History
Courses
For a listing of when the following courses are offered, consult the current course schedule or WebAdvisor.
HIST 111 (IAI: S2 912N; HST 915)
World History: Orgins to 1714
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course covers the political, social, and economic history of the world to 1714, including the origins and developments of its peoples and societies. Equal emphasis is placed on the development of Western and non-Western civilizations.
HIST 112 (IAI: S2 913 N; HST 916)
World History: 1714 to Present
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course covers the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the world including the origins and development of its peoples and societies from 1714 to the present. Equal emphasis is placed on the development of Western and non- Western civilizations.
HIST 115 (IAI: S2 906N)
African Civilizations I
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course examines the roots of African civilizations, with a focus on the development of major African societies prior to the period of European imperialism.
HIST 116 (IAI: S2 907N)
African Civiilzations II
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
A continuation of HIST 115 with major emphasis on the development of modern African societies as they react to the twin forces of imperialism and nationalism.
HIST 140 (IAI: S2 910N)
History of Latin America
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
Students study the growth and development of Hispanic America from the Age of Discovery to the present day. Special emphasis is placed on the success and failure of democratic procedures, and the relationship between Latin America and the United States. The influences of the Roman Catholic Church, the military, and the business community on the development of society and government are also described.
HIST 151 (IAI: S2 902; HST 913)
History of Western Civiilzations I
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course examines the political, social, and economic history of the Western world, including the origins and development of cultures from human origins to the Age of Exploration.
HIST 152 (IAI: S2 903; HST 914)
History of Western Civiilzations II
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course explores the political, social, cultural, and economic history of the Western world from the Age of Exploration to modern times.
HIST 201 (IAI: S2 900; HST 911)
U.S. History: 1492 to 1877
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course is a study of the political, economic, and social factors in the growth of the United States from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War and Reconstruction.
HIST 202 (IAI: S2 901; HST 912)
U.S. History: 1877 to Present
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course looks at the political, social, and economic history of the United States from 1877 to the present, including the development and origins of its peoples and society.
HIST 230
African American History
Prerequisite: None
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
Designed to acquaint students with the African roots of the African American with emphasis on the transition of Blacks from African warrior to American slave.