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PUBLIC AFFAIRS (9 hours)

AMERICAN STUDIES (6 hours)

1-American Studies
HST 121
Survey of Hist of U.S. to 1877  (3)
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 the Native American, European and African heritages; the constitutional development of the federal government; the evolution of the nation's economic system, social fabric and diplomatic experiences.

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HST 122 Survey of the History of the United States Since 1877 (3)
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 the Native American, European and African heritages; the constitutional development of the federal government; the evolution of the nation's economic system, social fabric and diplomatic experiences.

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2-PLS 101 American Democracy & Citizenship (3)

(General Education Course (Public Affairs/American Studies) 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 the Native American, European and African heritages; the constitutional development of the federal government; the evolution of the nation's economic system, social fabric and diplomatic experiences.

THE CAPSTONE CLASS (3 hours)

GEP 397 Public Affairs Issues for the 21st Century (3)
Prerequisite: 60 hours including all the Basic Required Courses except Writing II or permission of the Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Programs.

The Capstone Class, GEP397 "Public Affiars for the 21st Century," has been suspended until fall, 2010.

2-PLS 101 American Democracy & Citizenship (3)

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.[pj1] 

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