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  • 3.00 Credits

    Students gain insights into the political, economic, and social contributions made by American women. Focusing on women from a broad range of ethnicities, classes, religions, and regions, students identify how women and women's history are an integral part of U.S. history. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 or concurrently enrolled in ENGL 1010. (Cross-listed as WMST 2040)
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    Students learn the background of European anti-Semitism, the rise of the Nazi Party, the origins of the Second World War, and the events that led to the destruction of European Jewry. Students trace those events and perceptions that allowed the Holocaust to emerge, particularly the development of racial anti-Semitism and religious anti-Judaism. Students explore Christian perspectives and actions, including the behavior and teachings of the church, its leaders and lay members during the Holocaust. Students explore the religious motivations for the extraordinary courage displayed by Christians who risked their lives to save Jews. Students assess the politics behind the Holocaust and how World War II affected Jews throughout Europe. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0700 or placement into ENGL 1010, completion of HIST 1120 or consent of instructor. Cross-listed as RELI 2080 Holocaust.
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    A survey of ancient western history from its beginnings in Mesopotamia to the coming of Rome. Students examine several aspects of this long and complex story: political, social, military, religious, and cultural traditions and their contributions to the modern world. The Trojan War, Sparta, the Persian Wars, Alexander the Great, and Greek mythology will be given special attention. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010.
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    Students survey ancient Rome from its legendary origins to the fall of the Roman Empire. Students examine several aspects of this long and complex story, including political, social, military, religious and cultural traditions and their contributions to the modern world. Students complete an in depth analysis of Julius Caesar, early Christianity and Roman military conquests. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 or equivalent placement test score.
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    A survey of the history of Christianity from the end of the Apostolic era to 20th century developments in North America. Students acquire knowledge about and gain an understanding of the following topics: the patristic era, the expansion of Christianity, the monastic movement, the medieval Western Church, the Orthodox Church, the Great Schism, the Enlightenment and Reformation, the English Reformation, the growth of institutions, the church in North America, new denominations, the missionary and conciliar movements, the times of theological controversy, and 20th century developments in church life. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0700 or ENGL 1001 or placement into ENGL 1010, or concurrently enrolled in ENGL 1010. (Cross-listed as RELI 2225.)
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    Students survey North American Indian history from the time of Columbus through present time. Students analyze and evaluate how political, social and economic change impacted the Indian people. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 or placement into ENGL 1010.
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    Students survey the history and philosophy of the Islamic religion. Students acquire knowledge about and gain an understanding of Islamic history, Islamic principles and practices, Islamic law, Islamic relationships to other religions, and Islam in the context of the modern world. Cross-listed with RELI 2320.
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    Students survey the roots of society's marginal historical depiction of women in the American West from the colonial period through the twentieth century. Students develop a multi-dimensional understanding of women's roles using an interdisciplinary approach from the perspectives of race, class, ethnicity, and gender. Cross-listed with WMST 2389. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 or placement into ENGL 1010.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a historical and cultural survey of Mexico to include the study of pre-Hispanic civilizations, the Spanish Conquest, the independence movement, the Mexican Revolution, and the modern era. Students gain an appreciation of the development of Mexican culture through its history and artistical thought and the influence that Mexico has had upon the United States. Prerequisites: Completion of DVST 0520 or ENGL 0520 and DVST 0630 or ENGL 0630 (or equivalent placement test scores). (Cross-listed as HUMN 2395.)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Students explore the health care system and examine different types of careers available to them in the administrative realm of health care. Students focus on introductory positions such as a medical secretary, coding career clusters, and health information technology career clusters as well as a brief overview of how success in those clusters can lead to management positions. Students are introduced to basic skills needed to succeed in a medical office environment including: basic business writing, verbal and nonverbal communication, professional dress and behaviors. Prerequisite: Acceptance into HITM program and instructor approval required.