HIS 101102, History of Western Civilization I, II
Sophomore Year:
- Subject
- HIS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
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HIS
20 courses with the subject HIS, 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.
HIS 102Western Civilization II3
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 201202, United States History I, II
Junior Year: HIS Elective, Advanced European history, American history, or Asian history HIS Elective, Advanced European history, American history, or Asian history
- Subject
- HIS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 202U.S. History II
Total History Credits: 6
- Subject
- HIS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 310The American South3
Survey of the American South from development of Native American cultures to present. Topics include slavery and plantation economy; emergence of southern distinctiveness; Civil War and Reconstruction; political reform and the civil rights movement; rise of the Sunbelt, southern religion, and literature; and the future of southern regionalism. Prerequisite: HIS201; HIS202, or permission of instructor. Offered alternate years.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 312Russian and Soviet History3
A rapid survey from Russia's early history to 1801, then an intensive examination of Tsarist Russia (1801- 1917), the Soviet Union (1917-1991), and the results of dissolution. Prerequisite: HIS 102.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 322English History, 1485 to Present3
An examination of England's internal affairs and foreign policy, stressing her unique and important contributions to western--particularly Atlantic--civilization. Prerequisite or co-requisite: HIS 102.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 323Early Modern Europe3
An examination of the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic era. Prerequisites: HIS 101, 102.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 325History of the German People3
A study of the development of society in central Europe from the Middle Ages to the present. Emphasis is placed upon political, economic, philosophical, and cultural contributions of the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
- Prerequisite
- HIS 101 and 102 or permission of the instructor.
HIS 360Colonial, Revolutionary, and Constitutional History of the U. S3
An intensive examination of 17th and 18th century America, its colonial experience as well as its revolution, and the creation of its constitution. Some emphasis will be placed on the English origins which influenced both the colonial period and the constitution. Prerequisite: HIS 201. Alternate years.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 365Antebellum U. S. History, 1789-18483
A detailed study of a fascinating period in America's history, with some stress on the first half of the 19th century as well as on the South as a unique region during these years before the Civil War. Prerequisite: HIS 201. Alternate years.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 403Nineteenth Century Europe3
A study of this century from 1815 to 1914, when so much occurred that has affected our own time. Primary emphasis will be on the internal development and foreign relations of the Great Powers. Prerequisite: HIS 102. 147 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 405Twentieth Century Europe, The War Years - 1914-19453
A study of the causes, events, and effects of the two world wars, the rise of communism and fascism, and the era of economic depression. Prerequisite: HIS 102.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 406Twentieth Century Europe, Post War Divisions and Unions3
A study of the cold war and Soviet domination of eastern Europe, the revolutions of 1989, the reunification of Germany, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the move toward economic union. Prerequisite: HIS 102.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 435The American Civil War (1848 – 1865)3
A study of the causes, events, and effects of the most important event in nineteenth century America.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
- Prerequisite
- HIS 201. Alternate years.
HIS 440The New Nation: 1865-19173
This course will explore American history from the end of the Civil War to the emergence of America as a dominant world power. Attention will be given to Reconstruction, the development of the modern American economy, Populism, Progressivism, and World War I. Prerequisite: HIS202. Alternate years. HIS 455 Political Development (Same as POS 455) (3) A study of the development of democracy in selected countries. Attention is given to the relationships between economic and social modernization and political change. Particular emphasis is placed on the experience of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in history or political science, or permission of the instructor.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
- Alias
- POS 455
HIS 445Twentieth Century U. S. History (1917 – Present)3
A contemporary view of the United States. Consideration of American post-industrial society, development of the welfare state, and world problems of a superpower. Prerequisite: HIS 202. Alternate years.
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 455Political Development3
History Electives as follows American History 300-400 level (6) European History 300-400 level (6) History Elective 300-400 level (3) ............................................................. 15
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 465Seminar3
History Electives ................................................................................................ 15 (Including advanced American History (6) advanced European History (6), and Asian History (3)) Total 30 Sample Four-Year Course Sequence for History Freshman Year:
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
HIS 466Modern China since 18503
This course will survey Modern Chinese history from 1850 to the present, focusing on the major political, economic, and cultural transformations that occurred within the context of modernization, imperialism, world wars, civil wars, revolution, and reform. The course will also provide attention to the surrounding areas of modern-day Japan and Korea. 148 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
- Subject
- HIS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.averett.edu
Source: Averett University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59