Degree Requirements
Core Areas A-E
Satisfactorily complete core Areas A-E, as listed in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.
Core Area F
Required courses
Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses.
| HIST 1131 | World Civilization & Soc I | 3 |
| HIST 1132 | World Civilization & Soc II | 3 |
| HIST 2111 | The United States to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 2112 | The United States Since 1877 | 3 |
| Foreign Language 2002 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-15 |
HIST 1132 may be taken as part of Area E rather than Area F.
Additional Courses
Satisfactorily complete 6 hours from the following courses:
Major Requirements
Research Course
Satisfactorily complete the following course. Students should take HIST 3001, Historical Research and Writing, by the end of their second semester, sophomore year. Students may take two upper division courses before taking HIST 3001, but are advised to avoid taking upper division courses until HIST 3001 is taken.
| HIST 3001 | Historical Research & Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
European/English History
Satisfactorily complete 6 hours from the following courses:
World History
Satisfactorily complete 6 hours from the following courses:
History Electives
Satisfactorily complete 9 hours of History electives. These courses may be from any field: U.S., European, or World. A full listing of all undergraduate History courses and descriptions is available at Undergraduate History Courses.
Optional Concentration: Teacher Preparation
This concentration allows students to explore how to apply content knowledge and critical thinking skills to the development of careers in teaching, and to be better prepared to seek admission to a MAT program in teaching. The concentration provides professional insight into and support of student engagement with the teaching profession as well as preparation for professional standards exams such as the Georgia GACE tests.
Note: Courses used to fulfill major requirements may also be used toward concentration requirements, if listed among the approved courses below.
The concentration requires the following:
- Students will take either HIST 1131 or 1132 designated as “For Majors Only”
- Students will take either HIST 2111 or 2112 designated as “For Majors Only”
- Students will take HIST 4930: The Art and Craft of Teaching History for 3 or 6 credit hours
- Students may take any 4000-level History course deemed relevant to the concentration (with approval of Department chair) for a total of 3 credit hours. Students choosing this option will work with course instructor to develop assignments relevant to the concentration such as: developing content lesson plans; leading class discussion; delivering a class lecture.
- An electronic teaching preparation portfolio that reflects on and showcases the outcomes of the concentration.
- Students interested in teaching in middle grades may also consider taking HIST 4415 Georgia: Colony and State in support of planning to teach in middle grades social sciences in the state of Georgia.
NOTE: Federal financial aid will not pay for an optional concentration course unless that course is also necessary to complete the 120 hours required for a degree or the 39 hours of required upper-level credit. Contact
Financial Aid if you have questions about your federal aid eligibility.
Foreign Language Requirement
Demonstrate competence in one foreign language at the level of the fourth university course (2002). Additional courses required to complete this requirements will count toward general elective hours.
Electives
Senior Capstone
Satisfactorily complete the following course. Senior Thesis will be taken as a scheduled cohort experience as the course
HIST 4970. Eligible students will be admitted to the course following consultation with the instructor and the approval of a prospectus for the thesis which has been submitted to the instructor. Students will not be allowed to complete Senior Thesis until the first or second semester of their senior year. Students may also fulfill the Senior Capstone requirement by participating in a pre-approved and sanctioned study abroad course.
| HIST 4970 | Senior Thesis | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Additional Degree Requirements
- Satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements listed in the academic policies section of this catalog.
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all HIST courses,
- A digital portfolio of papers and personal reflection on the program of study to include Senior Thesis to be completed as part of HIST 4970. (May be presented as an electronic or digital platform. See department chair for details.)