The History (HY) area of specialization exposes students to key historical issues of the world’s most important civilizations. Students will develop the critical interpretive skills needed to assess both primary and secondary sources in the complex task of understanding the past. Students will master a set of research skills that help them develop their own historical arguments. Significant emphasis is laid on effective written communication reflected in students’ use of evidence and the cogency of their arguments. For career information visit the UF Career Connections Center.

Requirements

Students are required to have a minimum of four classes totaling 12 hours from any of the 3000-4000 level courses listed below and maintain a minimum 2.0 area of specialization GPA. Be sure to check course prerequisite requirements. Visit the Undergraduate Catalog Courses page to find more details for each course.

Contact Information

You are always welcome to meet with an advisor in the Heavener School of Business, however, advising specifically related to History is available through the Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For registration, scheduling, and area-specific questions, please contact:

Juliana Barr
(352) 392-6927
021 Keene-Flint Hall

Minor Option

A minor is available in this area of specialization. To complete the minor students must earn 15 credit hours with grades of C or better. You can find out more about the History minor in the Undergraduate Catalog.