History course confusion

Colleges & Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>Brown’s policy on AP credits states that a 5 on the AP U.S. History test earns:
“credit for History 51 and 52 contingent upon the successful completion of any two 100-level one-semester courses in the history department. Successful completion of one course will earn one credit. In no case, however, will it count toward the concentration requirement in History.”</p>

<p>Then, in the Course Bulletin it says:
“History 1 and 2 (or the equivalent) are pre-requisites for first-year students and sophomores interested in taking 100-level courses”</p>

<p>So, if I scored a 5 on the AP U.S. History test, can I (as a freshman) take a 100-level History course, since a 5 on the test is actually the equivalent of History 51 and 52? If not, would a full year of World History taken as a High School sophomore qualify as the equivalent of History 1 and 2? I’m really interested in one of the 100-level courses for first semester, lol!</p>

<p>Also, can I take ANY two 100-level history courses to earn credit for History 51 and 52, or do they have to be courses in American History? I’m confused! Thanks.</p>

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<p>it is what it is. there are no contradictions here.</p>

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<p>I don't know prerequisites are often debated more than enforced though that varies department to department</p>

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<p>Call the History Department and ask them</p>

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<p>Don't worry about it. Pre-reqs are not enforced by anyone.</p>

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<p>Bah, don't worry about it. If you feel like you have enough background to take the class, then you probably do. As far as I know, the History department isn't big on pre-reqs, especially if the class you want to take has little or nothing to do with European history. I took a 100-level class last semester and nobody asked if I had the prereqs (I did... but my friend who took the class with me definitely didn't).</p>

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<p>only worry about prereqs if the course description specifically mentions one</p>

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<p>okay, thanks</p>

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<p>Don't even worry about it then; it may be a good indication of what you should have taken - ish - no one will hold you to them.</p>