History

History reveals the core of human experience – our triumphs, flaws and motivations. You’ll tackle the big topics of the past and present in a program that is tailored to undergraduates and writing-focused. That’s a good thing, too, because all the writing and researching will prepare you for graduate school or a professional career.

What Are Some Potential Careers?

  • Law (with graduate school)
  • Government Agencies
  • Journalism
  • Education
  • Historic Site Curator
  • Archivist
  • Museum Studies
What Courses Would I Take?

  • History of Texas
  • History of Mexico
  • Colonial and Revolutionary America
  • History of the New South
  • Race & Gender in American History
  • Ancient Greece & Rome
  • Heroes in History
Where Are Your Students Now?

  • Teaching at schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District
  • Working in major institutions as archivists
  • Attending graduate schools like TCU, SMU, and Texas Woman’s University.
  • Attending law schools across the country
Degree Information

  • B.A., B.S., History
  • B.A., B.S., History with Secondary Certification

  • What you need to apply


    University admission requirements apply. A 2.5 GPA is needed for secondary education certification.


    Contact

    Brenda Matthews

    Social Sciences Department Chair
    Polytechnic United Methodist Church, #241
    817-531-4916
    btmatthews@txwes.edu


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