Selected Educational Outcomes
The Bachelor of Arts program with a major in history has numerous desired outcomes. Examples of the outcomes include the following:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of major political developments in history.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of major social developments in history.
- Students will communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in critical analysis and historical interpretation.
Examples of Outcome Assessments
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A - E (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Core Area F 1 | ||
| Foreign Language and Culture 2 | 6 | |
| HIST 2111 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | United States History since 1865 | |
| HIST 1011 | History of Civilization I (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below) | 0-3 |
| HIST 1012 | History of Civilization II (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below) | 0-3 |
| HIST 1013 | History of Civilization III (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below) | 0-3 |
| Electives | 0-6 | |
| Acceptable electives for Area F: | ||
| 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 Curriculum | 60 | |
| HIST 3000 | Study of History | 3 |
| 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 4950 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Foreign Language and Culture (if not taken in Area C) | 0-3 | |
| Minor or Electives | 21-24 | |
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 degree | 120 | |
Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track with a Major in History (History Track--BA degree only)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A - E (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Core Area F 1 | ||
| Foreign Language and Culture 2 | 6 | |
| HIST 2111 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | United States History since 1865 | |
| HIST 1011 | History of Civilization I (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below) | 0-3 |
| HIST 1012 | History of Civilization II (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below) | 0-3 |
| HIST 1013 | History of Civilization III (if taken in Area E, then elective from list below) | 0-3 |
| Electives | 0-6 | |
| Acceptable electives for Area F: | ||
| 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 Curriculum | 60 | |
| HIST 3000 | Study of History | 3 |
| 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 4950 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Foreign Language and Culture (if not taken in Area C) | 0-3 | |
| Minor or Electives | 21-24 | |
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 degree | 120 | |
- 1
All courses with the HIST prefix taken in Areas E and F 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 Area F. The third course must be taken in Area C 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A-E (see notes below) | 42 | |
| To complete at 126 hours, student must take 1st foreign language in Area C as well as HIST 1011, HIST 1012, and HIST 2111 in Area E | ||
| Core Area F (see notes below) | 18 | |
| HIST 2112 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1013 | History of Civilization III | 3 |
| Second foreign language course | ||
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| SPEC 2000 | Serving Students with Diverse Needs | 3 |
| EDUC 2999 | Teacher Education Requirements | 0 |
| Senior College Curriculum | 66 | |
| Program Requirements for the BA in History (Content Concentration) | 30 | |
| HIST 3000 | Study of History | 3 |
| European History Course | 3 | |
| 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 Courses | 9 | |
| Program Requirements for the BSEd in Secondary Education (Professional Courses) | 36 | |
| SEED 3020 | Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment | 2 |
| EDUC 3110 | Integrating Technology in Education | 2 |
| MGED 3220 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades | 3 |
| MGED 3990 | Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student | 3 |
| SEED 3991 | Differentiated Instruction in Secondary Education | 3 |
| SEED 4000 | Assessment for Secondary Education | 3 |
| SEED 4300 | Social Studies Methods for Secondary Education | 3 |
| SEED 4610 | Secondary Education Practicum I | 2 |
| SEED 4620 | Secondary Education Practicum II | 3 |
| SEED 4790 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education | 10 |
| SEED 4800 | Professional Practices Seminar | 2 |
| Total Hours Required for the Degrees | 126 | |
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 Area C and take HIST 1011 and HIST 1012 in Area E; 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 Area E HIST courses, Area F 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A-E (see notes below) | 42 | |
| To complete the dual degree in 126 hours, student must take 1st foreign language in Area C as well as HIST 1011, HIST 1012, and HIST 2111 in Area E | ||
| Core Area F (see notes below) | 18 | |
| HIST 2112 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1013 | History of Civilization III | 3 |
| Second foreign language course | 3 | |
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| SPEC 2000 | Serving Students with Diverse Needs | 3 |
| EDUC 2999 | Teacher Education Requirements | 0 |
| Senior College Curriculum | 66 | |
| Program Requirements for the BA in History (Content Concentration) | 30 | |
| HIST 3000 | Study of History | 3 |
| European History Course | 3 | |
| 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 | |
| Graduate Courses in History (5000- and/or 6000-level) | 3-9 | |
| Program Requirements for the BSEd in Secondary Education (Professional Courses) | 36 | |
| SEED 3020 | Introduction to Standards, Planning, and Assessment | 2 |
| EDUC 3110 | Integrating Technology in Education | 2 |
| MGED 3220 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas for Middle Grades | 3 |
| MGED 3990 | Development and Education of the Middle Grades Student | 3 |
| SEED 3991 | Differentiated Instruction in Secondary Education | 3 |
| SEED 4000 | Assessment for Secondary Education | 3 |
| SEED 4300 | Social Studies Methods for Secondary Education | 3 |
| SEED 4610 | Secondary Education Practicum I | 2 |
| SEED 4620 | Secondary Education Practicum II | 3 |
| SEED 4790 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education | 10 |
| SEED 4800 | Professional Practices Seminar | 2 |
| Total Hours Required for the Degrees | 126 | |
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 Area C and take HIST 1011 and HIST 1012 in Area E; 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 Area E HIST courses, Area F 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.
