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Requirements for a History Major and Minor

History Major

A major leading to a baccalaureate degree in history requires completion of a minimum of 33 semester hours of study, including the following:

HIST 1110 and 1120: World Civilization	6 hours
HIST 3410: Introduction to Historical Method	3 hours
2 3000-level courses	6 hours
5 4000-level courses	15 hours
1 3000- or 4000-level course	3 hours

Of the 24 hours taken at the 3000 or 4000-level, at least 6 hours must be taken in each of the general areas of U.S., European, and World History.

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HIST 3410, Introduction to Historical Study, must be taken by all History majors. It should be taken following the completion of HIST 1010 and HIST 1020, PRIOR to the enrollment in any upper-level (3000/4000-level) courses. If you have questions regarding this matter, please consult Dr. Doug Burgess, an advisor for the Department.

History Minor

A minor in history requires the completion of a minimum of 21 semester hours of study, including the following:

HIST 1110 and 1120: World Civilization	6 hours
3 4000-level courses	9 hours
2 3000 or 4000-level courses	6 hours

Of the 15 hours taken at the 3000 or 4000-levels, at least three hours must be taken in each of the general areas of U.S., European, and World History

If you would like to review a copy of our Departmental Graduation Check Sheet, you may do so from this link.

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History majors and minors in need of advising, particularly new students or transfer students, should see Dr. William Douglas Burgess, Jr. 107 Rogers-Stout Hall, Telephone: (423) 439-6691

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Transfer students must meet the specific requirements for the history major or minor. Regardless of the number of credits in history which they transfer, they must take a minimum of two 3000-level courses and three 4000-level courses for the major or one 3000-level course and two 4000-level courses for the minor. Transfer students must maintain a minimum average of "C" in courses taken in the department.

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Students interested in pursuing a teacher education program for certification as a history teacher in grades 7-12 are asked to see the subject area advisor in the Department of History, Dr. Doug Burgess, Room 107 Rogers-Stout Hall, Telephone: (423) 439-6691, and the professional advisor in the Office of Student Services, 321, Warf-Pickel, College of Education.

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Last updated: Ides of September, 2002