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History
encompasses all aspects of past human endeavor; it encourages students
to think broadly and to attempt to integrate all of their knowledge
into a meaningful whole. From history a person develops a better
understanding of current events and a better appreciation of art,
architecture, ideas, politics, and ellow human beings and their
activities. It also provides a guide for the future.
The
study of history is important for journalists, teachers, business
people, theologians, politicians, scientists, lawyers, librarians,
archivists, museologists, and those in many other professions. Students
planning any career could benefit from majoring or minoring in history
or from choosing history courses for electives. History is an interest
students may retain for life.
History
Requirement
Texas state law requires that graduates of state
universities and colleges have 6 semester hours of credit in U.S.
history. Most students meet this requirement by taking the survey U.S.
history courses (HIST 2610-2620), but advanced U.S. history courses
(courses numbered 3000 and 4000) may be used to satisfy the legislative
mandate, and Texas history (HIST 4700) may substitute for 3 hours of
U.S. history (HIST 2610). Students who receive 6 hours of U.S. history
credit by examination have satisfied this requirement.
Programs of Study
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the
following areas: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Master of Science,
and Doctor of Philosophy with a major in history and concentrations
under the history major at the graduate level in United States history
and European history.
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