Topics include social and cultural changes in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and the first decade of the 21st Century; the United States foreign policy from the post-WWII "Cold War," to Korea, Vietnam, and other global confrontations between the United States and the communist world from Somalia, Grenada, and the First Gulf War to the most recent "War on Terrorism"; and the technological changes and their impact on the social and economical development of the United States.
This course is a one-time offering on an area of special interest and may be applied to fulfill major course requirements or electives. A student may appeal to take this course twice, if the subject matter is different enough to merit separate credit.
Students will also learn how Confederates were honored with a Roll of Honor. They will learn that the Medal of Honor Legion was founded in to protect the Medal from abuse.
They will learn that Medals of Honor were revoked in after all the Medals to date were reviewed, including those of the only woman and the 27th Maine, and will learn if any of these Medals were restored later. They will also learn about modern Medal of Honor recipients. Through the examination of current scholarship and translated texts, this course will explore pertinent questions such as: How viable is the dynastic cycle in understanding Chinese history?
What were the major military theories that guided leaders? How did the military interact with society, particularly with Confucian historians? How did China react to the West and Western technology? What role did technology and technological change take in the development of Chinese military practices?
What are the potential threats, and strategy of a modern Chinese military? An opportunity for Military History students to pursue an independent research project or examine a specific area of history under the mentorship of a single professor. Course is open to Military History majors only. The course will typically involve a major research paper; there will be no examination. Students will submit a proposal prior to the start of the project, and a rough draft of the paper, both of which will count toward the final grade.
To be eligible for an independent study, students must be enrolled in a bachelors degree program, must have completed 24 hours at APUS toward their current degree program, and should have already contacted a professor and gained approval for the independent study topic.
Once these conditions are met the student should contact their academic advisor. Once the course is open the student must complete an official online registration for the course. This is a special topics course that is designed to afford students the opportunity to examine topics not covered by the existing curriculum.
Students are permitted to substitute up to two special topics classes for other courses required in their concentration. Special topic courses are offered quarterly, and the topics for these will vary. An opportunity for History students to pursue an independent research project or examine a specific area of history under the mentorship of a single professor. Course is open to History majors only. General 30 semester hours. This course is a comprehensive survey of ancient and classical warfare prehistory to c.
AD in Western Civilization from the origins of warfare in the Paleolithic period to the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century. The millennia under study in this course were a dynamic period in warfare, full of important discoveries and innovations in martial technologies, strategy, organization and combined-arms tactics, fortification, siege craft, and naval warfare.
Students will read and analyze a wide variety of sources on ancient and classical warfare in Mesopotamia and the Near East Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Hittite, Assyrian and Persian , Egypt Old, Middle and New Kingdom , Greece Mycenaean, Archaic, Hellenic and Hellenistic and Rome Republican and Imperial in order to develop an appreciation of the important contributions of these civilizations to the continuity of warfighting in the Western world.
This course covers the history of warfare from the Spanish Armada in to the dawn of the French Revolutionary wars in the s. The 17th and 18th centuries were an era in world history abound in continuous warfare. The militaries of Europe in particular were still primarily composed of mercenaries, politically and often militarily unreliable.
The 17th and 18th centuries at sea began with Great Britain on the verge of invasion from the Spanish Armada to Great Britain becoming the unquestioned master of the ocean.
The evolution of warfare from the inconclusive to the decisive battle is explored in depth. This course is a comprehensive study of European post-classical warfare from the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century to the integration of reliable gunpowder technologies at the beginning of the sixteenth century c.
Students will read and analyze a wide variety of sources on medieval warfare in order to develop an appreciation of the important contributions of the European Middle Ages to the continuity of warfighting in Western civilization. Contrary to popular belief, the millennium under study in this course was a dynamic period in warfare, full of important rediscoveries and innovations in fortification, siegecraft and combined-arms technology, organization and tactics, all of which allowed Europe to become the preeminent military power in the period after AD.
This course examines the theory and practice of warfare in Europe from to It will emphasize the rise of Napoleon as a military leader, as a practitioner of the operational art, but will also examine his political, economic and legal impact on Europe as a whole.
This course will focus on the wars of the French Revolution, Napoleon's northern Italian campaigns, his expedition to Egypt, his battles while leading the Grand Army at Austerlitz and Jena, and his march to Moscow where he led the largest army in European history to date.
It will also cover the and campaigns, the reactions of Napoleon's enemies to his innovations in warfare, and his final defeat at Waterloo. The course ends prior to the start of the wars of and the lessons learned.
The Cold War developed between capitalist and communist nations—primarily between the United States and Russia—shortly after World War II and lasted until the early s. Although the conflict is technically considered over, its impact is still felt in society, politics and economics even today. The Cold War often threatened to transform into a hot war, and actually did so periodically, such as in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. This course focuses on the development of the ideological conflict and its effects on politics, economics, technology, society and culture in both the East and the West.
General Education 30 semester hours. Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia 9 semester hours. Select 2 course s from the following: COMM Information and Digital Literacy is designed to provide students with sustainable and usable skills essential to success in both academic and professional settings. Students will learn best practices to locate and evaluate sources, and effectively communicate using digital literacy to become proficient 21st century learners.
It is not merely a required course; it is the type of course you will want to take because it moves you onto the path to success. Over eight-weeks, we will help you learn the most important components of a successful writer-communicator. We will teach you how to research properly, knowing you will need this skill in every course you take here at APUS and also in interactions in your professional and personal life.
We will teach you the formatting style you will use in your field. We will provide a supportive community to strengthen and encourage you, and by the end of this nearly-all-you-need-to-know-about-writing course, you will be able to fly. This course will assess the methods used to locate necessary legal materials and be able to evaluate the appropriate citations of those materials.
The paralegal aspects are reviewed and distinguished from other judicial case briefings. The course will introduce legal analysis methods and the preparation of appropriate techniques for researching legal issues and cases. Critical definitions of legal terminology are analyzed and used in preparation of legal materials such as memoranda, client letters, and other relevant documents.
The course presents the student with techniques for effective writing in the legal environment. This course provides a writing foundation necessary for an IT professional to identify and respond to communication needs within the IT environment, so that the professional can produce clear, concise, and appropriate IT documentation for peers and supervisors, with the ultimate goal of increasing organizational standardization and efficiency.
In the same way, learning how to cook or developing a new app takes a lot of time and commitment. As with any new skill, perseverance and consistent daily practice lead to success.
And so it is with writing. In other words, no one is born a great writer; instead, writers learn their craft through hard work. ENGL identifies the basic building blocks of writing, and as each new skill is learned, it is practiced in a safe and supportive environment. ENGL introduces students to several different forms of technical writing while challenging them to engage regularly with the field at a scholarly level.
Major concepts include collaboration, audience, document design, persuasion, the use of mobile technologies, and revision. Weekly class discussions are set up to simulate the technical writing work groups that are routinely found in companies and organizations, and should offer students a place to brainstorm and refine ideas for their larger assignments.
Students will compose product proposals, instructions, labels, and a final web-based product manual. These assignments are designed to build on one another and culminate in the final project which can be included in a professional portfolio.
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic foundation of positive communication strategies among individuals in today's business settings.
Students will accomplish a variety of assignments that promote critical thinking and problem solving, and will develop basic human relations skills essential to function effectively in a modern business environment. Communication concepts from assigned reading will be stressed, and this knowledge will then be applied in the analysis of case studies, scenarios, and problem-solving exercises to develop interpersonal skills that can be used in actual work situations.
The history and theories of speech, ethics, the audience, developing and delivering a speech, and types of speeches and specialized speech situations will also be covered and practiced.
Students enrolling in this course must be able to capture video required for their speeches. This course is designed to focus on communication within the workplace, personal activities, and family life in order to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships. This course serves as an introduction to major theories and empirical research regarding the role of interpersonal communication as it relates to personal, contextual, and cultural variables in the development of various types of relationships.
This course provides students with communication strategies from the behavioral sciences designed to establish positive relationships with individuals and groups in the modern workplace. Through readings, critical thinking exercises, problem-solving scenarios, written assignments, and case studies, students develop the human relations skills required to interact effectively with people at work.
The overarching elements of sexual assault prevention and response policy became permanent with the approval of DoD Directive The Task Force began transitioning into a permanent office that same month. It quickly obtained approval of DoD Instruction In addition, it conducted a training conference for all SARCs. SAPRO continues to lead the Department's effort to transform into action its commitment to sexual assault prevention and response. This undertaking enjoys the support of leaders at all levels, and it will create a climate of confidence and trust where everyone is afforded respect and dignity.
Gold is emblematic of excellence and high ideals. The gold laurel branches are illustrative of the Department's commitment to partnering with the Services to reach our goals. In , 1 Military History students graduated with students earning 1 Certificate. Marquette University offers 1 Military History degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city.
In , 4 Military History students graduated with students earning 4 Master's degrees. It's a very large, private for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town.
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