History - Undergraduate Programs
Overview
The study of history explores the basic forces that have shaped human affairs and is therefore a means for dealing with present concerns and future problems. An appreciation of our heritage develops a sense of our identity. Historical inquiry also provides the necessary background for the study of other disciplines such as economics, literature, art, language, and the social as well as natural sciences.
Students of history develop important critical skills that are the hallmark of educated people: the ability to reason and analyze; the capacity to investigate problems and synthesize diverse information; facility in expressing ideas or data clearly and precisely. The History Department encourages an open and questioning attitude toward the diversity of human experiences and ideas. An awareness of cultural differences between various groups of people will provide insights concerning the basic issues of world civilization. Students of history are encouraged to read analytically, speak cogently, and write coherently.
Both the curriculum and the methodology of the History Department are multifaceted. The History Department, therefore, requires that students take courses in both chronological and topical areas in United States and world history. The history faculty specializes in such diverse methodologies as quantitative analysis and social and political history, as well as the more traditional biographical and narrative approaches. Thus students are exposed to the many ways of studying the past and the present.
A degree in history prepares students for a variety of careers, including teaching, archival administration, business, journalism and communications, historical preservation, law, and public affairs. More importantly, by providing insight into the causes and effects of change in society, a knowledge of history prepares every individual for life in a complex world.
Admission to Department of History Degree Programs
There are no special requirements that prospective majors in the Department of History must fulfill beyond entering with a minimum 2.25 GPA. In order to graduate students must have a 2.0 GPA overall and in history courses. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the core requirement before enrolling in upper level history courses.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History
| General Core Requirements | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| Required Core for History | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| HIST 2377 | FLIGHT CULTURE AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE | 3 |
| or ENGL 2303 | TOPICS IN LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2309 | WORLD LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2319 | BRITISH LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2329 | AMERICAN LITERATURE | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Mathematics (select 6 hours from general core requirements) | 6 | |
| Life & Physical Sciences (select 6 hours from general core requirements) | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select one course from the general core requirements) | 3 | |
| Creative Arts elective (Select one course from the general core requirements) | 3 | |
| Foundational Component Area elective (Select one additional course from the general core requirements) | 3 | |
| Electives - nine hours from any level | 9 | |
| Electives - six hours from any 3000-4000 level courses | 6 | |
| Major Requirements for History | ||
| History Core 1 | ||
| HIST 1301 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION (or 2313 for pre-law majors) | 3 |
| HIST 2302 | HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION (or 2314 for pre-law majors) | 3 |
| HIST 3300 | INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL RESEARCH | 3 |
| History Concentration 2 | ||
| Group A - U.S. History (select two courses) | 6 | |
| Group B - Non U.S. History (select two courses) | 6 | |
| Group A or B (Select two courses) | 6 | |
| HIST 4395 | HISTORY SEMINAR | 3 |
| Modern or Classical Language requirement (must be in same language) | 14 | |
| Minor (see minor advisor for details) | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
It is strongly recommended that history majors complete the core requirements before enrolling in upper level history courses.
Note: Please see undergraduate advisor for up-to-date information on degree totals.
| 1 | It is recommended that History majors complete the core requirement before enrolling in upper level History courses. Students are strongly advised to complete HIST 3300 as early as possible, preferably in their first semester after having declared a History major. Students may not enroll in the capstone HIST 4395 course until they have successfully completed HIST 3300 with a "C" or better. |
| 2 | Students with a satisfactory SAT achievement score in U.S. history or other proof of a strong background in U.S. History may wish to enroll in an honors section or opt to substitute six hours of advanced courses in U.S. History. |
All history majors will design an appropriate course of upper level study in history in consultation with their advisor .
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History
(Pre-Law Option)
| General Core Requirements | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| General Core requirements | ||
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| HIST 2377 | FLIGHT CULTURE AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE | 3 |
| or ENGL 2303 | TOPICS IN LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2309 | WORLD LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2319 | BRITISH LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2329 | AMERICAN LITERATURE | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Mathematics (select two courses from the general core requirements) | 6 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences (select two courses from the general core requirements) | 6 | |
| Creative Arts elective (see general core requirements) | 3 | |
| Electives - any level | 1 | |
| Major Requirements for History | ||
| History Core | ||
| HIST 1301 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| HIST 2313 | HISTORY OF ENGLAND | 3 |
| or HIST 2301 | HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION | |
| HIST 2314 | HISTORY OF ENGLAND | 3 |
| or HIST 2302 | HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION | |
| HIST 3300 | INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL RESEARCH | 3 |
| History Concentration | ||
| Legal History - Any four (4) from: HIST 3307, HIST 3311, HIST 3330, HIST 3331, HIST 3391, HIST 4330, HIST 4331, HIST 4333, HIST4359 | 12 | |
| History electives - 3000-4000 level | 3 | |
| HIST 4395 | HISTORY SEMINAR | 3 |
| Other pre-law requirements | ||
| Political Science - Any two (2) from: POLS 3330, POLS 3331, POLS 3333, POLS 3334, POLS 3335, POLS 3336, POLS 4331, POLS 4332 | 6 | |
| BLAW 3311 | LAW I | 3 |
| or BLAW 3312 | LAW II | |
| or BLAW 4310 | BASIC INTERNATIONAL LAW FOR BUSINESS | |
| CRCJ 2334 | INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | 3 |
| ECON 2305 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| or ECON 2306 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | |
| PHIL 1301 | FUNDAMENTALS OF REASONING | 3 |
| or PHIL 2311 | LOGIC | |
| Sociology or Anthropology (one class 3000-4000 level) | 3 | |
| Modern or Classical Language requirement (must be same language) | 14 | |
| Minor (see minor advisor for details) | 18 | |
| Total hours 120 | ||
Note: It is recommended that History majors complete the core requirement before enrolling in upper level History courses. Students are strongly advised to complete HIST 3300 as early as possible, preferably in their first semester after having declared a History major. Students may not enroll in the capstone HIST 4395 course until they have successfully completed HIST 3300 with a "C" or better.
Note: Please see undergraduate advisor for up-to-date information on degree totals.
Teacher Certification
Students interested in Texas Teacher Certification at the elementary level should consult the College of Education and Health Professions section of this catalog for the most recent changes in requirements regarding admission to Teacher Education, completion of University programs in preparation for certification, and eligibility for certification after graduation. Students interested in secondary certification in social studies, including history, should see the History with Social Studies BA secondary certification plan below.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with Secondary Level Teacher Certification for Social Studies
| General Core Requirements | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| General Core Requirements | ||
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| HIST 2377 | FLIGHT CULTURE AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE | 3 |
| or ENGL 2303 | TOPICS IN LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2309 | WORLD LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2319 | BRITISH LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2329 | AMERICAN LITERATURE | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Mathematics (select two courses from the general core requirements) | 6 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences (select two courses from the general core requirements - geology recommended) | 6 | |
| Creative Arts elective (see general core requirements) | 3 | |
| Major Requirements for History | ||
| History Core | ||
| HIST 1301 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION | 3 |
| HIST 2302 | HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION | 3 |
| HIST 3300 | INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL RESEARCH | 3 |
| History Concentration | ||
| HIST 3345 | TEXAS TO 1850 | 3 |
| HIST 3346 | TEXAS SINCE 1845 | 3 |
| HIST 4395 | HISTORY SEMINAR | 3 |
| Group A - U.S. History (select two courses) | 6 | |
| Group B - Non-U.S. History (select two courses) | 6 | |
| Social Studies Certification Requirements | ||
| Political Science - three hours from POLS 3306, POLS 3330, POLS 3331, POLS 3333, POLS 4314, POLS 4317, POLS 4318, POLS 4319, POLS 4324, POLS 4326, POLS 4330, POLS 4331, POLS 4332, POLS 4333, POLS 4334, POLS 4335, POLS 4350, or POLS 4354 | 3 | |
| ECON 2305 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON 2306 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| GEOG 2302 | HUMAN GEOGRAPHY | 3 |
| GEOG 2303 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 |
| Geography elective (one course 3000-4000 level) | 3 | |
| Modern or Classical Language requirement (must be in same language) | 14 | |
| Education Courses | ||
| Prior acceptance to the College of Education and Health Professions required | ||
| EDML 4300 | PRE-ADOLESCENT/ADOLESCENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| EDTC 4301 | TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| LIST 4343 | CONTENT AREA READING AND WRITING | 3 |
| Field Experience (fall semester only) | ||
| EDUC 3301 | TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS | 3 |
| EDUC 4341 | ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF INSTRUCTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS | 3 |
| EDUC 4343 | TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL | 3 |
| Field Experience (spring semester only - student teaching) | ||
| EDUC 4647 | CLINICAL TEACHING IN SECONDARY AND EC-12 | 6 |
| Total hours 123 | ||
Note: Please see undergraduate advisor for up-to-date information on degree totals.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with Secondary Level Teacher Certification for History
| General Core Requirements | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| Required Core for History | ||
| UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| HIST 2377 | FLIGHT CULTURE AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE | 3 |
| or ENGL 2303 | TOPICS IN LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2309 | WORLD LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2319 | BRITISH LITERATURE | |
| or ENGL 2329 | AMERICAN LITERATURE | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Mathematics (select two courses from the general core requirements) | 6 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences (select two courses from the general core requirements) | 6 | |
| GEOG 2303 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 |
| Creative Arts elective (see general core requirements) | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select one additional course from the general core requirements). | 3 | |
| Electives - any level | 9 | |
| Major Requirements for History | ||
| History Core | ||
| HIST 1301 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| HIST 2301 | HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION | 3 |
| HIST 2302 | HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION | 3 |
| HIST 3300 | INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL RESEARCH | 3 |
| HIST 3345 | TEXAS TO 1850 | 3 |
| HIST 3346 | TEXAS SINCE 1845 | 3 |
| History Concentraion | ||
| Group A - U.S. History (select two courses) | 6 | |
| Group B - Non-U.S. History (select two courses) | 6 | |
| HIST 4395 | HISTORY SEMINAR | 3 |
| Modern or Classical Language requirement (must be in same language) | 14 | |
| Education Courses | ||
| Prior acceptance to the College of Education and Health Professions required | ||
| EDML 4300 | PRE-ADOLESCENT/ADOLESCENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| EDTC 4301 | TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| LIST 4343 | CONTENT AREA READING AND WRITING | 3 |
| Field Experience (fall semester only) | 9 | |
| EDUC 3301 | TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS | 3 |
| ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF INSTRUCTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| Field Experience (spring semester only - student teaching) | 6 | |
| CLINICAL TEACHING IN SECONDARY AND EC-12 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Note: Please see undergraduate advisor for up-to-date information on degree totals.
Oral Communication Competency
Students majoring in History demonstrate competency in oral communication by successfully completing HIST 3300. The department advisor must certify completion of this requirement.
Computer Use Competency
Students majoring in History demonstrate competency in computer use by successfully completing the sophomore level of a Foreign Language course when taken at UT Arlington. If you satisfy your language requirement otherwise, consult the advisor for ways to satisfy this computer competency requirement. The department advisor must certify completion of this requirement.
Minor in History
Eighteen (18) hours of History courses, at least six of which must be 3000/4000 level classes
Minor in Military History
The Minor in Military History provides students an opportunity to undertake focused study of the origins, development, and influence of armed conflict in the human past. Students fulfill the program’s requirement by completing courses examining historical conflicts and/or military eras. Special Topics courses devoted to military subjects may be counted toward the Minor.
| Required Courses (six hours) | ||
| HIST 1301 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| Any four of the following courses (twelve hours) | ||
| HIST 2377 | FLIGHT CULTURE AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE | 3 |
| HIST 3314 | CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION, 1860-1876 | 3 |
| HIST 3332 | HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOREIGN RELATIONS, 1775-1913 | 3 |
| HIST 3333 | HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOREIGN RELATIONS, 1913- PRESENT | 3 |
| HIST 3337 | MILITARY HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| HIST 3357 | MILITARY REVOLUTION | 3 |
| HIST 3395 | SELECTED TOPICS IN HISTORY | 3 |
| HIST 4352 | MEDIEVAL CRUSADE AND JIHAD | 3 |
| HIST 4361 | THE GREAT WAR, 1914-1918 | 3 |
| HIST 4362 | WORLD WAR II, 1939-1945 | 3 |
| HIST 4372 | SOVIET UNION IN GLOBAL COLD WAR | 3 |
| HIST 4380 | AMERICA AND THE VIETNAM WARS | 3 |
Geography Minor
Geography is the study of humanity’s interaction with the physical environment. Geographic conditions have had significant effects on history as interrelationships between place and human activities have changed over time. The study of geographic spatial relationships has a major role in general education because it offers both theoretical and practical foundations for understanding contemporary problems, particularly those related to environmentalism, modernization, and technological progress.
Eighteen (18) hours of Geography courses, at least six of which must be 3000/4000 level classes