HIS 523 - Issues in History of the American West

History of the American West from approximately 1550-1900. Discovery, conquest, and settlement by the Spanish, French, Americans and Native Americans in the development of the American West. Open only to students enrolled in M.A. in history, M.S.Ed. in adolescence education: social studies programs. (3 cr. hr)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the historical significance of key themes, events, and people relevant to the history of the American West.​
2. Assess the persuasiveness of historians' claims about the past.
3. Identify the implications of historiographical innovations and debates for narratives about the history of the American West.