Siena Heights University
Course is offered: Uncertain
HIS 211
UNITED STATES HISTORY
3
Overview of the major eras and key people, ideas, and events in U.S. history from its colonial beginnings with
greater emphasis on development from the Civil War to the contemporary age. This course will promote
examination of related factors, analysis, and interpretation of the past, and a study of causes and effects, critical
turning points, and significant decisions.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: FA Every Year
HIS 220
MUSEUM STUDIES AND COLLECTIONS
3
The goal of this course is to give students the opportunity to apply academic training in the administration of a
historic site to practical situations outside the traditional classroom setting. Using the Walker Tavern State Historic
site as a learning “laboratory,” you will be introduced to different types of museums/historical organizations,
standards to which museum professionals adhere, and the basic functions and operations of museums including
collections management, conservation, education, and exhibition.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: Uncertain
HIS 285
SPECIAL TOPICS
3
Study of specific selected topics with development of appropriate major eras and key people, ideas, and events.
Special Topics courses will promote examination of pertinent related factors with analysis and interpretation of
the past studying causes and effects, critical turning points, and significant decisio