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HIST 410 AFRICAN AMERICAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and either HIST 114 or HIST 115. African American Intellectual History explores African American intellectual life from
the mid nineteenth century until today. It examines the lives and thought of a variety of thinkers and writers, including political theorists, social
scientist, philosophers, economist, social critics, novelists, and artists.
HIST 420 EUROPEAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 110 and HIST 111 or Permission of Professor. This course is a survey of the history of ideas from the early modern period

(Renaissance and Reformation) to the postmodern period (late twentieth century).

HIST 430 AFRICAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY AND TRADITIONS 3 CREDITS
This course will examine the development and applications of a variety of ideas in various African historical and cultural contexts. Discussions will
focus primarily on the question “What does it mean to be human?” and various answers to that question that different African civilizations have
developed over time. The issue of humanism will be discussed in relation to issues such as religion, state/policies, society/culture, social intern vs
social alien (rights and responsibilities), and “Africa”/African world view.
HIST 441 THE MILITARY EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA 3 CREDITS

Prerequisite(s): HIST 201 and HIST 202. This course is a study of the role and influence of the Military in the development of the United States
from the early Republic to the present.

HIST 460 FIELDWORK IN HISTORICAL MANAGEMENT 6 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101. This course is an internship in historical agencies and museums and requires a field placement and weekly
evaluative meetings.
HIST 461 IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA (SPRING EVERY TWO YEARS) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): HIST 111. This course is a detailed study of the rise and FALL of colonial rule in Africa since 1860.
HIST 496 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY (SPECIAL PERMISSION) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. This is an individualized course of independent study designed to allow the advanced student of
history to pursue a specialized topic or research project under supervision. An adequately documented report of publication quality will
terminate the study.

HIST 497 SENIOR SEMINAR I (FALL ONLY) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): All history survey courses and five upper level history courses from the three Sub-Fields and Permission of Instructor. The
primary objective of this course is to prepare students to take the comprehensive examination in history.
HIST 498 SENIOR SEMINAR II (SPRING ONLY) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): All history survey courses and six upper level history courses from the three Sub-Fields and Permission of Instructor. The primary
objective of this course is for the student to research and write a thesis paper that is based on primary and secondary sources. A secondary
objective is for the student to understand the nature of historical study and the philosophy of history.

HUMA: HUMANITIES COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
HUMA 201 CULTURE AND HUMANITIES 3 CREDITS
While introducing the study of humanities, this course explores the concept of culture and humanity as seen through arts and story. Students
will determine a practical understanding of culture, including pop culture, as they develop skills in critically examining the fine and performing
arts, film, literature, myth and folklore.

HUMA 202 LIFE THEMES IN HUMANITIES 3 CREDITS
Prerequisites: HUMA 201. As a continuation of HUMA 201, this course analyzes life themes, as they are revealed in the various arts and
literature. Through concept-mapping and journaling, students will examine critically topics such as love, death, happiness, morality, freedom,
aging, and religion, as they personally and experientially connect these to the culture and subcultures in which they live. The course is intensive
in discussion and writing.

IDIS: INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS

IDIS 201 INTERNSHIP 2 CREDITS
Students must meet applicable program eligibility requirements and must submit program application materials to the Program Coordinator
prior to receiving permission from the instructor to register for this course. Program requirements can be found on the Career Development
Center website.
IDIS 202 INTERNSHIP 2 CREDITS
IDIS 210 WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES 3 CREDITS
This lecture course examines selected women's health issues. Special emphasis is placed on physical and psychological changes that occur
throughout a woman's cycle, with special consideration given to diverse populations. Students gain a better understanding of preventive health
practices, common health concerns, and resources available to address these concerns. This course is open to anyone interested in the health
of women in America. Non-nursing majors only.

IDIS 211 CYBERSPACE, THE INDIV & SOC 3 CREDITS
Cyberspace is the name given to the space' where humans and modern information/communications technology interact. This course explores
the personal cultural and societal implications of cyberspace computer mediated communications (CMC) and the Internet. It examines
contemporary technological advances comparing and contrasting them with the effects of previous technologies such as the printing press

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