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LSC-University Park History Department

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The Lone Star College-University Park History Department provides a variety of courses designed to increase student knowledge and understanding of the history of our nation and state.

It offers fully transferable lower-division courses which examine American History from Colonial times to the present. The courses fulfill associate degree requirements. Texas History courses examine the unique history of Texas and can be used to fulfill 3 hours of the 6-hour History requirement for obtaining a bachelor’s degree from a public university in the state of Texas.

Experienced, highly qualified faculty provide instruction in a variety of formats designed to meet the individual needs of students. In addition to small, traditional face-to-face classes, courses are also offered online.

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Spring 2024 Events

"Ethical Use of AI in Research" with David Buie
Tuesday, February 13 | 11 a.m. | B12.619/21
Link to WebEx.

"Deciphering Journal Articles Quickly" with Bethany Watkins
Thursday, February 15 | 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
Link to WebEx at 8 a.m. | Link to WebEx at 9:30 a.m.

"Study Skills" with Katie Truax
Tuesday, February 20 | 2:30 p.m. | NSO B13.210
Link to WebEx. | Prezi link.

"Time Management" with Jamie Stoops
Thursday, February 22 | 9:30 a.m. | B12.619/21
Link to WebEx.

"Using Primary Sources in Research" with David Buie
Tuesday, February 27 | 11 a.m. | NSO B13.210
Link to WebEx.

"Writing Actively" with Kevin Tucker
Wednesday, February 28 | 3 p.m. | B12.619/21
Link to WebEx.

"Evaluating Online Sources with David Buie
Tuesday, March 5 | 11 a.m. | CB 230
Link to WebEx.

"Quotes and Paraphrasing" with Kevin Tucker
Tuesday, March 5 | 3 p.m. | NSO B13.210
Link to WebEx.

"How do you know, and why does it matter?: Using evidence effectively" with David Cameron
Wednesday, March 20 | 2 p.m. | NSO B13.210
Link to WebEx.

"Deciphering Journal Articles Quickly" with Bethany Watkins
Monday, March 26 | 11 a.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
Link to WebEx.

"Bringing Up Your History Grade" with Katie Truax
Tuesday, April 2 | 2:30 p.m. | NSO B13.210
Link to WebEx.

"What are the Humanities and Why Should you Care?" with Amy Young
Wednesday, April 10 | 12:30 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
Link to WebEx.


Department Contacts

Frank Rodriguez
Acting Dean of Instruction
281.290.3770
Office: B12.115B

Katherine Truax
Department Chair
Associate Professor of History
281.290.3608
Office: B12.510

Matthew Keyworth, Ph.D.
Department Chair (on sabbatical during Spring 2024)
Professor of History
281.290.5056
Office: B13.807

Kevin Tucker, M.A.
Department Lead
Professor of History
281.290.2771
Office: B12.618

David Cameron, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History
832.519.2885
Office: B13.408

Jamie Stoops, Ph.D.
Professor of History
281.401.5385
Office:B12.630


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