150 courses with the subject HIST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
introductory level. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
times to 1865. May not be taken for credit and for a grade if credit has been received for HIST 1575.
from 1865 to the present.
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History Methodology Sequence Courses (9 credit hours) The courses in this sequence cannot be taken at the same time. A grade of C or above in HIST 3600 is required to progress to HIST 400x. A grade of C or above in HIST 400x is required to progress to HIST 4600. History Skills Seminar (3 credit hours)
History. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
European History. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
comparative history. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Entering freshman, first time in college, History Learning Community member, and permission of instructor. Seminar based on a historical theme, in which students accelerate academic and communication skills by co-researching and peer teaching the topic at hand.
Restricted Elective Courses (15 credit hours) HIST 1xxx/2xxx/3xxx elective (3) HIST 2xxx/3xxx elective (6) HIST 3xxx elective (6) Social Studies Content Background Courses (12 credit hours) ECON xxxx - Economics Elective (3)
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Revolution (3)
diversity of Native North America and the trends and movements that shaped the experiences of Native peoples in North America. The course Course Descriptions | 707
and Marketing in the USA. (3) Capitalism has profoundly shaped food production, marketing and consumption in the USA. Where and how food is grown, what kinds of food, the quality, smell, look, taste and cost of food are all shaped by market forces and influenced by marketers. Large- scale corporate conglomerates and marketing agencies play a significant role in food production and consumption, while organic farming has emerged recently as an alternative source of food. Low-wage workers, however, are the backbone of the food production and distribution chain. They toil in the fields, livestock feedlots, fisheries, processing plants, drive trucks, and work in grocery stores and in fast food industries. This lecture and discussion course in Food Studies surveys the evolution of food production, marketing and consumption from the colonial era to the present.
or AMST 3050 - Topics in American Studies (3) (Southern Women's
the historical experiences of women of African descent living in the United States from the colonial period to the end of Reconstruction. Through themes like work, family, religion, identity, image, sexuality, and oppression, students explore how social, political, and economic events shaped the meanings of freedom for women of African descent.
Discusses the historical experiences of women of African descent living in the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the present. Through themes like work, family, religion, culture, identity, image, sexuality, and oppression, students explore how class, race, and region shaped African American women's lives.
of, and the role children play, in modern war and conflict throughout the world. Case studies range from child volunteers in the Great War to child terrorists in the Middle East; from child victims in Africa and Asia, to child gang members in the Americas. Students will follow the lives of four eyewitnesses to determine their motivation and circumstance as child refugees and combatants. Meets non-Western requirement. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours.
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or RELS 2216 - The Modern Middle East (3)
Etruscans to the end of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D. Topics may include: Etruscan Italy, the Punic Wars, Republican rule, creation of the Empire, the Pax Romana, crisis of the third century, and the fall of Rome.
the Roman Empire, 300 B.C.E. to 1450 C.E. Topics include: the spread of Christianity, the Frankish Monarchy, the Crusades, the revival of towns, the growth of centralized monarchies, and the Black Death and its consequences. 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
history in the era of Renaissance and Reformation, 1400 to 1650, with special attention to art and comparative analysis.
economic underpinnings of the Medieval World with a focus on the daily life of and interactions between nobles and commoners. Topics include: war and chivalry, feudalism and manorialism, law and justice, organized and folk religion, arts and education, and the rise of the city.
(3) The evolution of the role of magic in society from its ubiquitous common practice in the early Middle Ages to its deeply feared threat to social order in the Age of Enlightenment. Using texts from Medieval popes, kings, theologians, and inquisitors, students trace the changing perceptions of magic, religion, superstition and science that with dramatic social and economic societal upheavals, ultimately lead to deadly purges of imagined diabolical conspirators.
ways in which select revolutions in human history changed how humans ordered their lives and livelihoods.
Discussion of the role the major revolutions of the nineteenth century played in the making of modern politics.
Russian history from the foundation of Tsarist Empire to the heyday of the Romanov Dynasty.
from the Revolution of 1688 to the present. Explores the rise of and fall of the United Kingdom as the world's leading industrial, urban, and imperial country.
prehistory to the present, with attention to power relations, migration, religious identity, and nationalism.
and 20th Centuries covering the emergence of a unified Germany, the Wilhelmine Empire, the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, the two Germanys and reunification.
One Non-Western course (HIST, LTAM, AFRS) (3) One Non-Western course (HIST, LTAM, AFRS) (3)
utilizing modern methodology and experiences in off-campus institutions or on historical sites. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
European History. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
in comparative history. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
in historical context or relationship. Readings include case studies and primary source documents. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
history. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
For most of the century that spanned the defeat of Napoleon and the outbreak of the First World War, Britain possessed the largest industrial economy and the biggest empire that the world had ever seen. Yet London, which became the imperial capital to a quarter of the world's people, also nurtured radicals who sought to overturn these very changes. This course explores this dynamic by focusing on three interconnected themes in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century- Britain: technological and environmental change, culture, and imperialism. In addition to reading recent scholarship and watching films, students work with historical newspapers, magazines, and other primary sources to develop their own interpretations of this fascinating period.
(3) Next to the American Revolution, the French Revolution is arguably the most important and dramatic event of the modern era. This course analyses the causes and consequences of the French Revolution and the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte on France and the European continent. Through a combination of primary and secondary sources and focused research and writing exercises, students trace the tumultuous transformation of France from a feudal society to democratic one, and evaluate the impact of Napoleonic reforms in spreading the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity throughout Europe.
from its outbreak in Europe to peace in the Pacific. Includes case studies of specific battles and its impact on combatants and civilians.
the first full-scale propaganda battle. Using (in)famous film and visual case studies from allied and axis nations, this course examines the powers and limitations of government persuasion in times of war. Students will analyze and reflect on the principles, techniques, applications, and effects of propaganda on civilians and opponents; and evaluate the role propaganda plays in modern warfare. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours.
Genocide and Human Rights Studies Courses (minimum 6 credit hours) Select courses from the following to satisfy requirements of subjects in this area. An advisor for the Minor in HGHR may give permission for other courses to count toward fulfilling this requirement.
or AFRS 3155 - Health and Healing in Africa (3)
and nationalism and the processes of war in Vietnam that involved different factions of Vietnamese society as well as the countries of Japan, France, and, eventually, the United States between 1940 and 1975. Students will briefly look beyond the conflict to examine the consequences of these conflicts, including a mass diaspora of Vietnamese people the world over. Topics will probe such assessments of the conflicts’ origins, causes, and effects, working toward a holistic and accurate understanding of this all too simplified epoch. Course materials will include secondary sources written by historians and other scholars, as well as primary (first-hand, eyewitness) archival material from Vietnam, France, and the United States. Students will assess the decisions made, examine how these wars shaped Asia and the broader world, and explore new perspectives that challenge and build upon predominant beliefs about Vietnam and its history. May be repeated for 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
hundred-year history of the Ottoman Empire. Situates the Ottoman imperial experience in relation to Muslim, Mongolian, and Byzantine traditions. Considers war, rebellion, and political change from elite and non-elite perspectives. Discusses the early modern and modern transformation of the Ottoman Empire and its legacy for contemporary Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Examines the life and ideas of 'Mahatma' Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi's radical critiques against oppression were not only central to the Indian nationalist struggle against British colonial rule, but also influenced struggles and dissenters across the globe - like Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, Nelson Mandela and the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, or Aung San Suu Kyi and the pro-democracy movement in Myanmar. Through his writings, as well as the arguments of his critics, students critically analyze Gandhi's role in the Indian nationalist movement, the character and scope of this dissent; and the influence of his work over American politics - specifically the Civil Rights Movement. Meets non-Western requirement.
3171. The term “genocide” is often used imprecisely in popular and political discourse. Through examinations of several case studies – the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust, and post-war genocides in Cambodia, Guatemala, and Rwanda, among others - this course explores the roots and the psychological, cultural, and political impacts of genocide and other forms of mass violence.
World (3)
or LTAM 3279 - Authoritarianism in Latin America (3)
or LTAM 3220 - The Caribbean from Slavery to Independence (3)
(3) Cross-listed Course(s): AFRS 3260 and LTAM 3260. Explores how race and racism, slavery, and colonialism served as principal institutions and constructs shaping the experience between Africa and the emerging African Diaspora in the New World. Students consider how the maintenance of Western social, economic, and political superiority materialized as functions of these three important historical developments. Meets non-Western requirement.
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Considers the history of politics and government in the United States by examining the history of American democracy in theory and practice. To what extent have American politics and government been democratic? What does the history of democracy in America suggest about the future of politics and society in the United States and the world? This course will examine the rise of parties and mass politics, machine politics and reform movements, the history of citizenship and suffrage as relates to race, ethnicity, and gender, the relationship between war and democracy, and the problem of reconciling democratic ideals with existing social and economic hierarchies. 712 | Course Descriptions
Investigates the United States’ foreign relations in the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries and seeks to understand why and how it has become increasingly involved in world affairs. Starting with the War of 1898 and closing with the contemporary global war on terrorism, it examines the interplay of domestic and foreign considerations that have defined the “American Century.” This period raises important questions about the nature of American power in relation to traditional empires. The course asks students to think critically about the United States in the context of imperialism and explore how Americans, both in and out of government, sought to reconcile domestic values and identities with the country’s growing global presence. It investigates the ideological, economic, political, social, racial, and security considerations that shaped America’s emergence as a world power and formed the basis of modern American foreign policy and domestic society. May be repeated for credit.
how traditionally distinct disciplines, such as literature and history, or art and political science, interrelate and contribute to an understanding of an American topic. May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of advisor.
Course(s): CAPI 3050. Examines how capitalism worked on and in various environments across America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Throughout the semester students will learn how capitalism altered the environment and how this economic system changed over time in reaction to natural forces. The readings and discussions focus on how people have attempted to make nature valuable and the obstacles they encountered in the process. Students can expect to learn how a basic knowledge of the environmental sciences can enrich their understanding of history and economics. Some of the topics covered in this class include: pre-Columbian indigenous economic activity, ecological imperialism, agricultural economics, ecosystem services, water history, slavery, the history of the body, western expansion, the extractive industries, monetary history and theory, conservation, preservation, the Dust Bowl, the New Deal, food systems, and climate change. May be repeated for credit up to 6 hours.
(3) Examination of the history of the modern American West from 1800 to the present. Major themes include conquest, regionalism, environmental change, race and ethnic diversity, economic and political developments, social and cultural trends, and gender and labor relations.
History, which may include topics such as Museum Studies, Historic Preservation, Digital Media, Oral History, and others. Students also explore how public historians engage various audiences and communities, and they undertake skills-based experiential projects to understand how public historians work.
and practical approaches to Digital History, which may include topics such as digital tools, websites, databases, podcasts, storymaps, and others. Students also explore how digital historians engage various public audiences and communities, and they undertake skills-based experiential projects to understand how digital historians work. 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
of Oral History, which may include topics such as recording equipment, interviewing, post-interview work like metadata, and others. Students also explore how oral historians engage various public audiences and communities, and they undertake skills-based experiential projects to understand how oral historians work.
classroom-based learning with an internship experience in a Public History field such as Museum Studies, Historic Preservation, Digital Media, Oral History, or others. The experience will vary depending on the community partnering organizations, but students will work in groups to undertake skills-based experiential activities that propose solutions to problems and develop projects to meet the needs of those partners. Students learn both academic skills and transferable career & professionalization competencies through this experience.
Historiography Seminar (3 credit hours) Select one of the following:
Permission of instructor and department. Individual research or readings on an historical topic. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor and department.
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Unrestricted Elective Courses, Double Major and/or Minor to Complete Requirements for Graduation Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. This requirement can be fulfilled through a combination of elective courses, minor, or a double major. The 120-credit minimum must be satisfied regardless of the specific academic path chosen (e.g., a minor combined with electives). 464 | College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences Senior Seminar Course (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite(s): History major and HIST 3600 with a grade of C or above. Cross-listed Course(s): HIST 4003. Research seminar examining scholarly trends and debates in the field of Transnational History. Students must achieve a grade of C or above to satisfy major requirements. HIST 4600. Senior Research Seminar. (3) Prerequisite(s): HIST 3600 with grade of C or above; HIST 4000, HIST 4001, HIST 4002, HIST 4003, or HIST 4797 with grade of C or above; and a History major. A research seminar designed around a specific topic or theme, requiring reading, analysis, discussion, peer review, and a substantial paper. Course Descriptions | 713
Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
(permission required) Senior Seminar (3 credit hours) Select one of the following:
Restricted Elective Courses (15 credit hours) History 1000/2000/3000 Level Course (3 credit hours) HIST 1xxx/2xxx/3xxx - History Elective (3) History 2000/3000 Level Courses (6 credit hours) HIST 2xxx/3xxx - History Elective (3) HIST 2xxx/3xxx - History Elective (3) History 3000 Level Courses (6 credit hours) HIST 3xxx - History Elective (3) HIST 3xxx - History Elective (3) Non-Western History Requirements These courses also fulfill requirements in the History Methodology Sequence and/or Restrictive Elective requirements. Select two of the following:
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. A readings course designed around a problem in American history, requiring reading, discussion, reports and a major paper. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. A readings course designed around a problem in non-Western history, requiring reading, discussion, reports and a major paper. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
listed Course(s): HIST 4003. A readings course designed around a problem in transnational history, requiring reading, discussion, reports and a major paper. May be repeated for credit with change of topic
Course(s): HIST 4600. A research seminar course designed around a specific problem in History, requiring reading, discussion, reports and a major research paper. May be repeated for credit with change in topic.
Cross-listed Course(s): HIST 4797. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2600, Departmental Honors, and Early Entry status. This course is open only to students pursuing both undergraduate honors and an Early Entry Master's degree. It is the first course in a required two-course sequence for Honors in History, and it substitutes for HIST 4797. It prepares students for the research and writing of an honors thesis by providing training in historiography, research methods, source development, and writing. During the course, students meet separately with their thesis advisor to craft their prospectus. Students must achieve a grade of A, or a grade of B with permission of instructor, to be able to take the next course in the sequence, HIST 4799 or HIST 5799. Students must achieve a grade of C to satisfy major requirements.
Cross-listed Course(s): HIST 4799, Departmental Honors, and Early Entry status. Prerequisite(s): HIST 4797 or HIST 5797. This course is open only to students pursuing both undergraduate honors and an Early Entry Master's degree. It is the final course in a required two-course sequence for Honors in History. It involves the preparation and presentation of an acceptable Honors thesis or its equivalent. A grade of A is required to earn honors.
1865. (3) Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. A ate Catalog 2026-2027
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. A reading colloquium focused on the major events and historiographical approaches in European history during the long 19th Century (1789-1914).
(3) Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. A reading colloquium focused on the major events and historiographical approaches in European history from World War I to the late 20th Century.
(3) Cross-listed Course(s): LTAM 6251. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. A topical colloquium devoted to selected themes in colonial Latin American history. Provides an introduction to research methods, documentary sources, and the critical analysis of historical literature. Topics will change. May be repeated for credit.
Other Required Courses (6 credit hours)
Capstone (2 credit hours)
History Colloquia Courses (6 credit hours) Select two of the following:
Prerequisite(s): Six hours of graduate study in History and permission of the department. A study of historians and their philosophical and methodological approaches. Required of all M.A. candidates.
the Fall of the second year, after completion of HIST 6693) Comprehensive Exam or Thesis (3-6 credit hours) Select one of the following:
In addition to the above listed courses, all other History courses at the 6000 level may count as an elective, including the colloquia, if students take additional credit hours beyond the already completed requirements. For example, if a student takes four colloquia, the fourth counts as an elective. Students may also elect to take up to 6 or 9 credit hours of graduate-level coursework in disciplines other than History, depending on whether they pursue the thesis or comprehensive exam, respectively. Candidates seeking graduate-level teacher certification may use the elective option to take courses in professional education selected duate Catalog 2026-2027
Required Courses for the M.A. in History with Concentration in Public History Public History Core Courses (9 credit hours) Select three of the following:
Source: University of North Carolina at Charlotte's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
