Jackson State University
  Mississippi's Urban University
 Department of                                                                                     
 History and Philosophy


Ayer Hall

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       Giving a Voice to a Shared Past:
       A History of Public Education and
       (De)segregation in Mississippi,
       1868-2000




Dollye M. E. Robinson College of Liberal Arts Building

College of Liberal Arts
Dept. of History and Philosophy
Jackson State University
601.979.2191 Phone
601.979.2192 Fax
history@jsums.edu Email
P.O. Box 17700

Dr. Dernoral Davis, Chair
dernoral.davis@jsums.edu

FACT SHEET

Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson
 Liberal Arts Building
Jackson, MS 39217
Bachelor of Arts Degree Program 
Bachelor of Science Degree Program
Undergraduate Program

The Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in History, the Bachelor of Science degree in History, a minor in History, and a concentration in Philosophy and Religion.  A minimum of 128 hours must be completed with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

For all programs, the following Core Curriculum requirements are:
  • Communications (English, Speech, and a Foreign Language) - 15-21 hours
  • Humanities and Fine Arts - 9 hours
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (including History of Civilization) - 12 hours
  • Natural Sciences (including computer literacy) - 9-12 hours
  • Health or Physical Education - 2-3 hours
  • Concepts for Success in College - 2 hours
The total number of hours will range between 49 and 59 depending on whether a student receives foreign language credit based on his/her high school record, or takes P.E. instead of Health.  Specific course numbers and titles are identified on the Department's curriculum sheet. 

A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all History courses.  A 2.0 GPA is required for graduation.  Additional requirements for graduation include passage of both the English Proficiency and History Department exit examinations.  For teacher certification passage of the PRAXIS is required.

For a detailed explanation of the Bachelor of Arts Degree Program or the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in History, click on the link headings at the top of this column.

To view the Undergraduate Course Offerings in History for the 2008 Spring Term click here

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