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History majors are required to complete thirteen courses (50 semester hours) in the discipline, including History 101 and 102 (The West and the World surveys) and History 201 and 202 (The U.S. History surveys). Students must also complete History 302 (Readings in The Uses of the Past) and History 402 (Historical Methods). Students who have completed comparable courses may apply for a waiver of these required courses.

Beyond these required courses, students must complete seven History courses of their own choosing, keeping in mind that their choices should provide them with the breadth of perspective all liberally educated persons should have. In no case will more than three 200- level courses be counted toward the eleven needed for a History major. Finally, students must submit a satisfactory senior-level research paper to complete their major requirements.

Students may also choose a History Education major, which provides them with the benefits of a History degree and prepares them for licensure to teach history in grades 7-12. History-Education Majors must also complete a satisfactory senior-level lesson plan suitable for classroom use for grades 9-12 to complete their major requirements.

Students interested in doing so may design an independent major combining History with other related or appropriate courses, or they may elect to complete a minor in History, consisting of 20 semester hours of study.

History Major

Required:
HIST 101 & 102 West & the World, I and II
HIST 201 & 202 U.S. History Survey, I and II
HIST 302 Readings in Uses of Past
HIST 402 Historical Methods and Research (2 hours) [taken concurrent with HIST 302 across the semester]
AND
Choose seven of following:
HIST 306 The Islamic World
HIST 310 The Greek and Roman World
HIST 311 Modern Asia
HIST 314 Revolutionary America
HIST 315 Modern Latin America
HIST 316 The American Nation
HIST 320 Medieval Europe
HIST 322 Modern America
HIST 323 Era of Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST 326 Early Modern Europe
HIST 332 Modern Africa, 1800 - Present
HIST 334 The European Age of Reform
HIST 335 North American Frontiers
HIST 337 Progressive America
HIST 339 History and Uses of Gender
HIST 342 Twentieth Century Europe
TOTAL: 50 semester hours

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History Minor

HIST 101 or 102 The West and the World, I or II
HIST 201 or 202 U.S. History Survey, I or II
Choose three additional courses from the elective listing for the history major.
TOTAL: 20 semester hours

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History-Education Major: Teaching Licensure Grades 7-12

The following program leads to licensure with endorsement in History, for teaching grades 7-12. This program is comprised of 145 semester hours, as follows:

Major: 44
Professional Education: 36
General Education: 65

Major curriculum
EDUC 419 Content Area Reading
GEOG 200 Introduction to Geography
HIST 102 The West & the World II
HIST 202 U. S. History Survey II
HIST 302 Readings in the Uses of Past
POLS 203 American Government
AND
Choose five of the following:
HIST 306 The Islamic World
HIST 310 The Greek and Roman World
HIST 311 Modern Asia
HIST 314 Revolutionary America
HIST 315 Modern Latin America
HIST 316 The American Nation
HIST 320 Medieval Europe
HIST 322 Modern America
HIST 323 The Era of the Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST 326 Early Modern Europe
HIST 329 History and Uses of Gender
HIST 332 Modern Africa, 1800-present
HIST 334 The European Age of Reform
HIST 335 North American Frontiers
HIST 337 Progressive America
HIST 342 Twentieth Century European
Professional Education Curriculum
EDUC 200 History, Philosophy and Principles of Education
EDUC 320 Classroom Discipline and Management
HGLN 337 Assessment and Evaluation
EDUC 342 Learning Environments K-12
EDUC 452 Student Teaching Seminar
EDUC 456 Enhanced Student Teaching (9-12)
EDUC 458 Enhanced Student Teaching (7-8)
SPED 101 Survey of the Regular and Special Populations Within the School Environment
General Education Curriculum
*CISC 100 Computer as a Tool
CISC 216 Computer as a Classroom Support System
CMNS 330 The Hebrew and Christian Traditions
CMNS 380 The Political Traditions of the West
**ENGL 100 Introduction to College Writing
ENGL 110 Composition and Rhetoric
ENGL 111 Composition, Rhetoric and Research
EVSC 111 Environmental Science
HIST 101 The West & the World I
HIST 201 U.S. History Survey I
**MATH 101 Basic Mathematics
MATH 102 College Algebra
MATH 215 Elementary Statistics
OREN 105 Tusculum Experience (1 hr.)
PHED 201 Foundations of Physical Fitness and Wellness
PSYC 101 Essentials of Psychology
PSYC 200 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 305 Educational Psychology
SOCI 101 Principles and Social Institutions
Choose one of the following courses:
MUSC 101 Introduction to Western Music
THEA 104 Introduction to Theatre
VISA 110 Introduction to Art
VISA 204 Ancient through Renaissance Art
VISA 208 Baroque through Modern Art
*Test out opportunity available.
**Not required if ACT/SAT scores merit exemption.
TOTAL: 145 semester hours

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History Education Minor Grades 7-12

HIST 101 The West and the World I
HIST 102 The West and the World II
HIST 201 U.S. History Survey I
HIST 202 U.S. History Survey II
Plus one 300-400 level history course approved by the department
EDUC 341 Learning Environments K-6 OR
EDUC 342 Learning Environments 7-12
TOTAL: 24 semester hours

The History Education minor may be added to any existing School of Education Major with Licensure. All listed courses are required for the minor; however, some course requirements may be accomplished through preparation for a particular major.

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