HIST 483 - Recent American History

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Lindenwood University

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Description:

A lecture/discussion course that treats United States history since the end of World War I. Major topics include the so-called Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression and the New Deal; World War II; the Cold War abroad and at home; the third great age of American reform; the Vietnam War era; Watergate and the eclipse of the Presidency; and recent American foreign and domestic policy. Prerequisite(s): HIST 223 or consent of instructor. Three Hours, Spring, Odd Years Mission Statement: In keeping with the mission statement of Missouri Baptist University and the Social and Behavioral Science Division, the Human Services major prepares students for employment as generalists in the field of human services. The student will gain a broad understanding of theory and practice in the field, preparing them for entry-level positions. The curriculum draws from Psychology and Sociology, with specific courses in the human service field. Human Services should be considered if a student is planning graduate work in counseling or social work. The Human Services major prepares students to work in various areas of social service including, but not exclusive to: employment assistance agencies1, nursing homes2, substance abuse agencies, developmental rehabilitation agencies3, child care work4 and various church agencies5. The major also serves as an undergraduate foundation for professional counselors and social workers who are planning to pursue graduate degrees in counseling or social work. It is recommended that students majoring in Human Services complete a minor in Psychology or Sociology. 1 1t is recommended that students planning a career as employee assistance counselors should take HUSR 323 and MGMT 433, in addition to the required courses in Human Services; both classes may be applied toward satisfying the requirements for a minor in Human Services. 2 It is recommended that students planning a career in geriatric counseling take PSSC 433 and SOCO 423, in addition to the required courses in Human Services; both classes may be applied toward satisfying the requirements for a minor in Human Services. 3 It is recommended that students planning a career in probation and parole take ADOJ 133 and ADOJ 343; ADOJ 343 may be applied toward a minor in Human Services. 4 It is recommended that students planning a career in childcare work should take HUSR 463 and HUSR 473C, in addition to the required courses in Human Services. 5 It is recommended that students planning a career working with church agencies take RRED 303, in addition to the required courses in Human Services; the class may be applied toward satisfying the requirements for a

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lindenwood.edu

Phone Number:

(636) 949-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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