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Dec 11, 2024
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2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
History, B.A.
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A major consists of at least nine courses and must include:
one foundation course focused on European history:
one foundation course in North American history:
one foundation course considering the history of Africa, Asia, or Latin America:
at least four more advanced history courses numbered 200 or greater
and, at least one additional history course.
At least one of the nine required credits must come from a course(s) that refer to a period prior to 1800:
First year seminar
One first year seminar taught by a member of the history department may also contribute to the major, but will not be considered one of the three required foundation courses. Further, no more than two exam equivalency courses (HST-100 , HST-120 , or HST-130 ) and/or first year seminars may contribute to major requirements.
All exceptions to major requirements must be approved by the department chair.
Students planning to teach social studies in secondary schools must complete a major in the field to obtain a teacher certificate, which must include:
- at least two courses focused on the history of the United States
- at least two European history courses with one or more numbered between 200 and 399
In addition to those prescribed courses in the major, students must also complete:
Teacher Certification
Students interested in teaching social studies in secondary schools may take advantage of our teacher certification program at the undergraduate level or pursue certification through Furman’s Master of Arts in Teaching. Consult with the Education Department (https://www.furman.edu/academics/education) to learn about the programs of teacher education.
Course Options for First-Year Students
If you are interested in exploring history, here are some possibilities to consider.
Fall 2021 (with associated GER)
Spring 2022 (with associated GER)
Two-Credit Courses
The History Department offers several special topics courses every year. Students may enroll in any number of these two-credit courses during their undergraduate careers.
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