History

History courses include American History core courses such as United States History, Texas History, African American History and Mexican American History as well as non-American history courses such as Western Civilization and World Civilization which count toward the Languages, Philosophy and Culture core.

A degree in History can lead to career in education, research, communication, business, information management and law.

History Field of Study (FOS) Curriculum

History Field of Study (FOS): Academic Track

Field of Study Coursework:

• HIST 1301        United States History I
• HIST 1302        United States History II

Choose two of the following courses:

• HIST 2301        Texas History
• HIST 2311        Western Civilization I
• HIST 2312        Western Civilization II
• HIST 2321        World Civilizations I
• HIST 2322        World Civilizations II
• HIST 2327        Mexican American History I (to the United States-Mexico War Era)
• HIST 2328        Mexican American History II (from the United States-Mexico War Era)
• HIST 2381        African American History

History Field of Study (FOS): Teacher Certification Track

Field of Study Coursework:

• EDUC 1301      Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• EDUC 2301      Introduction to Special Populations
• HIST 1301        United States History I
• HIST 1302        United States History II
• HIST 2301        Texas History
• HIST 2321        World Civilizations I
• HIST 2322        World Civilizations II

Fully Transferable: 

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has designated the Field of Study Curriculum courses as “fully transferable” to other public colleges and universities in Texas. Students planning on transferring to either private or out-of-state institutions should direct transfer questions to that college or university.  

For more information, refer to the HCC Catalog and Field of Study Curricula Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.