This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Missouri: The Heart of the Nation. Third Edition. Parrish, William, Charles Jones, and Laurence Christensen. 2004.  ISBN: 978-0-88295-997-9

A survey of the social, economic, intellectual, and political history of Missouri from prehistory to the twentieth century. Fulfills the state civics requirement. Prerequisite: Junior Standing

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:

•       Understand both national and state constitutions.
•       Locate important locations in the state.
•       Study prehistoric and historic cultural activity in the state.
•       Discuss the chronology of cultures and political development in the state.
•       Critically study past and future problems and opportunities in the state.

This course meets the following MoSPE standards: 1C1.