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• HIST 475: History of American Constitutionalism

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Examines the major themes and problems concerning the constitutional history of the United States from the American Revolution to the end of the Cold War. Among other subjects the course explores: why and how the United States Constitution was written, how the nature and scope of the powers of Congress, presidency and judiciary were transformed, how the relationship between the federalgovernment and the states evolved, and how such constitutional amendments as the First and Fourteenth redefined the power of governments, as well as the rights of citizens. Prerequisite:    Sophomore standing and 3cr college history
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• HIST 481: Special Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Special Topic courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
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• HIST 482: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Involves directed reading or research for qualified students. Experimental projects and personalized learning are encouraged. Prerequisite:    Prior approval; 12cr in history; a 3.0 GPA in history classes.
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• HIST 483: Honors Thesis

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. Two-semester sequence of research and writing, culminating in an honors thesis. Honors thesis are completed individually under the directions of a department professor who specializes in the student's area of interest and are approved by a thesis committee comprised of the director and two others, one of whom may come from outside the history department. May be taken twice for a total of 6sh. Completion of 6sh of HIST483 substitutes for HIST480 Senior Seminar. Prerequisite:    HIST, HIST/PLAW, or SSED/HIST Track major; 3.25 cumulative GPA; 3.5 GPA in HIST courses, departmental permission.
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• HIST 493: Internship

  3.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  With departmental approval, students are attached to local or national government or private agencies doing directive, bibliographical, archival, or museum work. Advising professor meets with intern regularly and determines what papers or reports will be required.
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• HIST 495: Topics in United States History

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An upper-division course emphasizing lecture, reading, discussion, and writing onspecialized topics relating to historical issues of the United States of America. The themevaries from semester to semester according to the expertise of the faculty memberteaching the course. May be repeated. (Offered as HIST 401 before 2014-15.) Prerequisite:    HIST 395 and junior/senior history, history/pre-law, or social studieseducation majors or by instructor permission
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• HIST 496: Topics in European History

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An upper-division course emphasizing lecture, reading, discussion, and writing onspecialized topics relating to European historical issues. The theme varies from semester tosemester according to the expertise of the faculty member teaching the course. May berepeated. (Offered as HIST 402 before 2014-15.) Prerequisite:    HIST 395 and junior/senior history, history/pre-law, or social studieseducation majors or by instructor permission
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• HIST 497: Topics in Non-Western History

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An upper-division course emphasizing lecture, reading, discussion, and writing onspecialized topics relating to non-Western historical issues. The theme varies fromsemester to semester according to the expertise of the faculty member teaching the course.May be repeated (Offered as HIST 403 before 2014-15.) Prerequisite:    HIST 395 and junior/senior history, history/pre-law, or social studieseducation majors or by instructor permission
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• HIST 498: Topics in Comparative History

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An upper-division course emphasizing lecture, reading, discussion, and writing onspecialized topics relating to comparative historical issues. The theme varies from semesterto semester according to the expertise of the faculty member teaching the course. May berepeated. (Offered as HIST 404 before 2014-15.) Prerequisite:    HIST 395 and junior/senior history, history/pre-law, or social studieseducation majors or by instructor permission
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• HIST 499: Topics in Public History

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Capstone for students in the public history concentration. Draws on program experience to conduct a major public history project, short research paper, and professional portfolio. Prerequisite:    HIST 420
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