History (HIST)

A survey of the United States from the era of exploration through the period of Reconstruction (1877).

A survey of the United States from the period of Reconstruction (1877) to the present.

The history of world civilizations from pre-literary times to 1500 CE. Emphasis is on the political, religious, economic and cultural characteristics of these civilizations and their contributions to the contemporary world.

The history of world civilization from 1500 to present. Emphasis is on the political, religious, economic, and cultural characteristics of these civilizations and their contributions to the contemporary world.

A survey of the economic, social, political, intellectual and cultural history of Mexican Americans/Chicanx before the twentieth century.

A survey of the economic, social, political, intellectual and cultural history of Mexican Americans/Chicanx after 1850.

A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of people of African descent in the formation and development of the United States to the Civil War/Reconstruction period.

A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of people of African descent in the United States from the period of Civil War/Reconstruction to the present.

Procedures and methods of historical research. Introduction to types of historical data, the analysis of sources, the use of computer techniques in historical research and the methods of historical writing. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of history.

Military History course covers military history from early colonial warfare in the eighteenth century to the global war on terrorism in the twenty-first century. The purpose of this course is to lead Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets to understanding the role military officers have played in the development of our country. (Credit may not be obtained in both HIST 3335 and ROTC 3335.)

Allows students to gain practical experience in an area of public history while earning class credit. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of History.

Political, economic and cultural developments in Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

Study of themes in European history focusing on the Renaissance and Reformation and religious change; expansion of state power and resistance, new scientific understandings; changing economic and gender roles; the development of Enlightenment ideas. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

Study of the actors and events of the French Revolution and its impact upon European history concluding with analysis of the role and significance of Napoleon and the Nopoleonic Wars. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

Political, social and cultural developments in Europe from the Belle Epoque through the end of the Cold War. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

Secession, formation of the Confederacy, military campaigns and Reconstruction. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

Post-war abundance, the Cold War, social and cultural changes, the Vietnam era, and the post-Nixon years. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

An advanced exploration of African American heritage, tracing the rich cultural tapestry from its African roots to contemporary society. Students will engage in an interdisciplinary examination of the African American experience, encompassing historical, social, cultural, and artistic dimensions.

Spanish background, Anglo-American settlement, the Revolution and Republic, and statehood; economic, cultural, and political development. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

A survey from the first Spanish settlers to the present. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

Historical background of contemporary Latin America. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

Political, economic, and social history of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present. Emphasis on the last century. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

Investigation of women's historical place in global themes such as patriarchy, sexual politics, work, religion, peace, colonization and the body. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science. (Credit may not be obtained in both HIST 4360 and WGST 4360.)

Specialized topics in European History. May be repeated for credit as the topic changes. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of history and/or political science.

Specialized topics in United States History. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of history and/or political science.

Specialized topics in Latin American History. May be repeated for credit as the topic changes. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of history and/or political science.

Specialized topics in World History. May be repeated for credit as the topic changes. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of History and/or Political Science.

Capstone experience for history majors, focusing on one of the major fields of the department: United States, Latin American, European, Non-Western, and World. Completion of this seminar with a minimum grade of C is required of all history majors prior to graduation. May be repeated as needed. Prerequisite: 12 semester credit hours in history.