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HIS 107 - Historical Thought
Examines the nature of historical explanation and nature of temporality in historical accounts via the narrative literary format. In addition, the course investigates the problem-oriented history, structure and agency in historical explanation, rhetoric and poetics of history.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIS 103, HI 103
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HIS 108 - Introduction to Military History
Introduction to Military History introduces the discipline of history. It introduces the ideas, terms, themes, and concepts of military history. It places military history into the larger historical and interdisciplinary backdrop.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 111 - Introduction to World History I (Ancient History)
A survey of world history that provides an introduction to the origin and development of the world’s societies and their political, cultural and economic traditions from Prehistory to 500 A.D.
Liberal Education: LE Citizenship
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 112 - Introduction to World History II (Middle Ages)
A survey of world history that provides an introduction to the origin and development of the world’s societies and their political, cultural and economic traditions from 500 to 1500 A.D.
Liberal Education: LE Citizenship
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 113 - Introduction to World History III (Modern Era)
A survey of world history that provides an introduction to the origin and development of the world’s societies and their political, cultural and economic traditions from 1500 to Present.
Liberal Education: LE Citizenship
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 200 - The History of Military Thought
The phenomenon of war is among the most persistent, complex, and important of all social interactions. Since war began, military thinkers have struggled to understand war in terms coincident to their own time and place, creating theories about war’s nature, purpose and conduct through which one may trace its historical evolution. This seminar offers the student of military history an opportunity to come directly to grips with fundamental questions of war as they have been addressed in this body of formal thought. Seminar readings will therefore turn on a study of major works of military theory, together with other readings that set these theories within their historical and intellectual context. And because the student of military history is commonly required to contend with several competing theories at any one time, the seminar will address the nature, purpose and structure of military theory itself, so as to equip the student with the means to judge a theory’s explanatory powers.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 203 - Introduction to Historic Preservation
A survey of the history and theory of historic preservation. Students shall gain knowledge to apply historic preservation methods to renovation and restoration projects.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 204 - Introduction to Museum Studies
A survey of museology that introduces students to the history of museums and to debates on the philosophical nature of museums. The survey covers the types and definitions of museums. In addition, it traces the history of museums, discusses contemporary practices in museums, and examines current issues in the profession as it faces the future of museums in the 21st Century. Students will review museums’ missions and their roles in society through case studies and exhibitions in a variety of museums.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 207 - Introduction to Archival Management
A survey of principles and practices that archivists and record managers apply, as well as issues they confront. Student will learn the nature of documentation and record keeping in contemporary society and the different types of institutions with responsibility for records.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 210 - Ancient Greece
This course surveys Greek history from the Dark Ages to the Hellenistic period. Traces the political, economic, social, religious and cultural developments. The survey shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 210
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HIS 211 - The Great War: 1914-1918
World War One was the crucible of the modern world and it altered the political, economic, intellectual, social and cultural realities of inside and outside Europe, culminating in a redrawn map of Europe’s political boundaries. This survey examines the war’s multiple cause and effects. The survey shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 211
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HIS 212 - Roman Civilization
This seminar studies the civilization of ancient Rome from the Iron Age to the age of Constantine, with concentration on the late Republic and early Empire. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 212
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HIS 220 - History of the American West
Investigates the Western United States from the early 16th century to the present. Themes embraced are: Euro-American interactions with Native Americans; extension and escalation of the federal government into the West; exploitation of natural resources; formation of borders and national identities; race, class and gender relations; impact of immigration and emigration; aggression and criminality; and continuing perseverance of Frederick Jackson Turner’s “frontier” myth in American culture. The survey shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 220
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HIS 240 - Introduction to Oral History and Methods
The course will focus on the art and practice of oral history interviewing and methodology. Students will experience a balance of reading, discussion, and fieldwork, in which students shall create and implement an oral history project, in which a collection of digitally recorded interviews and their companion transcripts will be completed. In addition, the course will explore the theory, ethics and practice of oral history as an activist research methodology.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 241 - Ancient Warfare
The phenomenon of war is among the most persistent, complex, and important of all human activity. It is also among the oldest. This course examines war’s nature, purpose, persistence, and conduct in ancient cultures.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 242 - Medieval Warfare
The phenomenon of war is among the most persistent, complex, and important of all human activity. It is also among the oldest. This course examines war’s nature, purpose, persistence, technologies, and conduct in medieval cultures.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 243 - Modern Warfare
The phenomenon of war is among the most persistent, complex, and important of all human activity. It is also among the oldest. This course examines war’s nature, purpose, persistence, technologies, and conduct in modern cultures.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 250 - Nazi Germany
This seminar studies the Nazi movement in Germany and Europe, from the post-World War I era to the outbreak of World War II. Topics include: race and racism, religion, and gender; experiences of men and women in Germany; the role of the church and business; Fascism; occupation, persecution, collaboration and resistance. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 250
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HIS 251 - The French Revolution
This seminar studies the French Revolution and its implications for Europe and the world. It considers the social, political and ideological causes of the Revolution in 1789 and then examines the successive stages of revolution from the experiment with constitutional monarchy to the radical republic and the terror to Napoleon’s popular dictatorship. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 251
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HIS 252 - The History of Warfare
This course will survey a broad expanse of military history as an introduction to the discipline and the practice of war over time and space. It will examine the idea of war, changes in warfare, total war, technology, the nature of armies, the role of war in Western and non- Western society, and major theories of warfare.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 260 - The Civil Rights Era
Examines the years between 1954 and 1975 which has been portrayed as a “Second Reconstruction” and the “Fulfillment of the promise of the American Revolution.” The seminar will impart a concentrated investigation through marked examination of primary and secondary sources, documentaries and films. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 260
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HIS 261 - The Making of the American Republic, 1754-1820
Examines the formation of a novus ordo saeclorum by assessing the experiences after 1763 as the colonizers in the thirteen British colonies rebelled against the authority of the British Crown and created a new republic. The seminar will investigate the political and ideological foundations of the rupture from Britain, the military and social course of the War of Independence, the postwar strain to attain a constitutional order that would sustain republican liberties, the creation of the Constitution to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, emphasizing economic growth, territorial expansion and social change. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 261
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HIS 262 - The Great Depression
Examines the economic collapse of the 1920s and 1930s, which put social, cultural and political changes in motion that altered the nature of American life. Consideration will be on the methods contemporaries encountered and contributed in those changes, as well as on the historiography that elucidates the Great Depression. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 262
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HIS 300 - American Military History, 1607-1902
This course is an overview of the American Military experience from pre-Revolutionary times to 1902 with a focus on how the nation thinks about, prepares for, and conducts warfare. The course will examine the interaction of the military, cultural, social, institutional, and international factors that have shaped American Military history.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 301 - American Military History, 1900-Present
This course is an overview of the American Military experience from 1900 to the present with a focus on how the nation thinks about, prepares for, and conducts warfare The course will examine the interaction of the military, cultural, social, institutional, and international factors that have shaped American Miitary history.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 302 - War and Technology
The phenomenon of war is among the most persistent, complex, and important of all human interactions. Since war began, humans have endeavored to seek more effective ways to kill one another. These efforts have resulted in revolutions in technology and technique that have played a key role in the rise of the nation-state and in shaping the modern world. This course offers the student of military history an opportunity to come directly to grips with fundamental changes in the technology of war and in the revolution in military affairs debate.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 303 - War, Ethics, and Morality
The phenomenon of war is among the most persistent, complex, and important of all social interactions. Since war began, people have struggled to understand the ethics and morality of war in terms coincident to their own time and place. This course offers the student of military history an opportunity to come directly to grips with fundamental questions of war as they relate to ethics and morality.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 305 - The Art of Expression in Public History
The course shall provide opportunity for students to apply the expressive measures involved in public history. Students will be required to design, write and respond by creating actual text for exhibits, public relation and media related press releases, selection of exhibit artifacts, creation of exhibit websites and virtual tours, and informative blogs.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 306 - War, Culture, and Society
The phenomenon of war is among the most persistent, complex, and important of all social interactions. Since war began, people have struggled to understand war in terms coincident to their own time and place. This course offers the student of military history an opportunity to come directly to grips with fundamental questions of war as they relate to culture and society.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 316 - Historical Material Conservation
The course shall explore American and Kansas City area material conservation. A primary focus of the course shall be on architecture and how architecture is a vehicle for social change. In addition, students will be able to recognize the geographical, political, environmental, technical, economical, and social factors that affect architecture and material conservation.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 320 - Jackson and the Legacy of Antebellum America, 1820-1854
Examines the political and social history of the United States from the Missouri debate to the ratification of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. A comprehensive assessment of the market revolution which altered American life, economic expansion, advancement of slavery, First Nation removal, religion and reform, altering positions of women, political movements connected with “Jacksonian democracy,” the impact of abolitionism, and the westward movement of entire peoples. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 320
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HIS 321 - The Prelude of Bleeding Kansas, 1854-1861
Examines the events that created the turmoil between residents of the State of Missouri and emigrants into the Territory of Kansas from 1854 to 1861 known as “Bleeding Kansas.” A comprehensive assessment of the social, political, economic, religious and military events that ultimately lead to the American Civil War. The course will also examine the important men and women that influenced the fore mentioned events. Students shall be required to visit local historical sites related to the events and peoples of Bleeding Kansas. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 321
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HIS 322 - The Bloodshed of Civil Strife, 1861-1865
Examines the causes and consequences of the conflict that created the American Civil War. Topics shall include: How did slavery and capitalism compare as rival economic and social systems? What principles did the Confederate States of America stand for? Why did soldiers on both sides fight? How did the war change the lives and roles of women? What made the Civil War the first “modern war”? Why did Abraham Lincoln abolish slavery? How has the American Civil War been remembered and interpreted in the century and a half since the war concluded? The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 322
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HIS 323 - The Epoch of Reconstruction, 1865-1867
Examines the consequences following the American Civil War in the aftermath referred to as Reconstruction. Topics shall include: What were the experiences of former slaves after Emancipation? What have been the legacies of slavery? What were the goals of Reconstructionalists? Why did Reconstruction fail? How has Reconstruction been remembered and interpreted in the century and a half since 1877? The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 323
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HIS 324 - The Emergence of Modern America, 1877-1945
Examines the social, economic, political, religious and intellectual advancement and controversies that molded modern America. Particular consideration will be given to concerns raised by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, science and technology. The Labor, Populist and Progressive movements will be studied closely. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 324
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HIS 325 - The Cold War, 1945-1992
Examines the superpower rivalry and American anticommunism from the origins of the Cold War after World War II through to the election of William Jefferson Clinton. Students will examine the most important events, ideas and personalities and address key historical debates on topics including the origins of the Cold War; the development of atomic and nuclear weapons; McCarthyism; the expansion of the Cold War beyond Europe; race and gender relations; the growth of the “imperial presidency,” human rights, dissent, sexuality, neoconservatism, and the end of the Cold War. The course will also give detailed attention to Cold War crises-including the Korean War, the Taiwan Strait, Berlin, Cuba and Vietnam- and their impact on American domestic society. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 325, HI 314
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HIS 326 - Bolstering the Dominoes of Indochina: The Contradictions and Consequences
Examines the history of American involvement in Vietnam, the experience of Americans and Vietnamese who fought the Second Indochina War (1954-1975), and the impact of the war on American society. The course begins with a brief exploration of pre-colonial Vietnamese history and culture, French colonial dominance from the late 19th century through the 1930s, and the growing Vietnamese nationalist resistance that led to the First Indochina War (1945-1954). A further examination will be spent on the diplomatic and political course of the American war in Vietnam as well as the domestic consequences it wrought in both the United States and Vietnam. Students will seek an understanding of the Vietnam experience through the lives of those who experienced it. Finally, the course will end with a discussion of the legacy of the Vietnam War and its lingering presence in American life. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [United States Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIU 326
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HIS 330 - U.S. Military History
This course is an overview of the U.S. military experience from pre-Revolutionary to the Present with a focus on how the nation thinks about, prepares for, and conducts warfare. The course will examine the interaction of the military, cultural, social, institutional, and international factors that have shaped U.S. military history.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 331 - The Holocaust
This seminar examines the origins, implementation, evolution and aftermath of the Holocaust in and outside Nazi occupied Europe. The seminar investigates the experiences and perspectives of victims, perpetrators, accomplices and bystanders. The seminar also analyzes historians changed and changing understanding of the Holocaust. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 331
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HIS 332 - World War II
This seminar studies World War II’s causes and course, the Holocaust, military technology, the home and fighting fronts, and the postwar reconstruction. The seminar examines the experience of combatants and non-combatants experience of occupation and resistance. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 332
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HIS 334 - The Reformations
This seminar investigates the intellectual, economic, cultural, scientific and political background to the 16th century reformations as well as the theological controversies that led to and flowed from these reformations. The seminar is writing intensive. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 334
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HIS 335 - Modern Germany
This seminar examines changes in political, economic, social and cultural life in Germany from the late Wilhelmina Empire to post- Reunification. The seminar is reading and writing intensive. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/ Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 335
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HIS 336 - The Long 19th Century
This seminar will examine the history of the 19th century from the Napoleonic to WWI. It focuses on the major social, political, economic and intellectual trends in the 19th century that shaped the modern world. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 336
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HIS 337 - Modern Europe
This seminar examines major political, social, economic and cultural developments in Europe over the course of the 20th century. Main course themes include: the retreat of Liberalism; the rise of Fascism; the role of war in transforming society, European unity; the lives of women; the place of the “other” in European society; internal and external threats to open societies. The seminar shall comprise an inquiry of period literature. [European/Classical Concentration]
Note: Offered as required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HIE 330
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HIS 338 - Preservation Law
The course shall emphasize the historical development and continued evolution of laws designed to protect historic and cultural resources. Through an analysis of significant national, state and local preservation laws, the course will introduce students to the basic concepts involved in the field of historic preservation law.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 378 - Special Topics in History
Selected periods, ideas, and movements are studied.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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HIS 400 - Internship
Intepreting the past is vital to understanding democratic ideals and civic life. All Majors will be required to complete 135 clock hours of internship experience at a selected historical institution approved by the student’s history advisor. Students are required to maintain a weekly journal of their internship activities. Upon completion of the internship, the student and internship supervisor will submit wirtten reports of their experience and responsibilities to the student’s history advisor.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 and completion of a minimum of 75 credit hours.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HI 410
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HIS 441 - Military Thought I
The phenomenon of war is among the most persistent, complex, and important of all social interactions. Since war began, military thinkers have struggled to understand war in terms coincident to their own time and place, creating theories about wars nature, purpose and conduct through which one may trace its historical evolution. This seminar offers the student of military history an opportunity to come directly to grips with fundamental questions of war as they have been addressed in this body of formal thought. Seminar readings will therefore turn on a study of major works of military theory, together with other readings that set these theories within their historical and intellectual context. And because the student of military history is commonly required to contend with several competing theories at any one time, the seminar will address the nature, purpose and structure of military theory itself, so as to equip the student with the means to judge a theory’s explanatory powers.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 442 - Military Thought II
The phenomenon of war is among the most persistent, complex, and important of all social interactions. Since war began, military thinkers have struggled to understand war in terms coincident to their own time and place, creating theories about wars nature, purpose and conduct through which one may trace its historical evolution. This seminar offers the student of military history an opportunity to come directly to grips with fundamental questions of war as they have been addressed in this body of formal thought. Seminar readings will therefore turn on a study of major works of military theory, together with other readings that set these theories within their historical and intellectual context. And because the student of military history is commonly required to contend with several competing theories at any one time, the seminar will address the nature, purpose and structure of military theory itself, so as to equip the student with the means to judge a theory’s explanatory powers.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 451 - Senior Essay I
All Majors are required to complete a two semester senior essay under the guidance of a fulltime history faculty member. The goal of the course is to give each history major the experience of a sustained, independent research project, including: formulating a historical question, considering methods, devising a research strategy, locating and critically evaluating primary and secondary sources. Research topics will be selected by students in consultation with the instructor. Classes will involve student presentations on various stages of their work and mutual critiques, as well as discussions of issues of common interest. The collaboration occurs in a seminar-like setting, in which a small group of students work with one professor for the entire semester, refining their historical skills and presenting their research findings. The students have to pursue a historical subject of their choice, in consultation with their professor. Students gain a better understanding of historical investigation through a careful analysis of primary and secondary sources and development of a well argued senior essay. By the end of the semester, majors have emerged with a sense of fulfillment in producing a senior essay proposal, state of the field essays, historiographical critique, and historical abstract. Students’ are required to enroll and successfully complete HIS 451 during the spring semester of their junior year. On rare occasions, with departmental and advisor approval given for compelling written and documented reasons, a senior essay may be started two semesters prior to graduation. The determination of the acceptation rests with the department chair and may not be appealed. All Majors are required to attend regularly scheduled senior essay seminar workshops as scheduled.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 and completion of a minimum of 75 credit hours.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HI 451
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HIS 452 - Senior Essay II
All Majors are required to complete a two semester senior essay under the guidance of a fulltime history faculty member. HI 452 is a continuation of HIS 451 . The goal of the course is to give each history major the experience of a sustained, independent research project, including: continuing formulating a historical question, considering methods, devising a research strategy, locating and critically evaluating primary and secondary sources. Classes will involve student presentations on various stages of their work and mutual critiques, as well as discussions of issues of common interest. The collaboration occurs in a seminar-like setting, in which a small group of students work with one professor for the entire semester, refining their historical skills and presenting their research findings. The students have to pursue a historical subject of their choice, in consultation with their professor. Students gain a better understanding of historical investigation through a careful analysis of primary and secondary sources and development of a well-argued senior essay. By the end of the semester, majors have emerged with a sense of fulfillment in producing a senior essay prospectus, historical citations, an annotated bibliography, critical book review, and final essay. Students’ are required to enroll and successfully complete HIS 452 during the fall semester of their senior year. On rare occasions, with departmental and advisor approval given for compelling written and documented reasons, a senior essay may be started two semesters prior to graduation. The determination of the acceptation rests with the department chair and may not be appealed. All Majors are required to attend regularly scheduled senior essay seminar workshops as scheduled.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 , HIS 451 and completion of a minimum of 90 credit hours.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HI 452
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HIS 453 - Senior Writing Capstone
All History and Military History Majors are required to complete a one term (8-week) senior writing capstone under the guidance of a full-time Park University history faculty member. The capstone applies sustained, independent research including: formulating a historical question, historical methodology, divising research strategy and evaluating primary and secondary sources. Completion with grade of “C” or higher is required. The written capstone project shall be at least 5,000-to-6,250 words on an appropriate and approved topic of history or military history. The research must be original and based on primary and secondary sources. The writing style must be in compliance with the current edition of the Chicago Manual of Style for all work submitted.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 , and completion of a minimum of 90 credit hours.
Note: This course will satisfy the Writing Intensive requirement for History and Military History majors.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 454 - Senior Project in Public History
All students completing the Public History concentration are required to complete a one semester senior project under the guidance of a fulltime Park University history faculty member. The capstone applies sustained, independent research, including: formulating a historical question, historical methodology, devising research strategy, and evaluating primary and secondary sources. Completion with grade of “C” or higher is required.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 and completion of minimum of 90 credit hours.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HIS 455 - Senior Seminar Paper
The Senior Seminar Paper permits students to develop, research, write and defend a major essay, composing of 25-30 pages, of original historical research on a topic of their choice. This course is the culmination of their major and builds on training and writing completed in the earlier history courses. Students will work closely with one member of the Program of History. The student will defend and discuss their seminar paper during their Senior Oral Comprehensive Examination.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 , and completion of minimum of 90 credit hours.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HN 250 - Honors Leadership Seminar
This course provides students with insight into the nature and scope of leadership as well as its successes, limitations and failures. Students will examine the core traits, behaviors, and values of what makes effective leaders by focusing on self-awareness, reflection, individual effectiveness, and self-assessment to learn to recognize and utilize the differences between themselves and others. They will learn and apply leadership skills that encourage them to challenge their own beliefs and assumptions about what constitutes a leader. They will grow in their ability to think and respond as leaders in whatever settings they serve.
Prerequisite(s): LE 100
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
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HN 299 - Introduction to Undergraduate Research
This course introduces research methods from across undergraduate disciplines. It addresses topics such as how to conduct literature searches, create annotated bibliographies, critically read and analyze research articles, research ethics, IRB requirements, and designing and developing their mentor-led research project.
Prerequisite(s): HN 250 or permission of Honors Academy Director
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
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HN 300 - Research and Writing Orientation
This course provides a foundation for the completion of the final project in the Honors Option Program as well as opportunities to gain experience in conducting research.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
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HN 303 - Honors Scholarship I
This independent study course is structured in which the Honors student works one-on-one with a selected faculty mentor towards completion their individual Honors Research Project.
Prerequisite(s): HN 299
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
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HN 304 - Honors Scholarship II
This independent study course is structured in which the Honors student continues to work one-on-one with their selected faculty mentor to complete their individual Honors Research Project.
Prerequisite(s): HN 303
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
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HN 400 - Honors Seminar
This is an optional course only for students who need an additional semester to complete their individual Honors Research Project.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Honors Academy Director
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
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HN 410 - Honors Capstone Seminar: Enduring Questions
This is an interdisciplinary seminar in which students will examine links between their disciplines in real world situations/current events and Park’s core values.
Prerequisite(s): HN 304
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
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Human Resource Management |
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HR 290 - Selected Topics in Human Resources
An in-depth examination of a specific area(s) of Human Resources. May be repeated once for credit with a change in topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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HR 310 - Leadership and Team Building
This intermediate course examines the principles of leadership and team building, with an application of the principles of real life situations to be implemented. Exercises to use in building a team will be developed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HR 353 - Introduction to Human Resource Management
Theory, methodology and application of human resource planning and development techniques, staffing analysis and planning, career management, management succession and development, and performance improvement.
Prerequisite(s): MG 371 or HC 351 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HR 301, HRM 301
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HR 355 - Planning and Staffing
Examines basic concepts, strategies, and current issues in recruitment, talent acquisition, selection and training. This course involves the use of computer tools to analyze the impacts of legal compliance, diversity, technology, outsourcing, restructuring and downsizing, on the effective management of human resources.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HR 357 - Employment Law
This course presents and examines the federal laws and legal issues surrounding the recruitment, selection, employment, and performance assessment of workers. Issues considered include discrimination, the determination of bona fide occupational qualifications, the use of testing for selection, family leave, and the collective bargaining process.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HR 421 - Organizational Training and Development
This course provides insight into the role of employee training and development. Students will explore the key elements of learning, training needs assessments, training technology trends, along with training design and evaluation. Emphasis will be given to creating a learning environment focused on organizational success and strategic HR Management.
Prerequisite(s): HR 353 and (MG 371 or HC 351 ). All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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HR 422 - Organizational Development and Change
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the basic theories and techniques of organizational development. We will focus on practical information regarding the design, management and control of organizational development programs in business, public sector and social services organizations.
Prerequisite(s): HR 353 and (MG 371 or HC 351 ). All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HR 420, HRM 420
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HR 434 - Compensation Management
A study of compensation theories, policies, systems and practices with emphasis on the design of effective compensation programs. The course views compensation basically from the employer’s point of view.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HR 431, HRM 431
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HR 462 - Internship in Human Resource Management
The internship must provide an applied/practical experience consistent with a career position filled by a college graduate. The internship will be approved and overseen by the Human Resource Management Program Coordinator (PC) or a business faculty member approved by the PC. An experience paper is required. One credit hour will be earned by 40 hours of experience connected to the internship learning outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to students who have completed at least 3 of their courses in Human Resource Management and have an overall GPA of 3.0.
Repeatable for Credit This class may be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC.
Grade: Pass/Fail
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
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HR 490 - Special Topics in Human Resources
This course consists of the study and analysis of some major aspect(s) of Human Resources concepts at the senior level.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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HR 491 - Senior Seminar in Human Resource Development
This course is intended to integrate concepts and techniques from the Human Resources curriculum into a framework of applied programs. This course is designed for the advanced student and will give the student an opportunity to investigate and synthesize various concepts of Human Resources management and to relate them to “real world” situations.
Prerequisite(s): MG 306 , HR 353 and (MG 371 or HC 351 ). All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: HRM 491
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International Business |
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IB 302 - International Business Culture
This course explores cultural aspects of global business and leadership to identify the major issues of life and commerce in multicultural environments. Students discuss ethics, and how cultural factors motivate international business decisions and communications. The course offers opportunities to increase the cultural understanding, and communications skills required to function appropriately and successfully within increasingly global and multicultural working environments.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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IB 315 - International Business Perspectives
This course examines international business, especially the multinational corporation, from several perspectives: historical, business, political, cultural, economic and environmental. Attention is given to the impact and effect of the MNC upon traditional societies and nationalistic governments. Its future also is considered in the rapidly changing economies of Europe and the Third World.
Prerequisite(s): Junior level status.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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IB 331 - International Negotiations
This course introduces the topic of negotiation and the tools needed to negotiate successfully, in general and especially in the international environment. Basic concepts of negotiation are introduced. Team and individual negotiations are included. The special problems of negotiating in foreign countries and among different cultures are emphasized, including an overview of cultural dimensions and examples of negotiating styles typical of some cultures.
Prerequisite(s): IB 315 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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IB 420 - International Trade
This course is a workshop for students to learn and practice the theories, tools and procedures of international trade used to identify and enter markets and to grow in the exporting environment. After a theoretical overview, students practice tools for achieving competitive strategies that firms and nations can use to increase export-import success, including Porter’s Diamond. Governmental strategies ranging from import substitution to export promotion are debated. The course also addresses supply chain management primarily for exporting firms and steps in exporting successfully. The world trading system and major organizations are discussed as well as the role of governmental interventions, instruments of trade policy, and major national trade measures. The course stresses the importance of knowing how to study and to evaluate current events to form opinions and predictions and to identify opportunities and threats.
Prerequisite(s): IB 315 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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IB 431 - International Finance
An in-depth study of the financing of international transactions and multinational business operations with emphasis on sources of funds, financial services, analysis of currency problems and exchange controls, and the functioning of foreign money and capital markets.
Prerequisite(s): FI 360 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: MG 431
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IB 451 - Seminar on International Business
A study of strategic planning and international business policy using extensive reading and cases in the international business field which includes insights into the historical, cultural, and political foundations that created problems and opportunities and the solutions and coursed of action taken in response. The course content is flexible and analyzes specific problem areas that are current at the time the course is offered. Each student will submit a capstone research paper reflecting the standards, substance and quality of a professional international business publication.
Prerequisite(s): MG 306 and completion or concurrent enrollment in all other international business core courses. All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: BA 451
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IB 461 - International Business Internship
The internship must provide an applied/practical experience consistent with a career position filled by a college graduate. The internship will be approved and overseen by the International Business Program Coordinator (PC) or a business faculty member approved by the PC. An experience paper is required. One credit hour will be earned by 40 hours of experience connected to the internship learning outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to students who have completed at least 3 of their courses in International Business and have an overall GPA of 3.0.
Repeatable for Credit This class may be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC.
Grade: Pass/Fail
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
History: BA 461
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IB 490 - Special Topics in International Business
This course consists of the study and analysis of some major aspect(s) of International Business concepts at the senior level.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the program coordinator.
Note: Satisfies advisor approved IIE requirement.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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Information Management |
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IM 425 - Networking and Security
This course introduces students to computer networking through the lens of the data communication in a business. Students will learn about distributed applications, networking, networking management and security as it applies to the business environment and the concerns of business management and staff.
Prerequisite(s): IS 141 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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IM 435 - Business Analytics
This course will equip students with entry- level business analytic skill sets and provide a managerial perspective for making sound business decisions. The course reviews the necessary steps needed to create an environment for business analytics, providing an overview of the key concepts, applications, processes, and techniques through relevant case studies related to business analytics. Students will learn about the fundamental concepts of the emerging field of business analytics and apply basic business analytic principles.
Prerequisite(s): IS 310 and MG 315 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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Information Systems |
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IS 141 - Applied Computer Technology for Business
This course utilizes Microsoft Excel and Access as business decision making tools. By utilizing various functionalities provided by the tools, students will learn how to create spreadsheets and databases to facilitate data analysis for making rational business decisions. In particular, the spreadsheet skills include working with formulas and functions, creating worksheets with charts and graphs, and analyzing data using various tools. The database skills include creating and maintaining databases, making database queries, and generating forms and reports.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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IS 205 - Managing Information Systems
This course introduces the student to information systems concepts and the management concerns of information technology. The course focuses on the components, types, and management concerns of information systems which, when combined, support an enterprise. Students will explore the enterprise perspective on controlling the use of information systems and understanding project changes, risk, and quality management.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 205, CS 205
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IS 310 - Business Applications
Business Applications provides an advanced opportunity for students to understand issues surrounding the effect of emerging technologies upon multiple organizational environments. Students will explore the use of technology to solve problems as well as gain a strategic competitive advantage in the global market place. Students will individually investigate the advanced capabilities of Office Productivity Software to solve relevant business problems. Upon completion of the course, group case projects will demonstrate knowledge of concepts learned. Students will also have the opportunity to take the MOS exam for Word, Excel, Access, and/or Power Point Certification. The design of the case projects will necessitate the use of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation activities.
Prerequisite(s): CS 140 or IS 141 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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IS 315 - Computer Systems Analysis and Design I
This course presents various philosophies, terminology, and techniques used in the analysis and implementation of the system development life cycle. The student will investigate such areas as project proposals, logical systems, flow diagrams, data modeling, dictionaries, and documentation. The student will learn how to use a CASE tool.
Prerequisite(s): IS 205 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 315, CS 315
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IS 316 - Computer Systems Analysis and Design II
Continuation of IS 315 . The student will continue to study the concepts and methods used in a system development life cycle. In addition, the student will gain practical experience by working on various projects. The student will use a CASE tool for his/her project work.
Prerequisite(s): IS 315
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 316, CS 316
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IS 361 - Data Management Concepts
This course provides an overview of data management concepts. This course explores the enterprise perspective of managing data needs of an organization. This includes data integrity, database models, and integration of databases, security, and database administration issues. The student will be introduced to query processing within a database environment.
Prerequisite(s): (CS 152 or CS 151 ) and CS 208
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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IS 362 - Applied Database Management
This course builds on the Data Management Concepts course and focuses on the creation, administration and use of databases. This course assumes a knowledge of database system concepts. The student will be introduced to application program development in a database environment with emphasis on setting up, modifying, and querying a database.
Prerequisite(s): IS 361 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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IS 370 - Information Security
This course introduces students to the field of information systems security from both managerial and technical perspectives. The topics to be examined include legal and ethical issues in information systems, risk identification and management, security planning, security technology, cryptography, and information system implementation and maintenance.
Prerequisite(s): CS 365A
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: IS 470
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IS 450 - Systems Analysis Senior Seminar
This is a capstone course in which seniors exhibit skills and knowledge gained in the analysis and design of an information systems solution. Students will apply best practices in solving an organizational problem with technology. Such concepts include: problem solving, methodology, project management, and use of related tools.
Prerequisite(s): IS 315 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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Liberal Education |
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CE 200 - Civic Engagement
This course is designed to allow students to apply real-world hours of community service toward academic credit at Park University. Students may exchange 40 documented service hours for 1 hour of credit. (minimum 3, maximum 9)
Repeatable for Credit yes
Lecture Hours: 3-9 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-9
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LE 100 - First-Year Seminar
Required for all incoming first-time freshmen and is highly encouraged for transfer students. Park University’s First-Year Seminars are designed to offer first-time freshmen an opportunity to engage in a course structured around writing, small group discussion and oral communication as a means of strengthening core academic skills. Introduction to university life and enhancement of skills for success will be facilitated within the course.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: LS 100, PS 100, SS 100
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LE 215 - Selected Topics in Liberal Education
An in-depth examination of specific areas in the general area of liberal education.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
History: LS 215
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LE 299 - Junior-Year Seminar: Liberal Education and the Park Advantage.
This course is designed to introduce students who did not start their education with Park University to the goals of Park’s Liberal Education Program and the resources the University has for its students. The curriculum will be focused Park’s Literacies and the advantages they give Park graduates in pursuing their personal and professional goals.
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
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LE 300A - Of Hope & Horror: Literary & Psychological Impact of Holocaust
A seminar for the Liberal Education program, LE 300 requires students to integrate the Park University Literacies, synthesizing diverse perspectives to achieve interdisciplinary understanding and exploring the relationships among academic knowledge, professional pursuits, and the responsibilities of local and global citizenship.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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LE 300AA - Strategic Peacebuilding
Presents analytical frameworks for investigating the sources of conflict and the dynamics of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconstruction and justice. Students will explore cross-disciplinary connections inherent in the study of conflict, violence, positive peace, and peacebuilding. Practical skills, case studies, and activities that promote peace and justice at the local and global level will be emphasized.
Note: Previously PC 320
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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LE 300AB - Science and Religion in Dialogue
A seminar for the Liberal Education program, LE 300 requires students to integrate the Park University Literacies, synthesizing diverse perspectives to achieve interdisciplinary understanding and exploring the relationships among academic knowledge, professional pursuits, and the responsibilities of local and global citizenship.
Liberal Education: Integrative & Interdisciplinary Learning (LE300)
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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LE 300B - Genocide an Interdisciplinary Perspective Crosslisted: A seminar for the Liberal Education program, LE 300 requires students to integrate the Park University Literacies, synthesizing diverse perspectives to achieve interdisciplinary understanding and exploring the relationships among academic knowledge, professional pursuits, and the responsibilities of local and global citizenship.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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