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History encompasses all aspects of past human endeavor; it encourages students to
think broadly and to attempt to integrate all of their knowledge into a meaningful
whole. From history a person develops a better understanding of current events and
a better appreciation of art, architecture, ideas, politics, and fellow human beings
and their activities. It also provides a guide for the future.
The study of history is important for journalists, teachers, business people, theologians,
politicians, scientists, lawyers, librarians, archivists, museologists, and those
in many other professions. Students planning any career could benefit from majoring
or minoring in history or from choosing history courses for electives. History is
an interest students may retain for life.
History Requirement
Texas state law requires that graduates of state universities and colleges have 6 semester hours of credit in U.S. history. Most students meet this requirement by taking the survey U.S. history courses (HIST 2610-2620), but advanced U.S. history courses (courses numbered 3000 and 4000) may be used to satisfy the legislative mandate, and Texas history (HIST 4700) may substitute for 3 hours of U.S. history (HIST 2610). Students who receive 6 hours of U.S. history credit by examination have satisfied this requirement.
Programs of Study
The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Master of Science with a major in history; and a Doctor of Philosophy with a concentration in United States history, European history, or Military History. The Department also hosts six interdisciplinary minors: African American Studies, Asian Studies, Classical Studies, Jewish Studies, Mexican American Studies, and The Study of Sexualities.
