The Bachelor of Arts in History at the University of Washington's College of Arts & Sciences is a dynamic and diverse undergraduate program designed to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and research skills. The program covers nearly every continent and era in written history and is taught by award-winning faculty. Students must complete 60 credits of history courses (with at least 25 credits in a chosen theme or approved electives, 15 of which must be upper-division), and maintain an average GPA of 2.25 in history courses. The curriculum emphasizes critical reading, writing, research, and persuasive presentation skills, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers in business, government, education, and the nonprofit sector. Thematic options allow focus in areas such as Empire and Colonialism, Religion and Society, Race, Gender and Power, and War and Society.