UndergraduateCourseDescription
385
HIST 4120 - Renaissance, Reformation, and theRise of theWestern NationState (3-0-3)
The history of Europe from 1300 to the Peace of Westphalia (1648) with special
emphasis given to the rise of new philosophies, new political systems, new religions,
and the impact of European contact withAsia, Africa, and theAmericas.
Prerequisite(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 4130 - TheAge of EuropeanExpansionism (3-0-3)
Thehistory of Europe from themid-17
th
century through theNapoleonicEra.
Prerequisite(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 4200 - NineteenthCenturyEuropeanHistory, 1815 to1914
The rise of modern Europe, the spread of liberalism, nationalism, and democratic
forces; the industrial revolution and the resulting imperialistic and democratic rivalries
among thegreat powers. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 4250 - History ofWorldReligions (3-0-3)
Investigates the common themes of all religions: the origins, development, and
present status of the major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism,
Chinese Confucianism and Taoism, Christianity, and Islam. Provides students with a
framework for understanding the various world views to be found in today's
increasingly connected world. Option for all middle level and secondary teacher
education students with amajor concentration in social studies.
Prerequisite(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 4350 - ModernWorld Intellectual History
(3-0-3)
An introduction to the global history of ideas, from the mid-eighteenth century to the
present. Prerequisite(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 4401 - Readings inArchival Studies (3-0-3)
The course will provide students with core knowledge in specialized archival topics
through selected readings and research. Students will concentrate in four of the
following subject areas: administration, appraisal and acquisition, arrangement and
description, electronic records, preservation and conservation, records and information
management, reference and access, and the history and nature of the archival
profession.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 3401.
HIST 4440 - Historical Exhibitions andPublicProgramming (3-0-3)
A survey of the methods and purposes of interpreting history to the general public
throughmuseums, displays, exhibitions, pamphlets, documentaries, web sites, and all
methods other than traditional historical publishing mediums (i.e. books and articles).
Emphasis will beplaced on interpretation of items of material culture.
Prerequisites(s): HIST 3010 (C).
HIST 4450 - Introduction toHistoricPreservation (3-0-3)
An introduction to the purposes andmethods of identifying, documenting, interpreting,
and preserving historically significant structures, buildings, sites, and objects with
emphasis on the United States. The course will include a survey of such historic
preservation issues as economic development, tourism, architectural history, historical
archeology, and community revitalization. It is recommended, but not required, that
students take HIST 3010 prior to HIST 4450. Non history majors interesting in
economic and community development, tourism, or other aspects of historic
preservation are encouraged to take this course.
Prerequisite(s): Any1000 or 2000 level HIST course.
HIST 4501 –Skills/Methods Social Studies (3-0-3)
Introduces pre-service teacher candidates to the foundations, skills, and methods for
teaching social studies (including history) at the Middle Grades level (grades 6-8).
Requires study and design of learning experiences that incorporate the knowledge,
skills, and attitudes appropriate for the contemporary classroom. An elective option for
History students in theSecondaryEducation program.
