Specialization in History  (60 cr.)

6 credits from the following:

HIST-1106EL - Introduction to the 20th Century

HIST-1107EL - Contemporary Issues in Historical Perspective

HIST-1206EL - Western Civilization: Renaissance to the French Revolution

HIST-1207EL - Western Civilization: French Revolution to the Present

HIST-1406EL - Canadian History: Pre-Confederation

HIST-1407EL - Canadian History: Post-Confederation

42 intermediate (2000 and 3000 level) History credits, including:

HIST-2026EL - Historical Methods with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;

3 credits from one additional compulsory course

HIST-3006EL - Approaches to Canadian History

HIST 3016 - Approaches to European History or HIST-3096EL - History and Historians: Ideas and Method with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;

36 additional credits, including

at least 9 credits from courses in Group A (European history)

at least 9 credits from courses in Group B (North American history)

12 advanced (4000 level) credits.

 

Major in History (42 cr.)

6 credits from the following:

HIST-1106EL - Introduction to the 20th Century

HIST-1107EL - Contemporary Issues in Historical Perspective

HIST-1206EL - Western Civilization: Renaissance to the French Revolution

HIST-1207EL - Western Civilization: French Revolution to the Present

HIST-1406EL - Canadian History: Pre-Confederation

HIST-1407EL - Canadian History: Post-Confederation

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

HIST-2026EL - Historical Methods with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;

3 credits from one additional compulsory course

HIST-3006EL - Approaches to Canadian History

HIST 3016 - Approaches to European History or HIST-3096EL - History and Historians: Ideas and Method with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;

24 additional credits, including:

at least 6 credits from courses in Group A (European history)

at least 6 credits from courses in Group B (North American history).

6 advanced (4000 level) credits, excluding HIST 4055, Research Project.

 

Concentration in History (36 cr.)

Three-Year Degree with a Concentration in History (available through distance education)

 

6 credits from the following:

HIST-1106EL - Introduction to the 20th Century

HIST-1107EL - Contemporary Issues in Historical Perspective

HIST-1206EL - Western Civilization: Renaissance to the French Revolution

HIST-1207EL - Western Civilization: French Revolution to the Present

HIST-1406EL - Canadian History: Pre-Confederation

HIST-1407EL - Canadian History: Post-Confederation

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

HIST-2026EL - Historical Methods with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;

3 credits from one additional compulsory course

HIST-3006EL - Approaches to Canadian History

HIST 3016 - Approaches to European History or HIST-3096EL - History and Historians: Ideas and Method with a grade of at least 60 per cent, usually in the second year;

24 additional credits, including:

at least 6 credits from courses in Group A (European history)

at least 6 credits from courses in Group B (North American history) 

 

Minor in History (24 cr.)

6 credits from the following:

HIST-1106EL - Introduction to the 20th Century

HIST-1107EL - Contemporary Issues in Historical Perspective

HIST-1206EL - Western Civilization: Renaissance to the French Revolution

HIST-1207EL - Western Civilization: French Revolution to the Present

HIST-1406EL - Canadian History: Pre-Confederation

HIST-1407EL - Canadian History: Post-Confederation

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)

 

Diploma in History (30 cr.)

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.