HIST (History)

HIST 1010 - Survey of Western Civilization I - 3 Credits

This course is a survey of Western cultural development from its inception in the Near East, through Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Reformation of the 16th century. Lecture: 3 hours

HIST 1020 - Survey of Western Civilization II - 3 Credits

This survey course examines the dominant influences in Western culture from the 16th to the 20th century. Lecture: 3 hours

HIST 1210 - History of the United States to 1877 - 3 Credits

This is a survey course of American history beginning with European backgrounds and discovery and continuing through the period of reconstruction. (Prerequisite: ENGL 0850, or appropriate placement test score, or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours

HIST 1220 - History of the United States from 1877 - 3 Credits

This survey course covers American history from the rise of industrialism to the present. Lecture: 3 hours

HIST 2010 - Survey in the History of American Women - 3 Credits

This course focuses on the history of American women from pre-contact populations to the present, and the historical development of prescribed gender roles set in social, political economic contexts. Analysis of women’s paid labor, political activism and changing notions of sexuality is also covered. Lecture: 3 hours

HIST 2020 - Civil War and Reconstruction - 3 Credits

This course is a blend of both traditional Civil War history and the latest developments in the field, especially in social history. Political and military matters are analyzed, as well as the lives of slaves, soldiers and women. The topic of slavery will be thoroughly explored, as well as the effort to rehabilitate the lives of former slaves during Reconstruction. (Recommended: HIST 1210 prior to this course). Lecture: 3 hours

HIST 2241 - America’s Experience in Vietnam - 3 Credits

This course examines in depth America’s involvement in Vietnam from World War II to 1975. Military, political, social and cultural reasons for, as well as consequences of, the American commitment are studied. (Recommended: HIST 1220 prior to this course. ) Lecture: 3 hours

HIST 2250 - History of Black America (formerly HIST 1250) - 3 Credits

This course focuses on the history of Black Americans from African origins to the present. Consideration is given to slavery, reconstruction and ethnic relations from colonial times to the present. (Recommended: HIST 1210 and/or 1220 prior to this course. ) Lecture: 3 hours

HIST 2260 - A Survey of East Asian Civilization - 3 Credits

This is a survey of East Asian civilization from ancient times to modern period. The course will also treat the region as part of world history with discussions and comparisons of East Asia and other world economies and cultures. Lecture: 3 hours