Undergraduate Information
Bachelor of Arts
(History major-130 semester hours)A major in history requires a total of 30 semester hours of which nine semester hours should be in the field of American history, exclusive of survey courses, and nine semester hours outside American history, exclusive of European survey courses.
ACADEMIC MAJOR |
Semester Hours |
| History 1301 and 1302 | 6 |
| History 2331 and 2332 | 6 |
| Advanced United States History | 9 |
| Advanced non-United States History | 9 |
OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
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| Communication 2301 | 3 |
| Computer Literacy (Animal Science 1351, Communication 2345, Computer Science 1331, Education 2323, Business Computer Information Systems 1305, Journalism 2345, Music 2353, University Studies 2323) |
3 |
| English 1301, 1302, and sophomore literature | 12 |
| Government 2301 and 2302 | 6 |
| Mathematics 1302, 1303, 1311, 1312, 1321, 1332, 2331, or 2332 | 3 |
| Natural Science (two lab sciences: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, physical science) | 8 |
| Physical Activity | 1 |
| Social Science (economics, geography, psychology, sociology) lower division | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (art, drama, music) lower division | 3 |
| Modern Languages 2311 (if Spanish 2310 or 2311), 2312 (also 1301, 1302 if necessary)* | 6-12 |
| Geography (in addition to any social science selection above) | 3 |
MINOR |
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| Minor | 18 |
ELECTIVES |
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| Electives | 25-31 |
The above plan meets all core curriculum and Bachelor of Arts degree requirements. The BA degree with a major in History requires a minimum of 130 semester credit hours, a minimum of 39 advanced (junior and senior level) semester credit hours, and a minimum of 33 semester credit hours in residence (24 of which must be at the advanced level).
* Refer to the BA degree requirements for the Modern Languages on page 159 of the 2005-2007 ASU Bulletin.
Bachelor of Arts
(History major with secondary teacher certification)*Students must have been admitted into the Teacher Education Program and must be currently satisfying admission standards before being allowed to enroll in either Education 4322 or 4323.
ACADEMIC MAJOR |
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| History 1301 and 1302 | 6 |
| History 2331 and 2332 | 6 |
| History 3301 or 4302 | 3 |
| History 4350 | 3 |
| Advanced U.S. History (excluding 3301, 4302, and 4350) | 6 |
| Advanced non-United States History | 9 |
OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
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| Communication 2301 or 2331 | 3 |
| Computer Literacy (Animal Science 1351, Communication 2345, Computer Science 1331, Education 2323, Business Computer Information Systems 1305, Journalism 2345, Music 2353, University Studies 2323) | 3 |
| English 1301, 1302, and sophomore literature | 12 |
| Government 2301 and 2302 | 6 |
| Mathematics 1302, 1303, 1311, 1312, 1321, 1332, 2331, or 2332 | 3 |
| Natural Science (two lab sciences: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, physical science) | 8 |
| Physical Activity | 1 |
| Social Science (economics, psychology, sociology) lower division | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (art, drama, music) lower division | 3 |
| Modern Languages 2311 (if Spanish 2310 or 2311), 2312 (also 1301, 1302 if necessary)** | 6-12 |
| Geography 3303 | 3 |
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION |
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| Education 4321,4322, 4323, and 4630 or 4973 | 15-18 |
| Educational Psychology 3311 | 3 |
| Reading 4320 | 3 |
MINOR |
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| Minor | 18 |
ELECTIVES |
|
| Electives | 1-7 |
* Degree and certification requirements will sometimes exceed the 130-semester-credit-hour minimum for a baccalaureate degree.
** See page 159 of the 2005-2007 ASU Bulletin for modern language requirements.
Bachelor of Arts
(History major with secondary composite social studies certification 130 semester hours)Students must have been admitted into the Teacher Education Program and must be currently satisfying admission standards before being allowed to enroll in either Education 4322 or 4323.
ACADEMIC MAJOR |
|
| History 1301 and 1302 | 6 |
| History 2331 and 2332 | 6 |
| History 3301 or 4302 | 3 |
| History 4350 | 3 |
| Advanced U.S. History (excluding 3301, 4302) | 6 |
| Advanced non-United States History | 9 |
OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
|
| Communication 2301 or 2331 | 3 |
| Computer Literacy (Animal Science 1351, Communication 2345, Computer Science 1331, Education 2323, Business Computer Information Systems 1305, Journalism 2345, Music 2353, University Studies 2323) | 3 |
| English 1301, 1302, and sophomore literature | 12 |
| Mathematics 1302, 1303, 1311, 1312, 1321, 1332, 2331, or 2332 | 3 |
| Natural Science (two lab sciences: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, physical science) | 8 |
| Physical Activity | 1 |
| Social Science (economics, psychology, sociology) lower division | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (art, drama, music) lower division | 3 |
| Modern Languages 2311 (if Spanish 2310 or 2311), 2312 (also 1301, 1302 if necessary)** | 6-12 |
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION |
|
| Education 4321,4322, 4323, and 4630 or 4973 | 15-18 |
| Educational Psychology 3311 | 3 |
| Reading 4320 | 3 |
MINOR |
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| Government 2301and 2302 | 6 |
| Government (advanced) | 12 |
| Economics 2300 | 3 |
| Economics 3331 | 3 |
| Geography (select two: 2301, 3302 or 3303) | 6-12 |
ELECTIVES |
* See page 159 of the 2005-2007 ASU Bulletin for modern language requirements.
The above plan meets all core curriculum and Bachelor of Arts degree requirements. The BA degree with a major in History requires a minimum of 130 semester credit hours, a minimum of 39 advanced (junior and senior level) semester credit hours, and a minimum of 33 semester credit hours in residence (24 of which must be at the advanced level).
Graduation Requirement for History Majors
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in History are required to complete a Major Field Achievement Test (MFAT) in History in order to be eligible for graduation. Students may take this examination after completing all history requirements or in the semester immediately prior to graduation. The examination will be administered at no cost to the student. The exam score will not affect GPA, but will be part of the student's record.Graduate Information
The department offers graduate course work leading to a Master of Arts in History. The department also offers courses in the Secondary Education option for the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction degree. (See page 450, under the School of Education.)The Master of Arts degree is designed to serve students desiring to pursue historical studies beyond the baccalaureate degree. It is intended to instill in its students and demand of its graduates historical consciousness; those technical skills necessary to research, analyze, and write effectively; and a broad knowledge of the history of the United States and other selected areas of study. The Master of Arts degree provides graduate level preparation appropriate for individuals who plan to teach, to pursue advanced degrees in history, or to follow other career directions which call for analytical and communication skills.
FACILITIES
An expanding collection of original research materials, located for the most part in the University library, provides the graduate student in history with excellent opportunities for research and study. The Department of History places a strong emphasis on regional, Texas, and Western American history. The emphasis is supported by the accessibility of numerous primary sources in the forms of diaries, journals, and memoirs of early settlers and pioneers of the American frontier. The records of Fort Concho also are available and offer promising research potential. Original manuscript sources are complemented by excellent holdings of historical journals and periodicals.Faculty research activities also extend to European and Latin-American history, as well as to more general aspects of American history. A good basic collection of primary source materials in American history is available. Study and research in European and Latin-American history is supported by library microfilm collections with some emphasis on nineteenth and twentieth-century diplomatic developments in these regions.
The Department of History is housed in the Academic Building.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for admission to the Graduate School and the M.A. in History are listed on pages 411-413 of the 2005-2007 ASU Bulletin.THE HISTORY MAJOR
A major graduate program in history will be initiated under the direction of the departmental graduate advisor and approved by the Head of the Department of History and the Dean of the Graduate School.Applicants for the degree must complete 30 semester credit hours of work beyond the bachelor's degree. Twenty-four semester credit hours in history are required, including History 6373 (Historiography and Research) and History 6699 (Thesis). No more than 6 semester credit hours of undergraduate courses approved for graduate credit may be included in the program.
Upon completion of all course work except the thesis, the student will take an oral and a written examination administered by the history graduate faculty. Degree candidates will be expected to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge across the spectrum of United States history and other specified areas agreed to when formulating the program.