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Undergraduate History

2026 Spring Term

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AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877

HISTRY 124

An introduction to the study of American history with emphasis on the evolution of economic, political, social and cultural values and institutions from colonization through the Civil War era.

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AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1877

HISTRY 125

A study of the United States from 1877 to the present, analyzing the socio-economic, political and intellectual forces that have shaped the lives of underrepresented racial/ethnic groups as well as contemporary values, problems, and institutions. This course taken in conjunction with HISTRY 124 provides a complete American history survey.

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WESTERN CIVILIZATION

HISTRY 154

An examination of the social, cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped Western civilization from early ancient Mediterranean cultures to the eighteenth century.

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HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE

HISTRY 155

A study of European civilizations from the eighteenth century to the present, analyzing the social, economic, political and intellectual forces that have shaped contemporary values, problems and institutions. This course taken in conjunction with HISTORY 154 provides a complete survey of Western civilization.

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HISTORICAL METHODS

HISTRY 200

This course provides an introduction to the methods historians use to study the past. Through short assignments and quizzes, students will develop their skills in critically reading, analyzing, and researching historical topics. The emphasis is on basic research skills including information literacy and citations.

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HMONG AMERICANS: HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

HISTRY 308

This course focuses on the history, culture, and contemporary life of Hmong Americans. In addition to exploring their origins and history in China and Southeast Asia, this course investigates the ways in which race, class, gender, and sexuality have shaped the social, cultural, economic, and political transformations in the Hmong communities since their immigration to America after the Vietnam War.

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INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

HISTRY 324

A study of the history of Indigenous peoples in the area that would become and is the United States with special emphasis on the policies of the colonizing nations, Indigenous voices, and contemporary issues within Indigenous communities.

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MODERNIZATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST

HISTRY 337

This course is an undergraduate survey of modernization in the Ottoman Empire and its Afro-Asian successor states from the Islamic reform movements of the late 18th century until present. It will emphasize the broad sweep of modernization throughout the region, focusing thematically on its geo-political, economic, social, and ideological aspects.

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THE CRUSADES IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

HISTRY 339

This course focuses on the crusading movements of 1096-1254 CE and their impact on both Western European and Middle Eastern societies.

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MODERN AFRICA

HISTRY 340

This course covers African history with an emphasis on the mid-19th century to the contemporary period. Major problems, events, interactions within Africa, and Africa's relationship with the world are all covered. Some course themes include social change, gender, economics, politics, environment, and diversity in Africa. Time periods covered include the colonial experience, independence, and post-independence successes and problems. The course teaches the content using interactive historical simulations. Students control their experience and content by selecting a profession in African history from a long list at the beginning of the course and follow it through each historical simulation.

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ANCIENT HISTORY

HISTRY 353

A study of the civilization of the Ancient Near East, of Greece and of Rome.

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HISTORY OF RUSSIA SINCE 1815

HISTRY 372

A survey of Russian history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, emphasizing relationships to major European and world problems.

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MODERN JAPAN

HISTRY 386

This course will explore major political, social, and economic trends in Japan from the 19th through the 21st centuries. We will trace the impacts of imperialism, modernization, and globalization on Japan's trajectory from the early modern period, through the growth and fall of the Japanese empire, and its subsequent economic success story.

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THEMATIC OR REGIONAL TOPICS IN HISTORY (VARIABLE TOPIC)

HISTRY 395

Study of a major theme or region in history. The course may be defined thematically across geographical regions or by a study of a specific region overtime. The particular topic of the course will be published before registration.

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STUDIES IN EUROPEAN OR US HISTORY (VARIABLE TOPIC)

HISTRY 455

Intensive study of a focused theme or topic in either European or US history close to the research interests of the faculty member. The course includes a 12 to 15-page research paper that serves as one of the artifacts for the senior history portfolio course. This is a variable topics course.

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STUDIES IN AFRICA, ASIA, MIDDLE EAST OR LATIN AMERICA (VARIABLE)

HISTRY 465

Intensive study of a focused theme or topic in African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American history close to the research interests of the faculty member. The course includes a 12 to 15-page research paper that serves as one of the artifacts for the senior history portfolio course. This is a variable topics course.

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SENIOR PORTFOLIO

HISTRY 475

Students will submit a variety of artifacts from course work from their history majors courses to a portfolio to demonstrate their level of accomplishment in skills related to the discipline of history. In addition students will also prepare materials for further education or employment such as a resume and requesting letters of reference.

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PUBLIC HISTORY INTERNSHIP

HISTRY 493

Study and work with a historical agency under the direction of a faculty supervisor. May include a related research project. Students will have the opportunity to combine academic learning with practical experience in the operation of a historical agency. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in the history major.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

HISTRY 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable two times for a maximum of 2 credits in major/degree.