Course Descriptions: Associate of Arts in History
The Associate of Arts in History is designed for high school students to earn college credits through dual enrollment. Students must complete 66 credit hours with a "C" or better. 30 of these hours are within the History program, and 36 hours are general education requirements.
Required History Courses (18 Credit Hours)
A survey of American History from colonial origins through Reconstruction. Emphasis on foundational events such as the Revolutionary War, the Constitution, and post-Civil War challenges.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Covers late 19th century to 20th century American history, including industrialization, reform movements, and the rise of the U.S. as a global power.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Surveys major political, social, and economic developments in the modern Western world, from early modern times to the present.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Explores African American history from African origins through the Civil War. Topics include the transatlantic slave trade, antebellum life, and abolitionist movements.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Examines African American experiences from Reconstruction through the 20th century, including Jim Crow, migration, civil rights, and modern resistance movements.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Investigates the Southern Civil Rights Movement from WWII to 1966, focusing on key figures, events, and philosophies of resistance and social change.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Elective Courses (Choose 4 - 12 Credit Hours)
Students must select 4 courses from the following list:
Introduces demand and supply, national income, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, and macroeconomic theory.
Prerequisites: MAT 103 and ENG 102
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Covers microeconomic concepts such as consumer behavior, market structures, and production theory.
Prerequisites: MAT 103 and ENG 102
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Examines early civilizations, including Africa, Greece, and Rome, and the development of Western society through the Renaissance.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
A cultural and musical exploration of jazz history, including key musicians, styles, and social impact.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
A foundational course on the structure, powers, and functions of the U.S. government, including civil rights and political institutions.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Introduces behavioral principles, brain function, development, memory, cognition, and learning.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Covers foundational sociological concepts, American social structure, and recent societal changes.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Studies human cultures and societies, social behavior, and the intersection of culture and personality.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Total: 30 credit hours within the History program
Course Descriptions: Bachelor of Arts in History
The Bachelor of Arts in History degree consists of 36 credit hours in history and prepares students for graduate study, public service, education, law, and a variety of careers in research and public history. Core requirements include U.S., World, and African American history, along with historiography and a senior seminar.
Required History Courses
Surveys American history from colonial foundations through Reconstruction. Covers political, social, and economic developments.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Continues from the late 19th century through the modern era. Focus on industrialization, social movements, and U.S. global influence.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Covers early civilizations through the Renaissance and Reformation, emphasizing Africa, Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Focuses on early modern to contemporary global developments including revolutions, empires, and globalization.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Explores the African American experience from African origins to the Civil War, emphasizing slavery, resistance, and community building.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Covers the African American experience from Reconstruction to the present, including civil rights, migration, and cultural contributions.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
A junior-level course examining how historians write history, different schools of thought, and major developments in historiography. Includes beginning the senior thesis.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS Offered Spring semester, once per year
Capstone seminar involving independent research and the writing of a major paper. Emphasis on synthesizing historical knowledge and methodology.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS Offered Fall semester, once per year
Additional History Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Students must complete four additional history courses. These may include upper-level topics in American, European, African, or African American history.
Recommended Support Electives
Students are encouraged to take electives in Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or Psychology to complement their history coursework and prepare for interdisciplinary research and graduate study.
Total: 36 credit hours in History
Course Descriptions: Bachelor of Arts in History Education
The B.A. in History Education is designed to prepare students for careers in secondary education. The program combines rigorous training in history with a full sequence of education courses and a student teaching practicum. Students gain both subject expertise and pedagogical skills aligned with state licensure requirements.
Required Education Courses (24 Credit Hours)
Introduces students to various exceptionalities and educational needs. Emphasis on special education law, assessment, and classroom accommodations. Includes a required practicum.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Examines strategies and theories for managing student behavior in diverse classroom settings. Includes the development of a behavior management project. Practicum required.
Prerequisite: EDE 101
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Focuses on assessment techniques, test design, data interpretation, and the use of technology in evaluating student learning outcomes.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
A fifteen-week practicum under the guidance of a certified cooperating teacher and college supervisor. Includes seminar meetings and performance assessments aligned with national teaching standards.
CREDIT: FIFTEEN SEMESTER HOURS
History Area of Concentration (36 Credit Hours)
In addition to the standard history major requirements, students pursuing the B.A. in History Education must complete the following history courses:
Covers the foundational events and movements in American history through the Civil War.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Explores American history from Reconstruction to the present, including industrialization and civil rights.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Surveys ancient civilizations and key global developments up to the 16th century.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Continues from the early modern period to the contemporary world, with emphasis on revolutions and modern global systems.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Students may take either Part I (pre-Civil War) or Part II (post-Civil War to present) to satisfy this requirement.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
In-depth study of selected periods or themes in U.S. history. Topics vary by semester and instructor.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Examines major European developments such as the Enlightenment, revolutions, or totalitarian regimes, depending on semester focus.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Studies the unique cultural, political, and economic history of Mississippi and the broader Southern region. Satisfies state certification requirement.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Topics may include pre-colonial societies, colonial resistance, and post-independence African states.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Required capstone course for all history majors. Includes a major research paper and oral presentation.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Total: 60 credit hours (36 in History, 24 in Education)
Course Descriptions: African American Studies Emphasis
The African American Studies emphasis analyzes and explains the contributions of African-descended peoples to American and world cultures from antiquity to the present. It emphasizes African civilizations, the global African Diaspora, and the ongoing social, cultural, and political challenges faced by African Americans in contemporary society.
Core Courses (12 Credit Hours Required)
Students must complete four of the following courses:
A survey of African civilizations, including pre-colonial empires, the impact of European colonization, and the emergence of modern African nations.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Covers the African background through the Civil War era, including slavery, resistance, and early Black leadership.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Explores post-Civil War Black history, including Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement, and contemporary social justice struggles.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Examines key events, ideologies, and leaders of the modern Civil Rights Movement from WWII through the Meredith March Against Fear in 1966.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Explores specific themes or eras in African American history, such as the history of the blues, Black cinema, or the Civil War.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS Offered each semester
An in-depth study of topics such as pre-colonial African kingdoms, resistance to colonization, or Pan-Africanism.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Elective Courses (Choose 6 Credit Hours)
Students must select two courses from the following list:
Studies the visual arts created by African Americans, with attention to major artists, movements, and cultural context.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Examines religious traditions in African American communities and their role in shaping identity, resistance, and liberation theology.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Surveys the development of Black music genres and their influence on American culture, including spirituals, jazz, blues, hip hop, and R&B.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Analyzes the historical and contemporary structures of racial inequality in the U.S. with a focus on systemic racism, identity, and resistance.
CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
Total: 18 credit hours (12 core + 6 electives)
