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English, History, and International Studies Focus Area
Majors, Possible Careers, and the Course list for English, History, and International Studies Focus Area.
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About the English, History, and International Studies Focus Area
Do you love learning about languages, culture, and people from different backgrounds? If you want to explore how those interests could be used to help other people, the Humanities, Languages, and Public Service focus area could be for you. Classes in humanities, history, culture, and literature prepare you to appreciate diverse human values in historical and social contexts. Prepare for exciting and diverse careers by expanding your worldview!

Course List

Semester 1
Complete one course from each line below:

BYUI 101 – Experience BYU–Idaho (1)

REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)

MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)

ENG 151, HIST 121, HUM 110, or IDS 101 (3)

Elective Courses (3)

* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.
Semester 2
Complete one course from each line below not already completed in the previous semester:

GS 100 – Career and Self Discovery (1)

REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)

MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)

ENG 151, HIST 121, HUM 110, or IDS 101 (3)

GESCI 101, GESCI 110, or GESCI 206 (3)

* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.

Majors and Careers


  • English
  • English Education
  • English Education Composite
  • History
  • History Education
  • Humanities
  • International Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy and Administration
  • Social Studies Education Composite
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Education
  • Theatre Studies

  • Activities Coordinator
  • City Management
  • Community Education
  • Corporate Training
  • Curriculum Development
  • Economic Development
  • Editor
  • Education Administrator
  • Finance Administration
  • Foreign Area Specialist
  • Foreign Service Official / Diplomat
  • Government Official
  • Grant Writer
  • Health Services Administration
  • Higher Education
  • Intelligence Agent
  • International Relations Specialist
  • Lawyer
  • Legal Services
  • Library/Information Science
  • Lobbyist
  • Political Consultant
  • Primary Education
  • Professor
  • Program Administration
  • Public Health
  • Public Opinion Researcher
  • Public Relations
  • Publisher
  • Sales/Marketing
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Services
  • Special Education
  • Technical Writer
  • Translator/Interpreter
  • Travel Services