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2016-2017 University Catalog

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

Following is a 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; responsible for meeting all course prerequisites; and must meet foreign language and writing intensive course requirements for graduation. See Academic Regulations-Undergraduate online.

*See Appendix A: Core Curriculum and Optional Course Information in the University Catalog.

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Freshman Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3
HIST 1301 - The U.S. to 1877 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3
UNIV 1101 - Learning in a Global Context I 1
Foreign Language/Study Abroad1 3
Creative Arts* 3
Total 16
Spring Semester
CourseHours
ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 3
HIST 1302 - The U.S. Since 1877 3
MATH - Math Elective2 3
UNIV 1402 - Signature Course 4
EDCI 1102 - Intro to Teaching Profession 1
Foreign Language/Study Abroad1 3
Total 17

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
EDCI 2210 - Foundations of Education 2
HIST 2321 - World Civ to 1648 3
PSCI 2305 - American National Govt 3
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth&Develop 3
Life & Physical Science* 3
Life &Physical Science Lab* 1
Language, Philosophy&Culture* 3
Total 18
Spring Semester
CourseHours
EDCI 3224 - Teaching in Diverse Settings3 2
HIST 2322 - World Civ Since 1648 3
PSCI 2306 - American State Govt 3
Life & Physical Science* 3
Life and Physical Science Lab 1
General Elective 3
   
Total 15

Junior Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
EDCI 3301 - Assessment for Instr Design 3
EDCI 3302 - Tchng English Lang Lrnrs 3
HIST 3302 - History of Texas 3
HIST 3303 - Historical Methods 3
HIST - Non-U.S. Hist Elective4 3
Total 15
Spring Semester
CourseHours
EDRD 3320 - Content Reading 3
HIST 4310 - Intellectual History of the US 3
HIST - Non-U.S. Hist Elective4 3
HIST - U.S. History Elec5 3
HIST - U.S. History Elec5 3
Total 15

Senior Year

Fall Semester
CourseHours
EDCI 3315 - Eff Instr Diverse Populations 3
EDCI 4310 - Engaging Learners 3
GEOG - Adv Geography 3
HIST - U.S. History Elec5 3
HIST - Non-U.S. Hist Elective4 3
Total 15
Spring Semester
CourseHours
EDCI 4693 - Student Teaching6 6
EDSE 4350 - Incl Pract Exceptl Chld 3
   
   
   
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 graduation 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 4 weeks in another country.
2Math elective, select 3 SCH from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
3Students must apply for admission to the College of Education while enrolled in EDCI 3324.
4Non-U.S. History, select 9 SCH from HIST 3330, 3331, 3332, 3333. 3340, 3386, 3391, 3392, 3393, 3394, 3395, 3396, 4338, 4339, 4340, 4341, 4342, 4380, or 4391.
5U.S. History, select 9 SCH from HIST 2150-2350, 2151-2351, 3370, 3371, 3375, 3380, 3381, 3385, 4316, 4317, 4318, 4350. 4366, 4367, 4368, 4390.
6Students 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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