No more than four courses may be transferred from other academic institutions for credit toward the major

100-level courses taken after a student has achieved junior credit standing will NOT count toward a major in History

Writing Requirement (one of the following)

No more than four 100-level courses (including a maximum of 9 total credits for courses numbered 101, 102, 103, and 104) may be used to satisfy the requirements for the major

No more than one course of HIST 397 (Independent Study) may be used to satisfy the total requirements for the major

Courses taken in the Graduate School of Education cannot be counted toward the major

Honors courses (History 498-499) cannot be applied toward the major. They must be taken over and above the 10 required courses

The History Department views the grade of D as passing but unsatisfactory. Courses passed with a grade of D do not fulfill requirements for the major

Disclaimers: As you review this degree plan, please keep the following in mind.

*These degree plans can be used as a template, but do not reflect every student’s situation. This template assumes no AP/IB or transfer credits were earned. This template also does not reflect any of our special populations, such as Scholars, FRI, Source Project, etc.)

*This is NOT a substitute for working with Faculty Advisors and Harpur Advising. You must also continue to monitor your DegreeWorks.

*This degree plan template also assumes all courses are successfully completed on the first attempt, taken at Binghamton University and no summer or winter courses are taken.

*There are multiple ways to complete various requirements, such as the Harpur writing requirement World Language and Physical Activity & Wellness gen ed. Please see your DegreeWorks and speak with an advisor if you have any questions.

*This template shows just one option to complete the 126 total credit, 46 upper level (300+) credit, 44 Harpur College Residency credit and 94 liberal arts credit requirements.

*Most majors have courses that will fulfill at least one gen ed or writing requirement. Check the Schedule of Classes or meet with an advisor to confirm which major courses will fulfill a gen ed requirement.