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.

BA in History Degree Checksheet Why Major in History?

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

Choose 24 hours of History electives with approval of advisor.

Foreign Language Requirement (8 hours)

Competency at the elementary level, generally met by taking and passing 8 hours of college courses in the same language (Spanish or French). Any substitutions must be approved by the Dean of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Humanities and the Foreign Language Department.

Choose 8 hours from the same language.

FREN 1104	Elementary French I	4
FREN 1114	Elementary French II	4
FREN 1118	Elementary French I & II	8
FREN 2004	Intermediate French I	4
FREN 2014	Intermediate French II	4
FREN 2018	Intermediate French I & II	8

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