Course Catalog
| Course ID | Course Name | Course Description | Required Course Materials | Credit Hours | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHIS100 | History of Early America, from Colonization through the Civil War | This course examines the history of the United States from the arrival of the first English settlers through the end of the Civil War. The course is divided into three eras of study: Colonial America, Revolutionary and Early National America, Ante Bellum Era and the Civil War. Themes of race, slavery, gender, and territorial expansion will be woven into the broader historical narrative of each era. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RHIS300 | African American History | This course examines the broad range of experiences of African Americans from the 16th century to the present. We will explore both the relationship of African Americans to the larger society and the inner dynamic of the black community and the black experience in America. We will devote particular attention to the origins and development of slavery in America, the abolition of slavery in the North, the development of free black communities, the development of the plantation system, slave insurrections and rebellion such as occurred in West Virginia at Harper’s Ferry, the controversy regarding the extension of slavery, African American participation in the Civil War, Reconstruction, black migration, the emergence of Jim Crow, strategies of protest and accommodation, the Modern Civil Rights Movement, and the importance of race and social class as it relates to the struggle for equality in America. The skills embraced in the course are reading intelligently, writing effectively, and processing information through thoughtful analysis. Students will demonstrate proficiency in these skills by interpreting historical events through discussions, quizzes, online exams, and essays. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | Title: John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry Title: The African-American Odyssey (3rd Edition) | 3 | Syllabus |
| RHIS301 | American Military History | This course examines the broad range of experiences of the US military from 1492 to the present. The course is structured around a chronological exploration of the history of the American armed services and their participation in the following conflicts: Wars with Native Americans, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. In each instance, we will explore both the relationship of military to the larger society and the connections between military history and the American experience. As an introductory survey, we will of course devote particular attention armies, leaders, and weapons. Expect to spend a great deal of time studying tactics and strategy. But it is not enough to simply look at maps and memorize battles. We will also study politics and diplomacy, we will explore supply, logistics, and strategy, and we will examine the military’s connection to the larger society. | Title: American Military History (1st Edition) | 3 | Syllabus |
| RHIS302 | Native American History | This course covers the American Indians migration to and settlement of North America, development of distinct cultures, encounters with Europeans; wars of survival and the twentieth century; all from the perspective of American Indians. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | Title: The Patriot Chiefs Title: Earth Shall Weep Title: ‘We Are Still Here’ (2nd Edition) Title: 1491 | 3 | Syllabus |
| RHLT300 | Principles of Human Sexuality | This course designed to provide students with the content knowledge needed to teach, facilitate, and/or educate target audiences about issues pertaining to sex education. Emphasis will be placed on environmental and cultural issues pertaining to growth, development and family planning. Topics will include peer and familial relationships, dating, marriage/partnerships, pregnancy, reproductive choices, parenting, decision-making, and diverse populations. At times, the subject matter in this course will be uncomfortable to you the learner and me the instructor. This course will challenge us to examine both our cultural and personal perspectives. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | Title: Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality (5th Edition) | 3 | Syllabus |
| RHLT301 | Principles of Mental and Emotional Health | A study of mind/body health and the effects of attitudes, emotions, and relationships on physical/mental health. Consideration is given to stress with an emphasis on appropriate management techniques and strategies, and application of these strategies. | Title: Stress Management for Life (4th Edition) | 3 | Syllabus |
| RHLT302 | Stress Management and Self-Awareness | Stress Management and self-awareness if designed to give students a primary understanding of stress, anxiety, anger, and other related psychology issues that can negatively affect people on a day-to-day basis. This course will explore the basis of stress, historical research and theory, effective coping strategies, and methods to best prevent future stresses. Other components of the class will include exploration of the history of the field of mental health and current trends in mental health professions. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RHLT400 | Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases | This course provides students with a basic overview of communicable and noncommunicable disease. Students also learn about how to assess the quality of information available from electronic sources. Students will assess personal and family health to identify health risk factors and discuss ways to reduce risk. There is no required text. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RHLT401 | Maternal and Child Health | This course takes a life cycle approach to understand the health issues, needs, policies, and program implications for women and children with a global perspective. | Title: Maternal and Child Health (3rd Edition) | 3 | Syllabus |
| RHLT402 | Understanding Health Literacy | According to the CDC’s National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy (2010), only 12% of English-speaking adults have proficient health literacy skills. Members of lower socioeconomic groups and minority groups are more likely to struggle with health literacy. Further, approximately 45% of high school graduates struggle with health literacy. This course will focus on helping students improve their health literacy, assisting them with navigating the health system and to managing their own health needs. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| Course ID | Course Name | Course Description | Required Course Materials | Credit Hours | Syllabus |