Majors (History B.A. & B.S.)
Certificate in Public History
Minors
(History, Appalachian Studies)
MAJORS
Major in History, B.A. Degree
Liberal Studies, 42 hours
The major requires MFL 231-232 or 240 and 33 hours as follows:
The major requires 6 hours from History 221, 222, 231, 232; History 297 (3 hours); 24 hours of junior-senior history electives to include 6 hours in United States, 6 hours in European, and 3 hours in non-Western history. At least 9 hours in the major need to be 400 level history courses. To complete the program, a total of 39 hours is required, including a minor, or second major, or other approved program and general electives. At least 32 hours of the courses taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.
History Major Check Sheet (PDF)
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Major in History, B.S. Degree
Liberal Studies, 42 hours
The major requires MATH 170 and 33 hours as follows:
The major requires 6 hours from HIST 221, 222, 231, 232; History 297 (3 hours); 24 hours of junior-senior history electives to include 6 hours in United States, 6 hours in European, and 3 hours in non-Western history. At least 9 hours in the major need to be 400 level history courses. To complete the program, a total of 42 hours is required, including a minor, or second major, or other approved program and general electives. At least 32 hours of the courses taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.
History Major Check Sheet (PDF)
read the catalog listing For more information on the history major, contact Dr. Richard Starnes
CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC HISTORY
The Certificate (15 hours) requires completion of HIST 471, 472, 473, 474, and 483 (Internship). History majors and minors may not count these courses for both the major/minor and the certificate.
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MINORS
Always check the Western Carolina
University Catalog for the most accurate information about
requirements.
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