HIS 108 TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICAN HISTORY

F all /Spring

This course is a college level introduction to Modern America. Students will explore America ’s rise to superpower status, its struggles with economic crisis, war and social conflict. While developing a better understanding of Modern America, students will also expand their abilities to think critic all y while studying social science curriculums. Twentieth Century American History will expand students’ horizons or serve as an excellent basis for further study in the social sciences.

Credit: 3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIS 109 TWENTIETH CENTURY WORLD HISTORY

T F all /Spring

This course provides an understanding of the events, issues and personalities, which have, and are, shaping the world in which we live. The century’s critical events are examined to reveal both historic importance and to better understand the validity of the past in our daily lives. Students will develop or expand a number of skills critical in the modern world, including applying an enhanced understanding of geography, building critical thinking skills as well as sharpening writing skills. Twentieth Century World History is an excellent first or only college level history class.

Credit: 3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIS 116 WESTERN CIVILIZATION

T S2 902 F all

This course is a survey of Western History. This course is intended to prepare students to continue their studies in a full spectrum of social science curriculums. This course will address the social, cultural, political, economic and technical progress of western civilization from the beginning of recorded history to 1715.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIS 117 WESTERN CIVILIZATION

T S2 903 Spring

A continuation of Western Civilization-HIS 116 emphasizing social, economic, political, and cultural development of the Western world from 1715 to the present.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIS 130 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE

On-Demand

This course will provide students with a greater understanding of the locations, artifacts, and technologies of American and World History. The class will be conducted in conjunction with trips to museums, historical sites, or other significant and relevant facilities.

Credit: 3 hours – Six lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIS 214 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

T S2 900 F all

This course is a survey of the history of the United States of America from its European roots to the conclusion of the Civil War. This course is intended to prepare students to continue their studies in a full spectrum of social science curriculums particularly American history from reconstruction to the present. This course will address the social, cultural, political, economic and technological progress of the nation from the colonial period through early 1860. Students successfully completing this course will also develop a perspective of American history that is applicable in their daily lives.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIS 215 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

T S2 901 Spring

This course is a survey of the history of the United States of America from the Civil War to the modern era. This course will address the social, cultural, political, economic and technological progress of the nation. Students successfully completing this course will also develop a perspective of American history that is applicable in their daily lives.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIS 216 AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY

T By Request

A survey of African-American history from African backgrounds and slavery through the civil rights movement and the role of African-Americans today with emphasis on their contributions to America 's development and culture.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None.

 

HIS 217 HISTORY OF EASTERN CIVILIZATIONS

T S2 908N By Request

This course is a survey of the history of the Asian continent with particular emphasis on monsoon Asia . This course is intended to prepare students to continue their studies in a full spectrum of social science curriculums. This course will address the social, cultural, political, economic and technical progress of the Asian continent from the Mongols to the modern era.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIS 241 HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA

T By Request

A survey of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times and the Spanish conquest of the ancient Maya, Aztec, and Inca cultures to the present. Includes a study of the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the area.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIS 250 SPECIAL READINGS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE

By Request

This course is designed to provide students interested in further studies in social sciences with a better grounding in critical readings as well as better basic skills. This class is taken concurrently with an advanced social science class. The advanced class provides a framework for study from which the advanced readings can be based. This class begins with the student and instructor developing a course of study which insures that the student is exposed to expanded discussion of critical topics while expanding the students’ personal interests in topics related to the core class. The class may be repeated for additional credit in other social science core classes, as long as a grade of C or better is maintained.

Credit: 3 hours – Six lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None