Geography

History

B.A. in History

B.A. in History with Secondary Teaching Certification

M.A. in History (Thesis Track)

M.A. in History (Non-Thesis Track)

M.A in History with Public History Option

Philosophy

Political Science

B.A. in Political Science

B.S. in Political Science

B.S. in Political Science with Secondary Teaching Certification

M.A. in Political Science (Thesis Track)

M.A. in Political Science (Non-Thesis Track)

 
 

GEOGRAPHY

The Social Science Department does not currently offer either a major or minor in Geography.  Geography classes are currently offered to fulfill academic core requirements, specific degree requirements for HIST, and the Geography component of the Social Studies Composite certification plan.

 

B.A. in HISTORY with SECONDARY TEACHING CERTIFICATION

There are currently three options available for students who wish to obtain a B.A. in history with secondary teaching certification: All History History plus another teaching field in P.E. or COMS  Social Studies Composite--also includes Political Science, Economics, and Geography Students who plan to seek teacher certification must be advised by Dr. Pat Zelman

Typical Curriculum for a B.A. in History with Secondary Certification--All History Freshman Year Semester Hours ENGL 111, 112 6 Foreign Language 101, 102 8 HIST 101, 102 6 MATH 107 or higher 3 Lab Science Sequence 7 COMS 101, 102, or 301 3 Junior Year Semester Hours Advanced History 15 ECO 101, 201, SOC 101, 201, 303, GEOG 110, 120, or 201* 3 EDU 320, 330 6 PSY 303 3 RDG 351 3 PHIL 101, 201, 301, 485, RS 101, 102, 210, or 305* 3 * no "double dipping" with Social and Behavioral Science Elective Sophomore Year Semester Hours Soph ENGL 6 HIST 201, 202 6 POLS 201, 202 6 Foreign Language 201, 202 6 Arts Core Elective 3 HLTH 101 2 Social and Behavioral Science Elective 3 Senior Year Semester Hours Advanced History 6 HIST 440 3 Advanced POLS 6 EDU 430 3 EDU 435, 490 9

Typical Curriculum for a B.A. in History with Secondary Certification  with Second Teaching Field in P.E. or COMS

Freshman Year Semester Hours Sophomore Year Semester Hours ENGL 111, 112 6 Soph ENGL 6 Foreign Language 101, 102 8 HIST 201, 202 6 HIST 101, 102 6 POLS 201, 202 6 MATH 107 or higher 3 Arts Core Elective 3 Lab Sciences Sequence 7 Foreign Language 201, 202 6 COMS 101, 102, or 301 3 Social and Behavioral Science Elective 3 HLTH 101 2 Second Teaching Field 6 Junior Year Semester Hours Senior Year Semester Hours Advanced History 12 Advanced HIST 3 Second Teaching Field 6 HIST 440 3 EDU 320, 330 6 Second Field Advanced 12 PSY 303 3 EDU 430 3 RDG 351 3 EDU 435, 490 9

Typical Curriculum for a B.A. in History with Secondary Certification  in Social Studies Composite

Freshman Year Semester Hours Sophomore Year Semester Hours ENGL 111, 112 6 Soph ENGL 6 Foreign Language 101, 102 8 HIST 201, 202 6 HIST 101, 102 6 POLS 201, 202 6 MATH 107 or higher 3 Arts Core Elective 3 Lab Science Sequence 7 HLTH 101 2 COMS 101, 102, or 301 3 Foreign Language 201, 202 6 GEOG 110 3 GEOG 120, 201, or 202 3 Junior Year Semester Hours Senior Year Semester Hours Advanced History 12 Advanced History 3 ECO 201, 202 6 HIST 440 3 Advanced POLS 3 Advanced POLS 3 EDU 320, 330 6 EDU 430 3 PSY 303 3 EDU 435, 490 9 RDG 351 3

 

 

Master of Arts Degrees in History Two tracks of the Masters of Arts in History are available to students: (1) thesis and (2) non-thesis. This degree is designed to expand and enrich a student's knowledge of history as well as research, writing, and analytical abilities in United States, European, and World history. This degree will help prepare students who wish to pursue further graduate study for a Ph.D. degree or to improve their teaching abilities.  To gain full admission to the MA program, students must first meet the general requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies and hold an undergraduate degree with a history major or 24 hours in history. Those students who lack the necessary undergraduate preparation will be required to complete up to 24 hours of appropriate leveling work. The department head in consultation with the graduate history advisor will review the student's transcript to determine the nature and amount of leveling work and will assist the student in establishing a graduate advisory committee. The graduate advisor will also assist the student in selecting either the thesis or non-thesis track. Students must have approval of the department head to change tracks once they have completed 24 hours of course work. If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Richard Cruz, Graduate History Advisor.      Master of Arts Degree in History--Thesis Track  The MA in History (thesis track) requires 36 hours of approved course work, including HIST 598 (Historiography and Historical Method), one research course (HIST 520, 532, or 542), and 6 hours of HIST 588 (Thesis). In consultation with the graduate history advisor and the student's thesis advisor, a student may take 12 hours in an appropriate supporting field. The student must take course work in United States and non-United States history.  Each thesis track student in history must demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language prior to the awarding of the MA Degree. Proficiency will be measured either by the successful completion (with a C or better) of 14 hours in a single foreign language (either on the undergraduate or graduate level) or by obtaining a passing score on a standardized foreign language exam. Each thesis track student will take a written comprehensive examination after completing 24 hours of course work and before registering for HIST 588 (Thesis). The examination, based on course work submitted for the MA degree, will be constructed, administered, and evaluated by the student's graduate advisory committee. If the examination result is unsatisfactory, the student  will be allowed to retake the comprehensive examination one additional time. Additional course work in areas of weakness may be required.  Each thesis track student will complete a thesis under the direction of a thesis advisor, who will chair the student's graduate advisory committee. The student will not begin work on the thesis prior to completion of 24 hours of course work and will enroll in Thesis (HIST 588) only with prior approval of the department head and graduate history advisor. The thesis will be prepared in accordance with the general procedures specified by the College of Graduate Studies. Upon completion of the thesis, the student will sit for an oral defense before a committee composed of her/his graduate advisory committee and a representative from the Graduate College. Under special circumstances, the thesis advisor, in consultation with the graduate history advisor and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, may modify this requirement.      Master of Arts Degree in History--Non-Thesis Track  The MA degree in History (non-thesis) requires a minimum of 36 hours of approved course work, including HIST 598 (Historiography and Historical Method) and one research course (HIST 520, 532, and 542). In consultation with the graduate history advisor, a student may take 12 hours in an appropriate supporting field. The student must take course work in United States and non-United States history.  Each non-thesis track student in history must demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language prior to the awarding of the MA Degree. Proficiency will be measured either by the successful completion (with a C or better) of 14 hours in a single foreign language (either on an undergraduate or graduate level) or by obtaining a passing score on a standardized foreign language exam.  A written comprehensive examination will be administered after the student has completed her/his course work or during the semester of anticipated graduation. The examination, based on course work submitted for the MA degree plan, will be constructed, administered, and evaluated by the student's advisory committee. If the result of the examination is unsatisfactory, the student will be allowed to retake the comprehensive examination one additional time. Additional course work in areas of weakness may be required. Master of Arts Degree in History--Public History Option The MA degree in History (Public History Option) requires a minimum of 36 hours of approved course work.  18 hours must be history content courses, including HIST 598 (Historiography and Historical Method) and one research course (HIST 520, 532, or 542).  Content courses must also include classes in United States and non-United States history.  The other 18 hours must be public history courses, including 6 hours of internship at selected public history venues.  The required courses for the Public History option are HIST 507, HIST 508, HIST 509, HIST 510, and two semesters of HIST 599 (Internship).  A thesis is not required for this degree. Each student in the public history option must demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language prior to the awarding of the MA Degree. Proficiency will be measured either by the successful completion (with a C or better) of 14 hours in a single foreign language (either on an undergraduate or graduate level) or by obtaining a passing score on a standardized foreign language exam. A written comprehensive examination will be administered after the student has completed her/his course work or during the semester of anticipated graduation. The examination, based on course work submitted for the MA Public History degree plan, will be constructed, administered, and evaluated by the student's advisory committee. If the result of the examination is unsatisfactory, the student will be allowed to retake the comprehensive examination one additional time. Additional course work in areas of weakness may be required.

 

 

PHILOSOPHY

A major in Philosophy is not currently offered.  Students may minor in this subject by taking 18 hours of Philosophy courses (6 hours of which must be at the 300-400 level).  See Dr. Clifford for more information.

 

 

B.A. in POLITICAL SCIENCE (without certification)

A B.A. in Political Science provides an excellent foundation for graduates planning to enter the legal profession, government service, and the business community.  Moreover, this degree will prepare students for entry and success in graduate and/or professional school.  See Dr. Barry Price, undergraduate political science advisor, for further information about this degree.

Typical Curriculum for the B.A. Degree in Political Science (without certification)

Freshman Year Semester Hours Sophomore Year Semester Hours ENGL 111, 112 6 Soph ENGL 3 Foreign Language 101, 102 8 HIST 201, 202 6 HIST 101, 102 6 POLS 201, 202 6 MATH 107 or higher 3 Arts Core Elective 3 Lab Science Sequence 7 HLTH 101 2 Social and Behavioral Science Elective 3 Foreign Language  201, 202 6 Junior Year Semester Hours Senior Year Semester Hours Advanced POLS 9 Advanced POLS 9 Electives 9 Electives 3 Upper-level electives 12 Upper-level electives 12 COMS 101, 102, or 301 3 POLS 490 3

 

 

Typical Curricula for the B.S. Degree in Political Science with Secondary  Certification

Students who wish to obtain a B.S. in Political Science with Secondary Teaching Certification must follow the Social Studies Composite certification program.  See Dr. Barry  Price, undergraduate Political Science advisor, for further information about this program

Freshman Year Semester Hours Sophomore Year Semester Hours ENGL 111, 112 6 Soph ENGL 6 HIST 101, 102 6 HIST 201, 202 6 MATH 107 or higher 3 POLS 201, 202 6 Lab Science Sequence 7 Arts Core Elective 3 GEOG 110 3 HLTH 101 2 GEOG 120, 201, or 202 3 COMS 101, 102, or 301 3 6 Junior Year Semester Hours Senior Year Semester Hours ECO Elective 3 HIST 440 3 ECO 201, 202 6 Advanced POLS 9 Advanced POLS 9 EDU 430 3 EDU 320, 330 6 EDU 435, 490 9 PYS 303 3 Advanced HIST 3 RDG 351 3 POLS 490 3 SOC 330 3

 

Masters of Arts Degree in Political Science--Thesis Track The MA in Political Science (thesis track) requires 36 hours of approved course work, including POLS 598 (Scope and Methods in Social Science) and POLS 599 (Practicum, Field Problems, or Internship). Each student may choose up to 12 hours in appropriate supporting work, which, if in a single specific field, may be declared a minor. Flexibility according to student need and interest will be permitted in the selection of specific course work.  Each thesis track student must demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language prior to the awarding of the MA degree. Proficiency will be measured either by the successful completion (with a C or better) of 14 hours in a single foreign language (either as an undergraduate or graduate student) or by obtaining a passing score on a standardized foreign language exam.  Each thesis track student will take a written comprehensive examination after completing 24 hours of course work and before registering for POLS 588 (Thesis). The examination, based on course work submitted for the MA degree plan, will be constructed, administered, and evaluated by the student's graduate advisory committee. If the examination result is unsatisfactory, the student will be allowed to retake the comprehensive examination one additional time. Additional course work in areas of weakness may be required.  Each thesis track student will complete a thesis under the direction of a thesis advisor, who will chair the student's graduate advisory committee. The student will not begin work on the thesis prior to completion of 24 hours of course work and will enroll in Thesis (POLS 588) only with prior approval of the department head and graduate political science advisor. The thesis will be prepared in accordance with the general procedures specified by the College of Graduate Studies. Upon completion of the thesis, the student will sit for an oral defense before a committee composed of his/her graduate advisory committee and a representative for the Graduate College. Under special circumstances, the thesis advisor, in consultation with the graduate political science advisor and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, may modify these requirements.      Masters of Arts Degree in Political Science--Non-Thesis Track                                                                            The MA in Political Science (non-thesis track) requires 36 hours of approved course work, including POLS 598 (Scope and Methods in Social Science) and POLS 599 (Practicum, Field Problems, or Internship). Each student may choose up to 12 hours in appropriate supporting work, which, if in a single specific field, may be declared a minor.  Each non-thesis track student must demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language prior to the awarding of the MA degree. Proficiency will be measured either by the successful completion (with a C or better) of 14 hours in a single foreign language (either as an undergraduate or graduate student) or by obtaining a passing score on a standardized foreign language exam.  A written comprehensive examination will be administered after the student has completed course work, or during the semester of anticipated graduation. The examination, based on course work submitted for the MA degree plan, will be constructed, administered, and evaluated by the student's graduate advisory committee. If the examination result is unsatisfactory, the student will be allowed to retake the comprehensive examination one additional time. Additional course work in areas of weakness may be required.