A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in history requires twenty-seven semester hours in history. These hours must include: HIST 1003 and 1013 (Western Civilization - 6 hours) and nine additional hours from courses dealing with areas outside the Western Hemisphere (i.e.non-American). Of these nine, six hours must be in courses numbered 3000 or above. Twelve hours of the twenty-seven hours must be from courses dealing with the Western Hemisphere (i.e.the Americas). Six of this group of twelve must be 3000 or above. At least twelve hours of the major requirement must be taken at TCU for graduation from this institution.

Requirement for History Minors:

A minor in history requires 18 hours in history. Nine of the eighteen must come from courses dealing with the Western Hemisphere (the Americas) and nine must come from courses dealing with areas outside the Western Hemisphere (non-American). HIST 1003-1013 are recommended, but not required. Six hours of the eighteen must be 3000 or above.

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Special Cases:

Students who complete Honors Humanities 1114, 1124 and 2134 are exempted from the 1003-1013 requirement, but they will still need to substitute six hours of courses dealing with non-Western Hemisphere subjects for a history major.

Students seeking Secondary Teaching Certification in History must have 24 semester hours, including HIST 1603 and HIST 1613 (U.S. History) or HIST 1903 and 1913 ( Ethnic Elements of American History); HIST 1003 and 1013 (Western Civilization) and HIST 4743 (Texas History). Nine hours must be at the 3000 level or above. Of this nine, no more than six can be taken in WH or NWH respectively.

*Pass/No Credit Option may not be taken for courses to be applied to the major or the minor.

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