Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

History (Minor Required), B.A. or B.S.


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History is the study of the interaction of cultural, geographical, political, and economic forces and how they have shaped the world of the past and present. Thus the major in history provides a solid preparation for career and personal endeavor in the contemporary world. The major offers excellent background for students preparing for law school, graduate study, teaching, and public service. Students interested in graduate school are strongly encouraged to pursue the B.A. degree option.

Ferrum College offers teaching licensure in Social Studies (grades 6-12) through the selection of a minor in Teacher Education with specialization in Secondary Education. This licensure requires passing state mandated testing prior to enrollment in EDU 404 Student Teaching and Synthesis Experience .  Students pursuing licensure must complete all components of the Teacher Education Minor. (See Permalink-Social Studies)

Experiential Component (Complete the Following Courses:)


Program Specific Requirements (9 Credit Hours)


Required for both the B.A. or B.S. Degree:

History B.A. Degree Program Specific (6 Credit Hours)


  • Choose a Foreign Language (200-level or above) Credit Hour(s): 6

History B.S. Degree Program Specific (6 Credit Hours)


Choose 6 credit hours from the following list:

Required Courses (18 Credit Hours)


European History Electives (6 Credit Hours)


Choose 6 credit hours from the following:

Non-Western History (6 Credit Hours)


Choose 6 hours from the following:

Major Electives (3 Credit Hours @ 300-400 level)


  • Choose any 300/400-level history course not used to satisfy the above requirements. HIS 220   may also be used as an exception with the reminder that the student must achieve a total of 30 hours at the 300/400 level. 

Total Credit Hours Required in Major (Minor Required): 39


Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121


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