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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 all of the following
  • Take the following:
    • BYUI101 - Experience BYU-Idaho (1)
  • Take the following:
    • BYUI152 – Intelligent Life (3) (This course will not be available until Fall 2026)
  • Take 1 of the following:
    • REL200C - The Eternal Family (2)
    • REL225C - Foundations of the Restoration (2)
    • REL250C - Jesus Christ and His Everlasting Gospel (2)
    • REL275C - The Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (2)
  • Take 1 of the following:
    • MATH108X - Math for the Real World (3)
    • ENG150 - Writing and Reasoning Foundations (3)
  • Take 1 of the following:

    • ENG151 - Introduction to Literature (3)
    • HIST121 - U.S. History Since 1877 (3)
    • HUM110 - Discovery and Discernment Through the Arts (3)
    • IDS101 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (3)

  • Take at least 3 credits from any eligible University credits.
Semester 2
Complete all of the following
  • Take the following:

    • GS100 – Career and Self Discovery (1)

  • Take 1 of the following:

    • REL200C - The Eternal Family (2)
    • REL225C - Foundations of the Restoration (2)
    • REL250C - Jesus Christ and His Everlasting Gospel (2)
    • REL275C - The Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (2)
  • Take 1 of the following:

    • MATH108X - Math for the Real World (3)
    • ENG150 - Writing and Reasoning Foundations (3)
  • Take 1 of the following:

    • ENG151 - Introduction to Literature (3)
    • HIST121 - U.S. History Since 1877 (3)
    • HUM110 - Discovery and Discernment Through the Arts (3)
    • IDS101 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (3)
  • Take 1 of the following:

  • Take at least 3 credits from any eligible University credits.

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