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20260412890The Bachelor in History is an academic program designed to prepare graduates with a solid foundation in historical knowledge, advanced research and analytical skills, and professional competencies that enable them to contribute effectively to society while preserving national identity and cultural heritage. The program is built upon the delivery of high-quality academic curricula that keep pace with developments in historical studies and respond to labor market needs. It also provides a stimulating educational and research environment that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, scientific research, and innovation. Furthermore, the program seeks to prepare graduates who are capable of applying historical knowledge to analyze contemporary issues and contribute to cultural and national development, in alignment with the University's mission and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
To achieve leadership in history education and historical knowledge production by preparing academically, research-oriented, and professionally distinguished graduates who contribute to preserving cultural heritage, strengthening national identity, and advancing sustainable development.
To provide an academic programs that adhere to quality standards to prepare distinguished competencies academically, professionally, and in research, in service of society.
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| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELCA 101 | English Language (1) | 3 | None |
| ISLS 101 | Islamic Culture (1) | 2 | None |
| Arab 101 | Language Skills | 2 | None |
| IS 103 | Learn Skills & Inf. Awareness | 2 | None |
| Hist 101 | Introduction to Humanities | 2 | None |
Course Code: ELCA 101
Course Code: ISLS 101
Course Code: Arab 101
Course Code: IS 103
Course Code: Hist 101
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELCA 102 | English Language (2) | 3 | ELCA 101 |
| ISLS 201 | Islamic Culture (2) | 2 | ISLS 101 |
| Arab 201 | Arabic Writing | 3 | Arab 101 |
| IS 104 | Prin. of Scientific Research | 3 | None |
| PSY 101 | Human Behavior Skills | 3 | None |
Course Code: ELCA 102
Course Code: ISLS 201
Course Code: Arab 201
Course Code: IS 104
Course Code: PSY 101
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELCA 102 | English Language (2) | 3 | ELCA 101 |
| ISLS 201 | Islamic Culture (2) | 2 | ISLS 101 |
| Hist 313 | The Abbasid State | 3 | Hist 217 |
| Arab 201 | Arabic Writing | 3 | Arab 101 |
| IS 104 | Prin. of Scientific Research | 3 | None |
| PSY 101 | Human Behavior Skills | 3 | None |
Course Code: ELCA 102
Course Code: ISLS 201
Course Code: Hist 313
Course Code: Arab 201
Course Code: IS 104
Course Code: PSY 101
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 216 | The Era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs | 3 | Hist 214 |
| Hist 217 | The Umayyad State | 3 | None |
| Hist 218 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 | None |
| Hist 219 | Orientalism | 2 | None |
| ISLS 401 | Islamic Culture (4) | 2 | ISLS 301 |
| Free1 | Free Course (1) | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 216
Course Code: Hist 217
Course Code: Hist 218
Course Code: Hist 219
Course Code: ISLS 401
Course Code: Free1
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 311 | International Relations in the Middle Ages | 3 | None |
| Hist 312 | History of the Maghreb and Andalusia | 3 | None |
| Hist 313 | The Abbasid State | 3 | Hist 217 |
| Hist 314 | The Medieval Islamic Era | 3 | None |
| Hist 315 | History of Science | 3 | None |
| Free2 | Free Course (2) | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 311
Course Code: Hist 312
Course Code: Hist 313
Course Code: Hist 314
Course Code: Hist 315
Course Code: Free2
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 313 | The Abbasid State | 3 | Hist 217 |
| Hist 314 | The Medieval Islamic Era | 3 | None |
| Hist 321 | The Ottoman State and the Arab World | 3 | None |
| Hist 322 | Islamic Architecture and Arts | 3 | Hist 218 |
| Hist 323 | History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 3 | None |
| Free2 | Free Course (2) | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 313
Course Code: Hist 314
Course Code: Hist 321
Course Code: Hist 322
Course Code: Hist 323
Course Code: Free2
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 311 | International Relations in the Middle Ages | 3 | None |
| Hist 312 | History of the Maghreb and Andalusia | 3 | None |
| Hist 314 | The Medieval Islamic Era | 3 | None |
| Hist 330 | Introduction to Tourism | 3 | None |
| Free2 | Free Course (2) | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 311
Course Code: Hist 312
Course Code: Hist 314
Course Code: Hist 330
Course Code: Free2
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 316 | Introduction to Islamic Architecture and Arts | 2 | None |
| SOC 411 | Political Sociology | 2 | None |
| Hist 317 | Historical Texts in English | 3 | None |
| Hist 318 | The Ottoman State | 3 | Hist 313 |
| GEOG 339 | Historical GIS | 2 | None |
| Free3 | Free Course (3) | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 316
Course Code: SOC 411
Course Code: Hist 317
Course Code: Hist 318
Course Code: GEOG 339
Course Code: Free3
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 320 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 | None |
| Hist 325 | Introduction to Numismatics | 2 | None |
| Hist 326 | Archaeological Terminology | 3 | None |
| Hist 327 | Ancient Writings and Inscriptions in the Arabian Peninsula (1) | 3 | None |
| Hist 328 | Computer Applications in Archaeology and Heritage Resource Management | 3 | None |
| Free3 | Free Course (3) | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 320
Course Code: Hist 325
Course Code: Hist 326
Course Code: Hist 327
Course Code: Hist 328
Course Code: Free3
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 320 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 | None |
| Hist 323 | History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 3 | None |
| Hist 331 | Introduction to Museums | 3 | None |
| Hist 336 | Epigraphy and Inscriptions | 2 | None |
| Hist 337 | Kingdoms of the Arabian Peninsula | 3 | None |
| Hist 338 | Tourism Texts in English (1) | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 320
Course Code: Hist 323
Course Code: Hist 331
Course Code: Hist 336
Course Code: Hist 337
Course Code: Hist 338
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 410 | History of Saudi Arabia (1) | 3 | Hist 318 |
| Hist 411 | Modern and Contemporary History of the Arab East | 3 | None |
| Hist 412 | Modern and Contemporary History of the Maghreb | 3 | None |
| Hist 413 | Contemporary Sects and Intellectual Schools | 2 | None |
| Hist 414 | Modern European History | 3 | None |
| Hist 415 | History of the United States of America | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 410
Course Code: Hist 411
Course Code: Hist 412
Course Code: Hist 413
Course Code: Hist 414
Course Code: Hist 415
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 420 | Archaeological Cities in the Arabian Peninsula | 3 | None |
| Hist 421 | Islamic Writings and Inscriptions in the Arabian Peninsula (2) | 3 | Hist 327 |
| Hist 422 | Auxiliary Archaeological Skills (1) (Surveying and Architectural Drawing) | 3 | None |
| Hist 423 | Restoration and Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage | 3 | None |
| Hist 428 | Field Training (1) (Survey, Excavation, and Restoration) | 4 | None |
Course Code: Hist 420
Course Code: Hist 421
Course Code: Hist 422
Course Code: Hist 423
Course Code: Hist 428
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 430 | Tourist Guidance Methods | 3 | None |
| Hist 431 | Tourism Texts in English (2) | 3 | Hist 338 |
| Hist 432 | Antiquities of the Arabian Peninsula (1) | 3 | Hist 337 |
| Hist 433 | Patterns of Tourism | 2 | Hist 323 |
| Hist 434 | Practical Tourism Training (1) | 3 | None |
| GEOG 438 | Tourism GIS | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 430
Course Code: Hist 431
Course Code: Hist 432
Course Code: Hist 433
Course Code: Hist 434
Course Code: GEOG 438
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 416 | History of National Heritage | 2 | None |
| Hist 417 | History of of Saudi Arabia (2) | 3 | Hist 410 |
| Hist 418 | Modern and Contemporary History of the Arabian Gulf and Yemen | 3 | None |
| Hist 419 | Modern and Contemporary History of International Relations | 2 | None |
| Hist 441 | Modern & Contemporary Asia | 3 | None |
| Hist 441 | Modern & Contemporary Asia | 3 | None |
| Hist 442 | Practical Training | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 416
Course Code: Hist 417
Course Code: Hist 418
Course Code: Hist 419
Course Code: Hist 441
Course Code: Hist 441
Course Code: Hist 442
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG 439 | GIS in Archaeology and Heritage Resource Management | 3 | None |
| Hist 424 | Islamic Antiquities in the Arabian Peninsula | 3 | Hist 421 |
| Hist 425 | Geoarchaeology | 3 | None |
| Hist 427 | Auxiliary Archaeological Skills (2) (Recording and Restoration) | 3 | Hist 422 |
| Hist 429 | Field Training (2) (Survey, Excavation, and Restoration) | 4 | Hist 428 |
Course Code: GEOG 439
Course Code: Hist 424
Course Code: Hist 425
Course Code: Hist 427
Course Code: Hist 429
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 435 | Folk Heritage and Local Products | 3 | None |
| Hist 437 | Antiquities of the Arabian Peninsula (2) | 3 | Hist 432 |
| Hist 438 | Tourism Legislation and Organizations | 2 | None |
| Hist 439 | Practical Tourism Training (2) | 3 | Hist 434 |
| PSY 419 | Tourism Psychology | 2 | None |
| CLN 320 | Occupational Health and Safety | 3 | None |
Course Code: Hist 435
Course Code: Hist 437
Course Code: Hist 438
Course Code: Hist 439
Course Code: PSY 419
Course Code: CLN 320
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