Academic Catalog

Department of History and Philosophy

For more information on the history program, visit www.fhsu.edu/history/

Historians explore people and societies to see how and why they developed in the ways they did, and fearlessly drop their assumptions to interpret the causes and effects surrounding the cultures they study. Since they demonstrate extraordinary critical thinking skills and passionate inquiry, history majors are extremely attractive to future employers and find careers in a variety of fields.

You can be one of these dedicated, determined historians with a great future and an incredible story.

The online or on campus programs emphasize a worldview of human development and prepare students for the world beyond college. In addition to taking fascinating, in-depth courses, you will gain the practical skills of critical thinking, analysis, tolerance, objectivity, research and communication to make you a well-rounded graduate ready to excel in a career or post-graduate studies.

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HIST 099  Senior Assessment     (0 Credits)  
Graduating seniors in the department must enroll in this course during the final semester of their program. Course requires students to a) complete a no-credit, no-fault content assessment exam, b) complete an exit survey, and c) participate in an exit interview with the Department Chair or chair-appointed faculty member.

  
Eligibility Rules: Permission for HIST099  
  
  
HIST 100  Orientation to History     (1 Credit)  
Orientation to History is an introductory course for history majors which introduces students to the fundamental concepts, activities, and approaches to the historical profession. This course is intended to provide a rationale for the study of history, as well as practices that will help students to integrate knowledge, meaning, and interpretations.

  
  
  
  
HIST 105  Historical Roots of Contemporary Issues     (3 Credits)  

This critical thinking course examines the historical context of major political, social, and cultural issues. The theme of the course is variable.


  
  
  
  
HIST 110  World Civilization to 1500     (3 Credits)  

An introductory survey of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in world civilizations from their beginnings in the river valleys of the ancient Near East and Asia to the sixteenth century.


  
  
  
  
HIST 111  Modern World Civilization     (3 Credits)  

An introductory survey of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in world civilization from approximately 1500 A.D. To the modern day. Required of majors.


  
  
  
  
HIST 130  United States History to 1877     (3 Credits)  

An introductory survey of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in the United States history to 1877.


  
  
  
  
HIST 131  United States History Since 1877     (3 Credits)  

An introductory survey of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in the United States history since 1877.


  
  
  
  
HIST 199  History Elective  +  (1-12 Credits)  
This course is designed to receive non-equivalent elective transfer credit.

  
  
  
  
HIST 231  Transferred course: Kansas History  (0-4 Credits)  

Course accepts transfer work taught at the lower-level satisfying the Kansas History requirement for history education.


  
HIST 277  Early Field Experiences: Social Studies Education     (1 Credit)  
Designed to provide prospective teachers of social studies at the secondary level with an observation and participation experience.

  
Eligibility Rules: Permission for HIST277  
  
  
HIST 300  Topics in History Undergraduates  +  (3 Credits)  
Courses may cover a single broad development or one important event. Title indicates study and emphasis in schedule of classes. Course level is specifically for undergraduate students.

  
  
  
  
HIST 350  Latin American Civilization     (3 Credits)  
A study of the pre-Columbian civilizations of the New World, the Spanish and Portuguese civilizations which conquered them, and the compromise civilizations which emerged.

  
  
  
  
HIST 360  Asian Civilization     (3 Credits)  
A survey of traditional civilizations of China, Japan, and India, emphasizing religious and social developments.

  
  
  
  
HIST 373  American Military History     (3 Credits)  
A survey of American military history which emphasizes the relationship between the military and non-military sectors of society.

  
  
  
  
HIST 374  The Second World War     (3 Credits)  
A study of the major military, political, and diplomatic aspects of the Second World War, with emphasis on the impact of the war on civilian populations, on the changing nature of warfare, and on the ideological aspects of the conflict.

  
  
  
  
HIST 375  LGBTQ World History     (3 Credits)  

-A social history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer identities throughout the world from the ancient to the present.


  
  
  
  
HIST 376  History of Sexuality in America     (3 Credits)  

Examines the history of sexuality in the United States from the colonial period to the present.  


  
  
  
  
HIST 377  Approaches to U.S. History     (3 Credits)  
A chronological and topical survey of critical aspects of United States history. Building on basic knowledge acquired in the two U.S. History surveys, students will develop comprehensive critical thinking and writing skills through the use of primary documents and independent research projects.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST130, HIST131  
  
  
HIST 378  Approaches to World History     (3 Credits)  
A chronological and topical survey of critical aspects of world history. Building on basic knowledge acquired in the two world history surveys, students will develop comprehensive critical thinking and writing skills through the use of primary documents and independent research projects.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST110, HIST111  
  
  
HIST 379  Historical Methods     (3 Credits)  

Acquaints students of history with major philosophical concepts and problems underlying their discipline and directs them through the steps of historical research methods to the final product of publication. Required of majors.


  
  
  
  
HIST 380  African Civilization     (3 Credits)  
A survey of African civilizations from earliest times to the rise of an independent Africa. Stress is placed on social institutions, culture, and regionalism.

  
  
  
  
HIST 390  Middle Eastern Civilization     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the history of the Muslim Middle East from Muhammad to the rise of the Ottoman Empire.

  
  
  
  
HIST 399  History Elective  +  (1-12 Credits)  
This course is designed to receive non-equivalent elective transfer credit.

  
  
  
  
HIST 399E  History Elective (Europe)  (1-12 Credits)  
This course is designed to receive non-equivalent elective transfer credit in history that satisfies the European distribution.

  
HIST 399U  History Elective (United States)  (1-12 Credits)  
This course is designed to receive non-equivalent elective transfer credit in history that satisfies the US distribution.

  
HIST 399W  History Elective (World)  (1-112 Credits)  
This course is designed to receive non-equivalent elective transfer credit in history that satisfies the World distribution.

  
HIST 479  Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies     (3 Credits)  

Must be taken prior to secondary teaching block. Examines methods, materials, and problems of teaching history, sociology, political science, geography, and economics.


  
Eligibility Rules: Admission to Teacher Education  
  
  
HIST 600  Topics in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  
Courses may cover a single broad development or one important event. Title indicates study and emphasis in schedule of classes.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 600G  Topics in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  

Courses may cover a single broad development or one important event. Title indicates study and emphasis in schedule of classes.


  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 600W  Topics in History: World  (0-3 Credits)  

Course created to assign accelerated coursework to count as a world history option.


  
HIST 601  Topics in Public History  +  (1-3 Credits)  
Courses cover a single broad aspect of public history or some single important issue in the field. Title indicates study and emphasis in schedule of classes.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 601G  Topics in Public History  +  (1-3 Credits)  
Courses cover a single broad aspect of public history or some single important issue in the field. Title indicates study and emphasis in schedule of classes.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 602  Introduction to Public History     (3 Credits)  
This course will introduce students to the various components included in the field of public history. Museums, public monuments, archives, historical societies, library work, and oral history are subjects covered in this course.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 602G  Introduction to Public History     (3 Credits)  
This course will introduce students to the various components included in the field of public history. Museums, public monuments, archives, historical societies, library work, and oral history are subjects covered in this course.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 604  The American Civil Rights Movement     (3 Credits)  
A chronological and topical survey of the African-American civil rights movement between 1954 and 1983. Although the course focuses primarily the post-World War II civil rights agenda, it will also explore this agenda within a broader historical framework spanning the breadth of U.S. history.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 604G  The American Civil Rights Movement     (3 Credits)  
A chronological and topical survey of the African-American civil rights movement between 1954 and 1983. Although the course focuses primarily the post-World War II civil rights agenda, it will also explore this agenda within a broader historical framework spanning the breadth of U.S. history.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 605  Introduction to Archives     (3 Credits)  
An introduction to the selection, appraisal, arrangement, description, managing and preserving of archives and manuscripts. Archival ethics and digital archives are briefly covered. Particular attention will be on the arrangement and description.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 605G  Introduction to Archives     (3 Credits)  
An introduction to the selection, appraisal, arrangement, description, managing and preserving of archives and manuscripts. Archival ethics and digital archives are briefly covered. Particular attention will be on the arrangement and description.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 606  History of Science     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the rise of Western scientific thought from Classical Greece to the present. Emphasis is placed on the 'scientific revolution' and its aftermath.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 606G  History of Science     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the rise of Western scientific thought from Classical Greece to the present. Emphasis is placed on the 'scientific revolution' and its aftermath.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 607  History of World Technology     (3 Credits)  
A study of different ways in which technological change affects and is affected by politics, economics and society in different parts of the world from prehistory to the present. This can include the relationships between institutions and technology, beliefs and technology, labor and technology, science and technology, and the technological dialogue that occurs between civilizations.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 607G  History of World Technology     (3 Credits)  
A study of different ways in which technological change affects and is affected by politics, economics and society in different parts of the world from prehistory to the present. This can include the relationships between institutions and technology, beliefs and technology, labor and technology, science and technology, and the technological dialogue that occurs between civilizations.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 608  History of Christianity     (3 Credits)  
A study of the origins and development of Christianity, emphasizing the ancient background, the relationship between faith and reason, and the place of the church in society.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 608G  History of Christianity     (3 Credits)  
A study of the origins and development of Christianity, emphasizing the ancient background, the relationship between faith and reason, and the place of the church in society.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 609  Religion, Heresy, Magic, and Myth     (3 Credits)  
A historical investigation of mysticism, folk beliefs, esoteric outlooks, and ancient mysteries as seen in their cultural contexts.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 609G  Religion, Heresy, Magic, and Myth     (3 Credits)  
A historical investigation of mysticism, folk beliefs, esoteric outlooks, and ancient mysteries as seen in their cultural contexts.

  
  
  
  
HIST 611  The Classical World     (3 Credits)  
An examination of the rise and development of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, focusing on their political history and their social, political and cultural evolution. The course will cover the period from the first Greek civilizations to the decline of the Roman Empire.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 611G  The Classical World     (3 Credits)  
An examination of the rise and development of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, focusing on their political history and their social, political and cultural evolution. The course will cover the period from the first Greek civilizations to the decline of the Roman Empire.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 613  England to 1688     (3 Credits)  
A study of England and the British Empire, from about 55 B.C. to 1688. Emphasis is placed on the development of major English institutions, e.g., Parliament and the common law.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 613G  England to 1688     (3 Credits)  
A study of England and the British Empire, from about 55 B.C. to 1688. Emphasis is placed on the development of major English institutions, e.g., Parliament and the common law.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 614  Modern Britain, the Empire, & the Commonwealth     (3 Credits)  
Beginning with 1688 and ending with the welfare state in post-war britain, the empire, dominions, and commonwealth receive special attention.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 614G  Modern Britain, the Empire, & the Commonwealth     (3 Credits)  
Beginning with 1688 and ending with the welfare state in post-war britain, the empire, dominions, and commonwealth receive special attention.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 615  Tudor and Stuart England     (3 Credits)  
A detailed examination of the major constitutional, political, legal, economic, religious, social, and imperial institutions in England from 1485 to 1688.

  
  
  
  
HIST 615G  Tudor and Stuart England     (3 Credits)  
A detailed examination of the major constitutional, political, legal, economic, religious, social, and imperial institutions in England from 1485 to 1688.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 616  History of Ideas to 1500     (3 Credits)  

An exploration of the most important ideas in philosophy, religion, politics, society, science, literature, and art of the major civilizations of the world from the beginning to 1500.


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 616G  History of Ideas to 1500     (3 Credits)  
An exploration of the most important ideas in philosophy, religion, politics, society, science, literature, and art of the major civilizations of the world from the beginning to 1500.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 617  History of Ideas: 1500 to Present     (3 Credits)  
An exploration of the most important ideas in philosophy, religion, politics, society, science, literature, and art of the major civilizations of the world from the 1500 to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 617G  History of Ideas: 1500 to Present     (3 Credits)  
An exploration of the most important ideas in philosophy, religion, politics, society, science, literature, and art of the major civilizations of the world from the 1500 to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 618  German History     (3 Credits)  
A survey of political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of the historical development of the German peoples from the emergence of the medieval German Empire to the establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic after the Second World War.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 618G  German History     (3 Credits)  
A survey of political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of the historical development of the German peoples from the emergence of the medieval German Empire to the establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic after the Second World War.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 619  Southeastern Europe     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the societies of the Balkan peninsula, from the late Middle Ages to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 619G  Southeastern Europe     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the societies of the Balkan peninsula, from the late Middle Ages to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 623  Middle Ages     (3 Credits)  

A study of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 15th century. Particular attention is given to the Holy Eoman Empire, papacy, British and French monarchies, and development of secular culture.


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 623G  Middle Ages     (3 Credits)  
A study of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 15th century. Particular attention is given to the Holy Eoman Empire, papacy, British and French monarchies, and development of secular culture.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 624  Renaissance and Reformation     (3 Credits)  
A study of the political, social, economic, and cultural developments of continental Europe from the end of the Middle Ages through the religious wars of the 17th century. Particular attention is given to Italy, the Reformation, and wars of religion.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 624G  Renaissance and Reformation     (3 Credits)  
A study of the political, social, economic, and cultural developments of continental Europe from the end of the Middle Ages through the religious wars of the 17th century. Particular attention is given to Italy, the Reformation, and wars of religion.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 625  Early Modern Europe and the French Revolution     (3 Credits)  

An examination of the politics, economic development, social structure, cultural milieu and general intellectural climate of continental Europe from the age of Louis XIV through the age of Napoleon.


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 625G  Early Modern Europe and the French Revolution     (3 Credits)  
An examination of the politics, economic development, social structure, cultural milieu and general intellectural climate of continental Europe from the age of Louis XIV through the age of Napoleon.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 626  Russia to 1917     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the russian state from its origins to the revolutions of 1917.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 626G  Russia to 1917     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the russian state from its origins to the revolutions of 1917.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 627  The Soviet Union     (3 Credits)  

A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the Soviet Union from 1917 to the present.


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 627G  The Soviet Union     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the Soviet Union from 1917 to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 628  Nineteenth Century Europe     (3 Credits)  

A study of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the nations of Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of the First World War.


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 628G  Nineteenth Century Europe     (3 Credits)  
A study of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the nations of Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of the First World War.

  
  
  
  
HIST 629  Europe Since 1914     (3 Credits)  
A study of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the nations of Europe from the outbreak of the First World War to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 629G  Europe Since 1914     (3 Credits)  
A study of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the nations of Europe from the outbreak of the First World War to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 631  History of Kansas     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the exploration, settlement, and development of kansas.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 631G  History of Kansas     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the exploration, settlement, and development of kansas.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 632  Constitutional History of the United States     (3 Credits)  
Historical study of the development of the Constitution of the United States from its origins to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 632G  Constitutional History of the United States     (3 Credits)  
Historical study of the development of the Constitution of the United States from its origins to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 633G  The American South     (3 Credits)  
A chronological study of the cultural, intellectual, economic, and political development of the American South and its role in the development of the nation.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 635  The American West     (3 Credits)  
A study of the political, social, cultural, and economic impact of the Western experience and migration in American history.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 635G  The American West     (3 Credits)  
A study of the political, social, cultural, and economic impact of the Western experience and migration in American history.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 636  The American Southwest     (3 Credits)  
An examination of the contributions of Indians, Hispanics, and the United States to the political, economic, social, and cultural growth of the American Southwest.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 636G  The American Southwest     (3 Credits)  
An examination of the contributions of Indians, Hispanics, and the United States to the political, economic, social, and cultural growth of the American Southwest.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 637  Chicanos: A History of Mexican Americans     (3 Credits)  
A study of Mexican Americans that interprets their history as part of the larger history of the United States. Major themes covered begin with the Spanish colonization of the American Southwest, and end with the contemporary issues of discrimination, civil rights, and assimilation.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 637G  Chicanos: A History of Mexican Americans     (3 Credits)  
A study of Mexican Americans that interprets their history as part of the larger history of the United States. Major themes covered begin with the Spanish colonization of the American Southwest, and end with the contemporary issues of discrimination, civil rights, and assimilation.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 642  Colonial and Revolutionary America     (3 Credits)  
A study beginning with the 16th century forces for European expansion and ending with the American war for independence.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 642G  Colonial and Revolutionary America     (3 Credits)  
A study beginning with the 16th century forces for European expansion and ending with the American war for independence.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 643  The Early American Republic     (3 Credits)  

An examination of the diplomatic, political, cultural, and economic developments in the United States from the War for Independence to the age of Jackson.


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 643G  The Early American Republic     (3 Credits)  
An examination of the diplomatic, political, cultural, and economic developments in the United States from the War for Independence to the age of Jackson.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 644  The Era of the Civil War     (3 Credits)  
A detailed study of American history from the age of Jackson to the end of Reconstruction.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 644G  The Era of the Civil War     (3 Credits)  
A detailed study of American history from the age of Jackson to the end of Reconstruction.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 645  American Diplomatic History to 1914     (3 Credits)  
A study of American diplomacy from the American Revolution to the eve of the First World War.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 645G  American Diplomatic History to 1914     (3 Credits)  
A study of American diplomacy from the American Revolution to the eve of the First World War.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 646  American Diplomatic History Since 1914     (3 Credits)  
A study of American diplomacy from the First World War to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 646G  American Diplomatic History Since 1914     (3 Credits)  
A study of American diplomacy from the First World War to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 647  The Rise of Modern America, 1877-1919     (3 Credits)  
An intensive study of the forces that produced the foundations for modern America. Major forces considered include industrialism, urbanization, immigration, agrarian and labor discontent, and reform movements.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 647G  The Rise of Modern America, 1877-1919     (3 Credits)  
An intensive study of the forces that produced the foundations for modern America. Major forces considered include industrialism, urbanization, immigration, agrarian and labor discontent, and reform movements.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 648  Contemporary America     (3 Credits)  
A detailed study of the United States from the end of World War I to the present, covering both the domestic and foreign developments. Historical arguments concerning issues of the period are stressed.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 648G  Contemporary America     (3 Credits)  
A detailed study of the United States from the end of World War I to the present, covering both the domestic and foreign developments. Historical arguments concerning issues of the period are stressed.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 649  The Indian in American History     (3 Credits)  

A detailed study of Native Americans in the United States, emphasizing Indians` political, social, cultural, and economic developments and Indian and non-Indian relations.


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 649G  The Indian in American History     (3 Credits)  
A detailed study of Native Americans in the United States, emphasizing Indians` political, social, cultural, and economic developments and Indian and non-Indian relations.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 650  African-American History     (3 Credits)  
A chronological study of the cultural, intellectual, economic, and political role of the African-American in the development of the main stream of American history.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 650G  African-American History     (3 Credits)  
A chronological study of the cultural, intellectual, economic, and political role of the African-American in the development of the main stream of American history.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 651  Women in American History     (3 Credits)  
A study of the social, cultural, intellectual, economic, and political status of women from colonial times to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 651G  Women in American History     (3 Credits)  
A study of the social, cultural, intellectual, economic, and political status of women from colonial times to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 652  Colonial Latin America     (3 Credits)  
A comprehensive survey of pre-Colombian Indian civilizations, Spanish and Portuguese colonial institutions and their impact upon shaping modern Latin America.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 652G  Colonial Latin America     (3 Credits)  
A comprehensive survey of pre-Colombian Indian civilizations, Spanish and Portuguese colonial institutions and their impact upon shaping modern Latin America.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 653  Modern Latin America, 1810 - Present     (3 Credits)  
A study of Latin American's independence, revolutions, and the subsequent struggle to build nation-states in the period that followed. Study of the 20th century entails special emphasis upon the region's economic development and its social repercussions, especially revolutions.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 653G  Modern Latin America, 1810 - Present     (3 Credits)  
A study of Latin American's independence, revolutions, and the subsequent struggle to build nation-states in the period that followed. Study of the 20th century entails special emphasis upon the region's economic development and its social repercussions, especially revolutions.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 654  Mexico     (3 Credits)  
A study of the first Mexicans, the conquest, colonialism, independence, 19th century nation building, the 1910 Revolution, and the revolution's legacy to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 654G  Mexico     (3 Credits)  
A study of the first Mexicans, the conquest, colonialism, independence, 19th century nation building, the 1910 Revolution, and the revolution's legacy to the present.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 660  Modern Far East     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the history of China and Japan from early 19th century to the present, with emphasis on institutional development, social changes, and contacts with the West.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 660G  Modern Far East     (3 Credits)  
A survey of the history of China and Japan from early 19th century to the present, with emphasis on institutional development, social changes, and contacts with the West.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 670  Workshop in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  
A short term, concentrated study of some topic or unit. Opportunity is given for group and individual participation to fit needs of the student.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 670G  Workshop in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  
A short term, concentrated study of some topic or unit. Opportunity is given for group and individual participation to fit needs of the student.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 672  Readings in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  

Directed readings in history requiring a minimum of 1,000 pages per credit hour.


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 672G  Readings in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  
Directed readings in history requiring a minimum of 2,000 pages per credit hour.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 673  Problems in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  
Provides opportunity for intensive reading and discussion of primary and secondary sources for a limited topic.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 673G  Problems in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  
Provides opportunity for intensive reading and discussion of primary and secondary sources for a limited topic.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 674  Independent Study in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  

Directed research in history, designed to allow the student to pursue specific interests in depth. A major research paper is required.


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 674G  Independent Study in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  

Directed research in history, designed to allow the student to pursue specific interests in depth. A major research paper is required.


  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 675  Seminar in History  +  (3 Credits)  

A research course requiring mastery of a limited topic with presentation and discussion of a research paper to the seminar.


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST110, HIST111, HIST130, HIST131, HIST379  
  
  
HIST 675G  Seminar in History  +  (3 Credits)  

A research course requiring mastery of a limited topic with presentation and discussion of a research paper to the seminar.


  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 676  Apprenticeship in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  
Invited students assist the professor in activities which provide professional experience in history-related occupations.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 676G  Apprenticeship in History  +  (1-3 Credits)  
Invited students assist the professor in activities which provide professional experience in history-related occupations.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 678  Study-Tour in History  +  (1-8 Credits)  
A study-tour of a particular country or region, combining visits to historical sites and traditional methods of historical inquiry.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 678G  Study-Tour in History  +  (1-8 Credits)  

A study-tour of a particular country or region, combining visits to historical sites and traditional methods of historical inquiry.


  
  
  
  
HIST 692  Modern Middle East     (3 Credits)  
A study of the major trends in the evolution of the Middle East from the late eighteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on imperialism, nationalism, modernization, Islam, and revolution.

  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed HIST379  
  
  
HIST 692G  Modern Middle East     (3 Credits)  
A study of the major trends in the evolution of the Middle East from the late eighteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on imperialism, nationalism, modernization, Islam, and revolution.

  
  
  
  
HIST 810  The 20th Century World I: 1900-1950     (3 Credits)  
A chronological and topic overview of the 20th century world between 1900 and 1950. The course explores the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of the period by employing several categories of analysis including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, class, and gender.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 811  The 20th Century World II: 1950-2000     (3 Credits)  
A chronological and topic overview of the 20th century world between 1950 and 2000. The course explores the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of the period by employing several categories of analysis including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, class, and gender.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 874  Independent Studies in History     (3 Credits)  
This indepenent study is used for the MLS culminating experience requirement with a history emphasis. The student completes research and writing on a project determined in consultation with the instructor. Consultation with and permission from the Chair of the Department of History are required before enrolling in the course. This course IS NOT APPLICABLE for the M.A. in History degree.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 878  Graduate Practicum in History  +  (1-6 Credits)  
An in-service course designed to relate social studies teaching theory to the classroom situation. The student is placed in classroom situations where experiences are gained relating to the social studies courses taught.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 879  Historiography     (3 Credits)  
An examination of the development of historical writing from Herodotus to the present with particular emphasis on philosophies of history and on methodological issues.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral  
  
  
HIST 889  Graduate Historical Methods     (1-15 Credits)  

Acquaints graduate students of history with major philosophical concepts and problems underlying their discipline and directs them through the steps of historical research methods to the final product of publication.


  
  
  
  
HIST 899  Thesis, M.A.  +  (2-6 Credits)  

  
Eligibility Rules: Permission for HIST899, Graduate level  
  
  

Philosophy

PHIL 100  Critical Thinking     (3 Credits)  

The primary aim of the course is to develop awareness about what is involved in reasoning well. The student will learn (1) to sort claims according to the kinds of evidence that could be used to establish their truth, and the kinds of expertise that would be relevant to evaluating this evidence, and (2) to evaluate arguments of various kinds (identify when an argument is being made, what its conclusion is, what the logical relation between premises and conclusion is purported to be, whether the premises are plausible, and whether the conclusion is established).


  
Eligibility Rules: Has completed or currently enrolled in ENG102  
  
  
PHIL 120  Introduction to Philosophy     (3 Credits)  

An introduction to perennial philosophical questions concerning topics such as knowledge, doubt, God, freedom, necessity, good and evil, immortality, time, the cosmos, and the meaning of life, and to some of the most noteworthy attempts to answer them.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 140  Philosophy and the Bible: Old Testament  *  (3 Credits)  
A study of the Old Testament, focusing on how it came to be written, on the social, cultural, and physical worlds it describes, and on the meaning and interpretation of important passages and books. The course will also address some philosophical questions it raises, such as those concerning the problem of evil, the creation and evolution debate, and the relation between ethics and religion.

  
  
  
  
PHIL 170  World Religions  *  (3 Credits)  

A study of the world's major religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Students will explore the basic histories and beliefs of these religions as well as some of the ethical issues that arise from modern practitioners. The course will also consider related philosophical questions such as the definition of religion and the relation of religion to morality and the good life.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 199  Philosophy Elective  (1-12 Credits)  
This course is designed to receive non-equivalent elective transfer credit.

  
PHIL 200  Philosophy of Knowledge     (3 Credits)  

A study of philosophical questions about the nature and extent of human knowledge, such as how it can be defined, the nature of perception, the structure of epistemic justification, and the extent to which knowledge is achievable and desirable by human beings.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 201  Political Philosophy  *  (3 Credits)  

A critical introduction to topics such as state authority, human rights, justice, liberty, and equality, which are at the heart of understanding the nature of politics and what it is to live responsibly in society.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 220  Classical Greek Philosophy     (3 Credits)  
A study of topics such as the fundamental nature of reality, the place of human beings in reality, the difference between knowledge and opinion, the nature of the good life, and the concept of freedom, through selections from the writings of the principal philosophers of the ancient Mediterranean world, especially Plato and Aristotle.

  
  
  
  
PHIL 240  Philosophy and the Bible: New Testament  *  (3 Credits)  

A study of the New Testament, focusing on how it came to be written, on the social, cultural, and physical worlds it describes, and on the meaning and interpretation of important passages and books. The course will also address some of the philosophical questions it raises, such as Jesus’ divinity, the Trinity, the resurrection and the atonement, salvation, and the relation between ethics and religion.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 320  Foundations of Modern Philosophy     (3 Credits)  

A study of topics such as the mind-body problem, the quest for certainty, the justification of governmental authority, and the place of values in a mechanistic world, through selections from the writings of the principal philosophers of the 17th and 18th centuries, such as Hobbes, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 330  Bioethics  *  (3 Credits)  

An examination of ethical issues that result from our expanding biological knowledge, such as animal rights, genetic testing, biological engineering, abortion, euthanasia, the impact of humans on the environment, and the just allocation of resources.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 331  Ethical Issues in the Professions and Business  *  (3 Credits)  

An examination of ethical issues in the professional lives of people in science, education, medicine, law, and business arising from the challenge of maintaining personal integrity in the face of apparent conflicts of duty.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 335  Conceptions of the Mind  *  (3 Credits)  

An integrative look at how we have thought about the mind through history. The course will include elements of philosophy and the history of psychology, placing our contemporary understanding of the mind in its historical context. Topics will include historical thinking about the soul, the rise of modern materialist views of the mind, and the rise of scientific psychology and psychiatry.  


  
  
  
  
PHIL 340  Ethics     (3 Credits)  

A critical examination of attempts by philosophers to understand the moral dimension of human life, including such topics as good and evil, rights and duties, reason and emotion, relativism, and the objectivity of values.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 350  Philosophy of Mind     (3 Credits)  

An overview of fundamental topics in the philosophy of mind such as whether mental processes are physical, the puzzle of mental causation, the nature of consciousness and intentionality, and the similarity of minds to computers.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 360  Philosophy of Religion     (3 Credits)  
A study of questions which arise in philosophical reflection on beliefs and concepts central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, such as whether God can be defined, whether God's existence can be proven, and whether faith in God is reasonable given the variety and extent of suffering in the world.

  
  
  
  
PHIL 370  Eastern Philosophy     (3 Credits)  

A study of the wisdom found in Asian traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Topics may include atman, karma, reincarnation, nirvana, and yin-yang philosophy. Special attention will be paid to the way such beliefs arise out of personal experience and are instantiated in practices such as yoga, meditation, and non-duality.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 399  Philosophy Elective  (1-12 Credits)  
This course is designed to receive non-equivalent elective transfer credit.

  
PHIL 401  Philosophy of Law     (3 Credits)  
A study of topics such as the nature of law, the relation of morality to the law, the moral justification of the use of coercion in enforcing the law, the significantly different types of law, and challenges to traditional understandings of the law.

  
  
  
  
PHIL 458  Philosophy of Art     (3 Credits)  
A study of philosophical questions about artistic creation and aesthetic experience, such as whether art can be defined, whether aesthetic value judgments can be justified rationally, how aesthetic values relate to ethical and religous values, and what the proper role of art is in a life well lived.

  
  
  
  
PHIL 476  Apprenticeship in Philosophy  +  (1-3 Credits)  
A supervised practical experience in teaching and administering courses in philosophy. The content of this course will vary from semester, and students may enroll more than once.

  
Eligibility Rules: Permission for PHIL476  
  
  
PHIL 490  Topics in Philosophy  +  (0-3 Credits)  

A study of a particular philosopher or philosophical topic not otherwise available in the curriculum. The content of this course will vary from semester to semester, and students may enroll more than once.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 499  Senior Seminar     (3 Credits)  

In this capstone course, students will explore a variety of philosophical positions and arguments in metaphysics, epistemology, and value theory, and apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in previous classes. The Senior Seminar is a research and writing intensive course intended to be the culmination of the student’s undergraduate education in philosophy. 


  
  
  
  
PHIL 672  Readings in Philosophy  +  (1-3 Credits)  

A directed independent study on a philosophical topic of the student's choice. Requires permission of the instructor.


  
Eligibility Rules: Permission for PHIL672  
  
  
PHIL 672G  Readings in Philosophy  +  (1-3 Credits)  

A directed independent study on a philosophical topic of the student's choice. Requires permission of the instructor.


  
  
  
  
PHIL 675  Seminar in Philosophy  +  (1-3 Credits)  
An intensive examination of a particular philosopher or philosophical topic. The content of this course will vary from semester to semester, and students may enroll more than once.

  
  
  
  
PHIL 675G  Seminar in Philosophy  +  (1-3 Credits)  
An intensive examination of a particular philosopher or philosophical topic. The content of this course will vary from semester to semester, and students may enroll more than once.

  
  
  
  
PHIL 780  Topics in Philosophy  +  (1-3 Credits)  
A study of a particular philosopher or philosophical topic not otherwise available in the curriculum. The content of this course will vary from semester to semester, and students may enroll more than once.

  
Eligibility Rules: Academic level is Masters, EdS, Grad Non-Degree OR Doctoral