2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

Broadcast Production Concentration (option)TELE 3365 Television Production ITELE 3366 Television Production IIPhotography Concentration (option)PHOT 3322 Photography IIPHOT 4321 Intermediate PhotographySenior SeminarsMCOM 4292 Senior SeminarMCOM 4293 Senior SeminarOther Requirements for MajorProfessional PortfolioMass Communication with Teacher CertificationStudents seeking teacher certification in Mass Communication should selectPedagogy as one major and Mass Communication as their other major. Courserequirements for teacher certification are the same as those for the general MassCommunication major. This program prepares students for the state certificationtest in journalism.ARTS/HUMANITIESDEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCEFaculty: Dr. Christopher Hammons (Interim Chair)Dr. Michael Bordelon; Dr. Diane Martin; Dr. Ron RexiliusThe Department of History and Political Science offers majors in history and politicalscience. A student may select one or both majors within the department. Inaddition, the department also supports three history or political science relatedmajors in collaboration with other colleges: History with Teacher Certification,Composite Social Studies, and Public Policy.HistoryThe history major provides students with a better understanding of the present byemphasizing the importance of the past. Examining the major events, movements,and personalities that have helped shape the modern world enriches a student’sworld-view, promotes cultural literacy, and produces enlightened citizenship.Probing and interacting with history also assists students in developing analytic andreasoning 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.Students who wish to enter law school after graduating from HBU are encouragedto take HIST 2313 U.S. History to 1877, HIST 2323 U.S. History from 1877, HIST3315 Colonial & Revolutionary America, and HIST 3333 History of Texas.Before enrolling in history Senior Seminars (HIST 4292 or 4293), history majorsmust have successfully completed HIST 1314, 1324, 2313, 2323 (12 hours) andat least three upper level history courses (9 hours, HIST 3000 or 4000 level), orreceive special permission from the instructor.All history majors must pass an exit exam with a score of at least 70% in order tograduate. They will be expected to take it during their last history Senior Seminar(either HIST 4292 or 4293). Check the course syllabus for further details.College of Arts and Humanities/ 115