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2013-2014 University Catalog

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BACHELOR OF ARTS
MAJOR IN HISTORY
WITH GRADES 7 - 12 CERTIFICATION

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their advisor each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment; responsible for reviewing the Program of Study Requirements; and must meet foreign language and writing intensive course requirements for graduation. See Academic Regulations-Undergraduate.

*See Appendix A Core Curriculum and Optional Course Information.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3
HIST 1301 - The U.S. to 1877 3
Foreign Language/Study Abroad1 3
GEOG 1303 - General World Geography 3
   
   
Total 15
Spring Semester
CourseHours
ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 3
MATH - Math Elective2 3
HIST 1302 - The U.S. Since 1877 3
Visual/Literary/Performing Arts* 3
Foreign Language/Study Abroad1 3
EDFS 1152 - Activity & Wellness 1
EDCI 1102 - Intro to Teaching Profession 1
Total 17

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
HIST 2321 - World Civ to 1648 3
PSCI 2305 - American National Govt 3
ENGL - Survey of Literature* 3
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth&Develop 3
Natural Science* 4
EDCI 2210 - Foundations of Education 2
Total 18
Spring Semester
CourseHours
HIST 2322 - World Civ Since 1648 3
PSCI 2306 - American State Govt 3
COMM - Communication3 3
EDCI 3224 - Teaching in Diverse Settings4 2
Natural Science* 4
General Elective 1
Total 16

Junior Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
HIST 3302 - History of Texas 3
HIST 3303 - Historical Methods 3
HIST - Non-U.S. Hist Elective5 3
EDCI 3301 - Assessment for Instr Design 3
EDCI 3302 - Tchng English Lang Lrnrs 3
Total 15
Spring Semester
CourseHours
Advanced General Elective 3
HIST - Non-U.S. Hist Elective5 3
HIST - U.S. History Elec6 3
HIST - U.S. History Elec6 3
EDRD 3320 - Content Reading 3
Total 15

Senior Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
HIST 4310 - Intellectual History of the US  
HIST - U.S. History Elec6 3
GEOG - Adv Geography 3
EDCI 3315 - Eff Instr Diverse Populations 3
EDCI 4310 - Engaging Learners 3
Total 15
Spring Semester
CourseHours
EDSE 4350 - Incl Pract Exceptl Chld 3
EDCI 4693 - Student Teaching7 6
   
   
   
Total 9

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 120

1Foreign Language/Study Abroad, select 6 SCH in course work (not credit by exam) above the university’s foreign language admission requirement. Thus students who meet the university’s foreign language admission requirement by earning 6 hours of credit by exam, may take 6 SCH in the same language but at the intermediate level or above, or they may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 5 weeks in a non-English speaking country.
2Math elective, select 3 SCH from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
3Communication, select 3 SCH from ENGL 2311, HUM 2301 or COMM 1311.
4Students must apply for admission to the College of Education while enrolled in EDCI 3324.
5Non-U.S. History, select 6 SCH from HIST 3301, 3330, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394, 3395, 4330, 4331, 4332, 4340, 4341, 4342, or 4391.
6U.S. History, select 9 SCH from HIST 3370, 3375, 3380, 3385, 4316, 4317, 4318, 4366, 4367, 4368, 4390.
7Students are admitted to student teaching only after passing the certification exam to teach secondary history.

Note: See information on the combined BA/MA degree in History.

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.

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