History, BA with Teacher Certification (RGC)

Location(s): RGC-Eagle Pass, RGC-Del Rio, RGC-Uvalde

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What is history? History is the study of the change and development of human society and its institutions over time, through inquiry and investigation. The history program at Sul Ross State University offers courses in U.S. History, Native American History, Ancient and Medieval History, European History, Latin American History, World History, and Public History, encouraging students to think critically about the past as well as the present to prepare for the future. The history faculty also sponsors a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society.

This degree is designed for students who wish to teach history at the secondary level in Texas public schools. Additionally, instead of an academic minor, students must complete Teacher Education Program coursework, offered through the Sul Ross Department of Education. The Teacher Education Program is a 24 credit hour program, which must be taken in sequence, culminating with the one-semester student teaching practicum. Students must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program through the Sul Ross Department of Education.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirements: 10

General Electives: 14

Major Core Requirements: 12 Credit Hours

HIST 2301 - World History to 1500 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2302 - World History Since 1500 Credit Hours: 3
HST 3309 - History Of Texas Credit Hours: 3
HST 3311 - The Study of History Credit Hours: 3

Restrictive Electives: 18 Credit Hours

Students may choose from among the following:

HST 3300 - Ancient Civilization Credit Hours: 3
HST 3301 - Middle Ages to 1350 Credit Hours: 3
HST 3304 - Europe: 1655-1870 Credit Hours: 3
HST 3305 - Europe: 1870-Present Credit Hours: 3
HST 3306 - History of Native Americans Credit Hours: 3
HST 3307 - Hist PreColumbian & Col Mexico Credit Hours: 3
HST 3308 - History Of Mexico Credit Hours: 3
HST 3310 - History Of Western America Credit Hours: 3
HST 3312 - Amer Frgn Plcy Cold War 45-91 Credit Hours: 3
HST 3313 - Mex-Amer In U.S. Hist Credit Hours: 3
HST 3314 - History of African Americans Credit Hours: 3
HST 4302 - Amer Diplomatic Hist Credit Hours: 3
HST 4304 - Hist Immigration & Ethn in Am Credit Hours: 3
HST 4305 - History of Modern Asia Credit Hours: 3
HST 4314 - U.S. Hist:1600-1783 Credit Hours: 3
HST 4315 - 19Th Century U.S. History Credit Hours: 3
HST 4316 - Readings and Research Credit Hours: 3
May be repeated once.
HST 4317 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 3
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
HST 4320 - Twentieth Cen Amer Credit Hours: 3
HST 4321 - History of American Women Credit Hours: 3
HST 4323 - US Civil War & Reconstruction Credit Hours: 3

Teacher Certification: 24 Credit Hours

Students must apply and be accepted into the Teacher Certification Program with the SRSU Department of Education prior to beginning classes. Classes must be taken sequentially.

EDSR 3300 - Pedagogy & Prof. Resp. Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 3301 - Planning, Instruction & Assmnt Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 3302 - Developmental & Learning Thry. Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 3303 - Methods & Classroom Mgt Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 4314 - Read Skills For Content Sub Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 4322 - Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3
EDSR 4605 - Stud Teach In Sec Sch Credit Hours: 6

Total Hours: 120

Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirements: 10

Free Electives: 14

Major Core Requirements: 12

Restrictive Electives: 18

Teacher Certification: 24