James Madison University Advising Guide

BRCC College/University Transfer Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree
Curriculum Outline
Advising Guide for History Transfer

(For Students Pursuing History Major (B.A.) at James Madison University)

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Second Semester

SECOND YEAR

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Total Credits Required for Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree History Option - 63

ACADEMIC ADVISING NOTES for HISTORY TRANSFER

History Options

Select from:

• HIS 111-112
• *HIS 121-122
  (Note regarding the transferability of HIS-122 to James Madison University: JMU's VCCS 2000-2001 Transfer Guide states that both Blue Ridge Community College HIS 121 and 122 courses must be taken in order to receive equivalent credit for the JMU course GHIS225. Students will receive four credits for taking GHIS225 and two credits as electives. Therefore, students will not lose credits by taking both courses. However, students must take both courses to obtain the GHIS225 equivalent course credit. If a student takes only one of the two courses, then three credits will be transferred as elective credit, but history majors will need to enroll in and complete GHIS225 at JMU. We advise you to either take both HIS 121 and 122 at Blue Ridge Community College, or to wait until you get to JMU and take GHIS225 there.

Courses may be taken out of sequence.

Literature Options

Select from:

• ENG 241-242
• ENG 243-244
• ENG 251-252

Natural Science Options

Select from:

• BIO 101-102
• CHM 101-102
• CHM 111-112
• GOL 105
• GOL 110
• NAS 130
• PHY 201-202

Students need to complete the first half of a science before attempting the second half.

Approved Electives

The following is a list of suggestions that seem particularly appropriate for history majors. However, ANY approved electives may be taken.

• HIS (211, 212, 269, 276, 279, 281, 282, *121 and 122
• PHI (101, 102, 115,211, or 225 ) (Philosophy) 3
• ECO 201 or 202 or GEO 210, 221, or 222 3 (Economics or Geography)
• HUM 201 or 202; HUM 260
• Art 101 or 102 History and Appreciation of Art I-II 3
• *Foreign Language required by JMU. If you choose NOT to take a foreign language, choose approved 3 credit hour electives, instead. According to the 2004-2005 JMU Undergraduate Catalog, a degree in history is a Bachelor of Arts degree (BA), and requires 6-14 credit hours of foreign language courses at the intermediate level ).

Note: Classes in history, humanities, literature, economics, geography, and art history may be taken out of sequence.

Electives may be selected from the list of approved courses for the Associate in Arts and Sciences (AA&S) degree. See the college catalog for this listing. Approved electives ar ealso listed on BRCC's "Green Sheet," available from your advisor or the Counseling Center.

JMU Core Requirements for a Major in History

*must have both parts for general education credit when transferring to JMU. See note at top of page under HISTORY OPTIONS.

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