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Field Description

The Department of History has three paramount aims for its undergraduates, whether they are majors, minors, or students in the required core courses.

First, we foster an appreciation for studying the past for its own sake, in all its variety, ambiguity, and strangeness. To this end, each course emphasizes the exploration and interpretation of primary sources, the raw materials with which historians construct the narrative of the past.

Second, the faculty aims to help students understand that the past has shaped the present. We ask them to participate in the never-ending dialogue between the past and the present by encouraging them to explore difficult questions: What happened? Why did it happen? What were the consequences? What were the dominant values and the dissident voices? How did different cultures and societies interact? How did contemporaries and later generations differ in interpreting events? What are the context and meaning of the changes that have occurred in business, medicine, economics, politics, religion, culture, urban affairs, and gender and race relations? After exposure to these questions, students enter the world personally enriched and better equipped for whatever profession they choose.

Third, the department understands its role in educating students for effective membership and leadership in a global political, social, and economic community by providing an historical understanding of the major world cultures. In courses that range from ancient to modern times, from Asia to New York City, and from the history of women to African-American history, we try to contextualize the world for students.

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The Major

History majors are required to take at least eight history courses (24 credits) numbered 3000 and above. They must take one course in at least three different areas of the globe; these areas include American, Latin American, European, African, and Asian history. Majors are encouraged, but not required, to take the Capstone Course (History 4900). Majors must also write a substantial research paper (minimum of twenty pages) under the supervision of a professor in one of their courses. Students may take six credits toward their majors in other departments, if the courses are related to their program of study; prior consultation with a history department advisor is required.

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The Minor

The minor in history (completing three courses at the 3000-level or above) is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the discipline for students who are majoring in other academic areas. Students can choose courses from different regions, such as the United States, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and West, South, and East Asia. These courses may focus on urban, intellectual, economic, or political issues. History combines perfectly with studies in international business, economics, business ethics, or finance, as well as many other fields.

To complete the history minor, students take three upper-level courses (9 credits). Two of these courses must be at the 3000-level, followed by HIS 4900, the history capstone course. Interested students should consult with the history department.

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Electives by Area of Concentration

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American History

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HIS 3005

Social Welfare Policy (

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3 credits

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HIS 3008

Religion and Politics in the United States (

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3 credits

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HIS 3041

Colonial America: From Settlement to Independence

3 credits

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HIS 3044

The Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850 – 1880

3 credits

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HIS 3055

  The Sixties in America (
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3 credits

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HIS 3060

African American History (

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3 credits

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HIS 3102

American Conservatism: Origins, Development, and Contemporary Controversies (

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3 credits

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HIS 3400

City and Suburb in Twentieth-Century America

3 credits

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HIS 3410

History of American Business Enterprise

3 credits

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HIS 3415

U.S. Economic History

3 credits

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HIS 3420

American Foreign Relations in the Twentieth Century

3 credits

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HIS 3445

History of the Cold War

3 credits

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HIS 3450

History of American Medicine

3 credits

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HIS 3455

Science and Technology in American Life

3 credits

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HIS 3456

American Intellectual History

3 credits

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HIS 3460

Topics in American History

3 credits

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HIS 3472

American Urban History

3 credits

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HIS 3550

The Immigrant in American History

3 credits

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HIS 3551

History of the People of the City of New York

3 credits

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HIS 3552

The Great Depression, 1929 – 1940

3 credits

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HIS 3560

History of the Jewish People in America

3 credits

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HIS 3650

Women in America

3 credits

Latin American History

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HIS 3020

Afro-Brazilian History (

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3 credits

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HIS 3070

History of Civilizations in Latin America

3 credits

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HIS 3075

History of Caribbean Civilizations

3 credits

European History

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HIS 3011

Ancient Greece

3 credits

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HIS 3012

The Ancient World: Rome

3 credits

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HIS 3016

Europe in the Age of the Renaissance

3 credits

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HIS 3100

Jesus – A Historical and Critical Approach (

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3 credits

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HIS 3221

European Thought in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries

3 credits

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HIS 3222

European Intellectual History in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

3 credits

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HIS 3230

Modern Imperialism

3 credits

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HIS 3250

The Third Republic in France

3 credits

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HIS 3340

Women in Europe: Ancient to Modern

3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3351

Russia Under the Tsars

3 credits

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HIS 3352

The Russian Revolution and the Soviet Regime

3 credits

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HIS 3360

Topics in European History

3 credits

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HIS 3367

Comparative Revolutions

3 credits

African History

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HIS 3061

Survey of African History (

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3 credits

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HIS 3062

Women in African History (

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3 credits

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HIS 3063

History of the African Diaspora (

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3 credits

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HIS 3815

History of African Religions (

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3 credits

Asian History

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HIS 3080

A Survey of Asian History (

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3 credits

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HIS 3084

The Historical Search for the Prophet Mohammad (

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3 credits

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HIS 3085

The Islamic Middle East and North Africa: 622 – 1789

3 credits

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HIS 3086

The Modern Middle East and North Africa (

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3 credits

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HIS 3345

Asian American History (

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3 credits

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HIS 3346

The Rise of Asia in World Affairs (

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3 credits

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HIS 3380

Contemporary Islamic World

3 credits

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HIS 3446

History of Modern Iraq

3 credits

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HIS 3820

History of Chinese Religion (

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3 credits

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HIS 3841

Ancient India

3 credits

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HIS 3842

The Making of Modern India (

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3 credits

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HIS 3851

The Heritage of Chinese Civilization (

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3 credits

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HIS 3852

Modernization and Westernization in Asia

3 credits

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HIS 3853

The Emergence of Modern Japan (

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3 credits

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HIS 3854

China in Revolution (

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3 credits

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HIS 3860

Topics in African, Asian, or Latin American History

3 credits

General Department Courses

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HIS 3500

Colloquium in History

3 credits

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Special Topics in Global History 3 credits 

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HIS 4900

Capstone Course: In Search of History

3 credits

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HIS 5000

Independent Research and Reading in History

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HIS 5100

History Internship

3 credits

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History Honors I, II, and III

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Special Program

Honors Program in History

History majors and other interested students will be admitted to the program in their junior or senior year. All students will be required to have had at least 12 hours of history courses with B+ average in history and a general average of B. Students falling short of these requirements may be admitted to the program upon the recommendation of two history faculty members.

The honors program may consist of two tutorials taken consecutively and devoted to reading and researching an area of the students choice. For College requirements for honors, see the Honors Programs section of this bulletin.

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Courses in History (HIS)

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HIS 1000

Themes in American History

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 1001

Themes in Global History to 1500 C.E.

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 1003

Themes in Global History Since 1500 C.E.

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 1005

Modern American History

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 1512

Introduction to the Religions of Asia

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2013

Medieval Civilization

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2022

Europe in the Eighteenth Century

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2023

Europe in an Era of Revolution

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2031

Nineteenth Century Europe

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2032

Europe in the Early Twentieth Century

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2033

Europe and the World Since 1945

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2050

Modern America, 1880-1945

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2053

Recent America, 1945 to the Present

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2090

The Third World in the Modern Era

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2165

Classical Buddhism

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2170

Classical Chinese Philosophy

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 2538

The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3005

Social Welfare Policy (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3008

Religion and Politics in the United States (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3009

Topics in the History of Globalization

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3010

Central America: A Regional Study

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3011

Ancient Greece

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3012

The Ancient World: Rome

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3016

Europe in the Age of the Renaissance

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3020

Afro-Brazilian History (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3041

Colonial America: From Settlement to Independence

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3044

The Civil War and Reconstruction

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3055

The Sixties in America (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3060

African American History (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3061

Survey of African History (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3062

Women in African History (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3063

History of the African Diaspora (

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3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3070

History of Civilizations in Latin America

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3075

History of Caribbean Civilizations

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3080

A Survey of Asian History (

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)

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3084

The Historical Search for the Prophet Mohammad (

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DisciplineREL
)

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3085

The Islamic Middle East and North Africa: 622-1789

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3086

The Modern Middle East and North Africa (

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3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3100

Jesus - A Historical and Critical Approach (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3102

American Conservatism: Origins, Development, and Contemporary Controversies (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3221

European Thought in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3222

European Thought in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3230

Modern Imperialism

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3250

The Third Republic in France

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3340

Women in Europe: Ancient to Modern

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3345

Asian American History (

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3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3346

The Rise of Asia in World Affairs (

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)

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3351

Russia Under the Tsars

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3352

The Russian Revolution and the Soviet Regime

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3360

Topics in European History

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3367

Comparative Revolutions

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3370

Topics in European History

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3380

Contemporary Islamic World

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3400

City and Suburb in 20th Century America

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3410

History of American Business Enterprise

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3415

U.S. Economic History

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3420

American Foreign Relations in the Twentieth Century

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3445

History of the Cold War

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3446

History of Modern Iraq

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3450

Health Care in America: 1800 - Present

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3455

Science and Technology in American Life

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3456

American Intellectual History

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3460

Topics in American History

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3472

American Urban History

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3500

Colloquium in History

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3550

The Immigrant in American History

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3551

History of the People of the City of New York

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3552

The Great Depression, 1929-1940

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3560

History of the Jewish People in America

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3650

Women in America

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3815

History of African Religions (

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)

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3820

History of Chinese Religion (

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3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3841

Ancient India

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3842

The Making of Modern India (

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3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3851

The Heritage of Chinese Civilization (

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DisciplineAAS
)

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3852

Modernization and Westernization in Asia

3 hours; 3 credits

showcourse

HIS 3853

The Emergence of Modern Japan (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3854

China in Revolution (

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3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 3860

Topics in African, Asian, or Latin American History

3 hours; 3 credits

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Special Topics in Global History 3 hours; 3 credits 

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HIS 4900

Capstone Course: In Search of History

3 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 5000

Independent Study History I

Variable hours and credits

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HIS 5001

Independent Study History II

Variable hours and credits

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HIS 5002

Independent Study History III

Variable hours and credits

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HIS 5003

Independent Study History IV

Variable hours and credits

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HIS 5100

History Internship

6 - 8 hours; 3 credits

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HIS 6001H

Honors History I

3 hours; 3 credits per semester

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HIS 6002H

Honors History II

3 hours; 3 credits per semester

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HIS 6003H

Honors History III

3 hours; 3 credits per semester

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