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The General Education Requirement
Public Affairs: American Studies

HST 121 Survey of the History of the United States to 1877. 3(3-0)F,S.  

Formation of the United States and its civilization from the Age of Discovery through the Reconstruction Era, with emphasis on the influence of the Frontier and Native American, European, and African heritages; the constitutional development of the influence of the federal government; the evolution of the nation's economic system, social fabric, and diplomatic experiences.  

HST 122 Survey of the History of the United States Since 1877. 3(3-0)F,S.  

Modernization of the United States and its role in world affairs from the late 19th Century to the present, with emphasis on industrialization and urbanization, and their impact on socioeconomic and international developments.  

PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship. 3(3-0)F,S.

The course familiarizes students with the institutions and constitutional framework of the United States and Missouri. The course emphasis is on the values, rights, and responsibilities that shape the public decision-making of active and informed citizens and influence contemporary public affairs in a democratic society.  

PLS 103 Missouri Government and Politics. 1(1-0)F,S.

Students who have received credit for PLS 101 at Missouri State or have received Senate Bill 4 transfer credit are not allowed to take PLS 103 for credit. Students who enroll in PLS 103 prior to taking PLS 101 will lose their credit for PLS 103.  The course familiarizes students with the institutions and constitutional framework in Missouri. This course will partially fulfill Senate Bill 4 requirements with respect to the Missouri Constitution and institutions.

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