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.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Required courses in the major | 24 | |
| Historical Geography | ||
| World History to 17th Century | ||
or HIST 306 | The Modern World | |
| Presenting the Past | ||
| Senior Research Seminar | ||
Two 300-Level US History Courses | ||
| Colonial North America to 1763 | ||
| Revolutionary America, 1763-1789 | ||
| Early National United States, 1789-1850 | ||
| Civil War and Reconstruction | ||
| Modern United States 1850-1920 | ||
| The Twentieth-Century United States | ||
Two 300-Level Non-US History Courses | ||
| Modern East Asia | ||
| Modern India | ||
| Modern Middle East | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Latin America in the Modern Period | ||
| Ancient Europe and the Mediterranean World | ||
| The Medieval European World | ||
| Europe in the Age of Enlightenment and Revolution, 1648-1848 | ||
| Modern Europe, 1848-1991 | ||
| Support Courses | 12 | |
Any two 400-Level History Courses | ||
Any two 300-Level History or 400-Level History Courses | ||
| Electives (which may include a second major or a minor): | ||
| 42 hours of electives | 42 | |
| 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 East Texas A&M University.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| HIST 1301 | History of the United States through Reconstruction | 3 |
| ENG 1301 | College Reading & Writing | 3 |
| CID 2301 or CID 1300 |
The Human Experience or The Student and The University |
3 |
| MATH REQUIREMENT | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of the United States Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| ENG 1302 | Written Argument/Research | 3 |
| SCIENCE REQUIREMENT | 3 | |
| ARTS REQUIREMENT | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI 2305 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| HIST 264 or HIST 265 |
A Changing Nation: American History or A Changing World: Global History |
3 |
| LPC REQUIREMENT * | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSCI 2306 | Texas Government and Politics | 3 |
| HIST 309 | Presenting the Past | 3 |
| ECO 2301 or PSY 2306 |
Prin Macro Economics or Psychology of Sexual Behavior |
3 |
| SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 305 | World History to 17th Century | 3 |
| 300-LEVEL EARLY US HISTORY | 3 | |
| 300-LEVEL EUROPEAN HIST | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 306 | The Modern World | 3 |
| 300-LEVEL LATE US HIST | 3 | |
| 400-LEVEL WORLD HIST | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 492 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 |
| 400-LEVEL US HIST | 3 | |
| 300-LEVEL ASIAN HIST | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| 400-LEVEL EUROPEAN HIST | 3 | |
| 300-LEVEL LATIN AM HIST | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
LPC Requirement: Choose AFAM 200, LALS 101, or GDRS 200
