What history classes are being offered?
Current and future course offerings are listed on the department's schedules page
When is the last day to drop?
Important dates can be viewed by connecting to UTA's Academic Calendar.
(Note: this link will take you outside the History Web Area)
What can I do with a degree in History if I don't want to teach?
An archivist, bibliographer, book selector, bookstore owner, business-to-business selling, buyer, copywriter, criminologist, curator, FBI/CIA agent, foreign news correspondent, foreign service officer, gerontologist, historian (consultant), human resources manager, information specialist, insurance, intelligence expert, journalist, judge, lawyer, librarian, paralegal, peace corps worker, public administrator, research assistant, researcher, technical writer, travel planner, urban administrator. In short, students of history are taught to think well, and communicate verbally and in written form, and are in demand in any profession. With certain degrees, the technical information taught will soon be outdated. Learning how to think in an organized way and to communicate with others will never be out of style.
Do I have to take a foreign language?
Yes — 14 hours are required.
Do I have to take all 14 hours in the same language?
Yes
Do I have to take college algebra?
The basic History degree calls for 6 hours of any math credit on the college level.
Is there a limit on the number of hours I can transfer in from another school?
Yes. You can only transfer in a total of 72 hours from a junior college.
Can I do a double major?
Yes. You must complete all requirements for degrees in both majors.
Can I graduate with two separate degrees?
Yes, however, you must take an additional 30 academic hours beyond completing the requirements for both degrees.
Must I have a minor?
Yes. In the Education degree plans, the education courses can be your minor. All other degree plans require a minor — 18 hours in any field — six of which must be advanced. The Women's History Option requires that you minor in Women's Studies.
Student Guides to the Study of History
American Historical Association's Guide to Careers in History
Reading, Writing, Researching for History: A Guide for College Students
Writer's Handbook
Online Resources for Writers
University of Kansas Writing Guide
Writing Resources
Claremont Graduate University Writing Center
