History (B.A., B.S.)

The program for history majors is designed to prepare students to think critically, communicate effectively, live responsibly, and prosper as citizens in a global society. Toward these goals, the department seeks to impart to all students an understanding of our nation’s history in the context of world history.

	Credit Hours
General Education (see TBR Common Core )	41
University-Wide Freshman Seminar Requirement	1

Lower Division Major Requirements: 6 Credit Hours

HIST 1210 - World History I Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1220 - World History II Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2010 - American History I Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2020 - American History II Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2030 - History of Tennessee Credit Hours: 3 (may be substituted for three (3) of the hours listed above)

Specific Lower Division Requirement: 3 Credit Hours

HIST 2999 - Historical Methods Credit Hours: 3

Upper Division Major Requirements: 15 Credit Hours

Two (2) upper divison courses in U. S. History (courses numbered in the 3000’s or 4000’s) 6
Two (2) upper divison courses in non-U.S. History (courses numbered in the 3000’s or 4000’s ) 6
Any upper division course (courses numbered in the 3000’s or 4000’s) 3
(can be U.S. History, non-U.S. Hisotry or any other History course)

Specific Upper Division Requirement: 3 Credit Hours

HIST 4999 - Senior Captsone Credit Hours: 3