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
BIOL 3420
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL 3440
General Physiology
BIOL 3450
Introductory Genetics
BIOL 3470
General Microbiology
BIOL 3490
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
HIST 3322
Black Civil Rights Movement
HIST 3323
History of American Slavery
HIST 3325
Era of Amer Revoltn 1763-1789
HIST 3326
The History of the West
HIST 3338
Eco His: Ind Rev To Present
HIST 3340
Mexican Americans Since 1848
HIST 3355
Urban and Suburban History
HIST 3361
The U. S. & the Vietnam War
HIST 3376
Early America to 1783
HIST 3377
America in Midpassge 1783-1877
HIST 3378
Emergence Mod Amerca 1877-1945
HIST 3379
Recent America, 1945 to Presnt
HIST 3380
The American Civil War
HIST 3382
Immigration Ethnicity Amer His
HIST 3383
American Women's History
HIST 3385
American Diplomatic History
HIST 3386
Military & War In America
HIST 3392
Native American History
HIST 3393
African-American History
HIST 3394
America in the 1960s
HIST 3395
American Environmental History
HIST 3396
The American South
HIST 3398
Texas & the Southwest
European History - select one of the following: 33
HIST 3328
Mod France: From Rev To Presnt
HIST 3334
Renaissance Europe
HIST 3335
Germany & Cen Europe Sn 1815
HIST 3337
The Bible & Reform in Europe
HIST 3338
Eco His: Ind Rev To Present
HIST 3339
French Revol & Napoleonic Wars
HIST 3363
Britain to 1714
HIST 3364
Modern Britain 1714-Present
HIST 3365
Russian History
HIST 3366
Modern European Military Hist
HIST 3367
Eur-Age Absoltsm/Rev:1648-1815
HIST 3368
European History 1815 1914
HIST 3370
Ancient History
HIST 3371
Medieval History
HIST 3381
British Empire & Commonwealth
World History - select one of the following: 33
HIST 3329
Contemporary Latin America
HIST 3330
Modern China and Japan
HIST 3332
Modern Asian History
HIST 3333
Religion in World History
HIST 3336
Middle East Since 1700
HIST 3350
Early Christianities
HIST 3358
Silk Roads to Atlantic World
HIST 3362
The Middle East, 500 - 1700
HIST 3389
Africa - Past & Present
HIST 3391
Colonial Latin America
HIST 3397
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.