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Bachelor of Arts-History
The History program at Texas A&M University-Texarkana offers students the opportunity to study a variety of periods of history in order to gain specific knowledge of the topics in questions, but also to develop skills in analysis, communication, and problem-solving.
The bachelor's degree program is designed to prepare students for a lifelong of learning as well as a wide variety of life paths, including post-graduate studies, teacher certification programs, professional schools, public service, and innumerable positions in the private sector.
The Master of Science in History is a thirty-six (36 SCH) semester credit hour degree that is intended for students who are interested in developing a deeper understanding and appreciation for history. It is especially valuable for those planning to study for a Ph.D., those wishing to teach at the university or community college level, and for secondary teachers wanting to increase their historical knowledge and ability to teach dual-credit and Advanced Placement courses.
Degree Requirements
Students should refer to their DegreeWorks degree audit in their Web for Students account for more information regarding their degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 42 | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I 7 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II 7 | 3 |
| HIST 2321 | World Civilization I 7 | 3 |
| HIST 2322 | World Civilization II 7 | 3 |
| HIST 419 | American Social and Intellectual History 7 | 3 |
| Select nine semester credit hours Upper-division United States History from the following: | 9 | |
| Colonial and Revolutionary America, 1492-1789 | ||
| Introduction to Public History | ||
| African American History | ||
| American Women's History | ||
| Sex, Swords, & Sorcery: The Medieval World in Anglo-American Film | ||
| The United States in the Twentieth Century | ||
| The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877 | ||
| Introduction to Local and Regional History | ||
| Cultural History of Texas | ||
| Select nine semester credit hours Upper-division European from the following: | 9 | |
| History of the Biblical World | ||
| Augustus Caesar to Charlemagne: Europe in the First Millennium | ||
| Castles, Cathedrals, and Dragons: The European Middle Ages | ||
| Dante, Machiavelli, and Luther: Renaissance and Reformation | ||
| History of Nazi Germany | ||
| Europe, 1920 to the Present | ||
| The World of King Arthur and Robin Hood | ||
| Select nine semester credit hours Upper Division World History from the following: | 9 | |
| Postcolonial Africa | ||
| Latin America-The Colonial Era | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Voices of the Spanish Conquest in the Americas | ||
| The Culture and History of Mexico | ||
| Twentieth Century Asia | ||
| Upper-division History Electives | 6 | |
| Minor | ||
| Minimum 18 sch from minors listed in catalog | 18 | |
| Other Requirements | ||
| Language Requirement (same Foreign Language) 8 | 12 | |
| Electives (as needed to satisfy minimum degree requirements including 54 semester credit hours of Upper Division Coursework) | ||
| Minimum grade of "C" required in all major courses | ||
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 120 | |
- 6
All courses in Major must be completed with a 'C' or better.
- 7
Satisfies the core curriculum
- 8
May be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
Note: A minimum of 45 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
Four Year Plan
Students should refer to their DegreeWorks degree audit in their Web for Students account for more information regarding their degree requirements.
First Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Mathematics Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Creative Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| HIST 2321 | World Civilization I requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| IS 1100 | University Foundations mandatory for FTIC students only | 1 |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing & Communication | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| HIST 2322 | World Civilization II requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or COMM 1307 | Introduction to Mass Communication | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total First Year Semester Credit Hours | 31 | |
Second Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum Requirement | 3-4 | |
| PSCI 2305 | U.S. Government and Politics | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Select one of the following European History Courses: requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| History of the Biblical World | ||
| Augustus Caesar to Charlemagne: Europe in the First Millennium | ||
| Castles, Cathedrals, and Dragons: The European Middle Ages | ||
| Dante, Machiavelli, and Luther: Renaissance and Reformation | ||
| History of Nazi Germany | ||
| Europe, 1920 to the Present | ||
| The World of King Arthur and Robin Hood | ||
| Select one of the following U.S. History courses: requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| Colonial and Revolutionary America, 1492-1789 | ||
| Introduction to Public History | ||
| African American History | ||
| American Women's History | ||
| Sex, Swords, & Sorcery: The Medieval World in Anglo-American Film | ||
| The United States in the Twentieth Century | ||
| The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877 | ||
| Introduction to Local and Regional History | ||
| Cultural History of Texas | ||
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum Requirement | 3-4 | |
| PSCI 2306 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Select one of the following European History Courses: requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| History of the Biblical World | ||
| Augustus Caesar to Charlemagne: Europe in the First Millennium | ||
| Castles, Cathedrals, and Dragons: The European Middle Ages | ||
| Dante, Machiavelli, and Luther: Renaissance and Reformation | ||
| History of Nazi Germany | ||
| Europe, 1920 to the Present | ||
| The World of King Arthur and Robin Hood | ||
| Select one of the following World History Courses: requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| Postcolonial Africa | ||
| Latin America-The Colonial Era | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Voices of the Spanish Conquest in the Americas | ||
| The Culture and History of Mexico | ||
| Twentieth Century Asia | ||
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Second Year Semester Credit Hours | 30-32 | |
Third Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| HIST 419 | American Social and Intellectual History requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 |
| Select one of the following U.S. History Courses: requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public History | ||
| Colonial and Revolutionary America, 1492-1789 | ||
| African American History | ||
| American Women's History | ||
| Sex, Swords, & Sorcery: The Medieval World in Anglo-American Film | ||
| The United States in the Twentieth Century | ||
| The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877 | ||
| Introduction to Local and Regional History | ||
| Cultural History of Texas | ||
| Select one of the following World History Courses: requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| Postcolonial Africa | ||
| Latin America-The Colonial Era | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Voices of the Spanish Conquest in the Americas | ||
| The Culture and History of Mexico | ||
| Twentieth Century Asia | ||
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| Select one of the following U.S. History Courses: requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public History | ||
| Colonial and Revolutionary America, 1492-1789 | ||
| African American History | ||
| American Women's History | ||
| Sex, Swords, & Sorcery: The Medieval World in Anglo-American Film | ||
| The United States in the Twentieth Century | ||
| The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877 | ||
| Introduction to Local and Regional History | ||
| Cultural History of Texas | ||
| Select one of the following European History Courses: requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| History of the Biblical World | ||
| Augustus Caesar to Charlemagne: Europe in the First Millennium | ||
| Castles, Cathedrals, and Dragons: The European Middle Ages | ||
| Dante, Machiavelli, and Luther: Renaissance and Reformation | ||
| History of Nazi Germany | ||
| The History of the Vietnam War through Narrative Film | ||
| Europe, 1920 to the Present | ||
| The World of King Arthur and Robin Hood | ||
| Select one of the following World History Courses: requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| Latin America-The Colonial Era | ||
| Postcolonial Africa | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Voices of the Spanish Conquest in the Americas | ||
| The Culture and History of Mexico | ||
| Twentieth Century Asia | ||
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Foreign Language | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Third Year Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
Fourth Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| Upper Division History Elective (300-400 level) requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Upper Division History Elective (300-400 level) requires minimum grade of 'C' | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| Minor Required Course | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Fourth Year Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 120 | |
Note: All courses in Major require a minimum grade of 'C' or higher
Note: A minimum of 45 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
