Credit Course Schedules
History - Fall 2025
Term Definitions
- In Person
- Classes meet in person on campus; specific days/times/location
- Online - Asynchronous
- Classes meet fully online; no specific days/times/locations
- Online - Synchronous (Zoom)
- Classes meet via Zoom or other resource; specific days/times
- Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & Online Synchronous (Zoom)
- A portion of the classes meet synchronous via Zoom or other resource and a portion is asynchronous online; there will be some specific days/times
- Hybrid - Online & In-person
- A portion of the classes meet in person on campus and a portion is asynchronous or synchronous online; there will be some specific days/times/locations
- Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & In Person
- Classes meet in both asynchronous online and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations for in-person portions of classes are listed with each course
- Hybrid - Online Synchronous (Zoom) & In Person
- Classes meet in both synchronous online (Zoom) and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations are listed with each course
- Hyflex
- Combines online and face-to-face instruction. Students may participate in different ways: online - synchronous, online - asynchronous, face-to-face, or as a flexible learner (student has a degree of choice as to how they participate each week).
- Flex
- Flex courses may provide students with the opportunity to meet in-person on campus, on the synchronous days and times already scheduled, if conditions allow.
- Imputed credits
- Imputed credits are developmental courses for students who need to prepare themselves for college-level work. They count toward financial aid requirements but do not count toward earned college credits or GPA.
- Interactive TV
- Classes are taught live from one campus location and broadcast to one or more additional campus locations. Cameras and microphones at all sites allow faculty and learners to see and talk with each other.
Students will examine the history of the United States from the conclusion of the Civil War to the present. Using the methodology of the social sciences, students will learn and evaluate the major political, social, cultural, scientific-technological, economic, and natural developments that have shaped the recent American experience. Students will give special attention to the unique contributions made by diverse peoples and institutions, and will better understand the responsibilities of educated citizens today. Corequisite/Prerequisite: ENG 1510. It is not necessary to take HIS 1530 before HIS 1540. HIS courses are reading and writing intensive. Institutional Course Syllabus
| Hultquist Library 203 | ||
| Aug 25 – Dec 19 | Mon, Wed | 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm |
Students will examine the history of the United States from the conclusion of the Civil War to the present. Using the methodology of the social sciences, students will learn and evaluate the major political, social, cultural, scientific-technological, economic, and natural developments that have shaped the recent American experience. Students will give special attention to the unique contributions made by diverse peoples and institutions, and will better understand the responsibilities of educated citizens today. Corequisite/Prerequisite: ENG 1510. It is not necessary to take HIS 1530 before HIS 1540. HIS courses are reading and writing intensive. Institutional Course Syllabus
| Hultquist Library 271 | ||
| Aug 26 – Dec 19 | Tue, Thu | 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm |
Students will examine and evaluate the world at war with emphasis on the role of the United States from the battlefields to the homefront. Multiple factors of the aftermath of World War I, the rise of fascism, Japan's expansion in Asia, the alliance of Britain, America, and the USSR, and the strategies of each side in the war are studied. Implications of the surrender of Germany and Japan, the use of nuclear bombs, and the interests of the U.S. and USSR in creating a new world after the war are assessed. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530. Institutional Course Syllabus
| Hultquist Library 211 | ||
| Aug 25 – Dec 19 | Mon, Wed | 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm |
Students will encounter and experience the dramatic changes felt by 20th century Vietnam. Through visiting cultural and historical sites in northern Vietnam, students will learn the complex history and effects of French colonialism and 20th century communism. In addition, students will learn to speak basic Vietnamese and have the opportunity to interact with the fascinating, ancient culture all around them. Course requires travel over January break. This course will include one or two pre-field sessions in the month prior to travel to prepare students with the historical context and background needed to understand what they will experience. To be approved for this travel course, interested students will provide an application essay and will interview with the instructor. Instructor approval will be required on both of these elements. No requisites. J, Fall. Institutional Course Syllabus
| Off-Campus | ||
| Jan 1 – Jan 15 | TBD | |