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HISTORYBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

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Minors offered through the Department of History:

• Minor in History (with Teacher Certification)

• Minor in History (without Teacher

Certification)

• Minor in Applied Ethics and Critical Thinking

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN HISTORYThe Bachelor of Art and Bachelor of Science degrees in history offer students the chance to study the past, live the present, and prepare for the future. History is the foundation of almost all academic disciplines. It offers students the chance to develop critical thinking abilities through reading, writing, research, and analysis.

Students have a variety of areas and topics of study from which to choose, including US history, Latin American history, European history, world history, military history, African American history, and more.

Most history majors pursue careers in teaching, museum studies, and records management; the career possibilities are varied, though, with some working in medicine, law, governmental agencies, and business. Program graduates have become teachers, professors, lawyers, consultants, and museum directors, and others have pursued advanced degrees.

REQUIREMENTSStudents wishing to pursue a degree in history have the choice of either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS).

Minor: The BA requires four semesters of a single foreign language and a minor. The BS requires courses in biology, chemistry, and physics in place of a minor.

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INTERNSHIPSThose interested in a museum career have the option of developing an individualized, cooperative internship between the Department of History and the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, located close to campus.

SCHOLARSHIPSOnce accepted, students may apply for relevant scholarships by completing the Scholarships4Kats online application. Transfer scholarships are available for students who would like to continue their academic career at Sam Houston State University.

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Educator

• Curator

• Archivist

• Records Manager

• Documentary Editor

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