HIS103-001		U.S. History to 1865
This introductory survey of United States history from the European invasion of North America through the mid-19th Century period of the Civil War and Reconstruction addresses major social, cultural, political, and economic developments with emphasis on their relation to contemporary United States institutions and trends. Prerequisite: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
HIS104-001		U.S. History since 1865
This introductory survey of United States history from Reconstruction to the present addresses major social, cultural, political, and economic developments with emphasis on their relation to contemporary United States institutions and trends. Prerequisite: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral & Social Science general education requirement. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
HIS108-001		The U.S. Since 1945
This course is a contemporary history of the United States since World War II at home and abroad. It provides an in-depth investigation of the events, developments, personalities, and meanings of the changes of the past years. Prerequisite: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Fall, Spring
HIS119-001		World History I
This survey course explores the economic, political, cultural, and social developments in world history from the rise of civilization to 1500 Current Era (CE) in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Americas. The course highlights issues in geography, trade, religious and cultural movements, and social and political change that influenced the historical evolution of various world societies and their interrelationships within a global context. Prerequisite: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
HIS119-002		World History to 1500 CE
HIS120-001		World History II
This survey course explores the economic, political, cultural, and social developments in world history from 1500 Current Era (CE) to the present in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Americas. The course highlights issues of geography, trade, religious and cultural movements, and social and political change that influenced the historical evolution of various world societies and their interrelationships within a global context. Prerequisite: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Fall, Spring
HIS120-002		World History from 1500 CE
HIS160-002		European History to 1600 CE
This course provides a general overview of major topics of European History from ancient times up to 1600 Current Era (CE). Students focus on cultural, religious, political, and economic developments that formed the basis of modern European culture and society and influenced the Americas and other regions. Prerequisite: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
HIS162-002		European History from 1600 CE
This course provides a general overview of European History from 1600 to the present. Students focus on cultural, religious, political, and economic developments that formed the basis of modern European culture and influenced the United States and other nations. Prerequisite: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Spring
HIS201-001		History of China
The course is a historical study of China’s history and culture going back to the first Chinese dynasty through the Communist Revolution of 1949 and beyond. Students will examine the historical, economic, and social factors that developed Chinese civilization. The transformation of China from an Imperial State to a Communist Republic will be closely examined in order to gain a better appreciation of how contemporary Chinese view the world today, particularly the U.S. The course will also provide a foundation for the continued study of a broad range of Asian topics. Prerequisites: ENL101 and a 100-level history course / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Varies
HIS206-001		Ancient History
This survey course covers the development of the earliest civilizations of the Near East and Europe, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, including their major historical periods: cultural contributions; and social, political, and economic organization. Prerequisite: ENL101 and a 100-level history course / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Fall, Summer
HIS207-001		Medieval History
Students survey of the elements of medieval history from the fall of the Roman Empire in the West to the coming of the Renaissance. This course emphasizes the development of the medieval church, the growth of feudalism and the origins of its decline, and the seminal ideas which continue to affect our civilization. Prerequisite: ENL101 / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Spring
HIS214-001		Selected Topics in History
HIS215-001		Women in United States History
This course is a survey of the roles and status of women in American society from colonial times to the present. The contributions of women to the development of the United States are examined with particular emphasis upon multiculturalism, legal status, economic opportunities, reproduction and family life. Prerequisite: ENL101 and a 100-level history course / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Spring
HIS216-002		History of Japan
The course is an historical study of Japan’s history and culture from ancient times to the present. Students will examine the historical, economic, and social factors that developed Japanese civilization. The remarkable transformation of Japan from a feudal society led by an aristocratic class of samurai to a modern republic similar to modern 19th century Western nations will be closely analyzed. The course will also include close scrutiny of the events pushing Japan into WW II as well as Japan’s dynamic post- WW II recovery, to include a significant economic boom. The course will provide a foundation for the continued study of Japan as well as a broad range of Asian topics. Prerequisites: ENL101 and a 100-level history course / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Soical Science general education requirement. Offered: Varies
HIS217-001		The Civil War
This course addresses a crucial era in United States history: the Civil War. The class covers three major areas of historical inquiry: a) the events that led up to the war including sectionalism and slavery; b) the war itself including an overview of military events, the political and economic impact of war, and the social history of war; and c) Reconstruction, the process by which the nation sought to rebuild after the war. Prerequisite: ENL101 and a 100-level history course / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Fall, Summer
HIS227-001		History of the Middle East
This course explores the development and interactions of cultures in the region now referred to as the "Middle East" - Southwest Asia - and adjacent regions that today share many aspects of culture. The course covers the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, travels through the rise (and fall) of empires that spread through the region (such as the Persian, Islamic, Mongol, Ottoman and Safavid empires), explores the period of direct and indirect Western (European and American) intervention, the rise of fundamentalism and the Arab Spring. Prerequisite: ENL101 and a HIS100-level course / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Semester Offered: Spring
HIS228-001		Women In European History
This course explores women's real and perceived roles and status in society from Ancient Greece to modern times. The course focuses on women's roles in the development of European history. Students explore how history has impacted the lives of women of different social and cultural groups and how women have impacted history. Prerequisite: ENL101 and a 100-level history course / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Fall
HIS241-001		Selected Topics in History: Study
This course serves as a vehicle to either deepen students' knowledge of subjects addressed in History introductory courses or explore issues outside the traditional curriculum. Prerequisite: ENL101 and a 100-level history course / 3 credits; may be repeated once for credit. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Varies
HIS255-001		History of Vietnam
The course is a historical study of Vietnam with a specific focus on the U.S. involvement there during the Vietnam War. Students will study Vietnam’s history and culture going back to ancient times and develop an understanding of the significant impact that both had in the U.S. involvement there. Prerequisites: ENL101 and a 100-level history course / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Science genral education requirement. Offered: Varies
HIS258-001		African American History
This survey course addresses African Americans in United States history, thought, and culture from slavery to the present. Topics addressed include slavery and emancipation, civil rights, religion, arts and literature, and gender. Prerequisite: ENL101 and a 100-level history course / 3 credits. Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Offered: Varies
HIS299-001		Independent Study: History
This independent study will take a detailed look at the relationship of media and politics over the course of the 20th century. During the semester, the student will read 6 books on different aspects of the media and how it has shaped the political terrain, influenced voter attitudes, shaped policy, and transformed electoral campaigns.