Jun 29, 2024  
Spring 2021 Catalog 
    
Spring 2021 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Course Descriptions



 

 

History

  
  • HIST 398 - Topics in History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Available for graduate credit as HIST 598 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HIST 399 - Special Work


    Description:
    Upperclass history majors and minors may arrange for independent study with consent of the chair. May count 6 cr max for major/minor.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HIST 400 - Seminar Project


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic(s). Attention given to historiography and methodology.

    Prerequisites:
    HIST 300 , senior standing, and History Major/Minor; or senior standing and Department Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 450 - Public Internship


    Description:
    Supervised work at a regional, national, or international historical museum. One credit for 60 hrs work. Credits and/or additional requirements set by instructor before registration. May apply 3 cr max to history major/minor.

    Prerequisites:
    Junior or senior standing, 2.75 GPA in major/minor, and Department Consent

    1-12 cr.

  
  • HIST 489 - Selected Historical Problems: Colloquium


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic(s) for a reading-intensive, discussion-based class on historiography and methodology.

    Prerequisites:
    HIST 300 , senior standing, and History Major/Minor; or senior standing and Department Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 495 - Senior Honors Essay


    Description:
    Individually guided research project acceptable to student and faculty director. Accomplished over two semesters. Six credits required to graduate from history honors program.

    Prerequisites:
    Acceptance into history honors program

    3-6 cr.

  
  • HIST 502 - War and Propaganda in the 20th Century


    Description:
    How the United States and other countries at war use propaganda to explain war aims, instruct citizens, and rally support. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 302 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 503 - United States and the World


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 303 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 504 - History of Climate Change


    Description:
    The changing role of weather in human society. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 304 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 505 - The History of Astronomy


    Description:
    Interdisciplinary exploration of astronomy from ancient to modern times. Integrating scientific principles and discoveries with a global and historical perspective. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 305 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 506 - The Human Age


    Description:
    An exploration of scientific and technological control of the environment from stone tools to global climate change. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 306 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 512 - The Darwinian Revolution


    Description:
    By studying Darwin’s ideas within its broader social, cultural, and scientific context, you will learn a base of knowledge that will allow you to critically analyze science and enter, with an informed judgment, into the fascinating debate taking place today concerning biology’s increasing role in our society. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 312 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 513 - History of Islam


    Description:
    Study of the historical and religious development of Islam from 600 CE to present. Particular emphasis on the diversity of Islamic belief and experience in a variety of historical and cultural contexts. Topics include: the role of Islamic belief in political conflict (and vice versa), the Sunni/Shiite split, forms of Islamic mysticism, and interpretations of Islamic law (Sharia). Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 313 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 514 - Islam in the Modern World


    Description:
    The role of Islam in Muslim responses to modernity and the West since 1800. Issues include the role of women, struggles against imperialism, drives to create new Islamic states, reform movements, and jihad. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 314 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 515 - Topics in Global and Comparative History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 315 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 516 - History of China


    Description:
    From earliest times to present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 316 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 517 - History of Japan


    Description:
    From earliest times to present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 317 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 518 - Images of the Samurai


    Description:
    The role of Samurai in Japanese history as portrayed in writing and images. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 318 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 523 - Topics in East Asian History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 323 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 532 - Women’s Issues in the Muslim World


    Description:
    The impact of Islam on women’s issues in Muslim societies from the 7th century to present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 332 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 538 - The Arab-Israeli Conflict


    Description:
    Origins, development, and consequences. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 338 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 539 - Topics in Middle Eastern History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 339 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 547 - Topics in African History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 347 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 548 - History of the Modern Caribbean


    Description:
    History of the island societies of the Caribbean region from pre-Columbian times to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 348 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 551 - History of Mexico


    Description:
    Mexico from pre-Conquest times to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 351 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 555 - Topics in Latin American History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 355 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 556 - The Renaissance


    Description:
    14th and 15th century Europe. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 356 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 557 - The Reformation


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic(s) in 16th and 17th century European history. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 357 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 558 - England to the 18th Century


    Description:
    Medieval and early modern eras. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 358 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 559 - Modern Britain


    Description:
    18th century to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 359 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 560 - Modern Ireland


    Description:
    18th century to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 360 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 561 - France: Enlightenment, Revolution, and Napoleon


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 361 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 562 - British Empire


    Description:
    An examination of the relationship between Great Britain and the areas of the world it colonized, Anglicized, and absorbed into its political, economic, and cultural influence and the reaction of those people to imposed control. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 362 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 563 - Modern Germany


    Description:
    18th century to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 363 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 564 - The Holocaust


    Description:
    Causes and consequences. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 364 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 567 - Habsburg History, 1526-1918


    Description:
    From creation of the imperial idea to the collapse of empire. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 367 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 569 - Topics in European History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 369 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 570 - Eastern Europe in the 20th Century


    Description:
    Democracy, nationalism, fascism, and communism in Eastern Europe after 1918. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 370 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 572 - Russian History and Civilization


    Description:
    10th century to 1917. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 372 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 573 - Soviet Union


    Description:
    1917 to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 373 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 577 - U.S. Foreign Relations 1750-1914


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 377 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 578 - U.S. Foreign Relations 1914 to Present


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 378 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 580 - The Environmental Movement


    Description:
    The politics of natural resource management, from the conservation movement through environmentalism to the present day. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 380 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 581 - Technology in U.S. History


    Description:
    Cultural, political, economic, and environmental influence of technology in United States history from colonial times to the present. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 381 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 582 - U.S. Immigration and Migration History


    Description:
    History of U.S. immigration and migration since the nineteenth century. Includes discussion of migration experiences, cultural encounters, an evolving law and policy. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 382 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 583 - Sexuality in American History


    Description:
    A historical examination of the ways in which politics, society, and culture have constructed sexuality in the United States and how gender, race, and class affected meanings and definitions of sexuality. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 383 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 584 - Women’s Rights and Feminism in the United States


    Description:
    From the American Revolution through contemporary feminist issues. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 384 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 585 - Women, War, and Peace


    Description:
    From colonial times through the Gulf War. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 385 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 586 - Colonial America


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 386 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 587 - Revolutionary America


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 387 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 588 - The Civil War Era


    Description:
    Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 388 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 590 - Museum Exhibitions


    Description:
    An analysis of the history, theory, and practice of museum exhibitions. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 390 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 591 - Historical Documentaries


    Description:
    An introduction to the history, theory, and practice of historical documentaries. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 391 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 592 - Native American Forestry


    Description:
    Introduction to Native American forest management from cultural, ecological, historic and socioeconomic perspectives. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 392 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 593 - Wisconsin Indians


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic in history and culture of Indians of Wisconsin and neighboring areas. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 393 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 595 - Topics in United States History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 395 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 596 - Regional History through Study Abroad


    Description:
    History informed by visits to historic locations and cultural centers with approp. study and writing. Subtitle will designate topic. Offered only in UW-Stevens Point overseas programs. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 396 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 598 - Topics in History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Available for undergraduate credit as HIST 398 .

    1-3 crs.

  
  • HIST 700 - Historical Method


    Description:
    Securing and evaluating historical evidence; construction of historical papers based upon various kinds of source materials.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 701 - Seminar in Global and Comparative History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 716 - Seminar in Non-Western Regional History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic(s). Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 756 - Seminar in European History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic(s). Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 776 - Seminar in United States History


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic(s). Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 790 - Historical Issues Workshop


    Description:
    Reading, discussion, analysis workshop for elementary or secondary school teachers. Subtitle will designate theme(s). Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    1-6 cr.

  
  • HIST 791 - Readings and Problems in History


    Description:
    Reading seminar focused on a specific historical period and/or topic. Subtitle will designate focus. Topical courses may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 796 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization; regular conferences with staff supervisor.

    3 cr.

  
  • HIST 799 - Thesis


    1-6 cr.


History Education

  
  • HIED 398 - Student teaching in History and or Social Science


    Description:
    Observe and teach in secondary school classroom under guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty in actual classroom situations. Subtitle will designate area.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of DPI certified major/minor and DPI education requirements

    1-12 cr. pass/fail

  
  • HIED 405 - Methods in History and Social Studies Education


    Description:
    Aims, methods, materials, techniques, organization, and field experiences associated with developing a social studies curriculum.

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to the Professional Education Program

    3 cr.

  
  • HIED 498 - Internship in History and or Social Science


    Description:
    Observe and teach in secondary school classroom under guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty in actual classroom situations. Subtitle will designate area.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of DPI certified major/minor and DPI education requirements

    1-12 cr. pass/fail


Hmong

  
  • HMNG 101 - First Year Hmong


    Description:
    For students with no previous training in the language or by placement.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: GA

    4 cr.

  
  • HMNG 102 - First Year Hmong


    Description:
    Continuation of HMNG 101 .

    Prerequisites:
    HMNG 101  or by placement exam

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: GA

    4 cr.


Human Development

  
  • HD 230 - Human Sexuality


    Description:
    Sexual development across the lifespan; an in-depth look at the diversity of human sexuality in contemporary America and the integrated nature of human sexuality with the dimensions of wellness.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: WLN

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 261 - Development and Guidance of Children


    Description:
    Concepts and current research findings applied to the study of growth and development of normal children, from conception through preadolescence within the context of the family.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: SS

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 265 - Human Growth and Development: A Life-Span Approach


    Description:
    Concepts, principles, and current research findings applied to the study of growth and development from conception through death in the context of family. Includes physical, cognitive, and emotional issues related to health.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: WLN

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 350 - Child Life Principles and Perspectives


    Description:
    Following the recommendations of the Association of Child Life Professionals, this course is taught by a child life specialist and will include the following information: Child life documents, scope of practice, impact of illness, injury, and health care on patients and families, patient and family-centered care, therapeutic play, and preparation. Available for graduate credit as HD 550 .

    Typically Offered:
    As needed

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 360 - Infant and Toddler Development


    Description:
    Human development through 2 1/2 years; implications for parents and early childhood education programs; observations. Available for graduate credit as HD 560 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 363 - Development of the Preschool Child


    Description:
    Overview of current research and theory relating to development of children ages 3 to 6, and programming implications. Available for graduate credit as HD 563 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 364 - Infant Development and Programming


    Description:
    Human development, birth to three years. Implications for parents, caregivers, and early childhood education programs. Available for graduate credit as HD 564 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 365 - Guidance of Young Children


    Description:
    Current research and theory related to guidance of children, preschool through adolescence. Application to home and school environments. Available for graduate credit as HD 565 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 366 - Families in Cross Cultural Contexts


    Description:
    Survey of family life across a variety of cultural contexts. In depth application to programming and outreach with families from unique populations. Available for graduate credit as HD 566 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 367 - Intentional Intimacy and Family Systems


    Description:
    Use current research and strengths based Family Systems Theory approach to explore historical and contemporary family perspectives related to family formation, structure and function, relationships and dynamics, adult-child interactions and family roles, diversity and cultural variance, and adaptations in family structure and interaction patterns during times of stress and transition. Available for graduate credit as HD 567 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: SS

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 372 - Family Financial Management


    Description:
    Examine financial management through a family lens in the context of governmental and economic factors. Consider current issues for family members and evaluate resources and strategies to prepare children and families for successful financial futures. Available for graduate credit as HD 572 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 381 - Families and the Environment


    Description:
    Study the family and the environment considering the reciprocal relationships between the two systems.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ER

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 386 - Family Health Implications of Resource Management


    Description:
    Examine social determinants of family health, current issues, resources, and strategies demonstrating how human and nonhuman resources can be managed to meet family needs.

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 395 - Research in Family Sciences


    Description:
    General understanding of peer reviewed research in the Family Sciences including research design and data analysis with special attention on understanding, evaluating, interpreting, and performing discipline specific research.

    Prerequisites:
    One of the following (or concurrent registration): PSYC 300 , SOC 351 , or MATH 255  

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 397 - Field Work


    Description:
    A supervised training work program in a cooperating off-campus establishment; work experience and supervision followed by an evaluation of individual progress. Available for graduate credit as HD 597 .

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-12 cr.

  
  • HD 399 - Special Work


    Description:
    Upperclass early childhood education and family and consumer education majors may arrange for independent study with consent of the chair.

    1-4 cr.

  
  • HD 455 - Child Life and Therapeutic Play


    Description:
    Therapeutic aspects and/or learning objectives of play in infants, children, youth, and young adults. Includes theory, assessment, guidance, structuring therapeutic play sessions, and program development. Available for graduate credit as HD 655 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 466 - Development and Guidance of Adolescents


    Description:
    Current research, theory, and practice related to development and the guidance of adolescents. Applications to home, education, health and human service environments. Available for graduate credit as HD 666 .

    Prerequisites:
    HD 265  

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 490 - Workshop


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate area. Available for graduate credit as HD 690 .

    1-4 cr.

  
  • HD 550 - Child Life Principles and Perspectives


    Description:
    Following the recommendations of the Association of Child Life Professionals, this course is taught by a child life specialist and will include the following information: Child life documents, scope of practice, impact of illness, injury, and health care on patients and families, patient and family-centered care, therapeutic play, and preparation. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 350 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 560 - Infant and Toddler Development


    Description:
    Human development through 2 1/2 years; implications for parents and early childhood education programs; observations. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 360 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 563 - Development of the Preschool Child


    Description:
    Overview of current research and theory relating to development of children ages 3 to 6, and programming implications. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 363 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 564 - Infant Development and Programming


    Description:
    Human development, birth to three years. Implications for parents, caregivers, and early childhood education programs. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 364 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 565 - Guidance of Young Children


    Description:
    Current research and theory related to guidance of children, preschool through adolescence. Application to home and school environments. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 365 .

    1-3 cr.

  
  • HD 566 - Families in Cross Cultural Contexts


    Description:
    Survey of family life across a variety of cultural contexts. In depth application to programming and outreach with families from unique populations. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 366 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 567 - Intentional Intimacy and Family Formation


    Description:
    Use current research and strengths based Family Systems Theory approach to explore historical and contemporary family perspectives related to family formation, structure and function, relationships and dynamics, adult-child interactions and family roles, diversity and cultural variance, and adaptations in family structure and interaction patterns during times of stress and transition. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 367 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 572 - Family Financial Management


    Description:
    Consumer, business, and government interactions in the economic environment; consumer choice and decision making relevant to resource allocation and purchases in the market. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 372 .

    3 cr.

  
  • HD 597 - Field Work


    Description:
    A supervised training work program in cooperating off-campus establishment; work experience and supervision followed by an evaluation of individual progress. Available for undergraduate credit as HD 397 .

    1-12 cr.

 

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