History
The Associates of Arts degree with a field of study in History is designated for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree in History or Liberal Arts at four-year institutions.
The curriculum includes general academic courses and electives that enable students who intend to major in History to transfer to four-year institutions. Completing a History program can expand opportunities in teaching, law school, journalism and other related areas.
Instruction in History will promote critical thinking and writing, as well as develop an awareness of how the past has shaped the present.
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Charles Robinson History Major Scholarship
Former STC History Instructor
& San Benito, TX, native
Student Requirements
- Maintain a 3.0 overall GPA
- Student must be a current STC declared History major and will plan on attending STC the following semester to receive the award
- Write a book review on one of Charles Robinson's books. **
Book Reviews
*Only one scholarship is awarded to the most qualified candidate per academic year.
**Note, book reviews are assessed by a STC History faculty. Receipts of the award will be expected to write a book review at college level. It is advised to have your book review proofread by a CLE writing tutor and/or history faculty.
Guidelines
- Length of 600-900 words (2-3 pages)
- Formatted and Citation in Chicago or Turabian style
- Book review must be submitted as a word processing document to SafeAssign using our course Blackboard site (Blackboard link will be provided once you contact the department chair).
- Your review should be double-spaced, use a 12 font size, and a standard font lettering style such as Times New Roman.
Available Books to Review:
- The Men Who Wear the Star: The Story of the Texas Rangers
- General Crook and the Western Frontier
- A Good Year to Die: The Story of the Great Sioux War
- The Fall of a Black Army Officer: Racism and the Myth of Henry O. Flipper
Elements of a Quality Book Review
- Brief bio-summary of the historian
- Brief summary of book's thesis and main points
- Evaluation of sources
- Assessment of the work;s contribution to the field (Historiography)
- Assessment of Criticisms
- Fitting conclusion
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Helpful Resources
Contact History Program
Department Chair
Joel Rodriguez
Pecan P-3.126
956-872-2281
Department Contact
Norma Longoria
Pecan P-3.116
956-872-2094
Dolores Villanueva
Pecan P-1.148
956-872-2561
