Department of Humanities - Catalog

• Ronna Privett, Ph.D., Chair
• Shenai Alonge, M.A.
• Jana Anderson, M.A.
• Matt Byars, Ph.D.
• Tim Byars, J.D.
• Carole Carroll, Ph.D.
• Kregg Fehr, Ph.D.
• Kenneth Hawley, Ph.D.
• Gary Lindsey, Ph.D.
• Keith Owen, Ph.D.

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
• Bachelor of Arts in English with Creative Writing emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in English with Journalism emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in English with Literature emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in English with Professional Writing emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in History

1. University Core (45 hours)
   • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
   • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
   • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
   • BIB3310  Christian Life
   • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
   • ENG1301  Composition Studies
   • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
   • 3 hours from
     • PSY1300  General Psychology
     • SOC1300  General Sociology
   • HIS2301  History of the United States I
   • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • UNI1170  University Seminar
   • UNI2000  University Skills
   • MAT1311  College Algebra
   • 3 hours from
     • GOV2301  National Government
     • GOV2302  Texas State and Local Government
   • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
   • 3 hours from AFA 2350 or History of ART, THA, or MUS
   • 3 hours from REL 3301 or upper level PHI
2. Major (30 hours)
   • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
   • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
   • HIS2302  History of the United States II
   • 6 hours upper level ENG
   • 3 hours upper level HIS
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • HUM4380  Senior Research
3. Supporting Courses (21-23 hours)
   • 6-8 hours in FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours in HSC, PSY, or SOC
   • 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
     • ACC (Accounting)
     • ART (Art)
     • BIO (Biology)
     • BUA (Business Administration)
     • CFM (Children’s Ministry)
     • CHE (Chemistry)
     • COM (Communications)
     • DMA (Digital Media Applications)
     • ECO (Economics)
     • FIN (Finance)
     • FOL (Foreign Language)
     • IST (Information Systems)
     • MAT (Math)
     • MGT (Management)
     • MIS (Missions)
     • NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
     • YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
4. Specialization or Minor (18 hours)
   • Specialization
     • 18 hours from one area, 12 of which must be upper level
   • Minor
     • 18 hours as defined by minor department
5. Electives (10-12 hours)
6. Total (126 hours)

1. University Core (45 hours)
   • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
   • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
   • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
   • BIB3310  Christian Life
   • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
   • ENG1301  Composition Studies
   • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
   • 3 hours from
     • PSY1300  General Psychology
     • SOC1300  General Sociology
   • HIS2301  History of the United States I
   • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • UNI1170  University Seminar
   • UNI2000  University Skills
   • MAT1311  College Algebra
   • 3 hours from
     • GOV2301  National Government
     • GOV2302  Texas State and Local Government
   • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
   • 6 hours from
     • AFA2350  Introduction to Fine Arts or History of Art, Music, or Theater
     • REL3301  World Religions or upper level PHI
     • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
2. Major (39 hours)
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • ENG3304  Advanced Composition
   • ENG3307  Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric
   • ENG3317  Approaches to Advanced Grammar
   • 3 hours from upper level ENG
   • ENG3302  Introduction to English Studies
   • ENG3305  Introduction to Creative Writing
   • ENG4304  Fiction Writing Workshop
   • ENG4308  Poetry Writing Workshop
   • 9 hours from upper level ENG
   • HUM4380  Senior Research
3. Supporting Courses (30-32 hours)
   • 6-8 hours from FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours upper level HIS
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
     • ACC (Accounting)
     • ART (Art)
     • BIO (Biology)
     • BUA (Business Administration)
     • CFM (Children’s Ministry)
     • CHE (Chemistry)
     • COM (Communications)
     • DMA (Digital Media Applications)
     • ECO (Economics)
     • FIN (Finance)
     • FOL (Foreign Language)
     • IST (Information Systems)
     • LIN (Linguistics)
     • MAT (Math)
     • MGT (Management)
     • MIS (Missions)
     • NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
     • YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
   • 6 hours from
     • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
     • HIS2302  History of the United States II
4. Minor or Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

1. University Core (45 hours)
   • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
   • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
   • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
   • BIB3310  Christian Life
   • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
   • ENG1301  Composition Studies
   • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
   • 3 hours from
     • PSY1300  General Psychology
     • SOC1300  General Sociology
   • HIS2301  History of the United States I
   • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • UNI1170  University Seminar
   • UNI2000  University Skills
   • MAT1311  College Algebra
   • 3 hours from
     • GOV2301  National Government
     • GOV2302  Texas State and Local Government
   • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
   • 6 hours from
     • AFA2350  Introduction to Fine Arts or History of Art, Music, or Theater
     • REL3301  World Religions or upper level PHI
     • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
2. Major (39 hours)
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • ENG3304  Advanced Composition
   • ENG3307  Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric
   • ENG3317  Approaches to Advanced Grammar
   • 3 hours from upper level ENG
   • COM1351  Principles of Mass Media
   • ENG3305  Introduction to Creative Writing
   • 6 hours from upper level GOV or HIS
   • 9 hours from
     • COM1101, 2101  Yearbook
     • COM1105, 2105  Campus Newspaper
     • COM3301  Sports Writing and Reporting
     • COM3343  News Reporting
     • Up to 6 hours upper level ENG
   • HUM4330  Internship
3. Supporting Courses (30-32 hours)
   • 6-8 hours from FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours upper level HIS
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
     • ACC (Accounting)
     • ART (Art)
     • BIO (Biology)
     • BUA (Business Administration)
     • CFM (Children’s Ministry)
     • CHE (Chemistry)
     • COM (Communications)
     • DMA (Digital Media Applications)
     • ECO (Economics)
     • FIN (Finance)
     • FOL (Foreign Language)
     • IST (Information Systems)
     • LIN (Linguistics)
     • MAT (Math)
     • MGT (Management)
     • MIS (Missions)
     • NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
     • YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
   • 6 hours from
     • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
     • HIS2302  History of the United States II
4. Minor or Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

1. University Core (45 hours)
   • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
   • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
   • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
   • BIB3310  Christian Life
   • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
   • ENG1301  Composition Studies
   • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
   • 3 hours from
     • PSY1300  General Psychology
     • SOC1300  General Sociology
   • HIS2301  History of the United States I
   • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • UNI1170  University Seminar
   • UNI2000  University Skills
   • MAT1311  College Algebra
   • 3 hours from
     • GOV2301  National Government
     • GOV2302  Texas State and Local Government
   • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
   • 6 hours from
     • AFA2350  Introduction to Fine Arts or History of Art, Music, or Theater
     • REL3301  World Religions or upper level PHI
     • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
2. Major (39 hours)
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • ENG3304  Advanced Composition
   • ENG3307  Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric
   • ENG3317  Approaches to Advanced Grammar
   • 3 hours from upper level ENG
   •  
   • ENG3302  Introduction to English Studies
   • 6 hours from
     • ENG3311  American Novel
     • ENG3313  American Literature to 1890
     • ENG3321  African-American Literature
     • ENG3322  American Literature since 1890
   • 6 hours from
     • ENG4315  British Writers to 1800
     • ENG4316  English Novel
     • ENG4323  British Writers since 1800
     • ENG4324  Shakespeare
   • 6 hours from upper level ENG
   • HUM4380  Senior Research
3. Supporting Courses (30-32 hours)
   • 6-8 hours from FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours upper level HIS
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
     • ACC (Accounting)
     • ART (Art)
     • BIO (Biology)
     • BUA (Business Administration)
     • CFM (Children’s Ministry)
     • CHE (Chemistry)
     • COM (Communications)
     • DMA (Digital Media Applications)
     • ECO (Economics)
     • FIN (Finance)
     • FOL (Foreign Language)
     • IST (Information Systems)
     • LIN (Linguistics)
     • MAT (Math)
     • MGT (Management)
     • MIS (Missions)
     • NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
     • YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
   • 6 hours from
     • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
     • HIS2302  History of the United States II
4. Minor or Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

1. University Core (45 hours)
   • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
   • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
   • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
   • BIB3310  Christian Life
   • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
   • ENG1301  Composition Studies
   • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
   • 3 hours from
     • PSY1300  General Psychology
     • SOC1300  General Sociology
   • HIS2301  History of the United States I
   • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • UNI1170  University Seminar
   • UNI2000  University Skills
   • MAT1311  College Algebra
   • 3 hours from
     • GOV2301  National Government
     • GOV2302  Texas State and Local Government
   • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
   • 6 hours from
     • AFA2350  Introduction to Fine Arts or History of Art, Music, or Theater
     • REL3301  World Religions or upper level PHI
     • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
2. Major (39 hours)
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • ENG3304  Advanced Composition
   • ENG3307  Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric
   • ENG3317  Approaches to Advanced Grammar
   • 3 hours from upper level ENG
   •  
   • ENG3308  Technical Writing
   • ENG3310  Writing Grant Proposals
   • ENG4318  Research Writing
   • 12 hours from
     • COM2351  Introduction to Public Relations
     • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
     • DMA3342  Document Design
     • WEB2320  Web Design
     • Up to 6 hours LIN
     • Up to 6 hours upper level ENG
   • HUM4330  Internship
3. Supporting Courses (30-32 hours)
   • 6-8 hours from FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours upper level HIS
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
     • ACC (Accounting)
     • ART (Art)
     • BIO (Biology)
     • BUA (Business Administration)
     • CFM (Children’s Ministry)
     • CHE (Chemistry)
     • COM (Communications)
     • DMA (Digital Media Applications)
     • ECO (Economics)
     • FIN (Finance)
     • FOL (Foreign Language)
     • IST (Information Systems)
     • LIN (Linguistics)
     • MAT (Math)
     • MGT (Management)
     • MIS (Missions)
     • NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
     • YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
   • 6 hours from
     • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
     • HIS2302  History of the United States II
4. Minor or Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

1. University Core (45 hours)
   • BIB1310  Introduction to the Old Testament
   • BIB1320  Introduction to the New Testament
   • BIB3305  Christian Heritage
   • BIB3310  Christian Life
   • COM2340  Communication for the Professional
   • ENG1301  Composition Studies
   • ENG1302  Composition and Literature
   • 3 hours from
     • PSY1300  General Psychology
     • SOC1300  General Sociology
   • HIS2301  History of the United States I
   • ESS1200  Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • UNI1170  University Seminar
   • UNI2000  University Skills
   • MAT1311  College Algebra
   • 3 hours from
     • GOV2301  National Government
     • GOV2302  Texas State and Local Government
   • 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
   • 6 hours from
     • AFA2350  Introduction to Fine Arts or History of Art, Music, or Theater
     • REL3301  World Religions or upper level PHI
     • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
2. Major (36 hours)
   • HIS2302  History of the United States II
   • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
   • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
   • HUM4380  Senior Research
   • 12 hours from
     • HIS3310  History of Asia
     • HIS3320  History of Africa
     • HIS3323  Ancient History
     • HIS3330  History of Latin America
     • HIS3341  America and the Middle East
     • HIS4320  Victorian Studies  
     • HIS4325  History of England to 1714
     • HIS4326  Modern Europe 1715 to the Present
   • 12 hours from
     • HIS2350  History of Texas
     • HIS3313  Colonial America
     • HIS3315  Jeffersonian and Jacksonian America
     • HIS3318  The American West
     • HIS4302  Civil War and Reconstruction
     • HIS4313  The Gilded Age through the Jazz Age
     • HIS4314  Recent America
     • HIS4315  The Great War
     • HIS4316  Depression and War
3. Supporting Courses (23-25 hours)
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • GEG2300  Regional Geography of the World
   • 3 hours from FIN 2301 Personal Financial Planning or ECO
   • 6-8 hours FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours upper level ENG
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • 2 hours from ESS 1270 First Aid and CPR or 2 activity courses
4. Minor or Electives (20-22 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Enroll in B.A. in Humanities with Pre-law as specialization.

• ENG3304  Advanced Composition
• ENG3305  Creative Writing
• ENG4304  Fiction Writing Workshop
• ENG4308  Poetry Writing Workshop
• 6 hours from ENG writing courses

• 18 hours from ENG (9 upper level)

• ENG3326  Introduction to Film Studies
• ENG4326  Literature and Film
• 3 hours from
  • HUM4330
  • COM4330
  • Note: A media- and/or film-related internship in another area may be substituted with agreement from the Film Studies minor advisor
• 9 hours from courses with a film and/or media emphasis. The following courses are recommended:
  • ENG4313  Studies in Drama
  • COM3331  Television Production
  • COM3350  Worship Media Production
  • DMA2344  Multimedia Design
  • DMA3311  Digital Video
  • ENG4352  Special Topics in Film

• 12 hours upper level HIS
• 6 hours from
  • HIS2301  History of the United States I; and
  • HIS2302  History of the United States II; or
  • HIS1315  World History and Geography I; and
  • HIS1316  World History and Geography II

• HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
• 3 hours upper level ENG
• 3 hours upper level HIS
• 3 hours upper level GOV
• 6 hours from ENG, GOV, HIS, HUM, PHI, or Arts History

• 18 hours (12 upper level)
  • 12 hours GOV
  • 6 hours from
    • CRJ
    • GOV
    • BUA4301  Business Law