Hattiesburg
Students may take only one major or minor within the Department of History and Social Science.
History Major: Thirty-six hours, which must include HIS 1010, 1020, 4210 and 4400. No more than nine hours may be taken in field experience courses (HIS 4800). History majors must pursue the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree only.
History Minor: Twenty-one hours, which must include HIS 1010, 1020, 4210, and 4400. No more than nine hours may be taken in field experience courses (HIS 4800).
Pre-Law: Pre-law students must discuss their curricular plans with the department chair.
University Core for All Bachelor's Degrees
Religion 101-102 (Introduction to the Old Testament & New Testament) (6 hours)
English 101-102 (Composition & Research and Composition (6 hours)
World Literature, American Literature, or Philosophy (3 hours)
HIS 101-102 or HIS 201-202 (Two courses in one area) * (6 hours)
Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, or Religion (3 hours)
Science (BIO, CHE, or PHY) ** (3-4 hours)
MAT 131 (College Algebra or higher math course) (3 hours)
Art, Music, or Theatre Appreciation; Music History or Literature; Musical Theatre; or Theatre History *** (3 hours)
Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, or Oral Interpretation of Literature (3 hours)
Physical Education **** (1-2 hours)
University Core Total (37-39 hours)
Notes
* BA students must take HIS 1010-1020.
** BS students must take a 4-hour lab science course. Students in other degree programs may choose either a 3-hour, non-lab course or a 4-hour lab course to meet the requirement. B.A. students seeking teacher certification must also take a 4-hour lab science course.
*** Students majoring in one of the fine arts must take a course in one of the other two areas.
**** Activity courses (1-2 hours) or Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle (3 hours); minimum for BSN, 1 hour; all other degrees, 2 hours; Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle (3 hours); military science, varsity sports, marching band, and cheerleading may be used to satisfy this requirement.
