Undergraduate Program

General Notes:

History courses are divided into groups according to their topics.

  • Group A--European history
  • Group B--North American history
  • Group C--Other

In addition, History courses are numbered according to their level of depth and complexity.

  • 1000 level courses are introductory courses on very general topics 
  • 2000 level courses are intermediate courses on general topics
  • 3000 level courses are intermediate courses on specific topics
  • 4000 level courses are advanced courses on very specific topics

First-year students must take courses from the 1000 level.  Second- and third-year students may take courses from the 2000 or 3000 level. 4000 level courses are senior seminars designed for 4th-year students. Refer to Laurentian University's general requirements pertaining to all degree programs.

To declare a concentration, specialization, or major in History, please send an email to the Registrar's office (registrar@laurentian.ca), indicating whether your degree in History will be three-year or four-year.  This should be done preferably before you begin your second year.  For academic advising in History, please contact either Dr. Amélie Bourbeau (abourbeau@laurentian.ca) or Dr. Sara Burke (sburke@laurentian.ca).

(Admission to a 2000 or 3000 level course may require the satisfactory completion of a first year course or the permission of the department.)

Bachelor of Arts (3 years)

Three-Year Degree with a Concentration in History

Consultation Form for a Three-Year Degree with a Concentration in History

Students must complete 36 credits in History.

First Year: 6 credits from the following: HIST 1106, 1107, 1206, 1207, 1406, 1407 (3 cr. each)

Second and Third Years: 30 intermediate (2000 and 3000 level) History credits, including:

  • 3 credits from HIST 2026 with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;
  • 3 credits from one additional compulsory course (HIST 3006, 3016 or 3096) with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;
  • and 24 additional credits, including at least 6 credits from 2000 level courses, at least 6 credits from 3000 level courses, at least 6 credits from courses in Group A (European history), and at least 6 credits from courses in Group B (North American history).

Three-Year Degree with a Minor In History

Consultation Form for a Three-Year Degree with a Minor in History

Students must complete 24 credits in History

First Year: 6 credits from the following: HIST 1106, 1107, 1206, 1207, 1406, 1407 (3 cr. each)

Second and Third Years: 18 intermediate (2000 and 3000 level) History credits, including at least 6 credits from 2000 level courses, at least 6 credits from 3000 level courses, at least 6 credits from courses in Group A (European history), and at least 6 credits from courses in Group B (North American history).

Bachelor of Arts (4 years)

Four-Year Degree with a Specialization in History

Consultation Form for a Four-Year Degree with a Specialization in History

Students must complete 60 credits in History.

First Year: 6 credits from the following: HIST 1106, 1107, 1206, 1207, 1406, 1407 (3 cr. each)

Second and Third Years: 36 intermediate (2000 and 3000 level) History credits, including:

  • 3 credits from HIST 2026 with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;
  • 3 credits from one additional compulsory course (HIST 3006, 3016 or 3096) with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;
  • and 30 additional credits, including 15 credits from 2000 level courses, 15 credits from 3000 level courses, at least 6 credits from courses in Group A (European history), and at least 6 credits from courses in Group B (North American history).

Fourth Year: 18 advanced (4000 level) credits, including at least 6 credits from Group A (European history) and at least 6 credits from Group B (North American history).

Four-Year Degree with a Major in History

Consultation Form for a Four-Year Degree with a Major in History

Students must complete 42 credits in History.

First Year: 6 credits from the following: HIST 1106, 1107, 1206, 1207, 1406, 1407 (3 cr. each)

Second and Third Years: 24 intermediate (2000 and 3000 series) History credits, including:

  • 3 credits from HIST 2026 with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;
  • 3 credits from one additional compulsory course (HIST 3006, 3016 or 3096) with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;
  • and 18 additional credits, including at least 6 credits from 2000 level courses, at least 6 credits from 3000 level courses, at least 6 credits from courses in Group A (European history), and at least 6 credits from courses in Group B (North American history).

Fourth Year: 12 advanced (4000 level) credits, including at least 6 credits from Group A (European history) and at least 6 credits from Group B (North American history).

Four-Year Degree with a Minor in History

Consultation Form for a Four-Year Degree with a Minor in History

Students must complete 24 credits in History.

First Year: 6 credits from the following: HIST 1106, 1107, 1206, 1207, 1406, 1407 (3 cr. each)

Subsequent Years: 18 intermediate (2000 and 3000 level) History credits, including at least 6 credits from 2000 level courses, at least 6 credits from 3000 level courses, at least 6 credits from courses in Group A (European history), and at least 6 credits from courses in Group B (North American history).

The Diploma in History

Students who have obtained a 3-year B.A. in History with a minimum 70% average in their concentration may be admitted to the diploma program. Students are required to take 30 credits, as specified by the department, to ensure that they complete the pattern of courses that would fulfil the requirements for a 4-year B.A. (Honours) in History. An overall average of at least 70% is required to obtain the Honours Diploma.

The Qualifying Year Program

A qualifying year in history is available for both full and part-time students preparing to apply for admission into the M.A. program in History. Course selection must be made in consultation with the department.

The Graduate Program

The areas of specialization for the M.A. in History are in the fields of North American Social History, European Social History and the History of Northern Ontario. The department offers two programs leading to the M.A. The first requires eighteen credit hours in courses and a Master's essay. The second requires twelve credit hours in courses and a Master's thesis. Students may take courses in either English or French and on a full-time or part-time basis. For more information, check out our graduate program link in the sidebar.
 
 
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