HIST 310 - United States Constitutional History

Explores the historical origins and development of the U.S. Constitution and Constitutional law and interpretation from 1787 to the present. The Constitutional Convention in 1787, the impact of slavery and the Civil War, the New Deal, and the Civil Rights Movement will be topics of special importance. The course will also focus on differences in Constitutional thought and interpretation related to contemporary political debates over such controversial issues as abortion, affirmative action, and gun control.

Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours