Hattiesburg
Students may take only one major or minor within the Department of History and Social Science.
Social Science Major: Thirty-nine hours chosen from history, sociology, political science, and geography, at least 18 hours of which must be in history. Social science majors may pursue the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Social Science Major, Teacher Licensure: To be licensed to teach social science at the secondary level, a student must meet the following requirements: 1) completion of all core curriculum requirements for either the Bachelor of Arts [B.A.] or the Bachelor of Science [B.S.] degree, 2) completion of all professional requirements mandated by the State of Mississippi licensure standards, and 3) completion of the requirements for the major in social science including SOC 101, 111, PSC 201, ECO 201-202, HIS 101-102, 201-202, 331, 369, 403 or 404, 421, 422, 423, and three hours of upper-level electives in HIS, SOC, or PSC. Students must be advised from the both the department of history and social science and the department of education.
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.
