HIS - History

This course serves as an introduction to the organization and function of the U.S. national government. Its course topics include the U.S. Constitution, the federal system, political participation, the presidency, the executive bureaucracy, Congress, the courts, and the role of the media. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This World History survey course explores the key people, events, and movements beginning with the earliest hominids in prehistoric times and finishing in the post Cold War era of the 1990s. By analyzing primary and secondary resources, students will examine the social, political, religious, intellectual, technological, and economic progression and advancements that has ushered in today’s global community. The course is designed to allow students to gain a deeper understanding of how the people and events of the past directly have affected and shaped the world around us today. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 101 or equivalent. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

In this course, students explore the relationship between history and culture as they survey major events, ideas, movements, and key individuals connected to the process of nation building. Readings and discussions include: the colonization of North America, the American Revolution, Western expansion, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Cold War, and the modern era. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

The undergraduate capstone course is designed to encourage students to research, problem solve, think critically and reflect upon their college experience. Students will examine a movement in United States history with a focus on researching an influential person of the movement. Students will explore the influence of the movement and further investigate the individual’s impact on society and school. The capstone course is designed to help students integrate facets from the disciplines, skills, methodologies and knowledge taught throughout the undergraduate curriculum. This experience is designed for Education Track students in HP3 and meets the requirement for US History. Pre-requisite(s): Completion of necessary courses leading to culminating capstone experience, or at the discretion of the program director. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours