Department of History Spring 2026 Course Guide
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Do you want to know more about a history class than you would learn from the timetable? We've got you covered! Scroll down to see the full list of courses the department will offer in Spring 2026. Click on the "course preview" links to find full descriptions of class contents and teaching approach
Browse through available courses for the Spring 2026 semester in the list below.
- 100-200 level courses will give you an overview of a topic or region and teach you how historians work.
- 300-400 level classes explore specific themes and help you develop your skills as a critical thinker, writer, and historian.
- 500-600 level courses specialize in specific topics, help you deepen your understanding, and hone your writing and analytic skills.
Category and Core
Find out which courses qualify for Category I & II (.pdf)
Not sure what fulfills categories I & II? The best way to see what fits into your course schedule and what prepares you for graduation is to meet with your academic advisor.
The KU History Department has Mikhayla Sheeley leading the charge.
To make an appointment with Mikhayla please head to the JAA's drop in page https://advising.ku.edu/drop-in-advising
Browse through available courses for the Spring 2026 semester in the list below.
- 100-200 level courses will give you an overview of a topic or region and teach you how historians work.
- 300-400 level classes explore specific themes and help you develop your skills as a critical thinker, writer, and historian.
- 500-600 level courses specialize in specific topics, help you deepen your understanding, and hone your writing and analytic skills.
Category and Core
Find out which courses qualify for Category I & II (.pdf)
Not sure what fulfills categories I & II? The best way to see what fits into your course schedule and what prepares you for graduation is to meet with your academic advisor.
The KU History Department has Mikhayla Sheeley leading the charge.
To make an appointment with Mikhayla please head to the JAA's drop in page https://advising.ku.edu/drop-in-advising
Course Filter
Still looking for the perfect history course to suit your schedule? Look no further than our Course Filter!Featured Classes
HIST 115
French Revolution to the Present
Instructor: Noah Pinkham
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H | Core 34 Goal GLBC | HIST Cat I
Instructor: Noah Pinkham
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H | Core 34 Goal GLBC | HIST Cat I
HIST 334
The Great War: The History of World War I
Instructor: Nathan Wood
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2| HIST Cat I
Instructor: Nathan Wood
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2| HIST Cat I
HIST 357
History of the American West
Instructor: Elaine Nelson
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3(H) |Core 34 Goal AH| Category I
Instructor: Elaine Nelson
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3(H) |Core 34 Goal AH| Category I
Featured Classes:
HIST 390
Health and Healing in the Atlantic
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
HIST Cat. II
HIST 501
Topics In: Late 20th Century America
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
HIST Cat I
HIST 501
After Soviet Empire
Instructor: Rebecca Johnston
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Rebecca Johnston
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
HIST 598
Sexuality and Gender in African History
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2 | HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2 | HIST Cat. II
Full List of Spring Courses
History Courses: 104 - 129
HIST 104
Introduction to African History
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1 | Core 34 Goal AH | HIST Cat I/II
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1 | Core 34 Goal AH | HIST Cat I/II
HIST 115
French Revolution to the Present
Instructor: Noah Pinkham
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H | Core 34 Goal GLBC | HIST Cat I
Instructor: Noah Pinkham
In-Person
KU Core Goal 1.1, 3H | Core 34 Goal GLBC | HIST Cat I
HIST 128
History of the United States Through the Civil War
Instructor: Elaine Nelson
In-person
KU Core Goal 3(H) | Core 34 Goal AH | HIST Cat I
Instructor: Elaine Nelson
In-person
KU Core Goal 3(H) | Core 34 Goal AH | HIST Cat I
HIST 129
History of the United States After the Civil War
Instructor:
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3(H)| Core 34 Goal AH| HIST Cat I
Instructor:
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3(H)| Core 34 Goal AH| HIST Cat I
History Courses: 150 - 346
HIST 150
Modern Africa
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online
KU Core Goal 4.2 | Core 34 Goal GLBC| HIST Cat 1 &II
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online
KU Core Goal 4.2 | Core 34 Goal GLBC| HIST Cat 1 &II
HIST 300
Modern Africa
Instructor: Elizabeth MacGonagle
Online
KU Core Goal 4.2| Core 34 Goal GLBC | HIST Cat II
Instructor: Elizabeth MacGonagle
Online
KU Core Goal 4.2| Core 34 Goal GLBC | HIST Cat II
HIST 334
The Great War: The History of World War I
Instructor: Nathan Wood
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2| HIST Cat I
Instructor: Nathan Wood
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2| HIST Cat I
HIST 346
Law and Society in America
Instructor: Chad Holmes
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Chad Holmes
In-Person
HIST Cat I
History Courses: 347 - 356
HIST 347
Environmental History of North America
Instructor: Drew Isenberg
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Drew Isenberg
In-Person
HIST Cat I
HIST 348
History of the Peoples of Kansas
Instructor: Rachel Schwaller
In-Person
HIST Cat I/II
Instructor: Rachel Schwaller
In-Person
HIST Cat I/II
HIST 356
At the Movies: U.S. History on the Silver Screen
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
HIST Cat I
History Courses: 357 - 376
HIST 357
History of the American West
Instructor: Elaine Nelson
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3(H) |Core 34 Goal AH| Category I
Instructor: Elaine Nelson
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3(H) |Core 34 Goal AH| Category I
HIST 363
Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Instructor: Sean Seyer
Online Synchronous
KU Core Goal 3 (H) | Core 34 Goal AH | HIST Cat I
Instructor: Sean Seyer
Online Synchronous
KU Core Goal 3 (H) | Core 34 Goal AH | HIST Cat I
HIST 364
Taking the Red Pill: Men and Masculinities Today
Instructor: Chris Forth
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Chris Forth
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
HIST 376
Immigrants, Refugees, and Diasporas
Instructor: Sheyda Jahanbani
Online | 1st Half
KU Core Goal 5.1 | Core 34 Goal AH | HIST Cat I/II
Instructor: Sheyda Jahanbani
Online | 1st Half
KU Core Goal 5.1 | Core 34 Goal AH | HIST Cat I/II
History Courses: 390 - 501
HIST 390
Health and Healing in the Atlantic
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
HIST Cat. II
HIST 395
History of Sushi
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online | 2nd Half
KU Core 4.2| Core 34 GLBC |HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Eric Rath
Online | 2nd Half
KU Core 4.2| Core 34 GLBC |HIST Cat. II
HIST 403
Playing with the Past: History in Games and Gaming
Instructor: Robert Schwaller
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3(H) | HIST Cat. I/II
Instructor: Robert Schwaller
In-Person
KU Core Goal 3(H) | HIST Cat. I/II
HIST 501
Topics In: Late 20th Century America
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
HIST Cat I
Instructor: Jonathan Hagel
In-Person
HIST Cat I
History Courses: 501& 598
HIST 501
After Soviet Empire
Instructor: Rebecca Johnston
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
Instructor: Rebecca Johnston
In-Person
HIST Cat. I
HIST 598
Sexuality and Gender in African History
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2 | HIST Cat. II
Instructor: Thomas Keegan
In-Person
KU Core Goal 4.2 | HIST Cat. II