This thematic and comparative course surveys broad patterns of human development across cultures, the ways in which civilizations interacted, and recurring processes and problems encountered in global history from 1500 to the present. Central themes are the development of global trade networks, the significance of slavery in different world cultures, the foundations of the modern industrialized world, the rise of nationalism, and the effects of globalization. Students will investigate social, cultural, religious, and political aspects of the different periods covered. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. HA

A survey of the political, economic, cultural, and social developments in U.S. history from Pre-Columbian America to the Civil War. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. HA

A survey of the political, economic, cultural, and social developments in U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. HA

A survey of Latin American history from Pre-Comlumbian civilizations to the present. The course emphasizes the complex agency of Latin American peoples in their cultural, social, political, and economic interactions. HA

We begin our study with some context: the significant developments that established the social, political, economic, philosophical and religious foundations in which the Jesus movement entered. Combining the evidence from archeological discoveries with advances in scholarship made over the last two centuries in our historical and textual understanding of Christianitys origins, we gain a clearer understanding of the ancient struggle between roman Power and the Jewish peoples passionate belief in a just God. The course also surveys the diversity that existed in Christian interpretation even as The Church began to be constructed. The course concludes with travel to Italy for two weeks as we will experience the integration of our textual learning with archeological and historical site visits. HA

The purpose of this course is to give adult students an introduction to critical sociological ways of thinking that apply explicitly to real world settings. The course will accomplish this by focusing on the institutions of criminal justice, education, the workplace, and health care. These institutions have been chosen for their breadth and because they connect more directly to the lives of students-as most work, have dealings with healthcare and education, and have had some direct or indirect experience with the criminal justice system). Additionally, on the first day of class students will be asked about their profession or intended profession. This will allow the instructor to adapt the course to include readings, videos, and teaching examples that more concretely connect to the lives of students. In sum, by focusing on institutions the course will introduce important sociological concepts, topics, and issues (e.g., the sociological imagination, privilege, culture, racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, homophobia, and social justice), but in a way that caters to students lived experiences. Restricted to students in the bachelor completion programs.

The course presents an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the history and contemporary challenges of global citizenship. A brief survey of past engagement with the concept provides historical context for modern consideration of such themes as migration, identity, and the relationship between personal liberty and communal responsibility. Analysis of varying sources will focus on the possibility that global citizenship may be the most promising model with which to tackle such ongoing complex problems as global pandemics, racial injustice, and climate change. Restricted to students in the bachelor completion programs.

In an increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world questions are often raised on what constitutes meaningful citizenship, as an individual, as a part of a group, and within the context of a global identity This course is designed to explore the concepts of global citizenship and identity from global perspectives via an individual lens. The course focuses on three explorations: 1) Who am I, in relation to personal self-identity and as a global citizen 2) What/who may be influencing the person I am and whom I wish to become in the world, and 3) What does it entail to be an engaged global citizen and what difference can I make in the world The first exploration seeks to investigate the foundational concepts of global studies and explore the real-world global perspectives from the students lived experiences and constructed identities. Throughout the second exploration, students will be encouraged to examine their role, impact, and consequent responsibilities as a global citizen. Restricted to students in the bachelor completion programs.

This course examines the internal motivation for global citizenship. Neuroscience has demonstrated that social emotional learning is necessary to understanding and acting on inequalities and promoting empathy towards others in a global context. Ones motivation towards enacting change and understanding of others is examined through an epistemological and social emotional learning development lens. Students will also learn how systems thinking is needed to understand the complex nature of global challenges and relationships. Restricted to students in the bachelor completion programs.

This course explores the importance of understanding others in a global world. What does it mean to be a global citizen among people of varying worldviews Students will learn what it means to be a global citizen and explore global issues, including those that foster cooperative action to promote "a more just and humane world."