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HIS204: United States History 2: 1865 to the Present

3 Credits

Surveys United States history from Reconstruction to the present. Focuses on the role of the United States among the community of nations and on the ideas and events that have shaped the development of our culture, government and institutions since 1865. Examines the following themes: Reconstruction, industrialization and its effects on American society, immigration and urbanization, progressivism, World War I, social and cultural changes of the Twenties, the Great Depression and the New Deal, World War II, postwar affluence and social change, the Cold War and its end, the civil rights movement, Watergate, the Reagan Revolution, and the war on terrorism. Introduces techniques of historical research and critical writing about the modern history of the United States.

HIS207: American Military History Since 1898

3 Credits

Surveys the military history of the United States from the Spanish-American War to the present. Examines the development and use of the American armed forces in the context of the political, social, economic, intellectual and technological evolution of the nation. Prerequisite: HIS 203 or HIS 204 or a grade of 85 or better on the New York State Regents American history and government examination.

HIS211: New York State History

3 Credits

Surveys the development of the peoples of New York state from pre-history to the present. Focuses on the contributions diverse groups and individuals have made to political, social, economic and cultural fabric of New York State, and through this to the United States and global community. Introduces techniques of historical research and critical writing about the history of New York State. Prerequisite: HIS 203 or HIS 204 or a grade of 85 or better on the New York State Regents American history and government examination.

HIS215: The American Civil War

3 Credits

Examines the coming of the Civil War-tracing the causes from the rise of slavery in America and the creation of the Constitution to westward expansion and diverging economic bases - as well as the military, political, and cultural aspects of the war itself. (For students with a grade of 85 or higher on the NY State Regents Exam, this course may be used to fulfill the SUNY General Education requirement for American history. For all others, this course will count as a general education elective.)

HIS217: History of Sport in America

3 Credits

Examines the development of sport in America from its folk game roots to the multi-billion dollar business of today. The course investigates the interrelationship between sport and social, economic, cultural and political forces in the United States. Note: Students wishing to use this course to fulfill the SUNY General Education requirement in American History are required to meet one of the following criteria: successful completion of HIS 203 or HIS 204; score 85 or better on the New York State Regents American History and Government examination; or earn a score of 3 or better on the AP United States history examination.

HISELE: History Elective

1 Credits

HON111: Honors Mentoring

1 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON112: Honors Mentoring

1 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON113: Honors Mentoring

1 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON114: Honors Mentoring

1 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON121: Honors Mentoring

2 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON122: Honors Mentoring

2 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON123: Honors Mentoring

2 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON124: Honors Mentoring

2 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON131: Honors Mentoring

3 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON132: Honors Mentoring

3 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON133: Honors Mentoring

3 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON134: Honors Mentoring

3 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON201: Honors Seminar 1

1 Credits

Offers intensive study of a topic ordinarily not offered or pursued in a course under the guidance a faculty mentor. The student works with the mentor to determine depth of research, length of paper or project, and time requirements, and submits written proposal to Honors Committee for approval. Upon completion of work, the student presents the paper and/or project in the Honors Seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Committee and the coordinator.

HON202: Honors Seminar 2

1 Credits

Serves as a unifying experience for all students in the Honors Program by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and pursuit of thought at a more advanced level of a particular theme or topic. Students deliver presentations focusing on the designated theme, Honors Program mentoring and enriched course projects. Students may attend plays, exhibitions, and/or participate in other activities. Required each semester a student is enrolled in the Honors Program. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or with permission of the Honors Program Committee and the instructor.