History, HIS*

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 112. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

HIS*101, 3 Credits, Western Civilization I 

A systematic study of the contributions of the ancient Middle East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome to Western Civilization. The above is followed by an examination of the first 1,200 years of Western History (Middle Ages, Renaissance, American Discovery, the Age of Absolutism) with an emphasis on religious, political, economic, intellectual, and social evolution.

HIS*102, 3 Credits, Western Civilization II 

Students will explore significant economic, social, political, military, and intellectual trends in Western Society during the past three hundred years. Particular emphasis will be given to the ideas of political and economic freedom, the impact of the Industrial Revolution, changing intellectual climates, colonialism, the two World Wars, and the Cold War. (May be taken without HIS*101.) This is a "D" course.

HIS*201, 3 Credits, United States History I 

Students will study the development of British North America from the establishment of the first colonies to the founding of the United States with an emphasis on the nature of immigration, slavery, and overall themes of colonialism. Likewise, students will explore United States development from the early days of the republic through the Civil War with a focus on regional development and Westward. This is a "D" course.

HIS*202, 3 Credits, United States History II

A systematic study of the United States from Reconstruction to the present, with special attention given to industrialism's social, economic, and ideological impact, America's changing ethnic make-up, race conflict, and changes in the United States' international position through the two World Wars and the Cold War. (May be taken without HIS*201.) This is a "D" course.

HIS*244, 3 Credits, Europe in the 20th Century

Students will study Europe's changing economic, social, military, and diplomatic trends from the late 19th Century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to the causes of the First World War, the Second World War, and the Cold War.

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 112-113