Some questions about the History Major

Hi, incoming Freshman here, just wanted to make sure I’m right in choosing history as my major.

I’m mostly interested in Church History, Eastern European History, and Medieval History. I have to say, I was a bit disappointed when I saw that the course list for this Semester seemed to focus on the 20th and 19th centuries almost exclusively. Nothing wrong with people who like that, but I have little to no interest in the general history from these time periods (though the history of philosophy and art in them is quite fascinating). Will there be a wider selection for me to pick from in the future? I really don’t want to spend the next 4 years taking a billion courses on World War 2. I heard a new Medievalist is coming, so hopefully that might change things up a bit.

This is something you’d want to ask one of the advisors for the the history major, as they would have a much better idea of what classes are going to be offered (in my experience, many departments have the courses set a semester or two ahead).

However, looking at the [requirements for the history major](http://www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/history.html), I don’t think you’re going to be too happy.You’ll have to take 4 history pre-reqs (2 that are World History, 2 US history) unless you have credit for them, then in 3000/4000 level classes you’ll have to take 2 US History and 2 European History courses. Beyond that you’ll get to take basically 4 3000/4000 level history classes that you pick (2 are Latin America/Asian/African/Russian history, then 2 that are any 3000/4000 level classes).

Pasbal, thanks for the reply. Since I’m minoring (or double majoring, I haven’t decided) in Russian, I can load up on Russian history and I’ll be fine. I think I’m going to stick with history.