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Nov 23, 2024
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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
History, B.A.
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A major consists of at least ten 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, Latin America, the Middle East, or the World:
at least four advanced history courses (numbered 200 or greater)
at least four additional credits (usually two, two-credit classes) from “skills-based” courses numbered between HST-237 and HST-252
a two-semester-long senior seminar:
At least one of the courses required for the history major must focus on the “pre-modern era.”
First year seminar
One first year writing 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, 120, or 130) and/or first year writing 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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