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 acquaint students who do not seek teacher certification with the field of history. This emphasis may be of interest to students who intend to pursue advanced degrees in history, or pursue a career in public history, historic preservation, or government service.
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| HIST 305 | GLB/World History to 17th Century | 3 |
| HIST 306 | GLB/The Modern World | 3 |
| HIST 360 | Themes in World History | 3 |
| HIST 492 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 |
| 3 |
| Ancient and Medieval Europe | |
| A Feudal Society | |
| The European Reformations | |
| 3 |
| Europe in the Age of Enlightenment and Revolution | |
| Women and Gender in European History | |
| Modern Europe, 1848-1991 | |
| Urban Underworlds | |
| 3 |
| Modern East Asia | |
| Modern India | |
| 3 |
| Colonial Latin America | |
| Latin America in the Modern Period | |
| 3 |
| Colonial North America to 1775 | |
| Revolutionary America 1775-1850 | |
| Religion in Early American History | |
| 3 |
| Civil War & Reconstruction | |
| Modern United States 1850-1920 | |
| The Twentieth-Century United States | |
| Race and Education in the Twentieth-Century United States | |
| Civil Rights Movement 1940-1968 | |
| Themes in Southern United States History | |
| Women, Gender & Sexuality in United States History | |
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| Total Hours | 120 |
Other Requirements
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.