The History Department supports several other programs:
- The Social Studies Education major (see description) is appropriate for those considering a career in secondary (middle or high school) teaching. Students may double major in History and Social Studies Education and meet all requirements for the Minnesota secondary (5-12) teaching license in Social Studies. History courses required for the license include History 198; 199; either 191 or 195; and a Level-II History area course on Africa, Asia, or Latin America. Additional course work in Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology/Anthropology are also required for the Social Studies Education major.
- The Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum (FLAC) program (see description) offers students opportunities to integrate their foreign-language skills with the study of History. Students in specially-designated History classes can use their Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese, or Latin so that nothing is lost to them in the translation!
History courses taken in off-campus programs can sometimes be counted toward the major. If you are planning to study abroad, you need to meet with Department Chair Dr. Abdulai Iddrisu prior to going to discuss the course(s) you plan to take while abroad and whether the course(s) will count toward your History major.
Some restrictions apply:
A. Students who wish to petition to count courses from study-abroad programs toward the major should consult Dr. Abdulai Iddrisu both prior to and after returning from study abroad.
B. Students who wish to petition to count domestic off-campus courses toward the major should consult Dr. Abdulai Iddrisu.
Historical internships with academic content may also be accepted for major credit. Some restrictions apply, so consult your History advisor or the Piper Center for Vocation and Career.