Area V

History

This major is available through multiple campuses of Troy University and through TROY Online.  Please contact specific campuses for program availability.

AREA I-V Recommendations

AREA I:

A grade of "C" or higher is required in Composition I and II at Troy University.  "D" grades will not transfer.

AREA II:

No additional hours are needed in Area II once the 12sh are completed in Area II following the Transfer Guide.

AREA III:

A grade of "C" or higher is required in the Math course chosen.  "D" grades will not transfer.

AREA IV:

Students attending Troy University are required to complete a U.S. History sequence and a World History or Western Civilization sequence.  Students attending a community college are strongly encouraged to complete HIS 101/102 (Western Civ I/II) or HIS 121/122 (World History I/II) in Area IV to meet this requirement.  Then, complete HIS 201/202 (U.S. History I/II) in Area V.

AREA V:

The remaining 19 SH in Area V can be obtained at the community college by taking 19 SH from the following:

SPECIAL NOTE: 

Students attending Troy University and wishing to major in History must complete a six-hour course sequence in American History and a six-hour course sequence in either Western Civilization or World History. 

 

• ORI 101 (Orientation to College)(1 SH)
• CIS 146 (Microcomputer Applications)(3 SH)
• GEO 100 (World Regional Geography)(3 SH) - if not taken in Area IV
• HIS 201 (U.S. History I)(3 SH) - if not taken in Area IV
• HIS 202 (U.S. History II)(3 SH) - if not taken in Area IV
• Free Electives (1-12 SH)

 

Troy University Baccalaureate Degrees

The student seeking a baccalaureate degree must meet the following credit hour requirements:

1. A minimum of 120 SH
2. At least 50 percent of the degree program must be traditional academic credit.
3. No more than 25 percent of the degree program may be earned using portfolio based credit.
4. At least 25 percent of the degree program must be completed with Troy University.
5. Twelve (12) semester hours of work in each major field must be completed in residence at Troy University.
   
   

Contact

If you have questions please contact:
Dr. Allen Jones
222 Patterson Hall, Troy University, University Avenue, Troy, AL 36082 
Phone:  334-670-3512
E-Mail: ajones@troy.edu