HIST 372
The History of the US Presidency
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
This course explores the history and evolution of the U.S. presidency from the Constitutional Convention in 1787 to the present.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Title
Historical understanding
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to understand and be able to explain the foundations of the U.S. presidency from its origins at the Constitutional Convention.
Title
Students will be able to explain and analyze the major developments in the powers and roles of the U.S. president from the founding to the present.
Learning Outcome
Historical analysis
Title
Primary source analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze, interpret, and debate the meanings and historical significance of primary source documents
Title
Historical writing
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to produce an original, analytical, and primary source based historical essay examining a key issue, theme, or individual related to the development of the U.S. presidency.
