Major / Minor Details
History/Political Science (Major) | BA
- School: SAS
- Program Type: Major
- Requirement for Major Declaration: None
- Program Code: 514
- Program / Department Web Page
- Program Summary: The Department of History at Rutgers University–New Brunswick is dedicated to the close study and teaching of history from all periods and places. With over sixty members, the faculty boasts an international reputation for the quality of its scholarship, as evidenced by the many prestigious awards and fellowships earned by department members in recent years. The undergraduate program offers you a selection of courses that are unsurpassed by other major universities and provides opportunities for study in areas ranging from ancient China to contemporary America. Areas of specialization include topics such as oral history, public history, and media history. An honors program is also available to qualifying students.
- Major Web Page
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History/Political Science (514) majors may not also major or minor in History (510), History- Law and History (518), History – STEM in Society (519), Political Science (790), or Government and Business (793).
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We recommend that students register for approximately 15 credits each semester and no more than 16 credits in their first semester. Your schedule should be well-balanced and include coursework from a variety of subjects. A diverse schedule will help you begin your studies in potential majors and minors; explore a breadth of new knowledge across departments at Rutgers to meet SAS Core Curriculum learning goals; and survey broader academic interests through elective courses as you work to attain the required 120 degree credits for graduation.
Your schedule will look something like this:
College Writing or English course per placement results (3 credits)
Major Exploration course (3-4 credits)
Major or Minor Exploration course (3-4 credits)
Course beyond main academic interest, such as SAS Core or elective course (3 credits)
Course beyond main academic interest, such as SAS Core or elective course (3 credits)
Byrne or First-Year Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) (1 credit)
Total Credits: 15-16
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Course Recommendations Beyond this Department
Your first year of college is an opportunity for you to explore fields of interest to enhance your understanding of yourself, the world around you, and your main academic and career goals. Think of your schedule as including courses you must take (English, courses to explore potential majors, etc.) and courses you can take (everything else!) All courses are part of your degree - if necessary, review the components of the SAS degree on this page.
Through these degree components, you will curate your own unique educational experience - but we understand that this level of flexibility and freedom can feel overwhelming for new students. Like a recommendation based on a book or TV show you enjoyed, the information below can help you identify related courses to consider in your first semester.
Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Subject on University Schedule of Classes
World Prehistory 01:070:112 3 Anthropology (070) Any World Language 3-4 See Course Schedule Worksheet for languages offered -
Major Exploration Course(s) recommended
Introductory courses recommended by faculty. Include at least one of these in your schedule:
Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Subject on University Schedule of Classes World History
01:506:101
3
History - General/Comparative (506) Ancient and Medieval Europe
01:510:101
3
History (510) Ancient Africa
01:508:220
3 History- Africa, Asia, Latin America (508) - Department / Program: History
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