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HIST 101 - United States History to 1877 (3 C.H.)
This course consists of a survey of the history of the United States from the age of exploration to the end of post-Civil War reconstruction era, emphasizing major political, social, economic, and cultural issues and traditions. Topics to be considered include colonial origins, national development, sectional antagonisms, social patterns, civil war, and reconstruction.

HIST 102 - United States History Since 1877 (3 C.H.)
This course consists of a survey of the history of the United States from the end of the reconstruction period to the present, emphasizing major political, social, economic, and cultural traditions. Topics to be considered include the growth of a predominantly urban-industrial society, the expanded role of government, increased involvement in world affairs, and contemporary society and culture.

HIST 180 - Modern World History (3 C.H.)

A history of the principal peoples whose societies and cultures were molded outside the Western tradition, but who were and are impacted by Western influences.  The focus on the course will be from 1600 to present.

HIST 201 - Military History of the United States Until 1900 (3 C.H.)
A survey of the military aspects of U.S. history by examining its role in the development of doctrine and in the evolution of military practice through a study of the following wars: American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish American War. Also covered will be the principal interwar military developments, military administration, personnel matters, weapons technology, and public attitudes about and influences on the armed services. (WIC)

HIST 202 - Military History of the United States Since 1900 (3 C.H.)
A survey of the military aspects of U.S. history by examining its role in the development of doctrine and in the evolution of military practice through a study of the following wars: First World War, Second World War, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Also covered will be the principal interwar military developments, military administration, personnel matters, weapons technology, and public attitudes about and influences on the military services.(WIC)

HIST 210 - Indian History of the United States (3 C.H.)
A study of the Indian civilizations of the United States from prehistoric to modern times with emphasis on the period since 1600. The study will include an examination of native American cultures and their contributions historically, the impact upon those cultures of the development and expansion of the United States, and the contemporary Indian experience.(WIC)

HIST 230 - The Middle Ages (3 C.H.)
Representative coverage of the principal ideas and institutions.

HIST 260 - East Asian History (3 C.H.)
This course focuses on modern China, Japan, and Korea. A consideration of important problems facing each nation today together with the cultural and historical developments which can help explain contemporary affairs in East Asia. (WIC)

HIST/REL 262 - Religion in the United States (3 C.H.)
A Topical Study of the historical phenomena of religions in the U.S. with primary emphasis on Christianity, and some attention to other U.S religions especially Judaism. The study includes general background of each religion with subsequent U.S. developments presented through such phenomena as revivalism, immigration, liberal theories, and social emphases. (P: Rel 120) (WIC)

HIST 290 - Introduction to Historical Methods (3 C.H.)
This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of historical research.  Students will work with primary and secondary courses, learn to distinguish between the two, understand the prolems that sources pose to interpretation, and identify the questions particular sources can answer.  They will learn how to use appropriate citation and style tools for history.  Students will be introduced to historiography.    (P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 300 - United States Colonial History (3 C.H.)
The background, establishment and growth of American civilization from the age of exploration to the winning of independence. (P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 305 - The Middle Period in American History (3 C.H.)
A detailed topical study of one of the most critical periods in the history of the United States. Topics to be considered include Jacksonian Democracy, nullification, slavery and abolition, westward expansion, reform currents, the Civil War and reconstruction. (P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 307 - Emergence of Modern America (3 C.H.)
This course consists of an in-depth study of the forces at work in the United States as it emerged into a position of world leadership. Particular emphasis will be given to industrialization, immigration, and urbanization and their impact on all aspects of American development from the end of reconstruction to the end of the 1920s. (P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 309- Recent American History (3 C.H.)
A study of the United States since the end of the 1920s. The emphasis will be upon major political and economic developments, the historical roots of contemporary social tensions, and the expanded role of the United States in world affairs. (P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 315 - Diplomatic History of the United States (3 C.H.)
American diplomacy from the winning of independence to the present with emphasis upon the increased international role of the United States in the 20th century. Consideration will be given to the underlying principles, basic objectives, and various domestic and foreign issues which have influenced United States foreign policy since 1776. (P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 331 - Nineteenth Century Europe 1815-1890 (3 C.H.)
Continues History 455 demonstrating how the principles of the French Revolution worked themselves out in practice to create the characteristics of the nineteenth century. The mechanics for this cultural transformation are analyzed and explained and the degree of this influence measured. Subjects included are liberalism, nationalism, industrialism, socialism, Italian and German unifications, the alliance systems, the "new imperialism," and the predominance of the middle class. (P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 332 - Twentieth Century Europe 1890-1990 (3 C.H.)
Continues History 465. The First World War and its consequences. The formation of mass political movements and the Depression. The rise of totalitarianism, appeasement, and the Second World War. Post-war agony, the permanent division of Europe and the Cold War and the subsequent collapse of communism. (P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 362 - Japanese History: Tokugawa to Present (3 C.H.)
This course assesses the impact of the development of the Tokugawa Shogunate on how Japan reacted to the contact with the West, Imperialism, Industrialization and "The Economic Miracle" of the 19th and 20th Centuries.  Topics may include the structure of Japanese culture, politics, diplomacy, economics, and society. (P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 370 - Latin America: Culture, Conquest, and Colonization (3 C.H.)
History of the formative period of Latin America, emphasizing the social and economic interaction between Indians, Europeans, and blacks from the conquest to the wars for independence in the early nineteenth century.(P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 371 - Latin America: Reform and Revolution
History of Modern Latin America, concentrating on durability of the nineteenth century social, economic, and political institutions, and the twentieth century reformist and revolutionary attempts to change those institutions, and the twentieth-century reformist and revolutionary attempts to change those institutions. (P: INDS 125 )(WIC)

HIST 392 - Special Projects (1-3 C.H.)(WIC)

HIST 401 - American Historical Biography (3 C.H.)
A consideration of distinctive periods and major traditions in American history as revealed by a study of the lives and contributions of prominent personalities. (P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)

HIST 410 - United States Social and Intellectual History (3 C.H.)
This course concentrates on special topics that have influenced American social and intellectual development. Topics will include, among others, the structure of society, literature, education, region, reform movements and intellectual trends.(P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)

HIST 411 - The American Frontier (3 C.H.)
Topical treatment of various aspects of frontier history (historiography, geographic regions, problems, features, types) and an assessment of the overall impact of the frontier experience upon the United States. (P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)

HIST 430 - History of Modern Russia (3 C.H.)
Russian history from 1800 to the present. Topics included: imperial Russia in the nineteenth century, Marxism-Leninism, the Bolshevik revolution, establishment of the Soviet state, the Soviet Union in world affairs, contemporary changes. (P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)

HIST 431 - The French Revolution and Napoleon (3 C.H.)
The French and industrial revolutions will be assessed for their European as well as their indigenous influences. This will be prefaced by an analysis of the Ancient Regime and the Enlightenment. (P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)

HIST 461, History of Modern China (3 C.H.)

This course assesses the impact of contact with the West, Industrialization and Communism on the development of 19th, 20th and 21st Century China.  Topics will include the structure of Chinese culture, politics, diplomacy, economics, and society.  (P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)

HIST 462, History of Modern Japan (3 C.H.)

This course assesses the impact of contact with the West, Imperialism, Industrialization and “The Economic Miracle” the development of 19th, 20th and 21st Century Japan.  Topics will include the structure of Japanese culture, politics, diplomacy, economics, and society. (P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)

HIST 490 - Advanced Topics in History (3 C.H.)

As needed, A selected topics course focuses on either a specific time period or theme in history and focuses on analyzing the historical context of the period or theme. (P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)

HIST 493 - Cooperative Education (C.H. Variable)

HIST 495 - Hist 595 Independent Study (C.H. Variable)(WIC)

HIST 496, Research Capstone in United States History (3 C.H.)

This course provides students an opportunity to focus on specialized historiography and research in United States History.  Students will be expected to produce a major research paper centered on a selected theme in United States History.  The focus of this course will vary at the discretion of the Instructor.   (P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)

HIST 497, Research Capstone in European History (3 C.H.)

This course provides students an opportunity to focus on specialized historiography and research in European History.  Students will be expected to produce a major research paper centered on a selected theme in European History.  The focus of this course will vary at the discretion of the Instructor. (P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)

HIST 498, Research Capstone in World History (3 C.H.)

This course provides students an opportunity to focus on specialized historiography and research in World History.  Students will be expected to produce a major research paper centered on a selected theme in World History.  The focus of this course will vary at the discretion of the Instructor. (P: HIST 290 or intrsuctor's permission)(WIC)