Minor in History – Students who select a minor in history must earn 21 hours in history. Required courses are HIST 1030-1040 and 2010-2020. The additional 9 semester hours must include at least 3 semester hours at the 3000-4000 level. No grade lower than a “C” in any of the departmental offerings may be applied for credit in the minor.

Students majoring in Social Studies Education must earn 27 hours in history exclusive of the core requirements of HIST 1030-1040 and AFAM Studies. The following are required: HIST 2010, 2020, 3040, 3350, 3360, 3670, and 4415S. The remaining six hours in history must be selected from 3000-4000 level courses.

Social Studies Education majors are required to achieve an acceptable score (determined by the Louisiana Department of Education) on all parts of the Praxis, including Praxis II: Specialty Area Test, in order to graduate. They are not required to take the department’s comprehensive examination in history.