Department Information
Department of History
PO Box 70672
Phone: (423) 439-4222
Web address: www.etsu.edu/cas/history/
History is the study of humans as revealed by the past. The study of history is an indispensable intellectual endeavor for students who desire to understand and appreciate the human condition in all its diversity, as well as the historical process that has shaped their personal lives. The Department of History offers a wide array of courses in the history of Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the United States designed to acquaint students with the complexities of today’s multicultural “global village” and to deepen their understanding of the events, opinions, ideas, and facts they will need to make informed political, social, and personal judgments throughout their lives.
The study of history provides an appropriate background for almost any career. The History degree is particularly useful in preparation for professional and graduate studies, such as law and religion. The non-professional historian can find a rewarding career in teaching, archival work, museums, journalism, government, business, administration, and other occupations that call for strong critical thinking and communication skills
Students majoring in History are required to have a minor, preferably one that complements the major in regard to post-baccalaureate plans. History courses taken as part of the minor program cannot be double-counted as part of a History major, a second major, or another minor.
Advising
Students with 0-59 earned credits:
Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602.
Students with 60 or more earned credits:
Dr. Doug Burgess
burgess@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6691
or
Melanie Storie
storiem@etsu.edu
(423) 439-8558
Transfer Students
Transfer students majoring in History should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements.
For general information about the department or courses, contact Dr. Doug Burgess, Professor and Chair at burgess@etsu.edu or (423) 439-6691.
Degree Requirements: 120 credits
| General Education |
41-42 credits |
| Major Total Requirement |
39 credits |
| Major Core |
(9 credits) |
| Electives |
(30 credits) |
| Minor |
18-24 credits |
| Free Electives |
15-22 credits |
| TOTAL |
120 credits |
Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: HIST-BA
College of Arts and Sciences : Visit link to view the complete list of B.A. degree requirements.
- Completion of a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with a grade of C- or better. Based on a placement test, students may be required to take courses numbered 1010, 1020 and/or 2010 also.
- Non-U.S. History (3 credits)
- MATH 1530 or MATH 1910
General Education Requirements
These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.
Total Requirements for History Major: 39 credits
GPA requirement: Must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 in all History courses taken in the major.
Course grade minimum: No grade less than a “C” in any History course will be accepted in the major. However, if not repeated for a higher grade, they will still be used in the calculation of the overall GPA.
Additional Information
Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements for all ETSU students.
CSCI 1100 or Proficiency Exam: Must be completed to meet Bachelor’s Degree Requirements.
Most minors range from 18-24 credits. Those few minors with more than 24 credits may affect the number of free electives allowed.
Licensure Certification: Students interested in pursuing a teacher licensure program for certification should contact the advisor in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall, College of Education. Students will major in the subject they wish to teach and minor in Secondary Education .