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!
See Yourself Succeed with a bachelor’s Degree in History
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Mapping Our World: An Introduction to CartographyHIST 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 MovementHIST 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 EmpireHIST 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.
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.
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.
