History
Courses
HI 102: Western Civilizations 1517 to Present
Semester Hours 3This course is a survey of Europe and the modern world, from the Protestant Reformation to the present. Emphasis is placed on the historical evolution of the major events and transformations that occurred during the age of absolutism and exploration, the Enlightenment, French Revolution, World Wars and the Cold War. Students will focus on the questions and ideas that have arisen from these transformational periods, and have shaped the politics, social organization, culture, technology and economies of the West. Students will also explore the influences of important figures who have had a lasting impact on history.
HI 103: United States History 1492-1865
Semester Hours 3HI 104: United States History 1865-Present
Semester Hours 3HI 108: History of the Hudson Valley
Semester Hours 3HI 109: Historical and Social Impact of the Automobile
Semester Hours 3HI 114: World History I
Semester Hours 3HI 115: World History II
Semester Hours 3HI 120: History of the Modern Middle East
Semester Hours 3HI 122: African American History
Semester Hours 3HI 125: U.S. Environmental History
Semester Hours 3HI 127: History of Latin America
Semester Hours 3HI 209: Europe in the Twentieth Century
Semester Hours 3HI 219: Women in U.S. History
Semester Hours 3HI 220: History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Semester Hours 3HI 221: American Civil War
Semester Hours 3HI 222: Revisiting American Civil Rights
Semester Hours 3HI 265: History of Modern China
Semester Hours 3HI 266: History of Japan
Semester Hours 3HI 298: History Internship
Semester Hours 3Designed to provide students with an immersive experience in the field of history, this internship offers an opportunity for students to apply their historical knowledge and research skills in a practical setting as they explore professional opportunities in the field. Through a combination of academic study and real-world engagement, students will gain valuable insights into the discipline of history, while also developing essential professional skills, and working with community partners to increase historical awareness, become actively engaged in the community of practice, and understand the critical importance of historic preservation.