Suggested Course Sequence

Bachelor Of Arts – History & Political Science

Access the complete curriculum for the BA, History & Political Science, from the History & Political Science Department section of the Daemen catalog.

Following is a suggested course sequence for your program; however, HST105-106, and HST220-221 must be completed by the end of Year 2. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Faculty Advisor for further direction and planning.

Course Loads

Maximum of 18 credits allowed for all semesters.

Year 1

LEARNING COMMUNITIES are generally completed in the first year (LC1 in the 1st semester; LC2 in the 2nd semester)

FIRST SEMESTER

  • CMP101 English Composition (3)
  • HST105 Introduction to World History I: From Antiquity-1500 (3)
  • IND101 Sustainable & Critical Relationships (3)
  • Language/Core Elective (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVE (1st Learning Community: linked course) (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • HST106 Introduction to World History II: From 1500 (3)
  • Language/Core Elective (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVES (2nd Learning Community) (6)
  • CORE ELECTIVE AND/OR FREE ELECTIVE (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 2

FIRST SEMESTER

  • HST220 American History to 1877 (3)
  • PSC: required Political Science course (3)
  • Language/Core Elective (3)
  • MTH104 Survey of Statistics (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVE AND/OR FREE ELECTIVE (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • HST221 American History from 1877 to the Present (3)
  • PSC: required Political Science course (3)
  • Language/Core Elective (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVE AND/OR FREE ELECTIVE (3)
  • CFE97 Career Preparation Seminar
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 3

FIRST SEMESTER

  • History electives (6)
  • Political Science elective: Any Political Science (PSC) course selected with Departmental advisement (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVE AND/OR FREE ELECTIVE AND/OR CAREER FIELD EXPERIENCE (6)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • HST331 History Research Methods and Historiography OR PSC331 Political Science Research and Methods (3)*
  • History elective (6)
  • Political Science elective: Any Political Science (PSC) course selected with Departmental advisement (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVES AND/OR FREE ELECTIVES AND/OR CAREER FIELD EXPERIENCE (6)
  • Total Credits (18)

*PSC331 or HST331 must be taken prior to HP445. For this major, either PSC331 or HST331, which are offered only in the Spring semester, serves as the prerequisite for HP445. Students are advised to complete HP445 in the Fall semester of their senior year.

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • HP445 Senior Capstone Project (3)*
  • CORE ELECTIVES AND/OR FREE ELECTIVES AND/OR CAREER FIELD EXPERIENCE (12)
  • Total Credits (15)

*PSC331 or HST331 must be taken prior to HP445. Students are advised to complete HP445 in the Fall semester of their senior year.

SECOND SEMESTER

  • OPTIONAL: HP446 Advanced Senior Research (2)*
  • CORE ELECTIVES AND/OR FREE ELECTIVES AND/OR CAREER FIELD EXPERIENCE (15)
  • Total Credits (15-17)

**Students must successfully complete HP445 before taking HP446. HP446 is an optional research course and is not required for graduation.