Major & Minor Information


Bucknell History majors create their own paths to develop essential intellectual skills. We will encourage you to take courses from across place and time – from medieval Europe to contemporary Latin America, from colonial America to modern Africa; and courses that explore different ways of understanding the past.

History Major

The History Major Consists of 9 total History Courses:

  • 1 -HIST 100 level course
  • 1 – Course in Africa; East, South or Southeast Asia; Latin America or Middle East
  • 1 – Pre-Modern Course
  • 2 – HIST 300 courses
  • Complete HIST 400 or write an Honors Thesis
    Learn more about History 400

History Minor

To earn a Minor in History students need to complete a total of 5 history courses.