History, BA
Academic Standards
Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all classes pertaining to their major and in those required in the support area and unrestricted electives. Furthermore, a minimum grade of “C” is required in the minor area (if applicable).
Teacher Certification
The Division of Social Sciences allows those students interested in pursuing a career in the K-12 academic environment to major in either history or political sciences and still obtain the teacher’s certification. The degree will be designated as a Bachelor of Arts in History or Political Science degree with secondary teacher certification.
Students pursuing the teacher’s certification must consult with their advisor in the Division of Social Sciences within their first two semesters of study at Prairie View A&M University to ensure timely completion of the University’s core curriculum before applying to the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education. For more information on the requirements and guidelines for admission to the teacher’s certification program, students should see the teacher certification section of the catalog under the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education.
History Program
The History Program at Prairie View A&M University prepares students for careers in areas including, but not limited to, teaching, government, law, public history, and political life. The History Program encourages a systematic study of the past and attempts to use the gained knowledge to explain human nature, behavior, public policies, and contemporary issues.
Bachelor of Arts in History Degree Program Requirements
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Core Curriculum 42 Credit Hours | ||
| Communication (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Mathematics (Select One) | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture ( Select One) | 3 | |
| Creative Arts (Select One) | 3 | |
| American History (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Government/Political Science | 6 | |
| American Government | ||
| Texas Government | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3 | |
| Component Area Option One (Select One) | 3 | |
| Component Area Option Two (Select One) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Requirements (One Language) | 6 | |
| Major Requirements 2 | ||
| HIST 2321 | World Civilizations I | 3 |
| HIST 2322 | World Civilizations II | 3 |
| HIST 2300 | Intro to Historical Methods | 3 |
| HIST 4381 | African-American Hist to 1876 | 3 |
| HIST 4382 | African-Amer Hist Since 1876 | 3 |
| HIST 4390 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| 18 semester credit hours of Advanced History Electives | 18 | |
| Advanced U.S History Electives (6-12 semester credit hours) | ||
| Texas History | ||
| History of HBCUs | ||
| Military History | ||
| African-American History | ||
| Introduction to Public History | ||
| Women in History | ||
| Contemporary United States | ||
| American Chattel Slavery | ||
| Civil Rights Movement | ||
| Global Black Power | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Special Topics 3 | ||
| Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam | ||
| History and Social Studies Methods | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| TExES Prep-Hist/Soc Studies 4 | ||
| Advanced Global History Electives (6-12 semester credit hours) | ||
| Ancient Egypt & the Near East | ||
| Ancient Greece | ||
| Ancient Rome | ||
| Medieval Europe | ||
| Atlantic World | ||
| Colonial Latin Amer & Carrib | ||
| Pre-Colonial Africa | ||
| Post-Colonial African History | ||
| African Diaspora | ||
| Early Christianity | ||
| Support Area Requirements | ||
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 2327 | American Literature I | 3 |
| GEOG 1302 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| POSC 2000 Level or Above | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | 6 | |
| Concentration Requirements (Select one option from below) | 18 | |
Minor Field of Study (18 SCH) 5 | ||
With Teacher Certification Concentration | ||
| Educational Foundations | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Instructional Planning and Assessment | ||
| Instructional Methodology and Classroom Management | ||
| Student Teaching Secondary II | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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In order to fulfill the 6 SCH of Life and Physical Sciences requirements, students are advised to take a BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or PHSC sequence.
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Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all classes pertaining to their major and in those required in the support area and unrestricted electives. Furthermore, a minimum grade of “C” is required in the minor area (if applicable).
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Special Topics are repeatable for credit when the course topic differs.
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This is a one (1) semester credit hour course designed to prepare students majoring in Secondary Education (History/Social Studies) to take the required state certification exams.
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Depending on the credit hours required by the selected minor.