History: United States History (HIUS)
HIUS 221 Survey of American History I 3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey of the political, social and economic developments of America from the colonizing experience through the Civil War with emphasis on the development of the American democratic tradition.
Offered: Resident and Online
HIUS 222 Survey of American History II 3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey of American history from Reconstruction to the present, stressing interpretation and analysis of major eras and trends.
Offered: Resident and Online
HIUS 223 Survey of American History I On Site 3 Credit Hour(s)
A survey of the political, social, and economic developments of America from the colonizing experience through the Civil War with emphasis on the development of the American democratic tradition. The delivery of this course will include online assignments and a study trip.
Offered: Resident and Online
HIUS 310 American Colonial History 3 Credit Hour(s)
Political, economic, cultural and military developments from the founding of the thirteen colonies to the American Revolution.
Offered: Resident
HIUS 312 Era of the American Revolution 3 Credit Hour(s)
The growth of ideas and institutions which led to American independence, the creation of an American union and a distinctive culture.
Offered: Resident
HIUS 313 The American Founding 3 Credit Hour(s)
An overview and analysis of the origins of the United States Constitution, its ratification, and initial implementation.
Offered: Resident and Online
HIUS 314 Jeffersonian America, 1789-1815 3 Credit Hour(s)
The history of the United States from the Presidency of George Washington through the War of 1812, with particular attention to the rise of political and constitutional conflict between Federalists and Jeffersonian Republicans.
Offered: Resident
HIUS 316 Jacksonian America 3 Credit Hour(s)
American history from the rise of Jackson through the Mexican war; emphasis will be on the market revolution and how it shaped politics, society and the economy during the era.
Offered: Online
HIUS 330 Christianity in America 3 Credit Hour(s)
Explores the role of Christianity in the political, social, and cultural character of America from its founding to the present.
Offered: Resident and Online
HIUS 340 Industrial America, 1877-1917 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of American political development from the Gilded Age to World War I with emphasis on the political and social consequences of urbanization, industrialization and immigration.
Offered: Resident
HIUS 341 History of American Politics 3 Credit Hour(s)
The course covers American national politics, including the development of the American party system, episodic political issues, and the influence of major politicians. Special emphasis is placed on critical U.S. presidential elections.
Offered: Resident and Online
HIUS 351 U.S. History, 1917-1945 3 Credit Hour(s)
An in-depth study of American society and politics from America's entry into World War I to the end of World War II.
Offered: Resident
HIUS 360 History of American Entrepreneurship 3 Credit Hour(s)
The growth of the American economy from the 18th century to the present. The interaction between government, business and labor will be analyzed with emphasis on the development of the modern business corporation. p (formerly American Economic History)
Offered: Resident and Online
HIUS 380 Modern American Military History 3 Credit Hour(s)
An in-depth study of United States military history in the 20th century.
Offered: Resident and Online
HIUS 390 History of Virginia 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of Virginia history from before the settlement of Jamestown to the present.
Offered: Resident and Online
HIUS 395 The Ante-Bellum South 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of all aspects of Southern life and civilization from the colonial period to secession with special emphasis on the effects of the institution of slavery.
Offered: Resident
HIUS 396 The New South 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the South during the Civil War, the Reconstruction Era, the growth of the segregation and racial animosity, Southern demagogues, as historical background to an understanding of the contemporary South.
Offered: Resident
HIUS 420 Civil War and Reconstruction 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the political and social disintegration of the 1850s; the causes and nature of the Civil War; the crises during Reconstruction.
Offered: Resident and Online
HIUS 430 Minorities, Ethnics, and Social Movements in America 3 Credit Hour(s)
Selected topics relating to race, religion, social mobility, ethnic groups, women, family and social groups.
Offered: Resident
HIUS 435 Cultural History of Early America 3 Credit Hour(s)
An examination of cultural dynamics in colonial America.
Offered: Online
HIUS 445 Reagan's America 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an exploration of the age of Reagan - i.e. the period from roughly 1964 to 1990. Particular focus is on American politics, foreign policy, economic affairs, political ideologies, social issues, and popular culture.
Offered: Online
HIUS 452 Recent America 3 Credit Hour(s)
An in-depth study of American society and politics from the end of World War II to the challenges on the contemporary scene.
Offered: Resident
HIUS 470 American Foreign Relations Since 1776 3 Credit Hour(s)
American diplomatic activities and foreign relations from the Revolutionary War and early national period to the present. (Formerly HIUS 370)
Offered: Resident
HIUS 495 Directed Research 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
Directed research in American history
Offered: Resident
HIUS 497 Special Topics in United States History 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
Study of a special topic in American history
Offered: Resident