College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 635 course for credit when the topic offered is substantially different than the previous class. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours. HIST 4810 - Experimental Courses Credits: (3) HIST 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Independent reading under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1500 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed. No more than three hours will count towards a major or minor. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. HIST 4860 - Internships in Historical Studies Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Open to all students. Faculty supervised off-campus internships in public history institutions. Each internship is individually established and provides students with practical experience and the opportunity to apply and learn new professional skills. Six hours of internship are required for the Public History Emphasis. No more than six hours will count towards a major or minor. Prerequisite: Junior-class standing and permission of instructor and field supervisor. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 9 credit hours. HIST 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Academic credit for advanced internship opportunities in History-related careers. Grade, credit, and work experience to be determined in consultation with instructor and field supervisor. No more than six hours will count towards a major or minor. May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 12 credit hours. HIST 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, and Special Programs Credits: (1-6) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. No more than six hours will count towards a major or minor. HIST 4930 - History Workshop Credits: (1-5) Offered as needed to give background history on topics which arise in timely subjects of world affairs. May be repeated for credit more than once with different topics. No more than five hours will count towards a major or minor. Only ten hours of this course number can be applied toward graduation. HIST 4980 - History Honors Senior Project Credits: (2) Designed for the History Honors student and will be taken in conjunction with History Seminar, HIST 4990 . It will give the Honors student opportunity to develop more depth and skills in History on a Honors level of performance. HIST 4985 - Historical Research and Methods Credits: (3) This course teaches research and writing skills and is designed to prepare History students for History 4990. Students will learn how to find a research topic, develop a thesis, identify primary sources, cite those sources, and prepare a research proposal. The course will expose students to models of good historical writing and argumentation which will serve as models for their own writing. HIST 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] A seminar for History majors requiring the completion of an extensive thesis project. Prerequisite: HIST 4985 . HIST 6010 - Colonial America Credits: (3) The colonial origins of the United States to 1763. HIST 6020 - The Era of the American Revolution 1763-1800 Credits: (3) Causes of American Revolution, including the military, diplomatic and social aspects; the formation of the Union under the Articles of Confederation; the Constitution; and the Federalist era. HIST 6040 - The Era of the Civil War and Reconstruction 1840-1877 Credits: (3) Slavery and the causes of the Civil War with attention to the political, economic, social, and military aspects of the conflict, including the period of Reconstruction to 1877. HIST 6130 - History of Utah Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] A study of Utah history from its Native American beginnings through the 20th Century, emphasizing political, economic and social developments. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog