The Bachelor of Arts degree with a History major can be used as the basis for teaching certification in history, as a means for entering graduate studies in the field of history, or as a pre-professional degree to enter studies in law, medicine and other professions. Many business also are increasingly realizing the value of a liberal arts degree. History majors and students with secondary certification in history must take the History assessment examination during the last semester before graduation.

Texas State Legal Requirements in History

History 1301 and 1302, offered at Southwest Texas Junior College, are the courses normally taken to satisfy the six semester hour requirement in American History as specified in the state law. Courses offered at Rio Grande College which may also fulfill the requirement and which may be taken with the approval of the Chair of Liberal Arts are as follows: History 3310, 3313, 4302, 4314, 4315, 4320.

Bachelor of Arts - History

Additional Requirements:  1. Minimum of 120 sch for degree  2. Minimum of 33 sch in residence  3. Minimum of 39 sch advanced

Teacher Certification for History Major

Listed are the required courses needed for teacher certification.  The courses can be used to complete the 120 sch degree in English.  Please contact the Education Department for admissions into the teacher education program.

EDUC 3300                        ENGL 3312                             

EDUC 3302                        HST 3313                                             

EDUC 3305                        Computer Literacy Course

EDUC 4312                        

EDUC 4314

EDUC 4605