Undergraduate Degree Information

The History Department offers several degree paths for our undergraduate program.  Students can earn a standard bachelor of arts in History, or choose various degree paths that include teacher certification in one, two, or three fields.  The History Department also offers a minor in History for students majoring in another field.

Bachelor of Arts in History - 33 Hours

  • History 1310 and 1320: History of the United States
  • History 2310:  Western Civilization to 1715 or History 2311:  World Civilization to the 17th Century
  • History 2320: Western Civilization since 1715 or History 2312: World Civilization from the 17 Century
  • 18 hours of advanced History courses (3000-4000 level)
  • Students are required to complete at least one course from Group A (World History), one course from Group B (European History), and one course from Group C (U.S. History). The remaining 9 hours of History may be selected from group A, B, or C, but no more than three courses may be taken from any one group.
  • History 4399: Senior Seminar

Requirements for History as a Minor

3 hours: HIST 1310
3 hours: HIST 1320
3 hours: HIST 2310 or 2311
3 hours: HIST 2312 or 2320
12 hours of advanced courses [3000 or 4000 level], consisting of : 

  • 3 hours of advanced history coursework from Group A (World History) and
  • 3 hours of advanced history coursework from Group B (European History) and
  • 3 hours of advanced coursework from Group C (U.S. History) and
  • 3 advanced elective hours from any group.

Teacher Certification Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in History with Teacher Certification (One or Two Teaching Fields) - 33 Hours

  • History 1310 and 1320: History of the United States
  • History 2311 and 2312:  World Civilization
  • 18 hours of advanced History courses (3000-4000 level)
  • Students are required to complete at least one course from Group A (World History), one course from Group B (European History), two courses from Group C (U.S. History), and Hist. 3372 (Texas History).  The remaining 3 hours of History may be selected from either Group A or B.
  • History 4380: Historical Resources and Practices

Bachelor of Arts in History with Social Science Composite Teacher Certification - 30 Hours

  • History 1310 and 1320: History of the United States
  • History 2311 and 2312:  World Civilization
  • 15 hours of advanced History courses (3000-4000 level)
  • Students are required to complete at least one course from Group A (World History), one course from Group B (European History), and one course from Group C (U.S. History), and Hist. 3372 (Texas History).  The remaining 3 hours of History may be selected from either Group A or B.
  • Students must also complete additional coursework in Political Science and Geography.
  • History 4380:  Social Studies Resources and Practice

Requirements for History as a Second Teaching Field

  • History 1310 and 1320: History of the United States
  • History 2311 and 2312:  World Civilization
  • 12 hours of advanced History courses (3000-4000 level)
  • Students are required to complete one course from Group A (World History), one course from Group B (European History), and one course from Group C (U.S. History), and Hist. 3372 (Texas History).
  • History 4380:  Historical Resources and Practices