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2022-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

History, African American History Concentration, BS


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History Major Requirements

The major in History allows for a concentration in African American History, African History , History/Social Studies Teacher Education , and United States History . All interested students are advised to notify the department as early as possible, so that an advisor can be assigned.

The requirements consist of three sections: survey courses, upper level requirements, and departmental electives. Since each of these sections includes components which vary based on concentration, it is important that scheduling be done with the approval of an advisor. The major in history must receive a grade of “C” or higher in all courses required for the major. The following outlines provide the requirements of each concentration.

General Education Requirements in History


Every student is required to take 6 credit hours in History, choosing both courses from one of the following groups:

Note(s)


Students may not mix courses from different groups.

African American History Concentration Requirements


The requirements consist of a total of 36 hours, including:

Survey Course Options (6 Credits)


In addition to the GER requirements (HIST 201 /HIST 202  or HIST 203 /HIST 204 ), all majors in African American History must take the following:

Upper Level Requirements (9 Credits)


All majors in African American History are required to take the following courses:

Departmental Electives (21 Credits)


All majors in African American History must take at least 21 hours in departmental electives, as outlined in the following (see course descriptions for details). With prior approval of the Department, other courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for concentration and support electives.

Level I (Freshman)


Fall Semester


Total Semester Credits: 16


Total Semester Credits: 15


Level II (Sophomore)


Level III (Junior)


Fall Semester


Total Semester Credits: 15


Total Semester Credits: 15


Level IV (Senior)


Fall Semester


Total Semester Credits: 15


Spring Semester


Total Semester Credits: 15


Total Credits: 122


*General Education Requirement

**University Graduation Requirement

Major Course

Or any 2 part 200 level History

or any ENGL 200 level or above

BIOL 101  or BIOL 107  or CHEM 101  or PHSC 101  or PHSC 103  

PHIL 103  or PHIL 102  

† or IDIS 103  or any Foreign Language or ART 105  or MUSC 201  or DANC 226  or THEA 211  

‡ or any 3 credit Health course, or SPCH 202  or SPCH 204  or GEOG 102  

General Elective - any University course

Program Elective - any non-required course within the discipline

NOTE: Please consult a program advisor to discuss course options.

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