BA in History

Contact:  
Dr. Jane MacNeil
Chairperson

Program Information:
E-mail:  inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400  OR  1.888.732.4630

Department Information:
For more information on the History program, visit the History Department in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.

Two-Year University Transfer Program

RDC offers the first two years of these degree programs:

1. Bachelor of Arts
2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage.  Click on Planning Guides.

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Graduates may also go on to professional studies (for example in fields such as law, business, education, etc.) or may continue to graduate studies (for a Master's or Doctoral program) in History.

B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.

The Program

History is the analysis of the human past. Courses are offered in three main areas: Canada, Europe and British. RDC special interests include Western Canadian history, British Empire and Commonwealth, Modern British social history and Modern Europe. First year courses include Classics, Medieval, Early Modern World, and Modern World.

Note: While there are no prerequisites for second year History courses, students are encouraged to learn the fundamentals of historical writing and research in first year courses.

Admission Requirements

• Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.

University of Alberta

Credits below = U of A credits. RDC credits may differ from U of A credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Alberta Program Requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Pattern Year 1

• ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
• Junior History (2 of HIST 207, HIST 208, HIST 209 or CLAS 209 (6 credits)
• Basic Requirement (18 credits)

Suggested Pattern Year 2

• Sr HIST (12 credits)
• Basic Requirement (6 credits)
• Open Option (12 credits)

University of Calgary

Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Calgary Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

• ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
• Any 2 of HIST 207, HIST 208, HIST 209 (6 credits)
• Science requirement (6 credits)
• Options (12 credits) 

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

• HIST 373/HIST 374 (6 credits)
• Sr HIST (6 credits)  
• Open Option (12 credits)

University of Lethbridge

Credits below = U of L credits. RDC credits may differ from U of L credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Lethbridge Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

• HIST 207 or HIST 209 (3 credits)
• Jr HIST (3 credits) 
• ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
• General Liberal Education Requirements (12 credits)
• Open Option (6 credits)

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

• Sr HIST (9 credits)
• HIST 373 or HIST 374 (3 credits)
• General Liberal Education Requirements (6 credits) 
• Open Options (12 credits)