B.A. Degree with a Major in History

Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies is exclusively for students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from Iowa Western Community College. This advising guide is effective for students entering BVU in the 2011-12 academic year. As course and degree requirements change, students are encouraged to consult with BVU personnel.

Iowa Western Community College has a full articulation agreement with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at IWCC can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through BVU.

Area 1: 12 credit hours of the following courses (at least 3 fields):
U.S. History Field:
HIST 101 - History of the US to 1877...................................................................HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877
HIST 102 - History of the US after 1877..............................................................HIS 152 - U.S. History Since 1877

World History Field:
HIST 111 - World Civilizations I
HIST 112 - World Civilizations II

European History Field:
HIST 121 - Emergence of Western Civ...............................................................HIS 110 - Western Civ - Ancient to Early Modern
HIST 122 - Revolutions of Western Civ..............................................................HIS 111 - Western Civ - Early Modern to Present

Asian History Field:
HIST 125 Asian Civilizations..............................................................................HIS 127A - Intro to Modern Asia

Area 2: History 300 level or above (9 credit hours)
HIST 397 - Recent American History..................................................................HIS 251 - U.S. History - 1945 to Present
History Elective 300 or above
History Elective 300 or above

Area 3: History Electives (6 credit hours):
American History Elective.......................................................................................HIS 281 - Local History
American History Elective.....................................................................................HIS 257 - African American History

Area 4:
HIST 481 - Historian's Craft (World) or
HIST 482 - Historian's Craft (U.S.)

Students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300/400 level in their major from Buena Vista University. All transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis. If questions should arise, please contact the Graduate & Professional Studies Council Bluffs site at 800.798.0788 or 2700 College Road, Box 4-C, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502.