History

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

HIST 100: Foundations of Federal Government

Class Program
Credits 3

The federal system, constitution, executive, legislative, judicial and administrative organization. This course is designed to satisfy Missouri State Law requirement, RSMO, Section 170.011 regarding instruction and testing of the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Missouri. Cross listed as POLS 100.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

HIST 104: Foundations of American History I

Class Program
Credits 3

The evolution of U.S. history from colonial times to the late 19th century. This course is designed to satisfy Missouri State Law requirements, RSMO, Section 170.011.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Fall
Online - Summer

HIST 105: Foundations of American History II

Class Program
Credits 3

U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present time including development of the U.S. and Missouri constitutions. This course is designed to satisfy Missouri State Law Requirement RSMO, Section 170.011.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Spring

HIST 360: Historical Methods

Class Program
Credits 3

Acquaints students of history with major philosophical conceptions and problems underlying their discipline, and directs them through the steps of historical research methods. Required of all majors.

Semester Offered
Spring odd

HIST 376: Independent Study

Class Program
Credits 1 3

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor and division chair.

HIST 401: Internship in History

Class Program
Credits 3

Field observation and practical experience in a public or private nonprofit agency under supervision of history faculty and site supervisor.

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor and division chair.

Semester Offered
Arranged

HIST 420: Intellectual History

Class Program
Credits 3

Intellectual history is the study of ideas and knowledge and the impact of these on cultural, economic, political, and social change. The specific course topics will be decided by the instructor. This is an intensive reading, writing, and discussion course.

Semester Offered
Fall even

HIST 460: Senior Thesis

Class Program
Credits 1

This course requires completion of a directed research paper and the successful public presentation of the paper. Required of all majors.

Semester Offered
Arranged

HIST 476: Independent Study

Class Program
Credits 1 3

Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.