Course Descriptions
HIST 1301 United States History I
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of
the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period.
United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary,
early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras.
Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement
and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change,
economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.
3 credit hours. (A)
HIST 1302 United States History II
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of
the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States
History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression,
Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History
II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change,
economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the
expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy. Prerequisite:
Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit
hours. (A)
HIST 2301 Texas History
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of
Texas from pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas
History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic
of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil
rights; and modern Texas. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading
and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
HIST 2311 Western Civilization I
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual
history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century.
Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization I include cultural legacies
of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe
through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness
standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
HIST 2312 Western Civilization II
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual
history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern
era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization II include absolutism
and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical
liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism.
Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.
3 credit hours. (A)
HIST 2321 World Civilizations I
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual
history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century.
The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia,
Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence
of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal
systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of
exchange. The course emphasizes the development , interaction and impact of global
exchange. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing;
or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
HIST 2322 World Civilizations II
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual
history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major
cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and
their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic
empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts
and resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development,
interaction and impact of global exchange. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness
standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
HIST 2327 Mexican-American History I
This course is a survey of the political, economic, social and cultural history of
Mexicans in North America from the pre-Colombian Era through 1850, with emphasis on
the Mexican-American War with the United States. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness
standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
HIST 2328 Mexican-American History II
This course is a survey of the political, economic, social and cultural history of
Mexicans in North America from 1850 to present, with emphasis on the Mexican-American
cultural identity and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Prerequisite:
Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit
hours. (A)
HIST 2381 African American History I
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of
people of African descent in the formation and development of the United States to
the Civil War/Reconstruction period. African American History I includes the study
of African origins and legacy, transAtlantic slave trade, and the experiences of African
Americans during Colonial, Revolutionary, Early National, Antebellum, and the Civil
War/Reconstruction Eras. This course will enable students to understand African American
history as an integral part of U.S. history. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness
standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
HIST 2382 African American History II
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of
people of African descent in the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction period
to the present. African American History II examines segregation, disenfranchisement,
civil rights, migrations, industrialization, world wars, the Harlem Renaissance and
the conditions of African Americans in the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold
War eras. This course will enable students to understand African American history
as an integral part of U.S. history. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard
for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
HIST 2389 Academic Co-op History
Integrates on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in history. In
conjunction with class seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives
in the study of history. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information.
Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (A)