Undergraduate Programs
UWF's bachelor of arts degree in history offers students interested in the humanities or social sciences a flexible program which can be custom designed to satisfy a wide range of interests. Students can take elective courses in literature, communication arts, political science, anthropology, psychology plus other arts and social science courses. Students who want to prepare for careers in business may want to elect courses in management, marketing, computer science, accounting and finance. Many history majors have used their degrees to enter the teaching profession. Whatever your goal, personal improvement or career preparation, the faculty can help you design a degree program to satisfy your needs. The department offers the following specializations in European Studies, Gender and Diversity Studies, Public History and Pre-Law.
Do you have an intense interest in the cultures, people, history and languages of the 33 countries that comprise Europe? Have you always had a passion for the humanities and social sciences? Will your ultimate career path land you in the fields of science, technology or business? If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, then you could benefit from a degree in European Studies. UWF's major and minor in history with a specialization in European Studies are designed to enhance your knowledge of European societies, which is essential not only for the humanities and social sciences but also for science, technology and business. For specific program requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.
Students planning to attend law school or interested in pursuing careers in politics or criminal justice should consider specializing in Pre-Law. Offered in conjunction with the university’s Political Science and Criminal Justice Departments, the specialization in Pre-Law includes courses in legal research and writing, legal studies and skill development in logic, ethics, presentation development and communication. For specific program requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.
From learning to record oral histories to developing exhibits in the living historical laboratory in downtown Pensacola to traveling historical regions of the United States, students who choose to specialize in Public History will gain hands-on experience applying history outside of the university and classroom settings. Students will learn how public historians think and operate as professionals. Through both traditional and applied course work, they will select and develop specific public history and project management skills. For specific program requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.