History (BA) - Research & Analysis Track

 

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 14-5
Choose one of the following communication options3
Public Speaking
Foreign Language Course Options
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002.
Take one of the following courses1-2
Scholarship Across the Disciplines
Introduction to Servant Leadership
Perspectives 1-hour
Perspectives 2-hour
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 13-7
DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 1001Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3
MATH 1101Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
MATH 1113Pre-Calculus4
MATH 1125Applied Calculus3
MATH 1131Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1132Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 1165Computer-Assisted Problem Solving3
MATH 1401Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1501Calculus I4
MATH 2125Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History 6
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics 6
Select one Fine Arts course3
Art Appreciation
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
Music Appreciation
Theatre Appreciation
Comparative Arts 2
Select one Humanities course3
World Literature I
World Literature II
The Western Intellectual Tradition
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Introduction to Philosophy
Comparative Arts 2
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing 6
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,37-11
ANTH 1145Human Origins3
ASTR 1105Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System3
ASTR 1106Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies3
ASTR 1305Descriptive Astronomy Lab1
ATSC 1112Understanding the Weather3
ATSC 1112LUnderstanding the Weather Lab1
BIOL 1125Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab3
BIOL 1215KIntroductory Biology4
BIOL 1225KContemporary Issues in Biology with Lab4
CHEM 1151
1151L
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1152
1152L
Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab
4
CHEM 1211
1211L
Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
4
CHEM 1212
1212L
Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab
4
CPSC 1105Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology3
CPSC 1301KComputer Science I4
ENVS 1105Environmental Studies3
ENVS 1105LEnvironmental Studies Laboratory1
ENVS 1205KSustainability and the Environment4
GEOG 2215Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems3
GEOL 1110Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment3
GEOL 1121Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology3
GEOL 1121LIntroductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab1
GEOL 1122Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology3
GEOL 1322Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab1
GEOL 2225The Fossil Record4
PHYS 1111
PHYS 1311
Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 1112
PHYS 1312
Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab
4
PHYS 1125Physics of Color and Sound3
PHYS 1325Physics of Color and Sound Lab1
PHYS 2211
PHYS 2311
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab
4
PHYS 2212
PHYS 2312
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab
4
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences6
Select one Behavioral Science course
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Moral Philosophy
Introduction to General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Select one World Cultures course3
Discovering Archaeology
Cultural Anthropology
Ancient World Civilizations
Language and Culture
Language and Culture
World Regional Geography
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Core IMPACTS Total Hours42
Health and Wellness3
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one of the following1
Any PEDS course
Body Mapping (Music Majors Only)
1

The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

3

At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Core Total45
Field of Study Requirements
Foreign Language 10023
Foreign Language 20013
HIST 1111World History to 15003
HIST 1112World History since 15003
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
Select one of the following:3
Ancient World Civilizations
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
Intro to Non-Western Art
Principles of Macroeconomics
World Regional Geography
Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems
Modern Latin America
Introduction to Political Science
Field of Study Requirements Total18
Requirements for the Major
Minimum grade of C is required
HIST 1000History Convocation (Five semesters)0
HIST 3125Historical Methods3
HIST 4795Senior Research Seminar3
Select three 3000-level courses with at least one course in U.S., European, and world history (see below)9
Select three 5000-level U.S. history/geography/world history/European history courses with at least one course in U.S. history and one in either European or world history (see below)9
Requirements for the Major Total24
Major Electives
Minimum grade of C is required
Select 6 to 9 credits of HIST, GEOG, or PHIL courses 3000-level or above6-9
Select 15 to 18 hours within one of the following:15-18
Minor other than History; Geographic Information Systems and Science Certificate; Cinema Studies Certificate; European Union Certificate; Latin American Studies Certificate; or courses leading to teacher certification
Total: Major Electives24
General Electives 
Select 12 credits12
The department strongly encourages students to complete a Foreign Language through the 2002 level, especially for those who plan to pursue graduate study.
General Electives  Total12
Total Credit Hours123

Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition I (minimum grade of C) 3
MATH 1001 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher ) STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics preferred 3
Institutional PrioritiesCOMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesScience w/ Lab 4
HIST 1111 World History to 1500 3
HIST 1000 History Convocation 0
 Credit Hours16
Spring
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
HIST 2111 U. S. History to 1865 3
Field of Study RequirementsForeign Language 1002 3
HIST 1112 World History since 1500 3
Institutional Priorities ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 2
Health and WellnessPEDS Course 1
HIST 1000 History Convocation 0
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
Field of Study RequirementsForeign Language 2001 3
KINS 1106
Lifetime Wellness
or Concepts of Fitness
2
Program ElectivesMinor 1 3
POLS 1101 American Government 3
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsHumanities Elective 3
HIST 1000 History Convocation 0
 Credit Hours14
Spring
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesRecommend GEOG 2215 Preferred course is GEOG 2215 Intro to GIS 3-4
HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865 3
Program ElectivesMinor 1 3
HIST 3125 Historical Methods (minimum grade of C) 3
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsFine Arts Elective 3
 Credit Hours15-16
Third Year
Fall
General ElectivesGeneral Elective 3
Social SciencesWorld Cultures Course 3
Program ElectivesMinor 1 3
General ElectivesGeneral Elective 3
Program ElectivesHIST or GEOG 3000-level or above (minimum grade of C) 3
Program RequirementsHIST 5000-level (U.S.) (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours18
Spring
Social SciencesBehavioral Science Elective 3
Field of Study RequirementsElective 2 3
Program RequirementsHIST 5000-level (European or Non-Western) (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectivesMinor 1 3
Program RequirementsHIST 3000-level (European) (minimum grade of C) 3
HIST 1000 History Convocation 0
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
Program RequirementsHIST 5000-level (U.S., European, or Non-Western) (minimum grade of C) 3
Program RequirementsHIST 3000-level (U.S.) (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectivesMinor 1 3
General ElectivesGeneral Elective 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesScience Non-Lab 3
HIST 1000 History Convocation 0
 Credit Hours15
Spring
HIST 4795 Senior Research Seminar (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectivesHIST or GEOG 3000-level or above (minimum grade of C) 3
Program ElectivesMinor 1 3
General ElectivesGeneral Elective 3
Program RequirementsHIST 3000-level (world) (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours123
1

Depends on the specific Minor.

2

GEOG 1101 World Regional Geography, GEOG 2215 Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems, etc.

  • Program Electives Required Hours: 24.
  • "C" or better required in HIST and GEOG courses used in this area. Select 6 to 9 hours of HIST or GEOG courses 3000-level or above.
  • History majors must choose a Minor. If a Minor requires 15 hours, the student must take 9 hours of Program Electives. If a Minor requires 18 hours, the students must take 6 hours of Program Electives.

Admission Requirements

There are no program specific admission requirements.

Additional Program Requirements

Students seeking the B.A. in History must earn grades of C or better in all HIST and GEOG courses in Areas G and H.