History
Degrees and Certificates
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History Major -
History Minor
Courses
HIST 100: Foundations of Federal Government
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.
HIST 104: Foundations of American History I
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.
HIST 105: Foundations of American History II
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.
HIST 115: History of World Civilizations I
A survey of political, social, economic and cultural development of civilizations from primitive man through the early modern era.
HIST 116: History of World Civilizations II
A survey of political, social, economic and cultural development of civilizations from the early modern era to the present.
HIST 149: Special Topics in History
Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
HIST 249: Special Topics in History
Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
HIST 302: Medieval History
An in-depth study of the political, social, economic and cultural history of Europe from the 6th century to the fall of Eastern Roman Empire in 1453.
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HIST 303: Renaissance and Reformation Europe
A history of Europe from the fourteenth to the eighteenth centuries with emphasis on the Italian Renaissance, the Protestant Reformations, and the Wars of Religion.
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HIST 304: Europe Since 1789
A history of modern Europe from the French Revolution to the present with emphasis on political developments.
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HIST 305: Ancient Greece
An in-depth study of the social, military and political history of Greece from the bronze age to the conquests of Alexander the Great.
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HIST 306: Ancient Rome
An in-depth study of the social, military and political history of Rome from the founding of the city to the fall of the empire in the west.
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HIST 315: History of East Asia
A history of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia from ancient times to the modern period.
Prerequisites
HS 115 or 116.
HIST 321: History of England
A history of England from the Anglo-Saxon era to the present, with emphasis on political, social, and economic developments, the development of the British Empire, and England’s role in Europe since World War II.
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HIST 327: U.S. History, 1929-1945
A study of the United States from the Great Depression to the end of World War II.
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HIST 328: U.S. History, 1945 to Present
An in-depth study, comprehensive analysis and evaluation of U.S. history from 1945 to present, with special emphasis on the U.S. role as an economic giant, world superpower and the "New Equality."
Prerequisites
HS 105 or HS 327
HIST 330: The Vietnam War and American Society
This course is a study of the Vietnam War, American involvement in and responsibility for that war, and the impact of this experience on American culture, economy, politics, and society. This is an intensive reading, writing, and discussion course.
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HIST 332: Issues in World History
This course will cover either African, Middle Eastern, Russian, or Central and Eastern European history, current issues and relationships among regions.
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HIST 349: Special Topics in History
Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
HIST 355: African-American History
African-American History from the colonial era to the present, with emphasis on struggles for civil rights and justice.
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HIST 360: Historical Methods
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.
HIST 376: Independent Study
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
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.
HIST 410: Europe, 1914 to 1945
An in-depth examination of European history from WW I to the conclusion of WW II, with special emphasis on the political, economic, and social development of France, Germany, and Italy.
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HIST 412: American Constitutional History
Constitutional origins, theories, amendments, and interpretations, with special reference to sectional interests and party politics.
Prerequisites
C or better in HIST 104 or POLS 100.
HIST 420: Intellectual History
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.
Prerequisites
HIST 449: Special Topics in History
Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
HIST 460: Senior Thesis
This course requires completion of a directed research paper and the successful public presentation of the paper. Required of all majors.
HIST 476: Independent Study
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.