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Undergraduate Requirements for Major / Minor in History

The State of Florida has identified common course prerequisites for this University degree program. These prerequisites are lower-level courses that are required for preparation for the University major prior to a student receiving a baccalaureate degree from Florida State University. They may be taken either at a community college or in a university lower-division program. It is preferred that these common course prerequisites be completed in the freshman and sophomore years. The following lists the common course prerequisites or approved substitutions necessary for this degree program: two introductory courses (six (6) semester hours) in history with an AMH, ASH, EUH, HIS, LAH, or WOH prefix

Thirty-three (33) semester hours, including WOH 1023, either WOH 1030 or WOH 2000; AMH 2010, AMH 2020 (for the application of test credit to the major, see below); and a minimum of twenty-one (21) additional semester hours in history (above 2999) distributed as follows:

Six (6) semester hours of Latin American, Asian, African, or Russian history; and,

Senior Seminar is not offered during the summer terms. Directed Individual studies and tutorials may not be counted towards the major.

At least eighteen (18) of the thirty-three (33) required semester hours must be earned at Florida State University

A minor of twelve (12) semester hours beyond liberal studies requirements in an approved departmental field or fifteen (15) semester hours in an interdepartmental area is required. Individual departments and interdepartmental areas may impose additional requirements. The student should consult the appropriate departmental chapter of this General Bulletin to see if the department has further requirements. A student may not count towards the major or minor any course in which a grade below "C-" is received. A minimum GPA of 2.0 within both the major and minor is required.

Twelve (12) semester hours beyond liberal studies requirements in history courses numbered above 2999 are required. A grade of "C-" or better must be earned in each course counted toward the minor. At least six (6) of the twelve (12) semester hours must be earned at The Florida State University. Directed individual studies, tutorials, and test credit may not be counted toward the minor.

Students pursuing a double major must meet the program requirements of both majors, with the following exceptions: 1) No more than six (6) semester hours may be overlapped (i.e., counted toward both majors); and 2) No minors are required for the double major.

A student who has earned test credit in American history must not take either AMH 2010 or 2020. A student who has earned test credit in European history must not take EUH 2000, WOH 1023, or WOH 1030. Students with three (3) semester hours of test credit in an area will be required to complete the resulting three (3) semester hour shortfall per area toward the major. For information regarding the fulfillment of this policy, please contact the history department advisor.

Certification in Social Science Education with History Concentration
- All undergraduates interested in certification in social science education should take the core courses as part of their liberal studies requirements; therefore, they are urged to consult an advisor in the College of Education as early as possible. Students seeking certification must also apply for admission to teacher education. Application forms are obtained from the College of Education's office of student services. A student should have and maintain a 2.75 overall GPA in all courses to be eligible.
Combined BA / MA Program