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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORYMajor in History | Social Science Composite with History Emphasis | Teacher Certification | Minor in History Chair: Terry D. Bilhartz (936) 294-1483 Faculty: Rosanne Barker, Robert Bruce, Ty Cashion, Thomas Cox, Caroline Castillo- Crimm, Brian Domitrovic, Yvonne Frear, Ken Hendrickson, Jeff Littlejohn, David Mayes, James Olson, Nicholas Pappas, Bernadette Pruitt, Joseph Rowe, Robert Shadle, Tracy Steele Information: (936)394-1483; AB 4 Room 441; history@shsu.edu Website: www.shsu.edu/~his_www/ Knowledge of history is a key to the future. History is the foundation of virtually all academic disciplines because intellectual progress is based on a critique of traditional assumptions, dogmas, and paradigms. In a series of writing-intensive courses, students develop analytical, verbal, and cultural skills that can be applied to a variety of professional settings. MissionThe Department of History will prepare students to analyze major historical events, evaluate changes in values and institutions over time, assess complex forces at work in the past and today, and learn how, in written and oral expression, to explain those changes. In doing so, the department will prepare students for any career requiring critical and analytical skills. The Department of History considers itself a vehicle—through teaching, research and service—for presenting and critiquing the values of the past and for conveying those values and critiques to future generations. Academic Programs
HighlightsWith more than 3,700 students, the History Department is one of the largest and fasting growing departments on campus. Its enrollments have increased by 50% in just three years. SHSU’s History faculty is nationally renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. Since 2001, three members of the department have won SHSU Excellence in Teaching Award, the prestigious Minnie Stevens Piper Award and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Texas Professor of the Year Award, and nine members have received more than $2.6 million in federal grants to train Texas high school teachers in Traditional American History. During this period, faculty members within the 18 member department also have published or signed contracts for the publication of more than 30 scholarly books. Suggested MinorsLast year about one hundred SHSU students graduated with a History minor. These students majored in a wide variety of disciplines, including English, Political Science, Criminal Justice, General Business, Economics, Computing Science, Psychology, Math, Speech Communication, Journalism, Sociology, Geography, Radio/television, Dance, Theater, Health, Kinesiology, Agriculture, Industrial Technology, Photography and Spanish. Career OpportunitiesHistory students enhance their critical abilities by examining original texts, acquiring research skills, learning to write, and analyzing social, political, economic, and cultural change over time, talents that will serve them well in any employment setting. Although most history students pursue careers in teaching, museum studies, and records management, they can also be found working successfully in medicine, the law, government service and business. Student Organizations and ActivitiesThe History Department sponsors Phi Alpha Theta, a national history honor society, and the Webb Society, a student service club. Webb Society students engage in a wide variety of fun and educational activities, including the Sam Houston Folk Festival, the Renaissance Festival, Encuentro, and numerous historical re-enactments. Internships and Study Abroad Because the Sam Houston Memorial Museum is part of Sam Houston State University, history majors interested in museum careers have the opportunity of completing a museum internship as part of their undergraduate curriculum. On special occasions SHSU History faculty offer classes abroad. In recent years Dr. Rosanne Barker has offered summer classes in England, Dr. Tracy Steele in China, and Dr. Nicholas Pappas in Russia and Greece. Check with the department on courses being offered abroad. ScholarshipsA variety of University and departmental scholarships are available. Since all history department scholarships are arranged by faculty nomination, students do not apply for them directly. Information on University scholarships may be obtained from the Office of Academic Scholarships website at www.shsu.edu/~sfa_www/scholarship.html or telephone (936) 294-1672. Program Specific Requirements History majors are required to take four semesters of a single foreign language. The languages offered at Sam Houston State University are French, German, and Spanish. However, any language can be accepted in transfer. CurriculumRequired History Courses for Majors The Bachelor of Arts degree requires 36 semester credit hours of coursework, including HIS 163, 164, 265, 266, and 369. All History majors are required to complete at least one 400-level history course. At least 12 hours of advanced history must be taken in residence. Major In History
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First Year |
Credit | Second Year | Credit |
| HIS 163, 164 | 6 | HIS 265, 266 | 6 |
| ENG 164, 165 | 6 | Component Area 4 (Literature) | 3 |
| MTH (164 or approved substitute) | 3 | Component Area 6 (Computer Literacy) | 3 |
| Component Area 3 (Natural Science, from two departments) | 8 | POL 261, POL (200 - Level) | 6 |
| Foreign Language 141, 142 | 8 | Foreign Language 263, 264 | 6 |
| KIN 215 | 1 | PHL 261 | 3 |
| 32 | Minor | 3 | |
| 30 | |||
| Third Year | Credit | Fourth Year | Credit |
| HIS 369 and HIS 398 | 6 | ART, DNC, MUS, THR or PHL 366 | 3 |
| HIS 376, 377, 378 or 379 | 3 | HIS (Advanced) | 6 |
| HIS (Advanced) | 6 | HIS (400-level) | 3 |
Component Area 4 (Visual & Performing Arts) |
3 | Minor | 9 |
| Minor (Advanced) | 6 | Advanced Electives | 12 |
| ENG (200 level or higher) or SCM | 3 | 33 | |
| Elective | 6 | ||
| 33 |
Social Science Composite
History Emphasis
Secondary Teaching Certificate
Bachelor of Arts
| First Year | Credit | Second Year | Credit |
| HIS 163, 164 | 6 | HIS 265, 266 | 6 |
| ENG 164, 165 | 6 | GEO 161, 265 | 6 |
| MTH 164 (or approved substitute) | 3 | Component Area 4 (Literature) | 3 |
| Component Area 3 (Natural Science, from two departments) | 8 | POL (200-level) POL 261 | 6 |
| Foreign Language 141, 142 | 8 | Foreign Language 263, 264 | 6 |
| KIN 215 | 1 | Component Area 6 (Computer Literacy) | 3 |
| 32 | 30 | ||
| Third Year | Credit |
Fourth Year | Credit |
| GEO 266, 369, 471 | 9 | POL 378 | 3 |
| SOC 261 | 3 | PHL 366 | 3 |
| ECO 234 | 3 | HIS 400 - level | 3 |
| Component Area 4 (Visual & Performing Arts) | 3 | HIS 300 - or 400 - level | 9 |
| HIS 369, 398 | 6 | HIS 331, 332, 333, 336, 381, 389, 391 or 478 | 3 |
| HIS 376, 377, 378 or 379 | 3 | Advanced Electives* | 15 |
| SCM 161 or 384 | 3 | 36 | |
| 30 |
Teacher Certification
Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with teacher certification at the secondary level (grades 8-12) should use their 18 elective hours and an additional 9 hours to satisfy the required certification courses. The required education courses are listed below. With teacher certification, the BA degree total is 134 hours. Those students not seeking certification should use their electives to fulfill the University requirement for advanced hours.
SED 383, 394, 464, 480, 496, 497, RDG 392, SED 374
For teacher certification, no grade below C in social science courses is accepted.
Minor in History
Minor in History (without Teacher Certification) A minor in history requires 21 semester credit hours, including 163, 164, 265, 266, and nine hours of upper-level history electives. For history courses, no grade below C is accepted.
Minor in History (with Teacher Certification) A history minor with teacher certification requires 27 semester credit hours, including HIS 163, 164, 265, 266, 369,398, (376 or 377 or 378 or 379), (331 or 332 or 333 or 336 or 381 or 389 or 391 or 478 or 495), and three hours of any upper-level history elective. For history courses, no grade below C is accepted.