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

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, Public History, Pre-Law, and European Studies. The Public History Specialization educates students in the applied application of history outside of the university and classroom settings. Students learn how public historians think and operate as professionals. Through both traditional and applied coursework, students select and develop specific public history skills. Pre-Law is offered in conjunction with the Political Science Department and includes courses in legal research and writing.

Students planning to go to graduate school are strongly advised to attain proficiency in foreign languages.

Students interested in obtaining certification to teach this subject area in secondary education need to contact an advisor in this department and in Teacher Education Student Services (Building 85, Room 113) to carefully plan the course work to satisfy degree and some teacher certification requirements. A degree in this major is required for participation in the approved teacher education program and for other certification options.

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.

Consult with your academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.

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

General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

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. AMH 2010, AMH 2020, EUH 1000, EUH 1001 are highly recommended.

Lower Division Electives (18-21 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Major (45 sh)

Major-Related (0 sh)

Upper Division Electives (15 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Major (45 sh)

Major-Related (9 sh)

Upper Division Electives (6 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

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 of 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.

Students are required to enroll in 33 sh of history including required courses in English constitutional history and HIS 3002 along with American constitutional law, legal research, and writing.

A minimum grade of "C" is required in all Minor courses.

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 of related courses outside history).

History Minor (15 sh)
A Minor in History consists of 15 sh of 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.