Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts - History Track
Social Sciences - History Track (Closed to new enrollment July 1, 2023)
A Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a history track provides a global perspective on the social, political, and intellectual development of civilizations. It allows students an opportunity to reflect on the past, gain a historical perspective on the present, and acquire a knowledge and understanding of human behavior. A history track may choose courses that deal with Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
The History program offers a curriculum that is designed to prepare graduates to function in and contribute to an expanding society, enhance critical thinking skills, develop an appreciation and understanding of historical research methodologies, become aware of the contributions of diverse cultures to our global society, internalize and integrate this information into their total knowledge base, and prepare students for advanced professional studies and varied career opportunities.
In lieu of HIS 103 Western Civilization, majors are required to take HIS 101 World Civilization I and HIS 102 World Civilization II. Additionally, the student must complete a minor.
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences History Track
| Term 1 (Fall) | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 101 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| MAT 111 | Acceler. Contemp. Mathematics | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Comp I | 4 |
| KSU 118 | Intro. to University Learning | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Term 2 (Spring) | ||
| HIS 102 | World Civilization II | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Comp II | 3 |
| COM 103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Liberal Studies Core | 3 | |
| KSU 186 | Navigate. the Tech. World | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term 3 (Fall) | ||
| HIS 201 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| COS 100 | Intro to Computers | 3 |
| Liberal Studies Core | 3 | |
| Liberal Studies Core | 3 | |
| Liberal Studies Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term 4 (Spring) | ||
| HIS 202 | US History since 1865 | 3 |
| ENG 211 | Intro to Literature | 3 |
| HIS 300+ Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term 5 (Fall) | ||
| HIS 314 or HIS 316 |
African-Americans in US or Recent US History |
3 |
| IGS 300 | The Modern & Post-Modern World | 3 |
| HIS 300+ Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term 6 (Spring) | ||
| HIS 366 or HIS 333 |
African History from 1870 or Twentieth Century Europe |
3 |
| HIS 300+ Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 6 | |
| POS 211 | Intro to Political Science | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term 7 (Fall) | ||
| BSS 499 | Senior Colloquium | 3 |
| HIS 300+ Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term 8 (Spring) | ||
| Free Electives | 8 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |