Double Major in English & History
A double major can be an excellent way to distinguish yourself and give yourself an edge on the job market. The course of study required for a double major in English and History is demanding, but if students decide upon this path early in their academic careers and plan accordingly, they can graduate with 125 credits—just two courses beyond the usual 120 required for a single major in English or History.Sample Course of Study
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Fall Freshman Year (15-16 credits) |
Spring Freshman Year (15 credits) |
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English 101 & 101L Math (usually BMTH 101) Foreign Language 109 Speech 140, 230, or 201 1st Selection from History 101, 102, 111, 112, 115, or 116 |
English 102 Philosophy 110 or 111 Foreign Language 110 1st Social/Behavioral Science 2nd Selection from History 101, 102, 111, 112, 115, or 116 |
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Fall Sophomore Year (16 credits) |
Spring Sophomore Year (15-16 credits) |
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English 287 (counts as 1st Gen Ed Liberal Arts Elective) English 288 Foreign Language 122 European History Pre-1660 1st Natural Science (with lab) |
English 290 English 289 European History Post-1660 American History Pre-1860 2nd Natural Science (lab optional) |
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Fall Junior Year (15 credits) |
Spring Junior Year (15 credits) |
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1st English Pre-1800 Class 1st English Post-1800 Class American History Post-1860 Non-Western History Fine Arts |
2nd English Pre-1800 Class 2nd English Post-1800 Class 1st History Elective 300/400 Level 2nd History Elective 300/400 Level Philosophy (other than BPHI 110 or 111) |
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Fall Senior Year (15 credits) |
Spring Senior Year (15 credits) |
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English 453 3rd English Post-1800 Class 3rd History Elective 300/400 Level 4th History Elective 300/400 Level 2nd Social/Behavioral Science |
1st English Elective 300/400 Level 2nd English Elective 300/400 Level History 300 5th History Elective 300/400 Level 2nd Gen Ed Liberal Arts Elective |
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Summer School/Additional Senior Semester (6 credits) |
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3rd English Elective 300/400 Level 3rd Social/Behavioral Science |
Your double major will be noted on your transcripts, but you will only receive a single diploma. Students can also pursue a double degree, with two diplomas, but this requires 24 hours of additional course work meeting additional restrictions. For details, see USCB’s Academic Bulletin.
