2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

History, BA (3 yr) (GPS)


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This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample three-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only.  This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary.  This suggested three-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments. 

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours.  To graduate in three years, students must earn an average of 15-18 credit hours per regular semester (fall and spring) and 6-12 credit hours in the summer semesters.  Summer course offerings are limited, and students should plan carefully for summer classes with their academic advisor.  The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing. 

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions.  Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change. 

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation


  • HST 1200  - AP credit: European History Credit Hour(s): 3
  • HST 2110  - AP credit: U.S. History Credit Hour(s): 3
  • HST 2120  - AP credit: U.S. History Credit Hour(s): 3
  • LAN 1010 - AP credit: Language exam Credit Hours(s): 3
  • LAN 1020 - AP credit: Language exam Credit Hours(s): 3
  • LAN 2010 - AP credit: Literature exam Credit Hours(s): 3
  • LAN 2020 - AP credit: Literature exam Credit Hours(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours


Spring One


Total: 16 Credit Hours


Fall Two


  • ENG 2100 - Qualitative Thinking Credit Hours(s): 3
  • WSU Core Credit Hour(s): 3
  • WSU Core Credit Hour(s): 3
  • General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Elective Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 16 Credit Hours


Spring Two


Total: 15 Credit Hours


Summer Two


  • HST - 3000-level elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Upper-level elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 6 Credit Hours


Fall Three


  • HST - 3000-level elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • HST - 4000-level elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • HST - 4000-level elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Upper-level elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Upper-level elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours


Spring Three


  • Credit Hour(s): 3
  • HST - 4000-level elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • HST - 4000-level elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Upper-level elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • General Elective Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 16 Credit Hours


Summer Three


  • Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
  • Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 6 Credit Hours


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