History

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

HS 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 PS 100.

Hours

3

HS 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.

Hours

3

HS 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.

Hours

3

HS 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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 115 or permission of instructor.

HS 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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 115 or permission of instructor.

HS 304 : Europe Since 1789

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

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 116 or permission of instructor.

HS 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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 115 or permission of instructor.

HS 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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 115 or permission of instructor.

HS 315 : History of East Asia

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

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 115 or 116.

HS 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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 115, HS 116.

HS 327 : U.S. History, 1929-1945

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

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 105 or permission of the instructor.

HS 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."

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 105 or HS 327 or permission of instructor.

HS 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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 105.

HS 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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 115, HS 116.

HS 355 : African-American History

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

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 105.

HS 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.

Hours

3

HS 376 : Independent Study

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

Hours

1 - 3

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

HS 401 : Internship in History

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

Hours

3

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor, division dean, and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

HS 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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 116 or permission from the instructor.

HS 412 : American Constitutional History

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

Hours

3

Prerequisites

C or better in HS 104 or PS 100.

HS 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.

Hours

3

Prerequisites

HS 115, HS 116, HS 104, HS 105.

HS 460 : Senior Thesis

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

Hours

1

HS 476 : Independent Study

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

Hours

1 - 3

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.