History and Philosophy
The Department of History and Philosophy provides students the foundation for better understanding the world in which we live. In both areas, students develop critical thinking and analysis skills, collaborate with faculty, and produce scholarship that contributes to their field of study.
Department of History and Philosophy
The UWF Department of History and Philosophy offers both major and minor programs in History and Philosophy, and a graduate degree in History. The graduate degree includes three interdisciplinary tracks: traditional history, coastal and maritime history, and public history, as well as a graduate certificate in Historic Preservation. These programs challenge students to contemplate the world around them and to think critically about the questions central to the human experience. This includes the exploration of our own and others’ cultural identity; the origins of modern institutions, traditions, and thought; and the worldview of past and present cultures across the globe.
Students of history and philosophy gain a wider understanding of humankind that helps them make decisions about their present and future by considering the different perspectives of past actors. More technically, students in history and philosophy gain the tools necessary to communicate effectively, whether oral or written, as well as training in thinking critically, researching, and challenging accepted ideas with evidence.
Digital History Lab
The UWF DH Lab is an individual and small group workspace equipped with the digital tools and technologies for scholars working in the digital age.
Lab Hours
- The Lab will open by October 2025!! We are back in Building 50 and slowing re-building equipment and technology, but are about to be open for business!!
Visit uwf.edu/DHLab for more information on lab resources and procedures./p>
History and Philosophy News
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000UWF sophomore reappears on ‘Jeopardy!’ for second time
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Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:46:19 +0000Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:46:19 +0000Two loves collide, leading history professor to UWF
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Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:30:42 +0000Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:30:42 +0000UWF faculty member wins award for book that examines transformation of American beach
History
Students may pursue a minor, major or graduate degree in history studies. Learn more about history studies.
Philosophy
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Students may pursue a minor or major in Philosophy. Learn more about studies in Philosophy.
Ten CASSH Students visit Portugal and Spain through Study Abroad in June 2025!
This summer, ten CASSH students experienced the Iberian Empire through UWF Study Abroad!
Beginning in Lisbon, Portugal, and continuing throughout Spain, students spent nineteen days
learning about the Age of Discovery and the countries that made Christopher Columbus and his fellow conquistadors.
As the students explored the Iberian Peninsula, they learned about the beauty of Portuguese and
Spanish culture, the expansion of empires, and the history that tied it all together. They visited
natural sights like the Boca do Inferno and man-made marvels like the Alhambra and the Nasrid
Palace. By the end of their trip, Senior History student Roz Towns stated, “The Argos in Spain
trip was a journey through history and self-discovery.” Senior Georgia Johns agreed, “I was free
to explore a culture I’ve only known through research, and uncover more about myself through many unique experiences in the Iberian Peninsula.”