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The History major is an opportunity for students to pursue their intellectual interests, whether in a specific or multiple fields in history. Students will establish an understanding of various methodologies and approaches to reading and writing history and also acquire skills such as critical thinking, research and analysis, synthesizing large amounts of information, and writing.The total number of History courses required to complete the major is 9, most of which will be 4-points, and are created through a student’s Plan of Study. Courses eligible to count toward the major are below:* Courses in the History Departments of both Columbia and Barnard (HIST and HIST BC)* Cross-Listed courses for a specific term (found in the Columbia College Bulletin)* Transfer courses accepted through a transfer credit request.* Graduate courses taught by History Department facultyWith advice and approval from the Undergraduate Education Committee (UNDED), students will create a Plan of Study, which serves as the course plan for their degree.As mentioned, the History major requires 9 total courses listed on a Plan of Study approved by an UNDED advisor. The Plan of Study courses breakdown is below:SPECIALIZATION COURSES are courses directly related to a student’s chosen specialization. (4 specialization courses required)BREADTH COURSES are courses taken outside of a student’s specialization. They are broken down into two categories: time and space.* Removed in Time: course covering a time period far removed from their specialization. (1 removed-in-time course required)* Removed in Space: courses in regions removed from their chosen specialization. (2 removed-in-space courses required)ADDITIONAL HISTORY COURSES. These courses are History courses that do not have to fit a specific requirement. (2 additional courses required)