History is a basic discipline in any liberal arts education, with its goal to help students understand the development of the cultures, societies, and ideas that have formed the world we live in. In addition, the study of history provides a solid foundation for a variety of careers, including law, teaching, journalism, and government.
History
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His 101: Survey of World Civilization I
The development of world civilizations from the earliest times to the Age of Exploration, emphasizing the main events, people, and ideas shaping each civilization and the corresponding events and ideas in the non-Western world and the inter-relationships among various civilizations. Fulfills Global History requirement.
His 102: Survey of World Civilization II
The development of world civilizations from the Age of Exploration to the present, emphasizing the main events, people, and ideas shaping each civilization and the corresponding events and ideas in the non- Western world and the inter-relationships among civilizations. Fulfills Global History requirement.
His 201: History of the United States I
Social, cultural, and political history of the U.S. from colonial times to the Civil War.
His 202: History of the United States II
Social, cultural, and political history of the U.S. from the Civil War to the present.
His 499: History Seminar
This is a required capstone course for history majors. Students read and discuss historical works, present a research paper, and master research skills including the use of computer resources.
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Christopher Griffin
Associate Professor of History