Allows a group of students and a professor to study topics not covered in other courses in the department.

Industrialization and political revolution, the development of political ideologies and labor activism, modern nation-state building, and imperialism from the French Revolution to World War I.

Classical Athens and Sparta, myths and legends in historical context. Course ends with Alexander the Great and the rise of Rome.

Draws on sociological theory and research to understand the major economic, social, and cultural issues facing American society today.

Examines how technology affected the environment during the 20th Century, with special attention to issues like industrialization, pollution, overcrowding, and the biotech revolution.

Survey of Middle East from pre-Islamic times to Ottoman rule, tracing the development of Islamic society and emphasizing the plurality of culture in the region.

An accessible introduction to the foundations of archaeology and heritage management, including methods, data, interpretation, ethics, and responsibilities toward varied living communities.

Examines American sport from colonial to contemporary times. Focuses on the rise of organized sports and the influence of race, class, gender, and ethnicity.

This course examines the theories and issues such as perceptions of crime and criminals, characteristics of offenders and victims, and how crime is studied.