The purpose of this bachelor's degree is for students to become trained in the discipline of history. The objectives of this program are to acquaint students with the human past; to provide insight into the nature of the historic process; and to teach students to analyze and think critically about historical works and issues, and express their judgments clearly in writing. At the conclusion of this program students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of historiography, that is, a familiarity with a range of historical methods, theories, and schools of interpretation. They will also be able to research and write thesis-driven papers on historical topics, using appropriate sources.
This particular emphasis is designed to prepare students to become certified to teach high school history.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Required courses in the major | ||
| HIST 303 | GLB/Historical Geography | 3 |
| HIST 305 | GLB/World History to 17th Century | 3 |
| HIST 306 | GLB/The Modern World | 3 |
| HIST 400 | Teaching and Learning in History and Social Studies | 3 |
| HIST 445 | Advanced Studies in Texas History | 3 |
| HIST 492 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 |
| European History: | ||
| Choose 3 sh from the following: | 3 | |
| HIST 332 | Ancient and Medieval Europe | |
| HIST 337 | Europe in the Age of Enlightenment and Revolution, 1648-1848 | |
| HIST 338 | Modern Europe, 1848-1991 | |
| Asia/Latin America | ||
| Choose 3 sh from the following: | 3 | |
| HIST 311 | Modern East Asia | |
| HIST 316 | Modern India | |
| HIST 317 | Modern Middle East | |
| HIST 325 | Colonial Latin America | |
| HIST 327 | Latin America in the Modern Period | |
| U.S. History: | ||
| Choose 3 sh from the following: | 3 | |
| HIST 342 | Colonial North America to 1763 | |
| HIST 343 | Revolutionary America, 1763-1789 | |
| HIST 344 | Early National United States, 1789-1850 | |
| HIST 345 | Civil War and Reconstruction | |
| Choose 3 sh from the following: | 3 | |
| HIST 346 | Modern United States 1850-1920 | |
| HIST 347 | The Twentieth-Century United States | |
| Choose 3 sh from the following: | 3 | |
| HIST 440 | Modern Civil Rights Movements | |
| HIST 443 | History of the American West | |
| HIST 450 | African American History | |
| HIST 457 | Themes in United States History | |
| HIST 479 | Women, Gender, and Sexuality in United States History | |
| World History: | ||
| Choose 3 sh from the following: | 3 | |
| GLB/Themes in World History | ||
| Mapping Our World: An Introduction to Cartography | ||
| GLB/Food in World History | ||
| GLB/Global Enviro History | ||
| History of the Ottoman Empire | ||
| Themes in Asian or Middle East History | ||
| History of Modern Mexico | ||
| A Feudal Society | ||
| The European Reformations | ||
| Russia and the Soviet Union from Peter to Putin | ||
| Women and Gender in European History | ||
| Choose 3 sh from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public History | ||
| Oral History Theory and Methods | ||
| Teacher Education Courses | ||
| RDG 380 | Comprehension and Vocabulary in Middle and High Schools | 3 |
| SED 300 | Teaching Profession | 3 |
| SED 400 | Pedagogy and Classroom Management in Field-based Environments | 3 |
| SED 401 | Technology Infused Curriculum and Assessment in Field-based Environments | 3 |
| SED 404 | Secondary Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| SED 405 | Secondary Residency in Teaching | 6 |
| Support Courses | ||
| PSY 300 | Learning Processes and Development | 3 |
| Electives Required | ||
| 15 semester hours required | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Any HIST 497 may be applied by the undergraduate advisor to the degree plan in the category according to the topic of the course.
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all History courses required for this major. Fifteen semester hours of History must be taken at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
