History
The History major at Berkeley offers students a wide range of courses that span across virtually all geographical and chronological fields. Students define their own field of concentration by region (Latin America, Middle East, Germany), by time (Ancient, Medieval, 20th Century), or by topic (History of Religion, History of Science, Black History).
Lower Division Requirements and Prerequisites for the History Major
(prerequisites indicated by asterisks)
Four courses, to include:
- one survey course in the history of the United States;
- one survey course in the history of Europe;
- one survey course in the history of another world area;
- one elective (of any additional offering, including History R1 and 39.
Students may substitute one upper-division course for any one of the first three requirements.
Students may declare the major after completing three courses in the Department of History, including at least two courses in the lower division.
Departmental Contact
Leah Flanagan
leahF@berkeley.edu
(510) 642-0356
Marianne Bartholomew-Couts
maribc@socrates.berkeley.edu
(510) 643-8995
3327 Dwinelle Hall
General Catalog Description
http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=HISTORY
Departmental Website
http://history.berkeley.edu/undergraduate/
Other Majors to Consider
Political Science
Classics
Near Eastern Studies
Peace & Conflict Studies
Latin American Studies
Italian Studies
Gender & Women's Studies