This is an interdisciplinary program administered by the faculty of History. Kentucky State University is committed to continued scholarship, inquiry, and education in African American history and culture. By drawing upon the resources of faculty in a broad range of related studies, it is hoped that students will develop an understanding of the African American experience from a variety of perspectives. Admission to this program requires a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0, and it is recommended that students complete the Liberal Studies Requirements prior to pursuing the minor. Students must successfully complete 18 semester credit hours from a variety of interdisciplinary courses selected in consultation with their advisor. The courses include ENG 409; GEO 212; HIS 314, HIS 365, HIS 366, and HIS 411; MUS 323 and MUS 325; POS 462; and SOC 304.

The minor in Interdisciplinary Intelligence Studies provides Behavioral and Social Science majors and other departments across the KSU campus instruction on security and intelligence issues such as terrorism and insurgency, radicalization, cyber security and cyber politics, behavioral profiling, counterintelligence and counterterrorism, and intelligence and national security. Students must successfully complete BSS 465; BSS 466; BSS 467; BSS 468; BSS 469; and BSS 470 with a C or better.

BSS 465 BSS 466 BSS 467 BSS 468 BSS 469 BSS 470

A Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a history track provides a global perspective on the social, political, and intellectual development of civilizations. It allows students an opportunity to reflect on the past, gain a historical perspective on the present, and acquire a knowledge and understanding of human behavior. A history track may choose courses that deal with Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.

The History program offers a curriculum that is designed to prepare graduates to function in and contribute to an expanding society, enhance critical thinking skills, develop an appreciation and understanding of historical research methodologies, become aware of the contributions of diverse cultures to our global society, internalize and integrate this information into their total knowledge base, and prepare students for advanced professional studies and varied career opportunities.

In lieu of HIS 103, majors are required to take HIS 101 and 102. Additionally, the student must complete a minor.