History, B.A.

Requirements

36 hours (at least 18 advanced) to include:

• HIST 1301 - The U.S. to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 1302 - The U.S. Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3

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• HIST 2311 - Western Civilization to 1450 Credit Hours: 3 or
• HIST 2321 - The Study of Early Civilizations Credit Hours: 3 or
• HIST 3379 - World Civ To 1500 Credit Hours: 3

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• HIST 2312 - Western Civilization from 1450 Credit Hours: 3 or
• HIST 2322 - Modern Civilizations Credit Hours: 3 or
• HIST 3380 - World Civ Since 1500 Credit Hours: 3

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• One of the following courses from this capstone course list:

• HIST 4301 - Issues in Feminist Research Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 4303 - Women in the Civil Rights Movement Credit Hours: 3.0
• HIST 4306 - Antebellum Social Reform Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 4317 - Health and Healing in Africa Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 4322 - Environment in U.S. History Credit Hours: 3.0
• HIST 4325 - Houston Eats!: Research in Food and Public History Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 4327 - Europe 1930-1945 Credit Hours: 3.0
• HIST 4336 - A History of Histories: Capstone Course on Historiography Credit Hours: 3.0
• HIST 4337 - US History Through Biography: Methods and Approaches Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 4340 - Philosophies of History Credit Hours: 3.0
• HIST 4347 - Century of Revolution: Stuart England, 1603-1714 Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 4348 - Society and Culture in Early Modern England, 1500-1700 Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 4349 - British Empire-Capstone Credit Hours: 3.0
• HIST 4350 - Alexander the Great Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 4355 - Topics in the History of Law and Society Credit Hours: 3.0
• HIST 4365 - Women in Latin America Credit Hours: 3.0
• HIST 4375 - The Atlantic World since 1450: Slaves and Capitalists, Rebels and Zombies Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 4384 - East Asian Women in Historical and Cross-Cultural Perspectives Credit Hours: 3.0

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• U.S. History, 3000- or 4000-level Credit Hours: 6.0
• Non-U.S. history, 3000- or 4000-level Credit Hours: 6.0
• 4000-level (any subject area) Credit Hours: 3.0
• History electives (any level) Credit Hours: 6.0

Bachelor of Arts in History with Professional Studies Concentration

For history majors planning careers in energy/environment; law and public policy; public history; or science, medicine, and technology, the department offers a Professional Studies concentration, consisting of 9 hours. The 9 hours fit within the history major requirements and do not add additional hours. Students who are interested in pursuing a Professional Studies concentration must decleare their intent with the Undergraduate Advisor.

Energy/Environment Track:

• Students participating in this track can either take a History capstone course relating to the track or undertake an internship, independent research project, or senior thesis on energy/environment. Students doing an internship or research project must register for this course under the supervision of a designated History faculty member or the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS).
• Two additional 3000 or 4000 level courses relating to energy/environment are required. See list below for recommended courses. 3000 or 4000 level Special Problems courses can count towards a concentration if relevant, but permission from the DUS is required.
• Relevant graduate courses could count for the second or third courses in the track, but instructor and DUS permission is required.
• All written work for the track must be included in an e-portfolio that follows the style and content guidelines of professional track portfolios and is submitted to the DUS by the designated deadline.

Law and Public Policy Track:

• Students pursuing the Law and Public Policy track should take the legal capstone course HIST 4355 - Topics in the History of Law and Society . If not offered during the degree time, students can undertake an internship, independent research project, or senior thesis in the area of law or policy. Students doing an internship or research project must register for this course under the supervision of a designated History faculty member or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
• Two additional 3000 or 4000 level courses relating to law or policy history are required. See list below for recommended courses. Students will be expected to provide evidence that their written work in these courses had a legal or public policy angle.
• Relevant graduate courses could count for the second or third courses in the track, but instructor and DUS permission is required.
• All written work for the track must be included in an e-portfolio that follows the style and content guidelines of professional track portfolios and is submitted to the DUS by the designated deadline.

Public History Track:

• Students pursuing the Public History track must take HIST 3315 .
• Two additional 3000 or 4000 level courses relating to public history are required. See list below for recommended courses. 3000 or 4000 level Special Problems courses can count towards a concentration if relevant. Ideally, students pursuing the Public History track will also take a capstone that is designated as Public History in focus.
• Relevant graduate courses could count for the second or third courses in the track, but instructor and DUS permission is required.
• All written work for the track must be included in an e-portfolio that follows the style and content guidelines of professional track portfolios and is submitted to the Director of Undergraduate Studies by the designated deadline.

Science, Medicine, and Technology Track:

• Students participating in this track can either take a History capstone course related to the track or undertake an internship, independent research project, or senior thesis on science, medicine, or technology history. Students doing an internship or research project must register for this course under the supervision of a designated History faculty member or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
• Two additional 3000 or 4000 level courses relating to science, medicine, and technology are required. See list below for recommended courses. 3000 or 4000 level Special Problems courses can count towards a concentration if relevant.
• Relevant graduate courses could count for the second or third courses in the track, but instructor and DUS permission is required.
• All written work for the track must be included in an e-portfolio that follows the style and content guidelines of professional track portfolios and is submitted to the DUS by the designated deadline.

Bachelor of Arts in History with Teacher Certification

Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in History with Teacher Certification should refer to the section on CLASS Teacher Certification Programs  and to the College of Education  Section of this catalog.