History majors learn to analyze and draw objective conclusions. While history is the study and interpretation of past events, the research and analytical skills learned in history courses are applicable in nearly every field of professional endeavor. Traditionally, history majors have also been employed in historical site interpretation, research, historic preservation, or archival and museum work. Many history majors also find careers in the electronic and print media, politics, government service, non-profit organizations, and lobbying, among other areas. In addition to developing an understanding of history, a history degree builds and enhances required academic skills for successful completion of graduate study or law school, making the history degree a preferred pre-law major.
Students are not permitted to use courses in which a grade of D was earned to satisfy requirements specific to the history program.
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in History
History majors learn to analyze and draw objective conclusions. While history is the study and interpretation of past events, the research and analytical skills learned in history courses are applicable in nearly every field of professional endeavor. Traditionally, history majors have also been employed in historical site interpretation, research, historic preservation, or archival and museum work. Many history majors also find careers in the electronic and print media, politics, government service, non-profit organizations, and lobbying, among other areas. In addition to developing an understanding of history, a history degree builds and enhances required academic skills for successful completion of graduate study or law school, making the history degree a preferred pre-law major.
Students are not permitted to use courses in which a grade of D was earned to satisfy requirements specific to the history program.
Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)
See listing of requirements
Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)
Major Field Requirements (Credit: 9 hours)
| HIST 1111 | History of World Civilization to 1650 | 3 credits |
| HIST 1112 | History of World Civilization since 1650 | 3 credits |
| HIST 2112 | United States History since 1865 | 3 credits |
Foreign (Modern) Language Credit: 3 - 6 hours
Note: All history majors must take a six-hour sequence of a single foreign language at the freshman-sophomore level. These can be taken in Areas C or F. Majors are encouraged to take at least three hours outside of Area F.
Area F Electives Credit: 3-6 hours
Students must earn a C or better in HIST 2000.
| HIST 2000 | Introduction to Historical Methods | 3 credits |
Upper Level Courses (Credit: 60 hours)
Area I: Required Courses (Credit: 24 hours)
Students must complete the following courses, earning a 'C' or better. Students may take either HIST 4930 or HIST 4940.
| HIST 3020 | Religions in World History | 3 credits |
| HIST 3480 | Europe in the 19th Century | 3 credits |
| HIST 3930 | History of Georgia | 3 credits |
| HIST 4010 | The Atlantic World | 3 credits |
| HIST 4020 | Technology, Environment and Empire | 3 credits |
| HIST 4030 | Histories of Colonization | 3 credits |
| HIST 4700 | Multicultural America | 3 credits |
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| HIST 4930 | Research Seminar in American History | 3 credits |
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| HIST 4940 | Research Seminar in Non-US History | 3 credits |
Area II Major Electives/Concentrations (Credit: 18-27 hours)
At the time of admission or declaration of a History major, students will select one of the four Concentrations below (Generalist, Documentary Film, Public History, or Secondary Education).
Generalist Concentration (Credit: 18 hours)
Choose 9 credits from the US history and 9 credits from Non-US history list.
US History (Credit: 9 hours)
Take 3 courses from the following list, earning a 'C' or better.
Non-US History (Credit: 9 hours)
Take 3 courses from the following list, earning a 'C' or better.
Documentary Film Concentration (Credit: 18 hours)
Required Courses (Credit: 12 hours)
Students must complete the following courses, earning a 'C' or better.
Electives (Credit: 6 hours)
Any Georgia Film Academy (GFA) course or any 3000- or 4000-level History (HIST) class.
Public History Concentration (Credit: 18 hours)
Students must complete the listed courses with a 'C' or better.
Required Course (Credit: 3 hours)
Students must complete the listed courses with a 'C' or better.
| HIST 3010 | Introduction to Public History | 3 credits |
Public History Electives (Credit: 12 hours)
Take 4 courses from the following list, earning a 'C' or better.
| HIST 3011 | Museum Studies | 3 credits |
| HIST 3012 | American Architecture and Historic Preservation | 3 credits |
| HIST 3013 | Introduction to Archives | 3 credits |
| HIST 3015 | Introduction to Digital History | 3 credits |
| HIST 4100 | Material Culture Studies | 3 credits |
| HIST 4110 | Historic Site Interpretation | 3 credits |
Field Courses (Credit: 3 hours)
Take one course from the following list, earning a 'C' or better.
HIST 4110 may be taken either as a Public History Elective or as a substitute for HIST 4895.
Secondary Education Concentration (Credit: 27 hours)
Students will apply for the Secondary Education Certification track during enrollment in the Methods in Content Area course (EDUC 4130). Admission, progression, and graduation requirements for the track can be found in the Academic Catalog under Secondary Education Certification track.
| EDUC 3100 | Reading in Multiple Literacies | 3 credits |
| SPED 3110 | Introduction to the Exception Learner | 3 credits |
| EDUC 3520 | Classroom Management | 2 Credits |
| EDUC 4120 | Integrated Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment | 3 credits |
| EDUC 4130 | Methods in Content Area | 4 credits |
| EDUC 4140 | Practicum | 3 credits |
| EDUC 4150 | Clinical | 9 credits |
Area III: Open Electives (Credit: 9-18 hours)
Any course 2000-level or higher in any discipline.