                        3
                                      3. Mason Apex 3
                                        Not resolved to a course
                                        3
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