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Bachelor of Science-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 | |
| 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 nine semester credit hours Upper-division European History 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 | ||
| 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 | |
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.
Bachelor of Science-History 4 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 | |
| or COMM 1311 | Introduction to Communication Studies | |
| 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 |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 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 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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.
