New York University College of Arts and Science 15 courses 128 total credits
History is the study of human experience of all kinds, considered in relation to particular times and places. It is also a method of thinking characterized by its attention to the contexts in which people have lived and worked. By mastering this method of thinking, students of history gain invaluable skills and knowledge. They learn to analyze and interpret many different kinds of evidence (cultural, social, economic, and political) as well as to organize it into a coherent whole and present it clearly and with style in written or oral form. In doing so, students also learn to justify and question their own and others’ conclusions, for history is always an argument about what actually happened. Indeed, rethinking and revising accepted historical conclusions is one of the most important—and most interesting—tasks of the historian. Notable among the department’s areas of strength are American urban, social, labor, and ethnic history; medieval, early modern, and modern European history; Latin American history; sub-Saharan African history; early and modern Asian history; and American and European women’s history. The department also pays particular attention to the transnational and global aspects of the discipline. At the core of the undergraduate experience are the workshop (HIST-UA 9XX) and the capstone seminar (HIST-UA 4XX). In the workshop, students learn about the methods and practice of history in a seminar setting. In the capstone seminar, usually taken in the senior year, students research and write an original paper (typically 20-25 pages). Through independent study and the honors program, students find challenging opportunities for special concentrations and individual research. The internship program enables students to engage in supervised historical projects for credit. Many of the projects are at cultural institutions in New York City and at the United Nations.
| Select 20 credits in advanced level history courses (HIST-UA 1XX or above) | 20 credits |
| Select one course in each of the three areas: U.S., European, and non-Western (introductory or advanced) | 8-12 credits |
General Education Requirements
First-Year Seminar
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXPOS-UA 1 | Writing as Inquiry | 4 |
Major Requirements
Select one workshop numbered HIST-UA 9XX (excluding 994, 996, 980, and 997). Sample list below.
Major Requirements
Select one capstone numbered HIST-UA 4XX. Sample list below.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST-UA 401 | Seminar: | 4 |
| HIST-UA 421 | Histories of Neoliberalism | 4 |
| HIST-UA 445 | Political Economy and Empire | 4 |
| HIST-UA 452 | Capstone: Writing British History | 4 |
| HIST-UA 454 | Historical Consciousness in Latin America and the Caribbean | 4 |
| HIST-UA 472 | Topics in Modern Middle East History: | 4 |
| Total Major Requirements | 4 credits | |
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