Schedule of Classes

Surveys American history from the post-Civil War Reconstruction period to the present. Emphasizes industrialization, urbanization, the shift toward a consumer economy, and the struggle to realize democracy in a society divided along lines of race, class, gender, sexuality, ideology, and national origin.

History of the Middle East from the time of the prophet Muhammad to the present. Pre-modern, modern, and contemporary Middle East.

The rise of modern Japan: The growth of Japanese power and its influence in the world economy.

Russian and Soviet history from its origins to the present. Major features of pre-modern, modern, and contemporary Russian civilization.

Historical roots of American law enforcement; establishment of an organized police in the U.S.; historical efforts to improve American police work.

Analyzes Japanese militarism and expansionism and examines the significance of Japan's World War II defeat and its impact on the Asian/Pacific world.

Renaissance and Reformation as part of the transitional era between the Medieval and Modern ages. Renaissance emphasis on reason and humanism balanced by Reformation focus on faith and spiritual concerns.

Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under a different topic for a maximum of 6 hours credit.

European and American military experiences: 1700 to present.

Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under a different topic for a maximum of 6 hours credit.

Growth and development of non-Western civilizations since c. 1500 CE in their geographical contexts. Reactions of indigenous peoples and cultural patterns to Western penetration and imperialism. Present development and practices.

The history of England from 1660 to the present.

Exploration of historical arguments and debates; methods of interpreting primary sources.

Directed reading by qualified students with faculty guidance. For history majors primarily. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hrs. credit.

Special study of individual topics in history with faculty supervision. For history majors primarily. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hrs. credit.

Research paper required employing primary sources in U.S. history. May be repeated under different topic for a maximum of 6 hours.