History

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, Gender and Diversity Studies, Public History, Pre-Law, and European Studies.

The Gender and Diversity Studies Specialization provides a fundamental understanding of the theories of gender and diversity as well as in-depth knowledge of the history and social issues of diverse groups. It combines academics and social services by preparing individuals to work in non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, community agencies, human resources, institutional planning, public administration, educational development, or areas of communication. It also prepares students to become effective leaders in promoting institutions, relationships, politics, and services that value diversity and work toward eliminating gender stereotypes.

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 and Criminal Justice Departments and includes courses in legal research and writing; legal studies and skill development in logic; ethics; presentation development; and communication.

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 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 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 in the back of this catalog.

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.

HISTORY SPECIALIZATION

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.

GENDER AND DIVERSITY STUDIES SPECIALIZATION

Other courses as approved by the Program Director.

Major-Related (12-15 sh)
Students will be expected to declare a minor, which will require 12-15 hours. Recommended minors are:

     Criminal Justice
     Communication Arts
     English
     Legal Studies--Law and Social Justice
     Management
     Management Information Systems
     Marketing
     Public Administration
     Psychology
     Social Work--Social Welfare

Upper Division Electives (9-12 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.

PUBLIC HISTORY SPECIALIZATION

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.

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 of European history courses in specific historical periods, topics, geographic regions, and general courses as well as 9 sh of 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 SPECIALIZATION
Students are required to enroll in 33 sh of history including required courses in English constitutional history, civil rights, and HIS 3002 along with American constitutional law, legal research and writing, legal studies, and skill development in the legal profession.

MINORS
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.