History Course Offerings
101-102 World Civilization I and II
Survey of the development of social, political, and economic institutions and cultures of the world areas from: (1) ancient times to 1715 and (2) 1715 to the present.
4 credits each
202 North Dakota
Survey from pre-history to present: physical features, people, cultures, politics, and place in United States history.
4 credits
271-272 US History I and II
Survey of the political, social and economic institutions of the United States from: (1) pre-Columbian North America to 1877 and (2) from 1877 to the present.
4 credits each
307 Difference and Inequality
An examination of issues of human diversity from historical, global, social and cultural perspectives. Coverage includes race, gender, age, ethnicity, class, and culture.
4 credits
371 The American Revolution and Early Republic
A comprehensive analysis of the revolutionary era from the end of the Great War for Empire in 1763 to the War of 1812 with special attention directed to political, economic, and military events of the period.
4 credits
372 The American West
A survey of the frontier experience of the American people with special emphasis on the pioneers, cattle barons, lawmen, cowboys, and Plains Indians.
4 credits
381 World War II
An analysis of the events that led to the conflict, United States diplomatic and military involvements in the European and Pacific theaters, surrender and aftermath.
4 credits
471 Indians in American History
An analysis of the traditional native cultures, changes that occurred through European colonization, impact of United States Indian policy, political activism, and contemporary issues.
4 credits
472 Colonial North America
A comprehensive examination of the history of colonial North America from the Age of Discovery through the Great War for Empire.
4 credits
473 United States Military History
An examination of the role the United States military has played from the Civil War to the war on terrorism.
4 credits
490 History Senior Seminar
An examination of the history of leadership from a global perspective. The seminar will also introduce students to historical methodology and service-learning.
4 credits
125, 225, 325, 425 Special Offerings in History
1-4 credits
Geography Course Descriptions
101 Introduction to Geography
Account of the earth and the home of human beings. Includes geographic principles and skills, environment, and the role of geography in human institutions.
4 credits
302 Regional Geography
Influence of natural environment on economic, social, and political life of people in North America and selected regions of the world.
4 credits
402 Human Geography
A review of the relationship between core areas of the earth and the peripheral environment as well as a display of the continuing transformation of the political economy of the world, nations, regions, and cities. An emphasis on how social and cultural differences are embedded in human geography, especially differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, and class.
4 credits
Political Science Course Descriptions
202 American Government and Politics
Development of the Constitution and its impact on the formation of the political system: federalism, separation of powers, comparative constitutional systems, democracy, political participation, the electoral process, the presidency, congress, and the judicial system.
4 credits
302 State and Local Government
Consideration of the differences in governmental systems throughout the United States with emphasis on North Dakota.
4 credits
313 The American Presidency
Rights, duties, and responsibilities of the President, constitutional guidelines, power command, reputation, transition, and the people in office.
4 credits
316 American Foreign Relations
American foreign policy from 1895 to the present with an analysis of how the United States has played a changing role in world events and crises.
4 credits
414 United States Constitutional Law
Survey of the development of the Articles and Amendments as well as major Supreme Court cases. Recommended for Pre-Law and Secondary Education majors who plan to teach political science and history.
4 credits
125, 225, 325, 425 Special Offerings in Political Science and
Politics
1-4 credits
Sociology Course Descriptions
102 Introduction to American Indian Studies
Overview of American Indian society, culture, lifeways, and values from pre-contact to present day. Emphasis on tribal people of the Northern Plains. This course meets certification requirements for education majors.
4 credits
107 General Sociology
Examines how the individual articulates with many concepts presented such as culture, society, socialization, groups, role, social stratification, socialization, deviance, norms, collective behavior, and racism.
4 credits
202 Contemporary American Indian Societies
Examination of urban and reservation American Indian life including social institutions, values, tribal structure and government, tribal economic systems, federal Indian law. This course is strongly recommended for social work majors.
4 credits
210 Civil Rights in America
Examines the people, stories, events, and issues of the civil rights struggle in America from 1954 to the present.
4 credits
302 Social Problems
Adverse social conditions throughout the world such as population problems, war, ecological crises, poverty, racism, and genocide.
4 credits
303 Rural Sociology
Rural society, systems of agriculture, land tenure, social participation, rural social change, and rural problems.
4 credits
304 Plains Indian Culture
Analysis of the interrelationships of past and present spiritual beliefs, attitudes, customs, art, languages, and symbols of Plains Indian culture.
4 credits
305 Deviant Behavior
Adult crime, juvenile delinquency, drug addiction, alcoholism, and sexual deviance and analysis of theories.
4 credits
404 Marriage and the Family
Theory of family development with emphasis on the American setting: changing roles, adolescence, parenthood, mate selection, and crisis.
4 credits
125, 225, 325, 425, Special Offerings in Sociology
1-4 credits
