History, BA

Degree Requirements

1. It is the student’s responsibility to read the catalog and be familiar with and fulfill all the requirements for the BA degree.
2. Complete at least 120 sch for the BA degree. At least 30 of these must be completed at U. T. Permian Basin and at least 24 of the last 30 must be taken at U. T. Permian Basin.
3. At least 54 sch must be at the upper level.
4. Complete at least 18 sch in a minor. Refer to the catalog for specific requirements for each minor.
5. Obtain at least a C grade in ALL MAJOR courses. Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or C in all courses applicable toward the BA degree. Students seeking teacher certification must maintain a GPA of at least 2.75 in all History courses.

General Education Requirements (42 sch)

Students who have completed two lower level courses in American history before enrolling at U. T. Permian Basin may include them in the 30 hours of credit in history required for majors.

C average required.

Computer Use

All majors must demonstrate a basic use of computing through completion of COSC 1301 , COSC 1335 , or similar computer science course that requires actual use of computers.

• COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing (3) sch
• COSC 1335 Computers and Problem Solving (3) sch

Major Requirements (36 sch)

The History major consists of 36 sch. A minimum of 21 sch must be upper level. The 36 sch should include HIST 1301  and HIST 1302 , at least one 2000-level non-US course, and at least one course from each of the four groups. The 36 sch must also include either HIST 4399  or a 6000-level course, which must be passed with a “B-” grade or better. This course may count toward fulfilling a field group.

Students and advisors select courses in the context of background, preparation, interests, needs, and professional plans.

Electives

• HIST 4374 Historic Preservation (3) sch
• HIST 4391 Contract Study (3) sch

Seminar Course

• HIST 4399 Senior Seminar (3) sch (or departmentally designated 4000-level course), or
• 6000-level course

Minor

In general, a minor consists of 18 sch, of which 12 sch must be upper level, but refer to Discipline specifications.

TExES Requirements

Candidates for TExES tests in History must have completed the courses listed for each area below or equivalent courses.

7-12 History: Meet the requirements for the History major, including Texas history.

Social Studies 4-8: Complete the courses for the BA in History with a minor in Political Science. In addition complete ECON 2301  and two Geography courses.

Social Studies 7-12: Complete the courses for the BA in History with a minor in Political Science. In addition complete ECON 2301  and two Geography courses.

English Language Arts, Reading, & Social Studies 4-8: Complete the courses for the BA in History with a minor in English. In addition complete ECON 2301  and two Geography courses.