History — study plan
- Credit hours
- 224
- Levels
- 17
- Courses
- 80
- Degree
- bachelor
The History study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 9 years (17 academic levels), requiring 224 credit hours across 80 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Required Courses 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 210 | Introduction to History | 3 |
| Hist 212 | Methods of Historical Research | 3 |
| Hist 213 | The Arabian Peninsula before Islam | 3 |
| Hist 214 | The Prophetic Biography (Seerah) | 3 |
| Hist 215 | General History of Civilizations | 3 |
| Hist 216 | The Era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs | 3 |
| Hist 217 | The Umayyad State | 3 |
| Hist 218 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| Hist 219 | Orientalism | 2 |
| Hist 313 | The Abbasid State | 3 |
| Hist 314 | The Medieval Islamic Era | 3 |
Free Courses 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Free1 | Free Course (1) | 3 |
| Free2 | Free Course (2) | 3 |
First Level 11 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELCA 101 | English Language (1) | 3 |
| ISLS 101 | Islamic Culture (1) | 2 |
| Arab 101 | Language Skills | 2 |
| IS 103 | Learn Skills & Inf. Awareness | 2 |
| Hist 101 | Introduction to Humanities | 2 |
Second Level 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELCA 102 | English Language (2) | 3 |
| ISLS 201 | Islamic Culture (2) | 2 |
| Arab 201 | Arabic Writing | 3 |
| IS 104 | Prin. of Scientific Research | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Human Behavior Skills | 3 |
Forth Level 2 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISLS 401 | Islamic Culture (4) | 2 |
History Track 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 311 | International Relations in the Middle Ages | 3 |
| Hist 312 | History of the Maghreb and Andalusia | 3 |
| Hist 315 | History of Science | 3 |
Archaeology Track 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 321 | The Ottoman State and the Arab World | 3 |
| Hist 322 | Islamic Architecture and Arts | 3 |
| Hist 323 | History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
Tourist Guidance Track 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 330 | Introduction to Tourism | 3 |
History Track 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 316 | Introduction to Islamic Architecture and Arts | 2 |
| SOC 411 | Political Sociology | 2 |
| Hist 317 | Historical Texts in English | 3 |
| Hist 318 | The Ottoman State | 3 |
| GEOG 339 | Historical GIS | 2 |
| Free3 | Free Course (3) | 3 |
Archaeology Track 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 320 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| Hist 325 | Introduction to Numismatics | 2 |
| Hist 326 | Archaeological Terminology | 3 |
| Hist 327 | Ancient Writings and Inscriptions in the Arabian Peninsula (1) | 3 |
| Hist 328 | Computer Applications in Archaeology and Heritage Resource Management | 3 |
Tourist Guidance Track 11 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 331 | Introduction to Museums | 3 |
| Hist 336 | Epigraphy and Inscriptions | 2 |
| Hist 337 | Kingdoms of the Arabian Peninsula | 3 |
| Hist 338 | Tourism Texts in English (1) | 3 |
History Track 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 410 | History of Saudi Arabia (1) | 3 |
| Hist 411 | Modern and Contemporary History of the Arab East | 3 |
| Hist 412 | Modern and Contemporary History of the Maghreb | 3 |
| Hist 413 | Contemporary Sects and Intellectual Schools | 2 |
| Hist 414 | Modern European History | 3 |
| Hist 415 | History of the United States of America | 3 |
Archaeology Track 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 420 | Archaeological Cities in the Arabian Peninsula | 3 |
| Hist 421 | Islamic Writings and Inscriptions in the Arabian Peninsula (2) | 3 |
| Hist 422 | Auxiliary Archaeological Skills (1) (Surveying and Architectural Drawing) | 3 |
| Hist 423 | Restoration and Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage | 3 |
| Hist 428 | Field Training (1) (Survey, Excavation, and Restoration) | 4 |
Tourist Guidance Track 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 430 | Tourist Guidance Methods | 3 |
| Hist 431 | Tourism Texts in English (2) | 3 |
| Hist 432 | Antiquities of the Arabian Peninsula (1) | 3 |
| Hist 433 | Patterns of Tourism | 2 |
| Hist 434 | Practical Tourism Training (1) | 3 |
| GEOG 438 | Tourism GIS | 3 |
History Track 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 416 | History of National Heritage | 2 |
| Hist 417 | History of of Saudi Arabia (2) | 3 |
| Hist 418 | Modern and Contemporary History of the Arabian Gulf and Yemen | 3 |
| Hist 419 | Modern and Contemporary History of International Relations | 2 |
| Hist 441 | Modern & Contemporary Asia | 3 |
| Hist 442 | Practical Training | 3 |
Archaeology Track 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 439 | GIS in Archaeology and Heritage Resource Management | 3 |
| Hist 424 | Islamic Antiquities in the Arabian Peninsula | 3 |
| Hist 425 | Geoarchaeology | 3 |
| Hist 427 | Auxiliary Archaeological Skills (2) (Recording and Restoration) | 3 |
| Hist 429 | Field Training (2) (Survey, Excavation, and Restoration) | 4 |
Tourist Guidance Track 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hist 435 | Folk Heritage and Local Products | 3 |
| Hist 437 | Antiquities of the Arabian Peninsula (2) | 3 |
| Hist 438 | Tourism Legislation and Organizations | 2 |
| Hist 439 | Practical Tourism Training (2) | 3 |
| PSY 419 | Tourism Psychology | 2 |
| CLN 320 | Occupational Health and Safety | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about History
How many credit hours is History at King Abdulaziz University?
History at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 224 credit hours to graduate, spread across 80 courses.
How many years is History at King Abdulaziz University?
The study plan for History spans about 9 years (17 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does History award?
History at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 224 credit hours.
Is History offered at other universities?
Yes, History is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.