History

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.

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.

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.

A survey of political, social, economic and cultural development of civilizations from primitive man through the early modern era.

A survey of political, social, economic and cultural development of civilizations from the early modern era to the present.

Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.

Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.

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.

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.

A history of modern Europe from the French Revolution to the present with emphasis on political developments.

An in-depth study of the social, military and political history of Greece from the bronze age to the conquests of Alexander the Great.

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.

A history of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia from ancient times to the modern period.

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.

A study of the United States from the Great Depression to the end of World War II.

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."

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.

This course will cover either African, Middle Eastern, Russian, or Central and Eastern European history, current issues and relationships among regions.

Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.

African-American History from the colonial era to the present, with emphasis on struggles for civil rights and justice.

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.

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

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

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.

Constitutional origins, theories, amendments, and interpretations, with special reference to sectional interests and party politics.

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.

Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.

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

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