History-Political Science, B.A. (HIPL)

Required Major Courses (42 Hours)

• HIST 1033 - Research Methods for History & Political Science
• HIST 2113 - United States History I
• HIST 2123 - United States History II
• HIST 2213 - Western Civilization I
• HIST 2223 - Western Civilization II
• HIST 4873 - Senior Research Seminar ²
• HIST-POLS Jr/Sr-level electives (21 hours)
• POLS 2503 - US Government

Cognate Courses (6 hours)

• PHIL 2013 - Introduction To Philosophy
• PSYC 2013 - Introduction to Psychology

General Education Courses (44 Hours)

• Civic Engagement Elective  (6 hours)
• COMM 1113 - Introduction To Speech Communication
• ENGL Literature Elective  (3 hours)¹
• ENGL Literature Elective  (3 hours)¹
• ENGL 1013 - English Composition I
• ENGL 1023 - English Composition II
• Foreign Language (12 hours)³
• HUMA 1153 - Introduction To Fine Arts
• Lab Science Elective  (4 Hours)
• LETU 1101 - Cornerstones Of Life And Learning
• MATH Elective (3 hours)

Theology and Vocation Courses (12 Hours)

• BIBL 1033 - Biblical Literature
• THEO 2043 - Biblical Theology for the Christian Life
• BIBL 2000 Level or above Elective  (3 Hours)
• Biblical or Theological Engagement Elective  (3 hours)

Minor or General Elective Courses (18 hours)

A minor must be declared. The minor field and general electives together must consist of at least 18 hours of courses not used to meet any of the other above requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 122

Notes:

A student should plan on spending a semester in Washington D.C. if they are interested in law and politics. This can be accomplished in a number of ways, but most easily through the American Studies Program in which LeTourneau participates.

¹ Select literature electives in consultation with your academic advisor.
² An approved upper division HIPL class may be substituted.

³ - 4 semesters with a minimum of 12 credit hours in Foreign Language is required (1 language for 12 credit hours; or 2 languages for 6 credit hours each)