History

• Historical Knowledge and Identity
  • Fostering a strong national, Islamic, and Arabic identity through the study of regional history.
  • Gaining specialized knowledge across different historical eras to understand mechanisms of change.

• Research and Analytical Skills
  • Mastery of scholarly research based on the latest academic methodologies.
  • Development of critical and analytical skills in the field of historical studies to evaluate complex events.
  • Ability to process and synthesize information to logically assess issues and problems.

• Professional and Academic Skills
  • Proficiency in academic writing and communication skills suitable for university and professional life.
  • Acquisition of thinking skills, including creative and critical thinking, to solve real-world challenges.
  • Preparedness for roles as teachers, researchers, thinkers, and leaders in government or private sectors.

• Admission Score: Admission is typically based on a composite score calculated from the applicant’s high school GPA, General Aptitude Test (GAT) score, and Achievement Test score.
• High School Grade: Candidates generally need a minimum high school degree of 85% or higher for admission to the college.
• Common First Year: Students must first complete the Common First Year track (Humanities) before being assigned to the History major based on competitive seat availability and performance.
• Credit Hours: While specific totals for the updated History plan vary, similar humanities programs at KSU (such as Mass Communication) require 128 credit hours for graduation.
• Character & Conduct: Applicants must be of good conduct and, for international students, provide a certificate of good character from their home country.
• Age Limit: For undergraduate admission, applicants are generally required to be between 17 and 25 years old.

First Year – First Semester

Common First Year (Humanities Track)

ENGL101 – English Language Skills – 3 Credit Hours
IT101 – Information Technology Skills – 3 Credit Hours
COMM101 – Communication Skills – 3 Credit Hours
HIST111 – Introduction to History – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

Common First Year (Humanities Track)

ENGL102 – English Language Development – 3 Credit Hours
IT102 – Advanced IT Skills – 2 Credit Hours
COMM102 – Advanced Communication Skills – 3 Credit Hours
HIST112 – Historical Analysis & Writing – 2 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

University Requirements

ISL201 – Islamic Culture (Compulsory) – 2 Credit Hours
ARB201 – Arabic Language (Core) – 3 Credit Hours

College Requirements – Humanities Core

HUM201 – Foundations of Humanities – 3 Credit Hours

Department Core Courses – Ancient History

HIST131 – History of the Ancient Near East – 3 Credit Hours
HIST141 – History of the Ancient Arabian Peninsula – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

Department Core Courses – Ancient & Classical History

HIST123 – Greek and Roman History – 3 Credit Hours
HIST145 – Biography of the Prophet (PBUH) – 3 Credit Hours
HIST146 – History of the Rashidun Caliphs – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester

Department Core Courses – Islamic & Medieval History

HIST241 – The Umayyad State – 3 Credit Hours
HIST251 – Abbasid Caliphate – 3 Credit Hours
HIST261 – Medieval Islamic Societies – 3 Credit Hours

Electives / Specialization Courses

HIST301 – Regional History of the Arabian Peninsula – 3 Credit Hours
HIST302 – Comparative Historical Studies – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – Second Semester

Department Core Courses – Modern History

HIST311 – National History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 3 Credit Hours
HIST312 – Modern World History – 3 Credit Hours

Electives / Specialization Courses

HIST321 – History of International Relations – 3 Credit Hours
HIST322 – Historical Research Methodology – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – First Semester

Minor or Specialized Track

HIST401 – Cultural Heritage & Preservation – 3 Credit Hours
HIST402 – Political History of the Middle East – 3 Credit Hours
HIST403 – Economic History of the Islamic World – 3 Credit Hours

Capstone / Graduation Project

HIST404 – Senior History Project – 4 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Second Semester

Minor or Specialized Track – Continuation

HIST411 – Social History & Demography – 3 Credit Hours
HIST412 – History of Science and Technology – 3 Credit Hours
HIST413 – History Seminar & Thesis Preparation – 2 Credit Hours

Audit / Supplementary Courses

HIST421 – Supplementary Historical Studies – 2 Credit Hours
HIST422 – Elective Seminar – 2 Credit Hours

Total Program Credit Hours: 128