History (BA)

Overview

Historians interpret human experiences, achievements, and shortcomings. An understanding of the past is essential for the truly liberal education. History encompasses the growth of political organizations; the development of economic, social, and religious institutions; and the course of literary, cultural, and intellectual movements. Specialization in history illuminates the origins of our present world and prepares the student with research, writing, and analytical skills. A degree in history opens avenues to careers in business, government, and teaching, as well as to graduate and professional schools.

Besides the baccalaureate in history, history courses are an integral part of the program leading to a teaching certificate in social studies.

Degree Requirements

See Interdisciplinary Core Curriculum

Required History Core (12 hours)

HIST 1213	Ancient Civilizations	3
HIST 1223	Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations	3
HIST 1233	Modern Civilizations	3
HIST 4233	Seminar	3

History Electives (choose 24 hours)

HIST 1103	Oklahoma History	3
HIST 2113	Introduction to Cultural Studies	3
HIST 2213	Introduction to the Modern Middle East	3
HIST 2881	Special Topics	1
HIST 2882	Special Topics	2
HIST 2883	Special Topics	3
HIST 2901	Workshop	1
HIST 2902	Workshop	2
HIST 2903	Workshop	3
HIST 2991	Tutorial	1
HIST 2992	Tutorial	2
HIST 2993	Tutorial	3
HIST 3003	Progressivism and the Harlem Renaissance	3
HIST 3223	Russian History	3
HIST 3573	Non-Western History: 600-1600	3
HIST 3663	Colonial and Revolutionary America to 1789	3
HIST 3773	The United States: 1789-1877	3
HIST 3883	The United States: 1877-1945	3
HIST 3993	Contemporary United States: 1945 to Present	3
HIST 4003	History of the American Political Party System to 1896	3
HIST 4013	History of the American Political Party System from 1896	3
HIST 4103	Imaging America: Photography as History and Text: 1839-1939	3
HIST 4203	Reconstruction of the American South	3
HIST 4213	The American Civil War	3
HIST 4333	Classical Greece	3
HIST 4343	The Hellenistic World and Early Christianity	3
HIST 4353	The Roman Republic	3
HIST 4403	History of England and France	3
HIST 4503	Ideology and Mass Culture in the Modern World	3
HIST 4881	Special Topics	1
HIST 4882	Special Topics	2
HIST 4883	Special Topics	3
HIST 4901	Workshop	1
HIST 4902	Workshop	2
HIST 4903	Workshop	3
HIST 4991	Tutorial	1
HIST 4992	Tutorial	2
HIST 4993	Tutorial	3

Two Semesters of Foreign Language

Suggested Electives

Some majors require a certain number of general electives to meet the minimum hours required for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. You can follow one of the suggested electives lists for a pathway to a specific career field.

Classical Studies Pathway

ART 3493	History of Ancient and Classical Art	3
ENGL 3113	World Literature I	3
ENGL 3503	Rhetoric & Composition	3
HIST 4333	Classical Greece	3
HIST 4343	The Hellenistic World and Early Christianity	3
HIST 4353	The Roman Republic	3
PRLG 3003	Greek & Roman Moral Philosophy	3

Religious Studies Pathway

HIST 2213	Introduction to the Modern Middle East	3
PRLG 2103	Comparative Religion	3
PRLG 2213	Medieval and Modern Philosophical and Religious Thought	3
PRLG 2243	Philosophy of Religion	3
PRLG 3203	The Idea of God from an Inter-Religious Perspective	3
PRLG 3213	Belief	3
PRLG 4023	The Bible	3
SOC 4213	Sociology of Religion	3