HIS101 Western Civilization I  (H)                               3 Credits

From the first footsteps of australopithecus africanus to man’s first steps on the moon, western civilization has had an incredible journey. This course relives the first half of this journey, exploring the roots of western civilization and its impact through the Dark Ages and Medieval times.

HIS102 Western Civilization II  (H)                             3 Credits

This course continues the journey of man and western civilization from the end of the Middle Ages through the Age of Exploration which carried western civilization to a new world.

HIS111 U.S. History I  (H)                                            3 Credits

This course not only examines the social, political, and economic forces that shaped the first hundred years of this nation’s history, but also the influence of such great personalities as Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Jackson, and Lincoln.

HIS112 U.S. History II (H)                                           3 Credits

This course examines the second hundred years of American history, specifically the rise of industrialization and urbanization and the emergence of the U.S. as a world power.

HIS202 History of Maine  (H)                                      3 Credits

The history of Maine is forever bound to the economic value of its natural resources - its lumber and granite, shipbuilding and farming. Maine’s resources continue to shape its economic history. Among these resources are, of course, the people of Maine, including the Wabanakis and various immigrant groups and their contributions to American society. This course examines Maine’s economic, political and cultural history from pre-colonial times to the present.

Prerequisite: Any 100-level history course or permission of the instructor.

HIS212 America and the Cold War Years (H)             3 Credits

This course will introduce the student to the political, economic and social stresses of the Cold War era that lasted from the end of World War II until the present. Emphasis will be placed on such developments as the Cold War psyche, the civil rights movement, entitlement programs, the United Nations, and such international conflicts as Korea and Vietnam. May be used as a Humanities or Social Science elective. Prerequisite: Any 100-level history course or permission of the instructor and ENG101 College Composition.