Seamless Transition to Your B.A.

Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies is exclusively for students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from Indian Hills 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.

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

B.A. DEGREE WITH  A MAJOR IN HISTORY

AREA 1:
12 credit hours of the following courses in 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 112 - 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 141 - History of Asia

AREA 2:
9 credit hours HIST 300 level

AREA 3:
6 credit hours HIST electives
HIST Elective.....................................................................................................HIS 121 - Ancient Mediterranean World
HIST Elective.....................................................................................................HIS 214 - Russian History and Culture
HIST 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 Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies - Ottumwa 800.682.8208 or 525 Grandview Avenue, Room 149, Ottumwa, Iowa  52501.