Bachelor of Science, Major in History
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: HSTY 1301, HSTY 1302, HSTY 2311 HSTY 2312, and upper-division electives. All history majors are required to complete HSTY 4399. At least 12 advanced hours must be taken in residence.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in History | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) 4 | 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 | ||
| BIOL 1406 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 1407 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II 2 | 4 |
| 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 3438 | Biochemistry I (Junior) | 4 |
| PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101 | General Physics-Mechanics and Heat and General Physics Laboratory I | 4 |
| PHYS 1302 & PHYS 1102 | General Physics-Sound, Light, Electricity, and Magnetism and General Physics Laboratory II | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | ||
| General Physiology | ||
| Introductory Genetics | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Histology | ||
| Major: Foundation | ||
| HSTY 1301 | U.S. History to 1876 4 | 3 |
| HSTY 1302 | U.S. History Since 1876 4 | 3 |
| HSTY 2311 | World History to 1500 3 | 3 |
| HSTY 2312 | World History Since 1500 3 | 3 |
| HSTY 3345 | History of Medicine | 3 |
| American History Courses - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Native America to 1840 | ||
| Native America sn 1840 | ||
| Colonization of America | ||
| Age of Independence | ||
| United States Early Republic | ||
| United States Civil War Era | ||
| Incorporating America | ||
| The American Century | ||
| Boomers to Zoomers | ||
| African American Hist to 1865 | ||
| African America Hist sn 1865 | ||
| Black Civil Rights Movement | ||
| Witches, Quakers, Shakers | ||
| Social Gospel to Mega Church | ||
| Mexican American Hist to 1848 | ||
| Mexican American History Since 1848 | ||
| U.S. Women to 1900 | ||
| U.S. Women since 1900 | ||
| U.S. South to 1865 | ||
| U.S. South sn 1865 | ||
| The U.S. West | ||
| Texas History | ||
| Borderlands History | ||
| Rise of Convservatism | ||
| American Immigration | ||
| United Stated Military History | ||
| Vietnam War | ||
| Historiography | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| History of Capitalism | ||
| Working Class History | ||
| Gender and Sexualities | ||
| Urban/Suburban History | ||
| History of Popular Culture | ||
| European History - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ancient History | ||
| Roman Empire to Byzantium | ||
| Medieval Europe | ||
| Renaissance Europe | ||
| Euro Christianities 1350-1750 | ||
| Europe & the World 1618-1789 | ||
| Nineteenth Century Europe | ||
| Austria-Hungary and its Legacy | ||
| Britain to 1714 | ||
| Modern Britain | ||
| British Empire | ||
| Early Modern France | ||
| French Revolution & Napoleon | ||
| Germany at War and Peace | ||
| Russian and Soviet Empires | ||
| Medical Violence | ||
| World War I (1914-1918) | ||
| World War II | ||
| World History - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Historian's Craft | ||
| Public History | ||
| Applied Public History | ||
| African Civilizations to 1800 | ||
| African Civilizations since 1800 | ||
| Early Christianities | ||
| Middle East to 1600 | ||
| Modern Middle East | ||
| Silk Roads to Mongol Empire | ||
| Japan: Age of the Samurai | ||
| War & Revolution in China | ||
| Modern Asian History | ||
| Pacific War | ||
| Modern China | ||
| Aztec, Maya, & Zapotec | ||
| Modern Mexico | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Slavery & Freedom in Americas | ||
| Special Topics in History | ||
| Capstone Course | ||
| HSTY 4399 | History Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Additional Advanced Hours in History (one course at the 4000 level if not already taken from above categories in History Major) | 15 | |
| Electives: General | ||
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Minor: Not Required 5, 6 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 will satisfy the requirements in the Degree Specific Requirements and Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).
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HSTY 2311, and HSTY 2312 are used to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, additional hours will be needed to satisfy the minimum total semester credit hours of 120.
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
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A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
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All minors can be paired with this degree program.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
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.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area II1 | 3 | Component Area VIII | 3 |
| Component Area V | 3 | Component Area IX | 1 |
| BIOL 1406 | 4 | BIOL 1407 | 4 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| HSTY 13013 | 3 | HSTY 13023 | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV 4 | 3 | CHEM 14125 | 4 |
| CHEM 14115 | 4 | HSTY Advanced Electives | 6 |
| HSTY 23114 | 3 | HSTY 23124 | 3 |
| POLS 23056 | 3 | POLS 23066 | 3 |
| 13 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 3 | CHEM 2325 & CHEM 2125 | 4 |
| CHEM 2323 & CHEM 2123 | 4 | HSTY European History Course7 | 3 |
| HSTY American History Course7 | 3 | HSTY 4399 | 3 |
| PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101 | 4 | PHYS 1302 & PHYS 1102 | 4 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 3420, 3440, 3450, 3470, or 3490 | 4 | BIOL 3420, 3420, 3440, 3450, 3470, or 3490 | 4 |
| HSTY Advanced Electives | 3 | CHEM 3438 | 4 |
| HSTY Advanced Electives | 6 | HSTY 3345 | 3 |
| HSTY World History Course7 | 3 | General Electives | 6 |
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
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If HSTY 2311 and HSTY 2312 are used to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, additional hours will be needed to satisfy the minimum total semester credit hours of 120.
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CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 will satisfy the requirements in the Degree Specific Requirements and Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).
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Satisfies both the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) and the Major.
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See, below American History, European History, and World History course list.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HSTY Course List 7 | ||
| American History | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Native America to 1840 | ||
| Native America sn 1840 | ||
| Colonization of America | ||
| Age of Independence | ||
| United States Early Republic | ||
| United States Civil War Era | ||
| Incorporating America | ||
| The American Century | ||
| Boomers to Zoomers | ||
| African American Hist to 1865 | ||
| African America Hist sn 1865 | ||
| Black Civil Rights Movement | ||
| Witches, Quakers, Shakers | ||
| Social Gospel to Mega Church | ||
| Mexican American Hist to 1848 | ||
| Mexican American History Since 1848 | ||
| U.S. Women to 1900 | ||
| U.S. Women since 1900 | ||
| U.S. South to 1865 | ||
| U.S. South sn 1865 | ||
| The U.S. West | ||
| Texas History | ||
| Borderlands History | ||
| Rise of Convservatism | ||
| American Immigration | ||
| United Stated Military History | ||
| Vietnam War | ||
| Historiography | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| History of Capitalism | ||
| Working Class History | ||
| Gender and Sexualities | ||
| Urban/Suburban History | ||
| History of Popular Culture | ||
| European History | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Ancient History | ||
| Roman Empire to Byzantium | ||
| Medieval Europe | ||
| Renaissance Europe | ||
| Euro Christianities 1350-1750 | ||
| Europe & the World 1618-1789 | ||
| Nineteenth Century Europe | ||
| Austria-Hungary and its Legacy | ||
| Britain to 1714 | ||
| Modern Britain | ||
| British Empire | ||
| Early Modern France | ||
| French Revolution & Napoleon | ||
| Germany at War and Peace | ||
| Russian and Soviet Empires | ||
| History of Medicine | ||
| Medical Violence | ||
| World War I (1914-1918) | ||
| World War II | ||
| World History | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Historian's Craft | ||
| Public History | ||
| Applied Public History | ||
| African Civilizations to 1800 | ||
| African Civilizations since 1800 | ||
| Early Christianities | ||
| Middle East to 1600 | ||
| Modern Middle East | ||
| Silk Roads to Mongol Empire | ||
| Japan: Age of the Samurai | ||
| War & Revolution in China | ||
| Modern Asian History | ||
| Pacific War | ||
| Modern China | ||
| Aztec, Maya, & Zapotec | ||
| Modern Mexico | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Slavery & Freedom in Americas | ||
| Special Topics in History | ||
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.
