2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Faculty: Dr. Ron Rexilius (Chair); Dr. David Davis, Dr. Sara Frear; Dr. Anthony Joseph; Dr. Diana R. Lovell
The Department of History offers a major or minor in history, Social Studies Composite Teacher Certification and
History Teacher Certification. For more information about specific degree requirements for degrees with teacher
certification, see the School of Education section of this Catalog.
History
The history major provides students with a better understanding of the present by emphasizing the importance of
the past. Examining the major events, movements, and personalities that have helped shape the modern world
enriches a student‘s world-view, promotes cultural literacy, and produces enlightened citizenship.
Probing and interacting with history also assists students in developing analytic and reasoning skills and in
building their written and oral communication competencies. The history major prepares students for careers in
law, education, business, Christian ministry, government, and archival and museum vocations.
Before enrolling in HIST 4392 Independent Research Projects and Directed history majors must have successfully
completed HIST 2311, 2312, 2313, 2323 (12 hours) and at least five upper level history courses (15 hours, HIST
3000 or 4000 level), or receive special permission from the instructor.
Information about student membership in Phi Alpha Theta (the Alpha Lambda Zeta chapter), a professional history
honor society, and the criteria used for the history Honors Program is available from the department. Please check
the website for more information under student organizations.
History majors interested in pursuing internship credit for work related to their field of study should contact the
department chair. A maximum of three (3) internship credit hours will be counted toward the major.
Students interested in teaching certification programs related to history should see the School of Education section
of this catalog.
HISTORY MAJOR
Smith College 52
Required Academic Courses (12 hours)
HIST 2311 Western Civilization I (HIST 1314 World Civilization to 1650) 3
HIST 2312 Western Civilization II (HIST 1324 World Civilization from 1600) 3
HIST 2313 U.S. History to 1877 3
HIST 2323 U. S. History from 1877 3
ELECTIVE COURSES IN HISTORY: 27
Choose 4 U.S. History courses (12 hours) from these:
HIST 3311, 3313, 3314, 3323, 3333, 3335, 3341, 3342, 3344, 4314, 4330,
4333, 4340, 4357, 4363
Choose 3 European History courses (9 hours) from these:
HIST 3354, 3364, 3376, 3386, 3396, 4326, 4340
Choose Any 2 Upper Level Elective History courses (6 hours)
Total Hours in Major 39
HISTORY MINOR
Required Academic Courses (12 hours)
HIST 2311 Western Civilization I (HIST 1314 World Civilization to 1650) 3
HIST 2312 Western Civilization II (HIST 1324 World Civilization from 1600) 3
HIST 2313 U. S. History to 1877 3
HIST 2323 U.S. History from 1877 3
ELECTIVES: Choose 2 courses (3 hrs each) form the following U.S. History:
HIST 3311 American Religious History
HIST 3313 Colonial America
HIST 3314 Revolutionary America
HIST 3323 Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST 3333 History of Texas
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