History

History is the record of mankind’s experiences on the Earth.  It shows what happened in the past and helps explain the origins of the things around us.  When we wonder how the world got like it is, the answers are historical.  When we wonder what could be done to make life better, history is there to help us learn, reason, and contemplate.  The ability to understand the origins of situations and cultures is an integral part of respectful co-existence.  In an age of globalization, the value of history is immeasurable.  Students of History have a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices of people in the past, a greater awareness of the potential consequences of their own actions, and an ability to see the “big picture” that makes them valuable citizens and interesting companions.  There is no substitute for History in the creation and maintenance of a civilized world.

What can I do with this degree?
Career options: Social scientists held about 17,000 jobs in 2002. Many worked as researchers, administrators, and counselors for a wide range of employers, including Federal, State, and local governments; educational institutions; social assistance agencies; scientific research and development firms; and management, scientific, and technical consulting firms. Other employers included architectural, engineering, and related firms; civic and social associations; museums; and business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations.

Many individuals with training in a social science discipline teach in colleges and universities and in secondary and elementary schools.  The proportion of social scientists who teach varies by specialty—for example, the academic world usually is a more important source of jobs for graduates in history than for graduates in most other social science fields.

Academic options: While this program is designed for direct employment, many of the courses can transfer to a four-year degree program.

Department/Contact Information: 

• Office of Advising : 903-510-2768
• Geoffrey Willbanks, Instructor, History/Department Chair, Social Sciences
  - Jenkins Hall 139 | gwil1@tjc.edu | 903-510-2768

REQUIRED COURSES
This degree may be earned with fewer than the displayed credits as long as the fulfilled course requirements total at least 60 credits.  Students must meet the Reading Requirement.  Complete required General Education, core and support courses.

* Indicates courses required for graduation from Tyler Junior College with an Associate in Arts degree.  A total of 60 hours must be completed to earn an AA degree.  In addition, students must complete the General Graduation Requirements for all Degrees listed in the TJC Catalog.

Visual/Performing Arts:
ARTS 1301; DRAM 1310; MUSI 1306; ARTS 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 2361, 2362; MUSI 1308, 1309

Humanities:
COMM 1307; ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2352, 2353; HIST 2311, 2312; HUMA 1301, 1302; PHIL 1301, 2306; FREN 2311, 2312; SPAN 2311, 2312, 2317; SGNL 2301, 2302

Social/Behavioral Science:
ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1303; PSYC 2301, 2314, 2319; SOCI 1301, 2301, 2331

Laboratory Sciences:
Must be lab-based and includes chemistry, biology, geology, physics, and astronomy.

Institutional Option:
AGRI 1309; BCIS 1301; BCIS 1405; ENGR 2304; FREN 2311; SGNL 2301; SPAN 2311

**This is a suggested degree plan and students are strongly encouraged to seek advisement for course planning from their academic advisor or faculty advisor.  Since senior college requirements differ, Tyler Junior College recommends that all students who plan to transfer check with their senior college regarding transferability of particular classes into degree requirements.  The final responsibility for the selection, scheduling, and satisfactory completion of degree or certificate requirements rests with the student.**