Undergraduate History Courses
HIST 1111-World History I: Development of World Civilization
A survey of the major developments in world history from the beginnings of civilization to 1450, establishing the historical context for contemporary global society.
HIST 1112/1112H-World History II: Emergence of Modern Global Community
Addresses the historical context of contemporary global society by tracing developments from the fifteenth century to the present.
HIST 2110/2110H-U.S. A Comprehensive Survey
Surveys the United States from precolonial times to the present with special attention to Georgia. Satisfies the Georgia History and U.S. History requirements.
HIST 2630-Historical Methods
An examination of the methodologies and techniques of historical research and writing. This course is required for history majors and for the social studies section of the Bachelor of Science in Education.
HIST 3030-Selected Topics in History
Topics vary with the individual professor.
HIST /AAST/AMST 3130-African American History to 1877
African American history from African beginnings to Reconstruction. This is a study of the thought and actions of people of African ancestry from their origins in precolonial Africa to the conclusion of the Civil War and its aftermath.
HIST/AAST/AMST 3131-African American History Since 1877
African American history from Reconstruction to the present.
HIST 3132-Young Republic, 1788-1848
A survey of U.S. history from the Ratification of the Constitution through the end of the war with Mexico. This course will cover major aspects of American politics, economy, and culture as the country expanded to the Pacific.
HIST/AMST 3133-United States Constitutional History
A survey of United States Constitutional history from its origins to the present including an exploration of the adaptation of the federal system to changing social, economic, and political demands.
HIST /AMST 3134-American Economic History
The changing character of American economic life from colonial times to the modern consumer culture including religious beliefs, economic thought, industrialization, business organization, government-business relations, and social transformation.
HIST 3135-Rise of US to World Power
Studies the history of U.S. foreign relations from the initial breech with Britain in the 1770s to the aftermath of the Spanish-American War at the end of the nineteenth century.
HIST/INTS 3136-US as a Global Power
Studies the history of U.S. foreign relations from the turn of the twentieth century to the present.
HIST/AMST/WGST 3137-History of Women in the United States
Examines the experiences of women in the United States from colonial times to the present within the overall framework of American history. Explores the impact of major historical events on women; the contributions of women to the social, political, cultural and economic development of the US; and the changing roles of women within the family and the workplace.
HIST/AMST 3138-American Society and Ideas
Examines fads, manners and morals, institutional life, the impact of a sense of mission, slavery, Darwinism and Freud on the American mind and character.
HIST/RELS 3139-History of Religion in the US
A survey and analysis of the major religious patterns in the United States with special attention given to belief systems, institutional forms, social composition, and historical development.
HIST/AMST 3230-American Military History
Studies military strategy, tactics, technology, and main features of American conflicts from colonial times to this century.
HIST 3330-History of Greece
A survey of ancient Greek history from the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations to Alexander the Great.
HIST 3331-History of Rome
A survey of Roman history and society from the beginnings to the emperor Constantine.
HIST 3332-Late Antiquity
A survey of the Mediterranean world from the later Roman emprie to the new civilizations of Europe, Byzantium, and Islam. Prerequisites: Senior Standing or permission of instructor.
HIST 3333-The Middle Ages
A survey of the development of European civilization and relations between Christendom and Islam from the decline of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance.
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