History
History is as much something you do as something you learn. In the classroom as well as the field, you will collect and analyze historical data, develop a historical perspective for current events, and demonstrate an ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Bachelor of Arts or Science in History
A degree in History prepares students for a successful career in education, public service, preservation and many other fields.
Secondary Education Certification in History is offered.
A degree in History is an excellent foundation for law school and graduate programs. Some characteristics of professionals in history-related fields include excellent written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking and problem solving, confidence, empathy and aptitude for technology.
History Major for All Tracks
Click through the tabs below to navigate through each program.
- Core Courses
- Core Courses
- Major Courses
- Secondary Certification
| Core Courses |
|---|
| Effective English |
| The Literary Tradition |
| Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview |
| History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus |
| Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy |
| History Course |
| Laboratory Science |
| Mathematics General |
| General Education Electives |
| Major Courses |
|---|
| HI 103 World History |
| HI 104 World History |
| HI 201 History of The United States |
| HI 202 History of The United States |
| HI 340 Studies in Non-Western History |
| HI 406 Alabama History (Required) |
| HI 411 Philosophy and Methods of History (Required) |
| Courses above the 300 level (12 additional hours) (six hours of which must be in areas other than United States history). With advisor approval a substitution may be made for HI 103 and HI 104. |
| Secondary Certification |
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| TE 201 Foundations of Education |
| TE 301 Human Growth and Development |
| TE 304 Introduction to Exceptional Children and Youth |
| TE 306 Principles and Ethics of Teaching in Secondary Schools |
| TE 405 Education and Technology |
| TE 412 Classroom Management (admitted intoTE) |
| TE 417 Reading Improvement in the Content Areas (admitted into TE) |
| TE 421 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (admitted into TE) |
| TE 422 Educational Psychology (admitted into TE) |
| TE 423 Student Teaching and Seminar (Must be taken with TE 433; admitted into TE) |
| TE 433 edTPA Professional Development Seminar (must be taken with TE 423; admitted into TE) TE 470 Secondary School Teaching: Concepts, Strategies, and Methods (admitted to TE) |
| TE 474 Clinical Methods in Teaching Secondary School - Social Science (admitted into TE) |
| Additional: Student teaching and edTPA Professional Development Seminar (TE 423 and TE 433 ) must be taken during the student's final semester after all other coursework is completed. Students may only register for one additional course (TE 433) during the semester of student teaching. Please refer to the School of Education section of this catalog for more information regarding program admission and student teaching guidelines. Students must earn a "C" or higher in all teacher education and teaching field courses. |
Program Benefits
- Small classes with individual attention from faculty
- Students will engage with the unique history of the broader Gulf Coast community
- Internships in museums, archives, parks, and more
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Secondary School Teacher
Museum Curator
Archivist
Librarian
"A degree in history opens the door to a wide array of career options for our graduates. The study of history sharpens a student’s ability to think critically, communicate and write effectively, and contextualize our present world in light of the past. History majors are equipped with skills and tools that 21st-century employers highly value."
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