Faculty: J.I. Miklovich (Chairperson), W.S. Coker (Emeritus), J.E. Dysart, G.B. Ellenberg, J.R. McGovern, D.E. Miller, G.F. Pearce (Emeritus), M. Ruud, F.T. Smith

History courses are designed to provide students with the analytical and bibliographical skills necessary to research and interpret the past. Emphasis is placed upon active participation in the creative process of historical inquiry.

The department offers Specializations in History, Teacher Certification, Business or Public Service, Pre-Law, European Studies, and Area Studies. The Business or Public Service specialization prepares students for careers in business (especially management) and with historical agencies, museums, or the media. Pre-Law is offered in conjunction with the Political Science Department and includes courses in legal research and writing.

Students planning to go on to graduate school are encouraged to attain proficiency in foreign languages.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements, students seeking the B.A. in History must meet the requirements listed below. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all major courses.

Candidates for admission to UWF's NCATE/DOE approved teacher education programs must meet admission requirements detailed under Admission to Teacher Education. In addition to the program requirements noted below, teacher education students must also complete requirements specified under Teacher Education.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.

LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
General Studies (36 sh)

Common Prerequisites (6 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program.

Two lower division courses in history with AMH, EUH, LAH, ASH, HIS, or WOH prefixes.

Electives (18 sh)

Lower Division Electives

HISTORY SPECIALIZATION
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (45 sh)

	AMH 2010	U.S. to 1877	3
	AMH 2020	U.S. since 1877	3
	EUH 1000	Western Perspectives I	3
	EUH 1001	Western Perspectives II	3
	HIS 3002	Methods & Materials Colloquium	3
	AMH 3/4000 (2 courses)		6
	EUH 3/4000 (2 courses)		6
Choose one:
	AFH, ASH LAH 3/4000		3
Choose five:
	HIS 3/4000		3
	AMH 3/4000		3
	AFH 3/4000		3
	ASH 3/4000		3
	EUH 3/4000		3
	LAH 3/4000		3

Major-Related (0 sh)

Electives (15 sh)

Upper Division Electives

HISTORY EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (45 sh)

	AMH 2010	U.S. to 1877
	AMH 2020	U.S. Since 1877	3
	EUH 1000	Western Perspectives I	3
	EUH 1001	Western Perspectives II	3
	HIS 3002	Methods & Materials Colloquium	3
	AMH 4420	History of Florida	3
	AMH 3/4000		3
	EUH 3/4000		6
Choose one:
	AFH, ASH LAH 3/4000		3
Choose five:
	HIS 3/4000		3
	AMH 3/4000		3
	AFH 3/4000		3
	ASH 3/4000		3
	EUH 3/4000		3
	LAH 3/4000		3

Major-Related (15 sh)

	EDF 3214	Psychological Foundations of Learning/Teaching	3
	EDF 3605	Social, Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education	3
	ESE 4940	Professional Practicum: Secondary Education	3
	SSE 4384	Special Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools	3
	ESE 3321C	General Methods for Teaching in the Secondary School	3

POST BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Professional Sequence:
	EEX 3070	Methods in Inclusion & Collaboration	2
	EDG 4707	Multicultural Education for Secondary Education Teachers	2
	EME 4430	Integrated Technology in Secondary Education	2
	ESE 4322	Instruction, Management & Assessment: Secondary Education	3
	EDG 4940	Student Teaching	6

BUSINESS OR PUBLIC SERVICE SPECIALIZATION
A student in this program will minor (12-15 sh) in business, communication arts, computer science, or social work.

EUROPEAN STUDIES SPECIALIZATION
A major or minor in history with a Specialization in European Studies is designed to enhance students' knowledge of European societies, which is essential not only for the humanities and social sciences but also for science, technology, and business. In addition to completing HIS 3002, European studies majors must select 30 sh or European history courses in specific historical periods, topics, geographic regions, and general courses as well as 9 sh or approved courses outside the Department of History. A minimum of 12 sh of foreign language courses are required at the 1000-level or higher.

PRE-LAW PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION
Students are required to enroll in 30 sh of history including required courses in English constitutional history and HIS 3002 along with American constitutional law, legal research, and writing.

MINORS
European Studies Minor (15 sh)
Students wishing to Minor in European Studies must complete 15 sh in approved courses (9 sh in history, and 6 sh outside history).

History Minor (15 sh)
A Minor in History consists of 15 sh or upper-level course work in a planned program which includes 6 sh in U.S. history, 6 sh in European, and 3 sh in a history elective.

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