Bachelor of Science, Major in History

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The Bachelor of Science in History degree prepares students to analyze and interpret historical events; to evaluate change over time; and to assess the complex forces at work in the past. The degree prepares students for any career requiring critical and analytical skills, but it is most beneficial for students who wish to pursue medical professions after their graduation. The Bachelor of Science in History degree requires 30 semester credit hours in history, including:  HIST 1301, HIST 1302, HIST 2311 HIST 2312, three advanced hours in American history, three advanced hours in European history, and three advanced hours in world history.  All history majors are required to complete at least one 4000-level history course.  At least 12 advanced hours must be taken in residence.

Bachelor of Science, Major in History
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science)8
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture)3
Component Area V (Creative Arts)3
Component Area VI (U.S. History)6
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)6
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences)3
Component Area IX (Component Area Option)4
Degree Specific Requirements
Header
BIOL 1411General Botany4
BIOL 1413General Zoology4
BIOL 2440Introductory Cell Biology4
CHEM 1411General Chemistry I4
CHEM 1412General Chemistry II4
CHEM 2323
CHEM 2123
Organic Chemistry I: Lecture
and Organic Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 2325
CHEM 2125
Organic Chemistry II: Lecture
and Organic Chemistry II: Lab
4
CHEM 3438Biochemistry I (Junior)4
PHYS 1301
PHYS 1101
General Phy-Mechanics & Heat
and General Physics Laboratory I
4
PHYS 1302
PHYS 1102
Gen Phy-Snd,Lght, Elec, & Mag
and General Physics Laboratory II
4
Select two of the following:8
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
General Physiology
Introductory Genetics
General Microbiology
Histology
Major
HIST 1301United States History to 1876 23
HIST 1302United States History Sn 1876 23
HIST 2311World History to 15003
HIST 2312World History since 15003
American History - select one of the following: 33
Black Civil Rights Movement
History of American Slavery
Era of Amer Revoltn 1763-1789
The History of the West
Eco His: Ind Rev To Present
Mexican Americans Since 1848
Urban and Suburban History
The U. S. & the Vietnam War
Early America to 1783
America in Midpassge 1783-1877
Emergence Mod Amerca 1877-1945
Recent America, 1945 to Presnt
The American Civil War
Immigration Ethnicity Amer His
American Women's History
American Diplomatic History
Military & War In America
Native American History
African-American History
America in the 1960s
American Environmental History
The American South
Texas & the Southwest
European History - select one of the following: 33
Mod France: From Rev To Presnt
Renaissance Europe
Germany & Cen Europe Sn 1815
The Bible & Reform in Europe
Eco His: Ind Rev To Present
French Revol & Napoleonic Wars
Britain to 1714
Modern Britain 1714-Present
Russian History
Modern European Military Hist
Eur-Age Absoltsm/Rev:1648-1815
European History 1815 1914
Ancient History
Medieval History
British Empire & Commonwealth
World History - select one of the following: 33
Contemporary Latin America
Modern China and Japan
Modern Asian History
Religion in World History
Middle East Since 1700
Early Christianities
Silk Roads to Atlantic World
The Middle East, 500 - 1700
Africa - Past & Present
Colonial Latin America
Modern Mexico
Additional Advanced Hours in History (one course at the 4000 level if not already taken from above categories in History Major)9
Minor (not required)
Electives (Advanced General)6
Total Hours120
Pre-Modern History Courses 3
HIST 3334Renaissance Europe3
HIST 3337The Bible & Reform in Europe3
HIST 3350Early Christianities3
HIST 3358Silk Roads to Atlantic World3
HIST 3362The Middle East, 500 - 17003
HIST 3363Britain to 17143
HIST 3370Ancient History3
HIST 3371Medieval History3
HIST 3376Early America to 17833
HIST 3391Colonial Latin America3
HIST 3392Native American History3

Note: Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement. All students must complete at least 120 hours to graduate. 

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area II13Component Area VIII3
Component Area V3Component Area IX1
BIOL 14114BIOL 14134
ENGL 130123ENGL 130223
HIST 130133HIST 130233
 16 14
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area III4Component Area III4
BIOL 24404CHEM 14124
CHEM 14114HIST Advanced Elective3
HIST 23113HIST 23123
POLS 230543POLS 230643
 18 17
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area IX3CHEM 2325
CHEM 2125
4
CHEM 2323
CHEM 2123
4HIST European History course6, 83
HIST American History course5, 83HIST 4000-level Elective3
PHYS 1301
PHYS 1101
4PHYS 1302
PHYS 1102
4
 14 14
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Advanced Elective3BIOL 3420, 3420, 3440, 3450, 3470, or 34904
BIOL 3420, 3440, 3450, 3470, or 34904CHEM 34384
HIST Advanced Elective3HIST 33293
HIST World History course7, 83HIST 4000-level course (if not yet taken)3
 13 14
Total Hours: 120
American History Courses 5
Select one of the following:
HIST 3338Eco His: Ind Rev To Present3
HIST 3340Mexican Americans Since 18483
HIST 3355Urban and Suburban History3
HIST 3361The U. S. & the Vietnam War3
HIST 3376Early America to 17833
HIST 3377America in Midpassge 1783-18773
HIST 3378Emergence Mod Amerca 1877-19453
HIST 3379Recent America, 1945 to Presnt3
HIST 3380The American Civil War3
HIST 3382Immigration Ethnicity Amer His3
HIST 3383American Women's History3
HIST 3385American Diplomatic History3
HIST 3386Military & War In America3
HIST 3392Native American History3
HIST 3393African-American History3
HIST 3394America in the 1960s3
HIST 3395American Environmental History3
European History Courses 6
Select one of the following:
HIST 3334Renaissance Europe3
HIST 3335Germany & Cen Europe Sn 18153
HIST 3337The Bible & Reform in Europe3
HIST 3338Eco His: Ind Rev To Present3
HIST 3339French Revol & Napoleonic Wars3
HIST 3363Britain to 17143
HIST 3364Modern Britain 1714-Present3
HIST 3365Russian History3
HIST 3366Modern European Military Hist3
HIST 3367Eur-Age Absoltsm/Rev:1648-18153
HIST 3368European History 1815 19143
HIST 3370Ancient History3
HIST 3371Medieval History3
HIST 3381British Empire & Commonwealth3
World History Courses 7
Select one of the following:
HIST 3330Modern China and Japan3
HIST 3332Modern Asian History3
HIST 3336Middle East Since 17003
HIST 3350Early Christianities3
HIST 3358Silk Roads to Atlantic World3
HIST 3362The Middle East, 500 - 17003
HIST 3389Africa - Past & Present3
HIST 3391Colonial Latin America3
HIST 3397Modern Mexico3
Pre-modern History 8
Select one of the following:
HIST 3334Renaissance Europe3
HIST 3337The Bible & Reform in Europe3
HIST 3350Early Christianities3
HIST 3358Silk Roads to Atlantic World3
HIST 3362The Middle East, 500 - 17003
HIST 3363Britain to 17143
HIST 3370Ancient History3
HIST 3371Medieval History3
HIST 3376Early America to 17833
HIST 3391Colonial Latin America3
HIST 3392Native American History3

Note: Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement. All students must complete at least 120 hours to graduate.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers.  Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.

The BS in History is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

  • Engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities while promoting civil discourse and civic participation.
  • Express ideas in written, oral, and visual communication.
  • Think critically and analytically.
  • Build an informed belief system by synthesizing knowledge and posing questions about different societies and cultures.