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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, Master of Science, and
Doctor of Philosophy with a major in history and concentrations under the
history major at the graduate level in United States history and modern
European history.
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