College of Liberal & Creative Arts
In lieu of the questions below, please refer to the "Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements" tab for course recommendations in your first year.
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy-to-follow semester-by-semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
Department of History
Science Building, Room 276
Phone: (415) 338-1604
Email: history@sfsu.edu
Website: https://history.sfsu.edu/
Chair: Laura Lisy-Wagner
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
First Semester Course Recommendations — Roadmaps A, B, C & D
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Major Class & Title |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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Select one lower-division core: |
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HIST 114 – World History to 1500 |
3 units |
GE – Area D1 |
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HIST 115 – World History Since 15001 |
3 units |
GE – Area D1 |
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HIST 120 – History of the U.S through Reconstruction1 |
3 units |
GE – Area D2 |
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HIST 121 – History of the U.S since Reconstruction1 |
3 units |
GE – Area D2 |
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If there are any course(s) listed above, please enter this information onto “Step 4” of your Freshmen Class Planner. |
Advisor Footnotes:
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1 AP scores may be used to complete some History major requirements:
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AP European History (Scores 3, 4, 5) = HIST 111
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AP U.S. History (Scores 3, 4, 5) = HIST 120 + HIST 121
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AP World History (Scores 3, 4, 5) = HIST 115 OR IR 104
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.