History (BA/BS)

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Become an Engaged Citizen

Everything has a past. Studying history lets us see its relevance in the present. Learn what it means to think and interpret well by earning your bachelor’s degree in History from A&M-Commerce. Study under faculty as they guide you to a deeper understanding of a diverse and global society. History not only increases your knowledge of the past but develops your critical reasoning and writing ability, skills that employers often look for. Earning your degree in History opens doors to further graduate work or careers in museums, archives, government, education, nonprofit and more. Take the next step and apply today!

Where It Is Offered Commerce

Duration

4 years

Foreign Language

Foreign language required for BA

Delivery Face-To-Face

Total Credit Hours

120 hours

Thesis Requirements

No thesis required

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History (BA/BS) :: See Yourself Succeed

See Yourself Succeed with a bachelor’s Degree in History

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Dedicated Faculty

Engage with exceptional faculty who will challenge your understanding of history. Our professors will teach you how to interpret the past and apply your knowledge to the present.

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Cultivate Your Imagination

Choose from a wide variety of electives that explore the human experience across space and time. From Food in World History to Urban Underworlds and African American History, you’ll find courses that interest you.

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Explore the Past at A&M-Commerce

The Special Collections at Velma K. Waters Library houses a wide assortment of archival records related to Northeast Texas. As a history student, you’ll have access to these records for historical research.

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Career Readiness

Thinking critically and communicating effectively. That’s what employers are looking for. The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts is dedicated to providing you the knowledge and resources for excelling in the workforce.

History (BA/BS) :: 1.5 Faculty Spotlight

Faculty Spotlight

I wanted to know why the world was the way that it was. Why did I grow up during a civil war? Studying History provided me with the most ethical, most responsible, most rigorous, most comprehensive and most well-rounded answers to the questions.

Sanja Kadrić, Ph.D.

History always interested me because it is about people. People do wonderful things, and terrible things, and figuring out why things happened and how they happened is exciting.

Mylynka Kilgore Cardona, Ph.D.

Everything has a backstory. Nothing is unprecedented. Digging into the past is one of the best ways to understand the present.

Andrew Baker, Ph.D.

History (BA/BS) :: 1.6 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

What You Will Learn

A degree in history will offer you the opportunity to:

Engage in meaningful discussions with professors and peers
Develop skills in critical thinking, writing and historical interpretation
Deepen your understanding of the human experience
Participate in conferences and panel discussions

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History (BA/BS) :: 1.7 Careers – ProgramTemplate

Careers

Become an engaged citizen and respected employee. A degree in history prepares you for a variety of careers in public history, education, grant writing, nonprofit, government, marketing and communications, and more.

Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries

Historian

$48,400

Archivist, Curator and Museum Worker

$61,140

Editor

$59,480

School and Career Counselor

$56,310

Technical Writers

$72,850

US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018

History (BA/BS) :: 1.5 Alumni Profiles

Alumni Profiles

Dr. Jessica Brannon-Wranosky helped me realize I was in love with history and that I wanted to make it my career. Dr. Andrew Baker constantly challenges me and makes me think about things from alternative perspectives. And Dr. Mylynka Cardona has …

Meredith “Grace” Slayter Graduate Assistant of Research

I came back to the department to discover what else I could do with a degree in history and learned that we offer a certificate in Public History. My career goals are now focused on finding a job within Public History like working in a museum.

Heather Rodriguez

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Because of departmental support, I had chances to teach, conduct international research and engage in professional service. But it was the faculty who, through countless hours spent mentoring and professionalizing me, furthered my growth as a hist…

Nick Sprenger Ph.D. Candidate

History (BA/BS) :: 1.8 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Internship opportunities

Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Although not required for your degree, we encourage all students to pursue internship experience when available. These are just a few of the employers and organizations that offer opportunities to history students.

History (BA/BS) :: 1.12 FEATURED COURSES

Featured Courses

Mapping Our World: An Introduction to Cartography HIST 412

Students will learn the ways in which humanity has tried to comprehend the world in which we live by cartographic documentation. Topics may include maps of antiquity, the techniques of the Ancient Greek philosophers, efforts to chart the globe during the Ages of Discovery, the digital world of twenty-first-century satellite mapping and geo-referencing, and the intersections of history and cartography.

Modern Civil Rights Movement HIST 440

This course examines and explores the development of modern Civil Rights Movements from the end of the nineteenth century through the twenty-first century. The struggle for equality in the United States has taken many forms, affected every citizen of the United States, and provided different ways to understand the true meaning of freedom and liberty.

History of the Ottoman Empire HIST 316

This course covers the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the Ottoman Empire. It traces the empire’s history from its inception to the height of its power, and then to its dissolution in the twentieth century. The course will provide students with a survey of the history of the Ottoman empire, state, and society.

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History (BA/BS) :: 1.13 Course Delivery and Resources

Course Delivery

Experience small classes that promote participation and dialogue. History faculty encourage students to contribute in discussions both inside and outside the classroom. Most courses are offered face-to-face in the fall and spring. Our flexible program lets you choose from a variety of electives, letting you study what interests you.

History (BA/BS) :: 1.131 Student Organizations

Student Organizations

A&M-Commerce proudly hosts the Eta-Beta chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honors Society for History. Phi Alpha Theta promotes research, teaching and publication to increase awareness and knowledge about history. The Eta-Beta chapter provides history students an academic community and professional development opportunities. The organization strives to bring our university’s students and teachers together for intellectual and social exchanges related to the field and profession of history. Learn more about membership requirements by contacting Dr. Mylynka Cardona, Phi Alpha Theta Faculty Advisor.

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