The History Program consists of 36 semester hours which include World History (HIS 131, 132), American History (HIS 101, 102), Introduction to African-American History (HIS 134, 135), Historiography (HIS 362), Senior Seminar (HIS 491) and 4 additional history courses. History majors are strongly encouraged to take supportive elective courses in the introductory areas of Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or Psychology.
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History with Emphasis in African-American Studies
The African American Studies emphasis analyzes and seeks to explain the contribution of African American people to American and world cultures from antiquity to the present. Its focus is on the development of civilizations on the African continent, the history of the Diaspora, and challenges facing African American people in contemporary society.
Objectives of the Emphasis
Students who choose African-American Studies as an Emphasis should know the following upon completion:
- How to identify and describe the contributions of African-Americans to American and world cultures in the Arts and Sciences.
- How to use the tools of research and produce a documents study based on primary as well as secondary sources.
- How to analyze significant issues facing African-Americans and present policy statements for use by public and private agencies.
Special Requirements
To complete an Emphasis in African-American Studies (18 hours), students are required to take the following 4 courses (12 hours):
| Class # |
Class Name
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Credit Hours
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| HIS 130 |
Introduction to African History (or HIS 321)
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3
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| HIS 134 |
Introduction to African-American History (or HIS 135)
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3
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| HIS 135 |
Introduction to African-American History (or HIS 134)
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3
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| HIS 225 |
The Civil Rights Movement
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3
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| HIS 317 |
Topics in African-American History
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3
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| HIS 321 |
Topics in African History (or HIS 130)
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3
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Students should select 6 credit hours from the following:
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| ART 221 |
African-American Art
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3
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| PHI 304 |
Black Religion
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3
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| MUS 319 |
History of Black Music in the United States
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3
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| SOC 411 |
Sociology of Racism
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3
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Secondary Education History Requirements
| Class # | Class Name | Credit Hours | ||||
| EDU 101 |
Professional Development Seminar
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3
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| EDU 214 |
Educational Psychology
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3
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| EDU 221 |
Introduction to Foundation of Education
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3
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| EDU 312 |
Reading Instruction, K-12
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3
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| EDU 335 |
Methods, Materials, Educational Technology in the Class
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3
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| EDU 336 |
Tests Measurements & Evaluation
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3
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| EDU 421 |
Curriculum & Research
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3
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| EDU 436 |
Student Teaching in Secondary School and Seminar
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12
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33 Credit Hours
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Area of Concentration
| Class # | Class Name | Credit Hours | ||||
| HIS 101 |
U.S. Survey: To 1865
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3
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| HIS 102 |
U.S. Survey: Since 1865
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3
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| HIS 131 |
World History
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3
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| HIS 132 |
World History II
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3
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| HIS 134 |
Introduction to African-American History (or HIS 135)
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3
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| HIS 135 |
Introduction to African-American History II (or HIS 134)
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3
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| HIS 311 |
Topics in American History
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3
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| HIS 315 |
Topics in European History
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3
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| HIS 316 |
Mississippi and the South
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3
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| HIS 321 |
Topics in African History
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3
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| HIS 491 |
Senior Seminar
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3
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30 Credit Hours
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