Courses

Course descriptions and schedules offered below are a helpful guide to find courses offered by the department. This listing is not meant to replace the official course catalog maintained by the University Registrar.
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HISTORY 2500

20th Century International History

Examines international political, economic, and military relations from the origins of World War I through the break up of the Soviet Union. Sometimes this course is offered in a distance-only format. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

HISTORY 3500

U.S. Diplomacy from Independence to 1920

Between 1776 and 1920, the United States transformed from a fragile confederacy of bickering states into a globe-spanning empire. This class will consider American foreign relations exploring the contested ideas of ideology and expansion that motivated official policy and international affairs, with a particular emphasis on themes of expansion, immigration, and migration. GE historical study course. GE theme migration, mobility, and immobility course.

HISTORY 3501

U.S. Diplomacy, 1920-Present

The formulation of U.S. foreign policy and foreign relations around the world from the aftermath of World War I to the modern day. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study course. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course.

HISTORY 3505

U.S. Diplomacy in the Middle East

Survey of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East emphasizing the Cold War, Arab-Israeli conflict, Iran, and wars against Iraq. Sometimes this course is offered in a distance-only format. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for JewshSt 3505. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course. Cross-listed in JewshSt.

HISTORY 3540

Modern Intelligence History

This course examines the role of diplomatic and military intelligence in the making of policy in modern history. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study course.

HISTORY 4525

Seminar in International History

Advanced research and readings on selected topics in International History. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course, a grade of C or above in History 2800, and any 3000-level History course; or permission of instructor.

HISTORY 4525E

Embedded Honors Seminar in International History

Advanced research and readings on selected topics in International History. Prereq or concur: Honors standing, English 1110.xx, a grade of C or above in History 2800, and any 3000-level History course; or permission of instructor.

HISTORY 4525H

Honors Seminar in International History

Advanced research and readings on selected topics in International History. Prereq or concur: Honors standing, English 1110.xx, any 3000-level History course, and enrollment in History major; or permission of instructor.

HISTORY 5500

Special Topics in International History

Advanced course in International History. Topics Vary. Prereq or concur: Any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.

HISTORY 7500

Studies in International History

Colloquium in International History. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.

HISTORY 8500

Seminar in International History

Graduate Research Seminar in International and Diplomatic History. Topics will vary. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.