Considering a Double Major in English and 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 126 credits—just two courses beyond the usual 120 required for a single major in English or History. Sample Course of Study for Double Major in English & History Fall Freshman Year (15‐16 credits) English 101 & 101L Math (usually BMTH 101) Foreign Language 109 Speech 140 1st Selection from History 101, 102, 111, 112, 115, or 116 Fall Sophomore Year (16 credits) English 287 (counts as 1st Gen Ed Liberal Arts Elective) English 288 Foreign Language 122 1st European History 1st Lab Science Fall Junior Year (15 credits) 1st English Pre‐1800 Class 1st English Post‐1800 Class 2nd American History 1st History Elective 300/400 Level Fine Arts Fall Senior Year (15 credits) English 453 3rd English Post‐1800 Class 4th History Elective 300/400 Level 5th History Elective 300/400 Level 2nd Social/Behavioral Science Summer School/Additional Senior Semester (6 credits) 3rd English Elective 300/400 Level 3rd Social/Behavioral Science
Spring Freshman Year (15 credits) English 102 Philosophy 110 or 111 Foreign Language 110 1st Social/Behavioral Science 2nd Selection from History 101, 102, 111, 112, 115, or 116 Spring Sophomore Year (16 credits) English 290 English 289 2nd European History 1st American History 2nd Lab Science Spring Junior Year (15 credits) 2nd English Pre‐1800 Class 2nd English Post‐1800 Class 2nd History Elective 300/400 Level 3rd History Elective 300/400 Level Philosophy (other than 110 or 111) Spring Senior Year (15 credits) 1st English Elective 300/400 Level 2nd English Elective 300/400 Level History 300 6th History Elective 300/400 Level 2nd Gen Ed Liberal Arts Elective
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 Undergraduate Bulletin.