History
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HIS 101
U.S. History I
3 credits
GE category: Social Science
Offered every fall and spring semester
Development of the United States from its beginning through the Civil War. This course of study includes units on discovery, colonization, the formation of the American Union, Constitutional principles, and the series of events which brought the nation to the point of civil war. Significant economic and social developments are placed in their historical context. The end result of the course is the exposure of students to their American heritage.
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HIS 102
U.S. History II
3 credits
GE category: Social Science
Offered every fall and spring semester
Development of the United States, beginning with Reconstruction and proceeding to show the historical patterns of development of modern America. Significant economic and social developments are placed in their historical context. The end result of the course is the exposure of students to their American heritage.
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HIS 104
Western Civilization I
3 credits
GE category: Social Science
Offered every fall and spring semester
Survey and development of western thought, culture and political history from ancient times to 1560.
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HIS 105
Western Civilization II
3 credits
GE category: Social Science
Offered every fall and spring semester
Survey and development of western thought, culture, and political history from 1560 through present day.
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HIS 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Designed to meet a variety of needs of students in History.

HIS 299
Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Extended registration available
Design and execution of original projects under faculty supervision.

History Course Descriptions

History
Course Descriptions