Selected Educational Outcomes

The Bachelor of Arts program with a major in history has numerous desired outcomes. Examples of the outcomes include the following:

  1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of major political developments in history.
  2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of major social developments in history.
  3. Students will communicate effectively in writing and orally.
  4. Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in critical analysis and historical interpretation.

Examples of Outcome Assessments

  1. As a matter of established departmental policy, all upper division courses require written work in the form of essays, research papers, and other similar projects that help determine progress in written communication skills, analytical and interpretive skills, and mastery of course content.
  2. Senior Seminar is designed to measure student progress in the program in the mastery of effective oral and written communication, the acquisition of skills in critical analysis and historical interpretation, and the ability to make effective use of library resources and computer and information technology.
  3. When such information is available, the department will use as an assessment tool the results of University-wide collection of data that relate to the major and to History Department graduates.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in History (History Track--B.A. degree only)

Core Curriculum60
Core IMPACTS (See VSU Core Curriculum)42
Core Field of Study 1
Foreign Language and Culture 26
HIST 2111United States History to 18653
or HIST 2112 United States History since 1865
HIST 1011History of Civilization I (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below)0-3
HIST 1012History of Civilization II (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below)0-3
HIST 1013History of Civilization III (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below)0-3
Electives0-6
Acceptable electives for the Field of Study area:
Race, Class, and Gender
Introduction to Anthropology
Introduction to Microcomputers and Applications
Survey of Economics
Introduction to Human Geography
World Regional Geography
Geographic Perspectives on Multiculturalism in the U.S.
Elementary Statistics
Fundamentals of Philosophy
Principles of Logic and Argumentation
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to Global Issues
Introduction to General Psychology
World Religions
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Social Problems
Senior College Curriculum60
HIST 3000Study of History3
Upper division courses in History 30
Courses numbered above 3000, including at least one each in:
a. European History
b. United States History
c. World History (beyond solely US or European)
d. Additional course in either European or World History
e. For the remaining 18 hours, majors can take any upper division HIST course
HIST 4950Senior Seminar3
Foreign Language and Culture (if not taken in Area C)0-3
Minor or Electives21-24
Must include at least six (6) semester hours in courses numbered 3000 or above in a single discipline outside the history major.
Total hours required for the degree120

Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track with a Major in History (History Track--BA degree only)

Core Curriculum60
Core IMPACTS (See VSU Core Curriculum)42
Core Field of Study 1
Foreign Language and Culture 26
HIST 2111United States History to 18653
or HIST 2112 United States History since 1865
HIST 1011History of Civilization I (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below)0-3
HIST 1012History of Civilization II (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below)0-3
HIST 1013History of Civilization III (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below)0-3
Electives0-6
Acceptable electives for the Field of Study area:
Race, Class, and Gender
Introduction to Anthropology
Introduction to Microcomputers and Applications
Survey of Economics
Introduction to Human Geography
World Regional Geography
Geographic Perspectives on Multiculturalism in the U.S.
Elementary Statistics
Fundamentals of Philosophy
Principles of Logic and Argumentation
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to Global Issues
Introduction to General Psychology
World Religions
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Social Problems
Senior College Curriculum60
HIST 3000Study of History3
Upper division courses in History 21-27
Courses numbered above 3000, including at least one each in:
a. European History
b. United States History
c. World History (beyond solely US or European)
d. Additional course in either European or World History
e. For the remaining 18 hours, majors can take any upper division HIST course
Graduate Courses in History (5000- and/or 6000-level)3-9
HIST 4950Senior Seminar3
Foreign Language and Culture (if not taken in Area C)0-3
Minor or Electives21-24
Must include at least six (6) semester hours in courses numbered 3000 or above in a single discipline outside the history major.
Total hours required for the degree120
1

All courses with the HIST prefix taken in the Citizenship and Field of Study areas must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

2

Only two of three required courses in a single foreign language can be taken in the Field of Study area. The third course must be taken in the Humanities area or as part of the Senior College Curriculum.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in History / Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Secondary Education: History Education Track

Core Curriculum60
Core IMPACTS (See VSU Core Curriculum)42
To complete at 126 hours, student must take 1st foreign language in the Humanities area as well as HIST 1011, HIST 1012, and HIST 2111 in the Citizenship area
Core Field of Study (see notes below)18
HIST 2112United States History since 18653
HIST 1013History of Civilization III3
Second foreign language course
EDUC 2120Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity3
EDUC 2130Exploring Learning and Teaching3
SPEC 2000Serving Students with Diverse Needs3
EDUC 2999Teacher Education Requirements0
Senior College Curriculum66
Program Requirements for the BA in History (Content Concentration)30
HIST 3000Study of History3
European History Course3
History of Georgia Course (HIST 4210 or HIST 4212)3
World History Courses (beyond solely US or Europe)6
US History Course from the Colonial Era to WWII 3
Modern US History Course (HIST 4204, HIST 4205, HIST 4206, or HIST 4208)3
Other HIST 3xxx/4xxx Courses9
Program Requirements for the BSEd in Secondary Education (Professional Courses)36
SEED 3020Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment2
EDUC 3110Integrating Technology in Education2
MGED 3220Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades3
MGED 3990Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student3
SEED 3991Differentiated Instruction in Secondary Education3
SEED 4000Assessment for Secondary Education3
SEED 4300Social Studies Methods for Secondary Education3
SEED 4610Secondary Education Practicum I2
SEED 4620Secondary Education Practicum II3
SEED 4790Student Teaching in Secondary Education10
SEED 4800Professional Practices Seminar2
Total Hours Required for the Degrees126

Notes:

  • The History Education Track is for students who are pursuing the double major with Education. The History Education Track can be earned in 126 hours as long as participants take their first foreign language course in the Humanities area and take HIST 1011 and HIST 1012 in the Citizenship area; otherwise, attaining the double major will require more than 126 hours as the BA in History requires completion of HIST 1011, 1012, 1013, 2111, and 2112.
  • Any History Education Track student who cannot gain acceptance into the education program or maintain program enrollment (because of low GACE scores or low GPA, for example) must switch to the History Track--B.A. Only, with its requirements of 9 hours in a single foreign language and 36 hours of HIST courses at the 3xxx/4xxx level, including HIST 4950.
  • To complete both majors successfully, students must earn a minimum grade of "C" or better in all Citizenship area HIST courses, Field of Study courses, content concentration courses, and professional courses; earn an adjusted GPA of 3.0 or higher across all EDUC courses, upper division HIST courses (3000/4000-level), and professional courses; and maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher. Foreign language courses will not be included in the adjusted GPA requirement.

Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track for the Bachelor of Arts in History / Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Secondary Education:

History Education Track

Core Curriculum60
Core IMPACTS (see notes below)42
To complete the dual degree in 126 hours, student must take 1st foreign language in the Humanities area as well as HIST 1011, HIST 1012, and HIST 2111 in the Citizenship area
Core Field of Study (see notes below)18
HIST 2112United States History since 18653
HIST 1013History of Civilization III3
Second foreign language course3
EDUC 2120Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity3
EDUC 2130Exploring Learning and Teaching3
SPEC 2000Serving Students with Diverse Needs3
EDUC 2999Teacher Education Requirements0
Senior College Curriculum66
Program Requirements for the BA in History (Content Concentration)30
HIST 3000Study of History3
European History Course3
History of Georgia Course (HIST 4210 or HIST 4212)3
World History Courses (beyond solely US or Europe)6
US History Course from the Colonial Era to WWII3
Modern US History Course (HIST 4204, HIST 4205, HIST 4206 or HIST 4208)3
Graduate Courses in History (5000- and/or 6000-level)3-9
Program Requirements for the BSEd in Secondary Education (Professional Courses)36
SEED 3020Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment2
EDUC 3110Integrating Technology in Education2
MGED 3220Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades3
MGED 3990Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student3
SEED 3991Differentiated Instruction in Secondary Education3
SEED 4000Assessment for Secondary Education3
SEED 4300Social Studies Methods for Secondary Education3
SEED 4610Secondary Education Practicum I2
SEED 4620Secondary Education Practicum II3
SEED 4790Student Teaching in Secondary Education10
SEED 4800Professional Practices Seminar2
Total Hours Required for the Degrees126

Notes:

  • The History Education Track is for students who are pursuing the double major with Education. The History Education Track can be earned in 126 hours as long as participants take their first foreign language course in the Humanities area and take HIST 1011 and HIST 1012 in the Citizenship area; otherwise, attaining the double major will require more than 126 hours as the BA in History requires completion of HIST 1011, 1012, 1013, 2111, and 2112.
  • Any History Education Track student who cannot gain acceptance into the education program or maintain program enrollment (because of low GACE scores or low GPA, for example) must switch to the History Track--B.A. Only, with its requirements of 9 hours in a single foreign language and 36 hours of HIST courses at the 3xxx/4xxx level, including HIST 4950.
  • To complete both majors successfully, students must earn a minimum grade of "C" or better in all Citizenship area HIST courses, Field of Study area courses, content concentration courses, and professional courses; earn an adjusted GPA of 3.0 or higher across all EDUC courses, upper division HIST courses (3000/4000-level), and professional courses; and maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher. Foreign language courses will not be included in the adjusted GPA requirement.