History Courses

HST 101 U.S. History to 1877
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or coursework to enter ENG 101 or ENG 114 

A survey of the cultural, economic, political, and social forces and events that have shaped the United States from the arrival of the first native peoples through the end of the Civil War. U.S.History 101 complies with the provisions of Section 170.011 RsMo. requiring the study of federal and state constitutions.

HST 102 US History Since 1877
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or coursework to enter ENG 101 or ENG 114 

A survey of the cultural, economic, political, and social forces and events that have shaped the history of the United States from Reconstruction through the end of World War II. U.S. History 102 complies with the provisions of Section 170.011 RsMo. requiring the study of the federal and state constitutions.

HST 103 U.S. History 1945-Present
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or coursework to enter ENG 101 or ENG 114 

A survey of the cultural, economic, political, and social forces and events that have shaped the history of the United States from the end of World War II to the present era. U.S. History 1945-Present complies with the provisions of Section 170.011 RsMo. requiring the study of the federal and state constitutions.

HST 111 African-American History to 1877
Prerequisite: Appropriate coursework or placement scores into ENG 101 .

A survey course that examines the cultural, economic, political, and social forces and events that shaped the history of African-Americans through the end of Reconstruction, African-American History to 1877 complies with the provisions of Section 170.011 Rs Mo. requiring the study of the federal and state constitutions. 

HST 112 African-American History since 1877
Prerequisite: Appropriate coursework or placement scores into ENG 101 .

A Survey course that examines the cultural, economic, political, and social forces and events that shaped the history of African-Americans since the end of Reconstruction. African-American History Since 1877 complies with the provisions of Section 170.011 Rs Mo. requiring the study of the federal and state constitutions.

HST 201 World History To 1300
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 

Survey of the formation and development of the world's major societies and cultures with emphasis on global cross-cultural interactions that have been some of the most effective  agents of change throughout world history from Pre-History to 1300 C.E.

HST 202 World History Since 1300
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101 

Survey of the formation and development of the world's major societies and cultures with emphasis on global cross-cultural interactions that have been some of the most effective agents of change throughout world history since 1300 C.E.
 

HST 280 Special Topics-History
Prerequisite: None

A focused study of a specific historical topic not usually part of the regular History course offering curriculum. Special topics courses are typically offered to accommodate the special interest of students and/or faculty.