1. Students will learn how to conduct basic research in American civil rights history, using resources available at the Pius XII and Vincent C. Immel Law libraries.
2. Students will build content knowledge and competency in several areas of American civil rights history, with a specific focus on the human and civil rights of diverse populations. For example, a student could take courses in women’s history, immigration history and African American history, and write research papers in each of these courses focusing on legal and constitutional aspects of the diverse American experience.
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 courses, 9 credits, from the below: | 9 | |
HIST 3480 | U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877 | |
HIST 3580 | American Slavery | |
HIST 3590 | American Women | |
HIST 3610X | Civil Rights in America | |
HIST 3700 | U.S. Constitutional History | |
HIST 2400X | Immigration in U.S. History and Culture | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Continuation Standards
Students are expected to earn a grade of “C” or better in each required course. Students who do not achieve the “C” or better grade in a required course will be expected to repeat the course in an attempt to achieve the “C” or better grade.
Non-Course Requirement
Students will complete a brief (1500 words) reflection that contemplates their experiences across the three courses and ties together their deeper understanding of the microcredential theme. This essay will be read and evaluated by one of the faculty who teach in this area, to be appointed by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
For additional information about this program, please contact history@slu.edu or call 314-977-2910.