102 World Civilization From 1100 to 1800 3(3-0)
Cultural and political interaction of civilizations from
1100 to 1800; emphasis on common problems and
goals of mankind. (*)
103 World Civilization Since 1800 3(3-0)
Cultural and political interaction of civilization since
1800; emphasis on conflict and resolution. (*)
136 (CS 136) The Southwest United States 3(3-0)
This course traces the culture and historical
development of the southwestern United States,
including cultural contributions of the American Indian
and Hispanic peoples. (F)
201 U.S. History I 3(3-0)
United States history from founding of North American
colonies to 1877 Reconstruction era. (*)
202 U.S. History II 3(3-0)
United States from 1877 Reconstruction era to
contemporary era. (*)
211 Colorado History 2(2-0)
History, government and economic factors important to
the settlement and development of Colorado. (*)
246 (CS 246) History of Mexico 3(3-0)
This course surveys the major political, economic, social
and cultural developments of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present. (S)
295 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
An individualized program of study designed by ranked,
full-time History professor for a promising student.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. (*)
300 Historiography 3(3-0)
Enhances student knowledge of historical profession
through developing historical research skills. (*)
301 America to 1787 3(3-0)
History of America during the colonial and revolutionary eras.(*)
302 America, 1787-1877 3(3-0)
History of the United States during the early national and Civl War eras. (*)
303 America, 1877-1945 3(3-0)
History of the United States from the Gilded Age to 1945.(*)
304 America, 1945-present. 3(3-0)
History of the United States from 1945 to the present.(*)
311 History of United States Foreign Policy 3(3-0)
United States foreign policy from the founding of the
republic to the present. (*)
362 History of Russia 3(3-0)
Cultural and political development of Russian and Soviet
history from 800 to the present; emphasis on impact of
the Bolshevik Revolution on history. (*)
372 History of Modern China 3(3-0)
Cultural and political developments in modern China;
emphasis on the interplay between Chinese tradition
and western challenges. (*)
395 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
An individualized program of study designed by a
ranked full-time Historian for a promising student who
has demonstrated ability in a regular History class.
Prerequisite: Previous work in History and permission of
Instructor. (*)
411 American Labor History 3(3-0)
History of Labor in the United States. Examines history of American workers, the unions they organized and considers the changing nature of work. (*)
413 American West 3(3-0)
Role of the individual and the group in the development of the frontier into the 20th century. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.(*)
414 American Civil War 3(3-0)
Social, cultural and political developments that caused the sectional crisis, secession, and war. War coverage includes military strategy, politics, diplomacy, and emancipation(*)
415 Historical Biography 2(2-0)
Introduction to biography as a form of history. Students
select, study and critique the lives of great men and
women. (*)
427 (WS 427) Women in Industrializing Europe 3(3-0)
Changes and continuities for European women from the
sixteenth century to the present, including work, family,
sexuality, and movements for social and political
change. Prerequisites: HIST 103 or permission of
instructor. (*)
446 History of Empires (500-1500) 3(3-0)
Survey of the rise of great empires of the world,
including Arab, Gupta, T'ang, Sung, and Yuan empires
to 1500. (*)
447 History of the Decline of Empires (1500-Present) 3(3-0)
Survey of the decline of empires and the impact of
European conquest in all areas of the world. WWI and
WWII are included in this course. (*)
456 Medieval Europe 3(3-0)
Changes and continuities, important events, movements, and socila and cultural changes of the medieval period of European history (S)
457 Early Modern Europe 3(3-0)
Important events, movements, and social changes of
the early modern period of European history, including
the Renaissance, Reformation, Absolutism, the
Scientific Revolution, and the Englightenment. (F)
458 Modern Europe 3(3-0)
Important changes and continuities in recent European
history, including the effects of the Industrial Revolution,
Victorian culture and society, science and technology,
rivalries, and fascism. (S)
468 Military History 3(3-0)
Introduction to military history from 1700 to the present. Covers changes in policy, structural organization, planning strategies, technology, and social impact (S/E)
489 (CS 489) Borderlands 3(3-0)
History of the Mexican cession to the United States from
its Indian and Hispanic origins to the present.
Prerequisite: CS/HIST 136 or HIST 201 or HIST 202 or
HIST 211, or permission of instructor. (*)
491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisites: junior or senior status with adequate
preparation and permission of instructor. (*)
493 (CS 493) Seminar 3(3-0)
Seminar devoted to special topics and issues in history;
emphasis on research paper. Prerequisite: advanced
standing with a major or minor in history, or permission
of instructor. (S)
495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
An individualized program of study designed by a
ranked full-time Historian for a History major or minor.
Prerequisite: History major or minor and permission of
Instructor. (*)
498 Internship (3-6 VAR)
For advanced students. Practical experience through
internship with museums, libraries with historical
collections, and other community organizations.
Prerequisites: hist. 300 and permission of the instructor.
A maximum of six credit hours applies to the requirements of the major.(*)