Courses

A study of how different Americans describe their own lives in autobiographies and other kinds of personal documents. The course will explore how "the American character" expressed itself at different times in different places and how various writers - both famous and obscure - tried to present themselves as unique individuals and as representative Americans.

Structure of local government, the roles and incentives of key elected and appointed officials, and the policy issues faced by those officials.

(COMM 1307) American Mass Media. Introductory survey of mass communication media, their history and social role, to provide an understanding of the development and importance of mass communication media in modern society.

This course is a college-level military history course designed to develop students’ awareness of the relationship of the military establishment to society, particularly in the United States.

This course begins with an introduction and overview of American military history with a focus on the U.S. Army. Follows the origins of the American Military experience from Anglo- American colonial warfare to the present; includes America’s major wars and the evolution of military technology. This class meets two times a week in accordance with the fall/spring schedule of classes.

A study of U.S. military policy, strategy and tactics from 1775 to the present.

A survey of U.S. military policy, strategy and tactics from 1775 to the present. Concurrent with HIST 4160.

The evolution of warfare and the military in America's past. HY 307 Reefer Madness: Cannabis in Politics, History, and American Culture (3) This course is to enable students to understand and analyze the role cannabis has played in history and American politics and culture.

The evolution of warfare and the military in America's past. Required for commissioning.

The development of American military institutions from Jamestown to the present.