HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY 271
HIST 239: The Black Experience in America This course provides an analysis of Black American History from the sixteenth century to the present, with special emphasis on the African background, the slave trade and slavery during the Antebellum Period, Black Americans' fight for freedom against segregation and discrimination, and Black American contributions to the political, social, economic, educational and cultural growth of the American nation. Prerequisite: HIST 221 3 credits HIST 282: American Military History The development of the American military experience as it changed from the limited warfare of the 18th century to the total war of the 20th Century, and the global terriorism of the 21st Century. Prerequisite: LHST 111 3 credits HIST 325: Contemporary American History Analysis of the major political, social, economic, and cultural trends in American history from World War II to the present. Special emphasis will be focused on national politics, international relations, and social economic trends from the Harry S. Truman to the George W. Bush administrations. Prerequisite: LHST 111, HIST 221, HIST 222 3 credits HIST 379: Internship with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission To be served at one of the more than 50 museums and historic sites operated by the Commission. The focus of each internship will be determined on the basis of the interests of the student and the resources of the Museum. Internships are for a minimum of ten weeks or longer. They coincide with the fall, spring or summer semesters. Six to 12 credits depending on the length and type of internship will be awarded. Housing may be available at some of the sites, but ordinarily students will be expected to make their own arrangements. Prerequisites: Open only to Junior, Senior or Graduate students. (Anthropology/SOCI 292; HIST 221, 222, LHST 111 are required) 6-12 credits HIST 390-392: Special Topics Selected topics in History. Prerequisite: LHST 111
1-6 credits
HIST 395-399: Independent Study Prerequisite: LHST 111
1-6 credits
HIST 400: Senior History Seminar Selected research topics in history. Emphasis is placed on historiography, methodology and the utilization of primary sources and archival materials. 3 credits GEOG 201: World Geography A presentation of the basic facts and ideas about world regions, focusing on individual countries and areas, including physical and cultural material. 3 credits GEOG 211: Geography of U.S. and Canada A presentation of the basic facts and ideas about regions in the United States and Canada, including physical and cultural material. 3 credits GEOG 221-241: Regional Geography/Special Topics Specialized geography courses focusing on various nations and regions of the world. 3 credits History Curriculum (Numerals in front of courses indicate credits)
2 3
FRESHMAN Fall First-Year Seminar College Composition/LENG 111
3 3
Spring Crit Analysis & Comp/LENG 112 Theology II Series/LTHE