Why Major in History?
Because students of history learn to write well and think clearly, a history major is excellent training for almost any career, including law, business, international relations, and journalism. The unique opportunities we offer students of history, from completing individual Capstone research projects to publishing articles in Chronos, our undergraduate history journal, prepares our majors well for future jobs that require critical thinking, research and writing skills.
Unlike pre-professional programs, majoring in history does not limit your choices after graduation. The training you receive as a history major will serve you well throughout life, a point made frequently by history alumni. In short, whether or not your plans include further education after Syracuse, majoring in history is a practical choice.
Major Requirements
To complete a history major, students must take 10 courses (30 credits) in history:
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- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit:
History Examination = 6 credits lower division
Students may count a maximum of 9 lower division AP/IB credits toward a History major, as stipulated by the rule of no more than 9 lower division credits of the 30 required for a major. - At least 5 courses (15 credits) have to be taken at Syracuse University. Students with AP credits are still required to take 5 courses here at Syracuse University.
Minor Requirements
To complete a history minor, students must take 6 courses (18 credits) in history, including:
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