Courses may count toward the history major; however, history majors who choose to minor in preservation should take HPR courses.
| Requirements | Hours | |
| HIS 304 | Mississippi History | 3 |
| HPR 470 | Preserving History | 3 |
| HPR 471 | Architectural History | 3 |
| HIS 472 OR HPR 472 | History & Memory in America | 3 |
| HPR 473 | Historical Research & Documentation | 3 |
| HPR 474 | Historic Conservation | 3 |
