History
Degrees and Certificates
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History Major -
History Minor
Courses
HS 100: Foundations of Federal Government
Class Program
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.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
HS 104: Foundations of American History I
Class Program
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.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Fall
Online - Summer
HS 105: Foundations of American History II
Class Program
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.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Spring
HS 115: History of World Civilizations I
Class Program
A survey of political, social, economic and cultural development of civilizations from primitive man through the early modern era.
Semester Offered
Fall
HS 116: History of World Civilizations II
Class Program
A survey of political, social, economic and cultural development of civilizations from the early modern era to the present.
Semester Offered
Spring
HS 149: Special Topics in History
Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
HS 249: Special Topics in History
Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
HS 302: Medieval History
Class Program
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.
Prerequisites
HS 115 or permission of instructor.
Semester Offered
Spring odd
HS 303: Renaissance and Reformation Europe
Class Program
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.
Prerequisites
HS 115 or permission of instructor.
Semester Offered
Fall even
HS 304: Europe Since 1789
Class Program
A history of modern Europe from the French Revolution to the present with emphasis on political developments.
Prerequisites
HS 116 or permission of instructor.
Semester Offered
Spring even
HS 305: Ancient Greece
Class Program
An in-depth study of the social, military and political history of Greece from the bronze age to the conquests of Alexander the Great.
Prerequisites
HS 115 or permission of instructor.
Semester Offered
Fall even
HS 306: Ancient Rome
Class Program
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.
Prerequisites
HS 115 or permission of instructor.
Semester Offered
Fall odd
HS 315: History of East Asia
Class Program
A history of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia from ancient times to the modern period.
Prerequisites
HS 115 or 116.
Semester Offered
On cycle
HS 321: History of England
Class Program
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.
Prerequisites
HS 115, HS 116.
Semester Offered
Spring even
HS 327: U.S. History, 1929-1945
Class Program
A study of the United States from the Great Depression to the end of World War II.
Prerequisites
HS 105 or permission of the instructor.
Semester Offered
Fall even
HS 328: U.S. History, 1945 to Present
Class Program
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."
Prerequisites
HS 105 or HS 327 or permission of instructor.
Semester Offered
Spring even
HS 330: The Vietnam War and American Society
Class Program
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.
Prerequisites
HS 105.
Semester Offered
Spring odd
HS 332: Issues in World History
Class Program
This course will cover either African, Middle Eastern, Russian, or Central and Eastern European history, current issues and relationships among regions.
Prerequisites
HS 115, HS 116.
Semester Offered
Fall odd
HS 349: Special Topics in History
Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
HS 355: African-American History
Class Program
African-American History from the colonial era to the present, with emphasis on struggles for civil rights and justice.
Prerequisites
HS 105.
Semester Offered
Spring odd
HS 360: Historical Methods
Class Program
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.
Semester Offered
Spring odd
HS 376: Independent Study
Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
HS 401: Internship in History
Class Program
Field observation and practical experience in a public or private nonprofit agency under supervision of history faculty and site supervisor.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor, division dean, and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Semester Offered
Arranged
HS 410: Europe, 1914 to 1945
Class Program
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.
Prerequisites
HS 116 or permission from the instructor.
Semester Offered
Fall odd
HS 412: American Constitutional History
Class Program
Constitutional origins, theories, amendments, and interpretations, with special reference to sectional interests and party politics.
Prerequisites
C or better in HS 104 or PS 100.
Semester Offered
Fall odd
HS 420: Intellectual History
Class Program
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.
Prerequisites
HS 115, HS 116, HS 104, HS 105.
Semester Offered
Fall even
HS 449: Special Topics in History
Discussion, interpretation and focus on topics of special historic interest.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
HS 460: Senior Thesis
Class Program
This course requires completion of a directed research paper and the successful public presentation of the paper. Required of all majors.
Semester Offered
Arranged
HS 476: Independent Study
Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor, division dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.