UNDERGRADUATE HISTORY COURSES

HIST 101          WORLD HISTORY TO 1700   (3-0)

A survey of world history from prehistoric times to the beginning of the 18th century.  Special attention will be given to the origins of civilization in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East and its development through the ancient, medieval, and early modern eras.  INSTRUCTORS:   CRUZ, R., GUTHRIE, C.

HIST 102          WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1700  (3-0)

A survey of world history from the beginning of the 18th century to the present.  Special emphasis will be placed on the rise and fall of Western global influence between the 18th and 20th centuries, and the numerous repercussions of this development. INSTRUCTORS: CRUZ, R., GUTHRIE, C.

HIST 201          UNITED STATES HISTORY THROUGH 1877   (3-0) This course is a survey of United States history from the first European contacts through the end of the Reconstruction period.  It is designed to cover the broad sweep of United States political, social, and economic history with emphasis on those periods that have helped to shape the distinctive American character.  This course with HIST 202 will fulfill the legislative requirement of two semesters of United States history. INSTRUCTORS: ATKINSON, W., CRUZ, R., GUTHRIE, C., KOESTLER, F., SCHMELZER, J.,  ZELMAN, D., AND ZELMAN, P.

HIST 202       UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE RECONSTRUCTION   (3-0)

This course continues the survey of United States history to present times.  The emphasis is on the developments that contributed to the growth of modern America.  This course with HIST 201 will fulfill the legislative requirement of two semesters of United States history. INSTRUCTORS: ATKINSON, W., CRUZ, R., GUTHRIE, C., KOESTLER, F.,  SCHMELZER, J., ZELMAN, D., AND ZELMAN, P.

HIST 302        THE ANCIENT WORLD   (3-0)

A survey of the ancient Near East, Greece, the Hellenistic period, and the Roman Republic and Empire.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or permission of department head INSTRUCTOR:  GUTHRIE, C.

HIST 303       EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE AGES   (3-0)

A survey of Medieval Europe from the decline of the ancient world to the eve of the Renaissance.  Special attention will be given to the examination of economic and social changes underlying the formation and development of medieval civilization.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or permission of department head. INSTRUCTOR:   GUTHRIE, C.

HIST 304       HISTORY OF TEXAS   (3-0)

A survey of Texas from the Spanish colonial period to the present, with special attention to the Hispanic heritage, the Revolution and Republic, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the political and economic developments of the modern state. INSTRUCTORS:  ATKINSON, W., BAKER, T.L., SCHMELZER, J.

HIST 305      ENGLAND AND GREAT BRITAIN TO 1603   (3-0)

A survey of English history from Roman Britain to the death of Queen Elizabeth and the end of the Tudor dynasty.  Special emphasis will be in political, legal, and religious changes which formed the foundations of modern England.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  SCHMELZER, J.

HIST 306    BRITISH HISTORY FROM 1603 TO MODERN TIMES   (3-0)

A survey of English and British history from 1603 to modern times.  Special emphasis will be on constitutional, political, economic, and legal changes.  Included as well will be a survey of the empire and the United kingdom.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  SCHMELZER, J.

HIST 310    AMERICAN BEGINNINGS    (3-0)

The history of  American from first European contact to 1763.  The course emphasizes relations between Europeans and Indians, imperial rivalries, and the development of the English mainland colonies.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR: SCHMELZER, J.

HIST 311     CREATING A NATION   (3-0)

The United States from 1763 to 1815.  This course concentrates on the causes and consequences of the American Revolution, the writing of the Constitution, and the triumph of liberal democracy.  Prerequisites: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:   SCHMELZER, J.

HIST 312    THE AGE OF JACKSON, 1815-1848   (3-0)

A study of American development during the Jacksonian period with emphasis on the expansion of social and political democracy.  Prerequisite:  6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:

HIST 313   CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION   (3-0)

A study of the events leading to the Civil War and the impact of that war and Reconstruction on American development.  Emphasis on social and cultural forces as well as politics.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:

HIST 315     POPULISM AND PROGRESSIVISM, 1877-1917   (3-0)

A survey of turn-of-the-century America, emphasizing the impact of industrialism and urbanism on politics and society.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTORS:  ATKINSON, W., ZELMAN, P.

HIST 316   MILITARY HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES   (3-0)

A study of the role of the military in American development with emphasis on the 20th century.  The course will concentrate on the evolution of strategy and tactics, organizational change and civilian-military relations.  Credit for both HIST 316 and M S 316 will not be awarded.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  JONES, J.

HIST 320     THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION   (3-0)

A survey of European political, diplomatic, and cultural history from 1300 to 1648.  The course will focus on Renaissance Humanism, the Protestant movements, the Catholic Reformation, and the emergence of the European state system during the age of religious wars.  Prerequisite:  6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  CRUZ, R.

HIST 321     EUROPE IN THE AGE OF ABSOLUTISM, 1648-1789  (3-0)

A study of the European state system from the end of the Thirty Years War to the outbreak of the French Revolution.  The course will concentrate on the consolidation of absolute monarchies, the rise of colonial empires, enlightened despotism, and the proliferation of Enlightenment ideas in Europe.  INSTRUCTOR:   CRUZ, R.

HIST 322    REVOLUTIONARY EUROPE, 1789-1850   (3-0)

An examination of the forces of change in modern Europe, beginning with the rise of Liberalism in the eighteenth century and culminating with the failure of the revolutionary movements of 1848-49.  Prerequisities: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  GUTHRIE, C.

HIST 331       COLONIAL LATIN AMERICA    (3-0)

Exploration and colonization of the Spanish and Portuguese dominions in South and Central America; political history of the colonies; the church and colonial institutions; commercial systems of Spain and Portugal; expansion into the North American borderlands; early independence movements.  Prerequisite:  6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTORS:

HIST 335       MEXICO BEFORE INDEPENDENCE   (3-0)

A survey pf Mexican history from the arrival of the first peoples through the end of the Spanish colonial era.  Early native civilizations, especially the Maya and Aztec, will be studied as well as the incursion of the Spanish and the conquest and colonization of Mexico.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTORS:  ATKINSON, W.

HIST 336      HISTORY OF MEXICO, 1821-PRESENT   (3-0)

A survey of modern Mexico, including the independence movement, conflict of centralism and federalism, war with the United States, political and economic developments under Juarez, Maximilian, and Diaz, and the social revolution of the 20th century. Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTORS:  ATKINSON, W.

HIST 400     WORLD WAR II AND THE HOLOCAUST    (3-0)

An examination of European history between the rise of Hitler in the early 1930s to the end of World War II in 1945.  Special attention will be devoted to the origins, process, and consequences of the Holocaust.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  GUTHRIE, C.

HIST 401     UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD    (3-0)

A history of how world events influenced American history from 1789 to the present.  The course will discusss American diplomatic and social reactions to major world occurrences.  Emphasis will be on the twentieth century, particularly on the two world wars and the Cold War era.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:    ZELMAN, D.

HIST 402    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNITED STATES   (3-0)

A survey of the economic development of the United States from colonial times to the present.  Credit for both HIST 402 and ECO 402 will not be awarded.  Prerequisites: ECO 1013 or 2013 and 6 hours HIST. INSTRUCTORS:  ATKINSON, W., ZELMAN, P.

HIST 407     HISTORY CAREERS OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM    (3-0)

Examination of the choices available for historians who seek careers outside of classroom teaching, including museums, historic preservation, cultural resource management, archival administration, parks, oral history, corporate history, and editing and publishing.  Will count as an elective but not for teacher certification or completion of the history major.  Prerequisite: 6 hours of history INSTRUCTOR: BAKER, T.L.

HIST 410    RECENT UNITED STATES HISTORY, 1914-PRESENT   (3-0)

The history of the United States since 1914.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:    ZELMAN, D.

HIST 412    SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE 1865   (3-0)

The social, cultural, and economic development of the United States from colonial times to the end of the Civil War.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  ZELMAN, P.

HIST 413    SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1865   (3-0)

The social, cultural, and economic development of the United States since the end of the Civil War.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:   ZELMAN, D.

HIST 414    HISTORY OF THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI WEST   (3-0)

History of the Great West from the Lewis and Clark expedition to the 20th century.  Emphasis on the West as a distinctive region in national politics, state building in the 19th century, and the development of agriculture, transportation, and commerce.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:

HIST 415    HISTORY OF THE SOUTH    (3-0)

A survey of southern history concentrating on factors which made the region distinct from the rest of the United States, with major emphasis on social and cultural development.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:

HIST 420     EUROPE, 1850-1919     (3-0)

An analytical survey of important developments in the political, social, economic, and intellectual history of Europe between the revolutionary movements of 1848 and the First World War.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:   GUTHRIE, C.

HIST 423    HISTORY OF RUSSIA AND EASTERN EUROPE    (3-0)

A history of Russia and Eastern Europe from the 18th century, through the Bolshevik Revolution, to the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union.  Special emphasis will be placed on an analysis of those forces which led to the downfall of the Soviet system and the problems of adjustment in post-Soviet Russia and Eastern Europe.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:   GUTHRIE, C.

HIST 424                NATIONAL HISTORIES         (3-0)

Each time this course is offered, it will examine the history of a particular states.   Greece, France, Germany, and Spain have all be studied in this way in past years.  May be repeated  for credit when topics vary.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTORS:   CRUZ, R., GUTHRIE, C.

HIST 425          EUROPEAN INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY    (3-0)

A survey of some of the fundamental ideas in the European intellectual tradition through an analysis of primary texts.  The course begins with an examination of the foundations of western thought in the Judeo-Christian and Graeco-Roman traditions.  The latter half of the course focuses on the ideas and ideologies that have shaped modern European mentalities.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  CRUZ, R.

HIST 426         SOCIAL HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE     (3-0)

An analysis of European society since the industrial revolution, with emphasis on the social impact of industrialization and urbanization, changing patterns of social stratification, mobility, and class conflict in the 19th and 20th centuries.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  GUTHRIE, C.

HIST 431            THE WORLD SINCE 1919       (3-0)

Major trends in world history following World War I, including the impact of the Great Depression, the rise of totalitarianism, and the coming of World War II.  Events of the latter 20th century receive special emphasis.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  GUTHRIE, C., ZELMAN, D.

HIST 440           HISTORICAL METHOD         (3-0)

An examination of the concepts basic to all historical thinking: causation, periodization, change and continuity, the roles of social forces and individuals, and problems of interpretation, accuracy, and truth.  A comparison of the social sciences and the humanities will focus on the distinctive nature of the historical discipline as it has developed since the late nineteenth century.  Required of all history majors and students with teaching fields in history.  Prerequisite: 12 hours HIST or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  GUTHRIE, C., ZELMAN, P.

HIST 450       SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISTORY      (3-0)

A study of important periods, regions, and themes in history.  Recent topics covered in the course have been ancient Rome, public history, "Palefaces and Redskins," 20th century revolutions, and the history of technology.  May be repeated when the topic varies.  Prerequisite: 6 hours HIST or approval of department head.

HIST 484   PRACTICUM, FIELD PLACEMENT, OR INTERNSHIP  (3-0)

Supervised professional activities in workplaces where historians find professional careers, including museums, historic preservation, cultural resource management, archival administration, teaching, parks, oral history, corporate history, and editing and publishing.  Will count as an elective but not for teacher certification or completion of a history major.  May be repeated once for credit.  Pretequisite: HIST 407.  Field Experience Fee: $50 INSTRUCTOR:   BAKER, T.L.

HIST 485       HISTORY SEMINAR    (CREDIT VARIABLE; 1-0 FOR EACH HOUR)

Individual instruction in selected fields of history.  The course will stress reports and wide readings in the field selected.  May be taken more than once for credit.  Prerequisite: Senior classification or approval of department head.

GRADUATE HISTORY COURSES

HIST 507          PUBLIC HISTORY SEMINAR  (3-0)

An examination of public history careers available for master's level history graduates in areas outside the classroom teaching INSTRUCTORS:  BAKER, T.L.

HIST 508        MUSEUM STUDIES  (3-0)

An examination of the theory and practice of the multiple careers available to historians in museums, including curating, collections care, educational programming, exhibits, media relations, financial development, and construction and management of facilities. INSTRUCTORS:  BAKER, T.L., SCHOOLEY, L.

HIST 509     HISTORIC PRESERVATION  (3-0)

An examination of historic preservation as an area of professional employment for historians. INSTRUCTORS:  BAKER, T.L., SCHOOLEY, L.

HIST 510    ARCHIVAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES  (3-0)

An examination of the principles and practices of archival management. INSTRUCTORS:  BAKER, T.L.

HIST 520         STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY    (3-0)

Selected problems. Readings and research in Texas history.  May be repeated when topics vary. INSTRUCTORS:  ATKINSON, W., BAKER, T.L., SCHMELZER, J.

HIST 531          DIRECTED READINGS IN AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE 1877   (3-0)

Readings and discussions of selected problems.  May be repeated for credit when topics vary. INSTRUCTORS:  ATKINSON, W., BAKER, T.L., JONES, J., SCHMELZER, J., ZELMAN, D., ZELMAN, P.

HIST 532       SELECTED TOPICS IN AMERICAN HISTORY    (3-0)

Research and writing of papers on selected topics.  May be repeated for credit when topics vary. INSTRUCTORS:  ATKINSON, W., BAKER, T.L., JONES, J., SCHMELZER, J., ZELMAN, D., ZELMAN, P.

HIST 540     DIRECTED READINGS IN EUROPEAN HISTORY    (3-0)

Readings and discussions of selected topics in early modern and modern European history.  May be repeated for credit when topics vary INSTRUCTORS:  CRUZ, R., GUTHRIE, C., JONES, J.

HIST 542     SELECTED TOPICS  IN EUROPEAN HISTORY   (3-0)

Research and writing of papers on selected topics.  May be repeated for credit when topics vary. INSTRUCTORS:  CRUZ, R., GUTHRIE, C., JONES, J.

HIST 543    DIRECTED READINGS IN WORLD HISTORY    (3-0)

Readings and discussion of selected topics in the history of regions and countries outside of Europe and the United States.  May be repeated for credit when topics vary. INSTRUCTORS:  GUTHRIE, C., JONES, J.

HIST 586     HISTORY PROBLEMS   (CREDIT VARIABLE)

Conference course.  Independent reading, research, discussion, under supervision of senior professor.

HIST 588        THESIS     (3-0)

Scheduled when the student is ready to begin the thesis.  No credit until the thesis is completed.  Prerequisites: 24 hours graduate credit, including HIST 598 and at least one research seminary, and consent of major professor.

HIST 598     HISTORIOGRAPHY AND HISTORICAL METHOD   (3-0)

A survey of various "schools" of history with particular emphasis on recent trends and techniques in historical writing.  Prerequisite: full admission to the graduate program or permission of instructor. INSTRUCTOR:   ZELMAN, P.

HIST 599      PRACTICUM, FIELD PROBLEM, OR INTERNSHIP   (3-0)

Supervised professional activities in workplaces where historians find professional careers, including museums, historic preservation, cultural resource management, archival administration, teaching, parks, oral history, corporate history, and editing and publishing.  May be repeated once for credit.  Field experiences fee $50. INSTRUCTOR:  BAKER, T.L.

UNDERGRADUATE PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 101      INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY    (3-0)

A survey of the principal systems of philosophical inquiry, episemology, logic, ethics, and aesthetics. INSTRUCTOR:  CLIFFORD, C., HALLGARTH, M.

PHIL 201      INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC    (3-0)

This course will introduce the student to the basic principles and concepts of formal logic, formal and informal fallacies, deductive and inductive reasoning, truth tables, symbolic notatation, Venn diagrams, and the logic of the scientific method.  It will also include consideration of the philosophical foundations of logic. INSTRUCTOR:  CLIFFORD, C., HALLGARTH, M.

PHIL 301    ETHICS IN THE PROFESSIONS   (3-0)

This course will consider both the responsibilities inherent in a profession as such and some of the specific ethical dilemmas that arise in particular professions: business, science, engineering, military, education, medicine, etc.  Prerequisite:  Junior classification. INSTRUCTOR:  CLIFFORD, C., HALLGARTH, M.

PHIL 304     WORLD RELIGIONS   (3-0)

A study of the philosophical, ethical, and social dimensions of the religions of the world.  Focuses on major religions but lesser known ones may be included.  The course will emphasize the diversity of religious experience and traditions.  Credit for both PHIL 304 and R S 304 will not be rewarded. INSTRUCTOR:  HALLGARTH, M.

PHIL 403    POLITICAL THEORY THROUGH 1789   (3-0)

Philosophical ideas concerning basic political problems from the Greeks to 1789.  Credit for both PHIL 403 and POLS 403 will not be awarded.  Prerequisites: POLS 2013, 2023. INSTRUCTOR:  CLIFFORD, C., HALLGARTH, M.

PHIL 404    POLITICAL THEORY SINCE 1789   (3-0) Philosophical ideas concerning basic political problems since 1789. Credit for both PHIL 403 and POLS 403 will not be awarded.  Prerequisites: POLS 2013, 2023. INSTRUCTOR:  CLIFFORD, C., HALLGARTH, M. PHIL 485       PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR   (3-0) An examination of major philosophical issues and theories.  May be repeated for credit as topic varies.  Prerequisite: Junior classification or approval of department head. INSTRUCTOR:  CLIFFORD, C., HALLGARTH, M. PHIL 486     PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY   (3-0) Independent readings, research, and discussion.  Entry into this course will be arranged with the instructor and department head. INSTRUCTOR:  CLIFFORD, C., HALLGARTH, M.

GRADUATE PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 585       PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR    (3-0)

Content varies according to the needs and desires of students.  When topic varies, course may be taken for credit more than once. INSTRUCTOR:  CLIFFORD, C.

UNDERGRADUATE POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES

POLS 201    AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT   (3-0)

A study of the American national governmental system.  This course with POLS 202 satisfies the legal requirement for graduation from state colleges and universities.  Prerequisite: 24 semester hours completed. INSTRUCTORS:  CROSS, M., DUDIK, A., MARGOLIS, L., MINIX, D., PRICE, B.,  YARDLEY, A.

POLS 202    TEXAS GOVERNMENT   (3-0)

A study of the constitution of the state of Texas and of the state and local governmental units created by the constitution.  This course satisfies the TEA requirement for out-of-state teacher certification and, when taken with POLS 201, the legal requirement for graduation from state colleges and universities.  Prerequisite: 24 semester hours completed. INSTRUCTORS:  CROSS, M., DUDIK, A., MARGOLIS, L., MINIX, D., PRICE, B.,  YARDLEY, A.

POLS 302    ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PARTIES    (3-0)

The study of the electoral process in American national, state, and local political systems.  Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of the structure and functions of political parties, interest groups, the news media, and other participants in the electoral process.  Prerequisities: POLS 201, 202 INSTRUCTOR:  CROSS, M.

POLS 303    COMPARATIVE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS   (3-0)

Variations and similarities in the practice of politics and in the administration of government in the states.  Particular attention is given to local government and state-national relations.  Prerequisities: POLS 201, 202 INSTRUCTOR:  CROSS, M.

POLS 304    THE EXECUTIVE   (3-0)

The study of the organization of executive power in American national, state, and local systems.  Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of the structure and functions of the Congress and the state legislatures, courts, interest groups, and other participants in the legislative process.  Prerequisities: POLS 201, 202 INSTRUCTOR:  CROSS, M.

POLS 306      POLITICAL ECONOMY     (3-0)

A study of the historical, philosophical, and theoretical relationships between the state and the economy.  Credit for both POLS 306 and ECO 306 will not be awarded.  Prerequisites: 3 hours of ECO and 6 hours of POLS or instructor's approval. INSTRUCTOR:  BEATY, W.

POLS 307     PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION    (3-0)

A survey of the concepts and practices of American public administration.  Prerequisities: POLS 201, 202 INSTRUCTOR: PRICE, B.

POLS 308    INTERNATIONAL POLITICS   (3-0)

The development of the national state system, the problems and issues which have arisen, international agencies created to cope with these problems, and the principles of international conduct.  Prerequisities: POLS 201, 202 INSTRUCTOR: WALTON, H. MINIX, D.

POLS 310    ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS   (3-0)

An introduction to the study of the politics of environmental protection.  Special emphasis will be given to the conflict in America between advocates of preservation, conservation and the exploitation of nature for human purposes.  The course is designed to serve as a prelude to thinking about appropriate policies for governments to implement.  Prerequisities: POLS 201, 202 INSTRUCTOR:

POLS 320   TERRORISM AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE   (3-0)

Study of the causes of terrorism and other forms of political violence, with particular emphasis on measures of prevention and counter-terrorism. INSTRUCTOR:  MINIX, D.

POLS 401    CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I      (3-0)

The origin and growth of the constitutional aspects of national power as shown by leading U.S. Supreme Court decisions on commerce, federalism, jurisdiction, money, monopolies, treaties, and war.  Prerequisities: POLS 201, 202 INSTRUCTOR:  WALTON, H.

POLS 402  CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II      (3-0)

The origin and development of constitutional prohibitions as shown by leading U.S. Supreme Court decisions on civil rights, contracts, due process, economic regulation, eminent domain, labor relations, obscenity, political utterance, and religion.  Prerequisities: POLS 201, 202 INSTRUCTOR:  WALTON, H.

POLS 403    POLITICAL THEORY THROUGH 1789   (3-0)

Philosophical ideas concerning basic political problems from the Greeks to 1789.  Credit for both PHIL 403 and POLS 403 will not be awarded.  Prerequisites: POLS 2013, 2023. INSTRUCTOR:  CLIFFORD, C., HALLGARTH, M.

POLS 404    POLITICAL THEORY SINCE 1789   (3-0)

Philosophical ideas concerning basic political problems since 1789. Credit for both PHIL 403 and POLS 403 will not be awarded.  Prerequisites: POLS 2013, 2023. INSTRUCTOR:  CLIFFORD, C., HALLGARTH, M.

POLS 405   COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS   (3-0)

The government and politics of the major world powers.  Examples may be drawn from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  Prerequisites: POLS 2013, 2023. INSTRUCTOR:  MARGOLIS, L.

POLS 410   ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY   (3-0)

The study of the governmental policies enacted in response to the degradation of the natural environment.  Attention will be paid both to individual and institutional behavior with particular reference to the abatement and control of air and water pollution.  Prerequisites: POLS 2013, 2023. INSTRUCTOR:

POLS 415   FOREIGN POLICY   (3-0)

The study of America's role in the modern world.  Particular emphasis is placed on the policy makers, for example, the President, Congress, the State Department, and the Department of Defense, and on external factors such as other nations. Prerequisites: POLS 2013, 2023. INSTRUCTOR:  MARGOLIS, L.

POLS 416   CONFLICT STUDIES   (3-0)

Study of the causes of international and civil conflict, historical changes in the nature of war, and predictions of future conflicts. INSTRUCTOR:

POLS 417   PEACE STUDIES   (3-0)

Seminar on the causes of peace, covering bargaining and war termination, social conflict resolution, international cooperation, and the ethics of peace INSTRUCTOR:

POLS 420   WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION   (3-0)

Examines the physical and political effects of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, with emphasis on issues of deterrence and arms control. INSTRUCTOR:

POLS 421   CIVIL WARS AND MILITARY INTERVENTION   (3-0)

A study of the causes, characteristics, and effects of civil wars, with particular emphasis on preventing the resumption of warfare after peace agreements.  The effect of military intervention on the outcome and recurrence of civil war is studied in detail. INSTRUCTOR:

POLS 480   ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE   (3-0)

Analyzes the structure, function, and interrelationship of the components of the criminal justice system at the federal, state, and local levels.  The history and philosophy of criminal justice in a democratic society will be included.  Credit for both POLS 480 and C J 480 will not be awarded.

POLS 484    INTERNSHIP   (CREDIT VARIABLE)

Application and integration of academic study and development of skills in a field setting.  Field projects include direction of a political campaign, internship in a city or county administrative office, or in a not-for-profit organization for analyzing or carrying out governmental policy.  Minimum of 200 hours of work required for 3 hours of credit.  Prerequisites: 2.5 overall grade point average, advanced standing, and approval of department head.  Field experience fee $50.

POLS 485    POLITICAL SCIENCE SEMINAR   (3-0)

Independent reading, research, discussion, and paper writing, under personal direction of instructor.  Prerequisites: Senior classification, 18 hours POLS, or approval of department head.  May be taken more than once for credit.

POLS 490   POLTICAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE COURSE   (3-0)

This course requires students to integrate and use fundamental concepts learned in previous political science courses to research and analyze real-world political phenomena and problems.  Students will present oral and written reports on their research, supplemented by appropriate internet and multimedia materials, as well as portfolios documenting their research. INSTRUCTORS:  CROSS, M.  MARGOLIS, L., MINIX, D., PRICE, B.

GRADUATE POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES

POLS 530      PUBLIC MANAGEMENT   (3-0)

The practical application of theories of public administration, the study of problems of administrative management in public organizations, and the use of law for administrative decision-making. INSTRUCTOR:  PRICE, B.

POLS 560     POLITICAL CULTURE   (3-0)

The study of political culture as it forms and is formed by public policy.  Examplesmay include the culture of environmental policy, bureaucratic policy, foreign policy, and others. INSTRUCTOR:

POLS 561    POLITICS OF EDUCATION   (3-0)

The study of the relationship between politics and education in America including K-12 and post-secondary systems. INSTRUCTOR:  PRICE, B.

POLS 562    ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY   (3-0)

The study of the politics of the natural environment with emphasis on the role of government in environmental protection. INSTRUCTOR:

POLS 585    POLITICAL SCIENCE SEMINAR   (3-0)

Contents vary according to the needs and desires of students.  Independent reading, research, discussion, and writing under personal direction of instructor.  May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.

POLS 586    POLITICAL SCIENCE PROBLEMS   (credit variable)

Conference course.  Independent reading, research, discussion under supervision of senior professor.

POLS 588    THESIS   (3-0)

Scheduled when student is ready to begin thesis.  No credit until thesis is accepted.  Prerequisites: 24 hours of graduate credit and approval of department head.

POLS 599   PRACTICUM, FIELD PROBLEM, OR INTERNSHIP   (3-0)

Supervised professional activities in school administration, counseling, supervision, college or public school teaching, or other educational oriented professions.  Major emphasis on the student's involvement in successful practices in the area of professional interest.  May be repeated once for credit.  Field experiences fee $50.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSES

R S 101   SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT   (3-0)

A survey of the historical background and basic teachings of the Old Testament and its influence in the ancient world. INSTRUCTOR:  HALLGARTH, M.

R S  102  SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT   (3-0)

Survey of the historical background and basic teachings of the New Testament and its influence in the ancient world. INSTRUCTOR:  HALLGARTH, M.

R S 210   HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY THROUGH THE REFORMATION  (3-0)

History of Christianity from its biblical origins through the English Reformation.  This course covers the major doctrinal controversies and the political, social, and philosophical context for the growth of the church.  The course will conclude with a consideration of the factors contributing to the Protestant Reformation and its impact on history. INSTRUCTOR: HALLGARTH, M.

R S 304    WORLD RELIGIONS  (3-0)

A study of the philosophical, ethical, and social dimensions of the religions of the world.  Focuses on major religions but lesser known ones may be included.  The course will emphasize the diversity of religious experience and traditions.  Credit for both PHIL 304 and R S 304 will not be rewarded. INSTRUCTOR: HALLGARTH, M.

SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSES

SOSC 301       SOCIAL SCIENCES SURVEY   (3-0)

An interdisciplinary course emphasizing the relationships of history, political science, economics, and the social sciences.  Prerequisites: 9 hours of HIST, POLS, ECO, or SOC. INSTRUCTORS:  ATKINSON, R., MARGOLIS, L.