History (Grades 7-12) Certification (History B.A./B.S.)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

May be either depending on option selected; see the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Major in History

(Major Code: 429)

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

From Language, Philosophy and Culture - Code 40 (3 hours)

HIST 2311 - Western Civilization 3

History Requirements (39 hours)

The prerequisite for advanced work (3000- and 4000-level courses) is six semester hours of history unless otherwise indicated. A 2.75 combined GPA is required.

HIST 2301 - Texas History Survey 3 (if not taken for University core)
HIST 2302 - The Historian’s Craft: Writing and Historiography 3
HIST 3301 - Historical Research Methods 3
HIST 4301 - Senior Seminar in History 3

Take two courses from:

Advanced History Electives (21 hours)

Nine hours of advanced U.S. history electives
Nine hours of advanced non-U.S. history electives
Three hours of any advanced history electives

Education Requirements

A grade of “C” or better and a 2.75 GPA is required.

Other Requirements

B.A. Degree

In addition to the University core, take:

Six hours of foreign language.

B.S. Degree

In addition to the University core, take:

Six hours chosen from biology, chemistry, geology, geosciences, mathematics, physics and natural sciences.

Electives

As needed to total 120 hours overall.

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

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History (Grades 7-12) Certification B.A.
History (Grades 7-12) Certification B.S.