Department of History and Government

The Department of History and Government offers a program leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Political Science. The department advises students about minors in ethnic studies, humanities, geography, philosophy, and museum studies.

The Department of History and Government provides several courses which meet general education requirements for all students. It also provides more specialized upper-level courses for those wishing to pursue careers related to history and political science. Such education prepares students for graduate study and careers in teaching, law, military service, and other professions.

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR IN HISTORY (130)

Historians study, assess, and interpret the past in a spirit of critical inquiry as they try to determine not only what happened, but the causes and effects of past events. The study of history can provide a student with a broader perspective about past events and a deeper understanding of present conditions.

General Education Requirements

Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 hours
HIST 1113, HIST 1123, HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 (in addition to the course taken to meet the general education requirement), HIST 2133, HIST 4793

Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 hours
(Chosen from each of the following areas with the approval of the department.)
1. U.S. history courses (12 hours)
2. Non-US history courses (15 hours).  Six of those hours must consist of HIST 2133, and HIST 2223.

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (162)

Political Science is the study of governments, their philosophical and constitutional foundations, institutional structures, processes, interrelations, and policies. An understanding of political science leads to an appreciation of the complexity of political life and the roles of citizens in it. The Political Science Program provides courses which serve the needs of the general student as well as those students seeking a broad liberal education, preparing for graduate study in political science, or preparing for law school.

General Education Requirements

Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours
PS 2113, PS 2793

At least three hours in each of the following five areas; the remaining fifteen hours may be selected from any or all of the areas (Note: PS 2001-3 may be taken for a maximum of 6 hours) . . . . . . 30 hours

Political Theory
PS 2001-3, PS 2613, PS 3613, PS 3633, PS 4491-3, PS 4591-3, PS4613, PS 4673

Institutions and Processes
PS 2001-3, PS 2023, PS 3003, PS 3483, PS 3513, PS 3753, PS 3813, PS 4043, PS 4253, PS 4491-3, PS 4591-3

Politics and Behavior
PS 2001-3, PS 2713, PS 3013, PS 3023, PS 3043, PS 3113, PS 3723, PS 4491-3, PS 4591-3

International Relations
PS 2001-3, PS 3213, PS 3223, PS 4053, PS 4491-3, PS 4591-3

Comparative Government
PS 2001-3, PS 3333, PS 4023, PS 4043, PS 4491-3, PS 4591-3

NOTE: Students may take selected cognate courses with advisor approval to meet major requirements. Cognate courses used to fulfill Pol. Sci. Major requirements may not be used to meet Minor requirements.

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
MAJOR IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION (135)

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education degree program offers coursework in preparation for teaching social studies at the 7-12 grade level in the state of Oklahoma. Specific courses required for the major include 39 hours of major core courses, 33 hours of education courses, and 51-52 hours of general education courses, of which 24 hours are required social studies content-area courses. Thus, 63 hours of social studies coursework are required as major core courses and general education courses, with 36 total hours of history, 6 hours of political science, 6 hours of economics, 6 hours of geography, 3 hours of psychology, 3 hours of sociology, and an additional 3 hour social studies elective.

Students interested in the Social Studies Education degree should consult as early as possible with the program advisor in the Department of History and Government to ensure that the proper sequence of coursework is taken to complete the degree within 124 hours.

General Education Requirements

The Social Studies Education program requires specific courses for meeting General Education requirements as follows:

Required Courses
ENGL 1113, ENGL 1213, COMM 1113, MATH 1513 or above,
BIOL 1004 or 1364, ESCI 1135 or GEOL 1014, HIST 1483*, PS 1113*,
Humanities (6 hours)
HIST 1113 (requir ed)*, one addi tional non-h istory humani ties course,
PSY 1113*, ECON 2013*, Physical Education activities (4 hours)
or Military Science (8 hours)

Electives
Sufficient to total 50 hours with no more than 6 hours in any one department
HIST 2113*, HIST 2223*, SOCI 1113*, (ANTH 1113 recommended-not required)

*Required additional core courses to supplement t he major

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 hours
HIST 1123, HIST 1493, HIST 2133, HIST 3043, HIST 4773,
U.S. History Elective (6 hours of 3000+ level)
Non-U.S. History Electives (3 hours of 3000+ level)

Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 hours
Political Science Elective (select one)
PS 2023, PS 2113, PS 3003, PS 3213

Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hours
Economics Elective (select one)
ECON 2023, GEOG 3023

Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours
GEOG 2243, GEOG 3213

Social Studies
Social Studies Elective (3 hours). Choose an additional 3000+ course in PS, GEOG, ECON, or SOCI

EDUC 1800, EDUC 3003, *EDUC 3612, EDUC 3673, EDUC 3733,
EDUC 3753 (R), EDUC 4313 (R ), EDUC 4653 (R), *EDUC 4965 (R ),
*EDUC 4975 (R), SPED 3103

* Courses taken in the professional semester.
(R) Restricted to students admitted to Teacher Education.

Social Studies Education candidates must achieve a grade of C or better in all major core courses and required education courses in order to receive credit toward a degree. If a grade of D, F, or U is achieved, the course must be repeated.

Social Studies Education candidates must demonstrate foreign language proficiency (listening and speaking) at the novice-high level as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency test or by taking a foreign language course.

Teacher Licensure/Certification

The student who completes the requirements for this degree and passes the state tests for certification in U.S. History/Oklahoma History/U.S. Government/Economics, World History/Geography, and/or Psychology/Sociology will be eligible to apply for a standard teaching license.

GEOGRAPHY COURSES (GEOG)

2013* PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, 3 hours credit
A basic introduction to the physical elements of the earth as they relate to man. The influence of such factors as soils and minerals, landforms and hydrography, vegetation, weather, and climate are emphasized. Lecture 3 hours.

2243* HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, 3 hours credit
The principles of geography in its human aspects and its relationship to the cultural patterns of the world. Lecture 3 hours.

3023* ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY, 3 hours credit
A study of the resource base and economic activities with emphasis on production, distribution, and consumption of various types of commodities of the world. Lecture 3 hours.

3033* HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES, 3 hours credit
Geographic environment of America and its influence on the historical evolution of the United States. Lecture 3 hours.

3213* WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY, 3 hours credit
Comparative study of the world's major geographic regions as defined by interrelated complexes of physiographic and cultural elements. Lecture 3 hours.

3243* ETHNIC GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES, 3 hours credit
A study of the geographic origins of individual groups and of the impact of migration upon their cultural traditions and ways of life. Lecture 3 hours.

3253* CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, 3 hours credit
A study of America's resources, their geographic localization, and the nature and problems of their uses and misuses. Lecture 3 hours.

3401-3* SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHY, 1-3 hours credit
An intensive analysis of a selected problem or topic in geography. May be repeated with a different topic for additional credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

HISTORY COURSES (HIST)

1113* EARLY WORLD CIVILIZATION, 3 hours credit
Survey of the major civilizations of the world from the earliest times to 1650. Lecture 3 hours.

1123* MODERN WORLD CIVILIZATION, 3 hours credit
Survey of the major civilizations of the world from 1650 to the present. Lecture 3 hours.

1483* UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1865, 3 hours credit
Introductory survey from European backgrounds through the Civil War. Lecture 3 hours.

1493* UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE 1865, 3 hours credit
A survey of the development of the United States from 1865 to the present. Lecture 3 hours.

2113* WESTERN CIVILIZATION I, 3 hours credit
Using an interdisplinary approach that incorporates materials chiefly from history but also from philosophy, art, and music, this course will provide the student a firm grounding in the History of Europe, including the history of those regions that influenced it such as northern Africa, the middle East, and the Near East.

2133* AN INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND WRITING, 3 hours credit
An introduction to the research methods used in history, with emphasis on the gathering and evaluation of evidence, the organization and interpretation of such evidence, and the effective presentation of this research. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213.

2223* WESTERN CIVILIZATION II, 3 hours credit
Using an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates material chiefly from history but also from philosophy, art, and music, this course will provide the student a firm grounding in the History of Europe from the Renaissance to the present.

3003* AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH FILM, 3 hours credit
This course will provide a broad overview of American history using films as vehicles for in-depth examination and discussion of important eras, people, and events. Students will watch and discuss films in class, conduct research into the making of each film and its historical accuracy, and write interpretive research papers on broad historical themes discussed in class. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1483 or HIST 1493.

3023* MODERN LATIN AMERICA, 3 hours credit
A historical analysis of the forces which have shaped Latin America from the early 19th century to the present. Special attention is devoted to the revolutionary process, with Mexico and Cuba as case studies. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

3033* THE ATLANTIC WORLD, 1400-1850, 3 hours credit
This course examines the relationships which developed among Africa, the Americas and Europe between 1400 and 1850. Students will examine European exploration and colonization, African state-building and the Atlantic slave trade, and the destruction of old and the creation of new American societies and cultures. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: HIST 1123, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

3043* OKLAHOMA HISTORY, 3 hours credit
A survey of the development of Oklahoma from the time of the discovery of America to the present. Lecture 3 hours

3053* HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES,, 3 hours credit
Geographic environment of America and its influence on the historical evolution of the United States. Lecture 3 hours.

3113* THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI WEST, 3 hours credit
Development of the Trans-Mississippi and Far Western frontiers, with special attention to the Southwest, exploration, the fur trade, Indian relations, overland migration, transportation, territorial acquisitions, mining and cattle frontiers, and the agrarian revolt. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: HIST 1483, HIST 1493, and HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

3133* AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY, 3 hours credit
A survey of American military history from American Revolution to the present. Lecture 3 hours.

3143* MODERN FAR EAST, 3 hours credit
The institutional background and the impact of the occidental world on the East from the early nineteenth century. Problems of modern China and Japan, and their relations with the West, especially the United States. Lecture 3 hours.

3233* BRITAIN TO 1689, 3 hours credit
The British people in their political, social, and institutional development from earliest times through the Glorious Revolution. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

3243* BRITAIN SINCE 1689, 3 hours credit
Emergence of cabinet government, the Industrial Revolution, the Napoleonic era and empire problems, and the development of Britain to the present. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

3333* THE AMERICAN INDIAN, 3 hours credit
A history of Native American peoples from pre-Columbian times to the contemporary period. Emphasis on tribal culture, the impact of European contact, and the evolution of governmental Indian policy. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1483 or HIST 1493, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

3343* HISTORY OF THE PLAINS INDIANS, 3 hours credit
A study of the Plains Indians, their origins, migrations, social and cultural development, and the impact of European contact and United States Indian policies. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1483 or 1493, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

3353* AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY, 3 hours credit
A study of African-American history from the development of the slave trade through emancipation and up to the present time. Emphasis is placed upon the influence of African-Americans in the history of the United States. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1483, HIST 1493, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

3363* EUROPE AND THE MEDITERRANEAN, 1200-1750, 3 hours credit
During the period from 1200-1750, Europe and the Mediterranean shared in a variety of social, cultural, political, and economic exchanges. This course traces the development of these complex relationships with an emphasis on Southern Europe and its interactions with other Mediterranean societies. Prerequisite: HIST 2133, HIST 2223 or departmental permission.

3373* THE ANTEBELLUM SOUTH, 3 hours credit
Cultural, economic, and social history of the South from colonial times to the Civil War. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1483, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

3383* THE NEW SOUTH, 3 hours credit
The political, economic, and social development of the American South from 1865 to the present, with particular attention to the problems arising from changes in agriculture, the beginnings of industry, and the relations between the races. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1493, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

3391-3* INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-3 hours credit
Intensive independent readings or study on definite problems or special historical subjects, based upon pre-approved outlines or plans, with regular conferences and with written and/or oral reports required. Prerequisites.: 18 hours of history and permission of instructor. May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 hours credit.

4123* AMERICAN WOMEN: 1890-PRESENT, 3 hours credit
A study of the changing socio-economic and political roles of American women and the relationship between women and society, with emphasis on the development of new values, attitudes, and behavior for women and the impact that emerging value structures have had on social organizations. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1493, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4243* AMERICAN COLONIAL HISTORY, 3 hours credit
The political, economic, social, and cultural history of the colonies in North America from the earliest settlements to the preliminaries of the great war for empire. The modification of European institutions and ideals in the New World. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1483, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4253* REVOLUTIONARY AMERICA, 1754-1783, 3 hours credit
The French and Indian War; the British imperial system; the causes and immediate consequences of the War for American Independence. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1483, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4263* THE EARLY NATIONAL PERIOD IN THE UNITED STATES, 3 hours credit
The drafting and adoption of the federal constitution and the organization of a new national government. The origin and development of political parties; the conflict between nationalism and sectionalism; foreign policy and territorial expansion in the period from 1783 to 1824. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1483, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4273* THE AGE OF JACKSON AND AMERICAN EXPANSION, 1824-1861, 3 hours credit
A political history of the period between 1824 and 1861. The impact of nationalism, liberalism, and sectionalism upon American life in the middle period. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1483, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4283* CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA, 3 hours credit
The political, military, diplomatic, economic, and social problems encountered by the Union and the Confederacy; leading personalities and events of the war between the states. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1483, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4293* RECONSTRUCTION AND THE GILDED AGE, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of the major economic, political, and social changes in the United States in the aftermath of the Civil War, with emphasis on the processes and problems of reconstruction in the southern states, and with special attention to the rise of modern industrialism and to the organization of labor and the farmers. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1493, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4303* UNITED STATES AS AN EMERGING WORLD POWER, 3 hours credit
Studies the coming of age of the United States as an industrial giant and a major force in international politics. Covers socioeconomic, political changes within the nation and foreign policy developments from 1890 to 1920 including the creation of a national urban culture, presidencies of William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson, the Spanish-American War and The First World War. Prerequisite: HIST 1493, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4313* AMERICA BETWEEN THE WORLD WARS, 3 hours credit
The United States in the Age of the Great Depression, with primary stress on social problems and popular movements of the 1920s, New Deal policies of Franklin D. Roosevelt and circumstances under which the nation became involved in World War II. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1493, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4323* AMERICA, 1945-PRESENT, 3 hours credit
A study of the political, economic, social, cultural and diplomatic changes in America since 1945. Topics include civil rights, the Cold War, consumerism, social change, and others. Lecture/discussion 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1493, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4343* THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST, 3 hours credit
The development of the region after 1846. Topics include immigration, urbanization, the federal presence, science and technology, popular culture, and the Sunbelt phenomenon and its subregional distinctions. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1493, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4353* NORTHERN EUROPE, 1300-1800, 3 hours credit
This course focuses on the major cultural, social, political and economic developments in those European cultures bordering on the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, with particular emphasis on the British Isles, northern Germany, Sweden, Poland, and the Low Countries. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HUM 2223, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4363* FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEONIC ERA, 3 hours credit
The period of the French Revolution and Napoleon including the origins of the Revolution, the course of its development, the rise of Napoleon, the Napoleonic wars and their effect on Europe. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1123, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4373* HISTORY OF EUROPE, 1815-1870, 3 hours credit
Europe at the end of the Napoleonic Era; the Congress of Vienna and the Congress system; the revolutions of 1830 and 1848; the unification of Italy and Germany. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1123, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4383* HISTORY OF EUROPE, 1870-1918, 3 hours credit
The growth of alliances, economic and political imperialism; World War I and its origin. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1123.

4403* EUROPE'S ENLIGHTENMENTS, 1648-1789, 3 hours credit
The growth of divine-right monarchy in Europe and the balance of power; the rationalists and the age of Enlightenment. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1123, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4413* THE REFORMATION, 3 hours credit
This course will address church and society in later medieval Europe, including the rise of lay piety and the crisis in church governance; the Protestant challenge to the universal church and the Catholic and Protestant reform movements; the rise of confessionalization, the territorial state, and social and cultural transformation; and the Thirty Years' War. Prerequisite: HIST 2113, 2223 or departmental permission.

4433* RUSSIA TO 1815, 3 hours credit
A survey of the political, institutional, societal, and economic development of Russia from the Kievan period to the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The course will include the origins of Russian society, the rise of Muscovy, the growth of the Russian Empire, origins and development of autocracy and serfdom, and Russia's emergence as a great power. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1113, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4443* RECENT EUROPEAN HISTORY, 3 hours credit
The quest for security in the 1920's, the rise of the dictators, and the road to war. World War II and its aftermath. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1123, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4453* MODERN RUSSIA 1815-PRESENT, 3 hours credit
Europe after the Napoleonic Wars, Russia in the nineteenth century, the nature of the old regime, the emergence of the underground movement, revolutionary literature, the revolutions of 1917, Communist Russia, and post-Communist Russia. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: HIST 1123, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4473* MODERN GERMANY, 1815-PRESENT, 3 hours credit
A study of the political, institutional, societal and economic development of Germany from the end of the Napoleonic Era to the present including German Unification, World War I, the rise of Hitler, World War II, and Germany's post-war recovery. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: HIST 1123, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4483* DIPLOMATIC HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE, 3 hours credit
A discussion and analysis of the major personalities, events and trends in European diplomacy from the post Napoleonic settlement into the Atomic Age. Attention will be focused primarily upon the major nations of Western Europe. Russia, the Balkan states, and the area of Eastern Europe will be treated only in so far as they interact with the Western European powers. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: History 1123, HIST 2133 or departmental permission.

4773 METHODS OF TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES, 3 hours credit
Problems and methods of teaching social studies. Lecture 3 hours. Teacher Certification students must be admitted to teacher education prior to enrollment in this course. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Offered fall semester only.

4793 SENIOR SEMINAR IN HISTORY, 3 hours credit
An intensive study of a historical event or person and the historiography concerning that event or person. Research to gather and evaluate historical facts and interpretations, the organization of this information, and a formal oral and written presentation of the results of the research are required. A formal research paper is required. Prerequisites: 18 hours of history including HIST 2133, and permission of instructor.

4961-3* SELECTED TOPICS IN HISTORY, 1-3 hours credit
An intensive analysis of a selected problem or topic in history. May be repeated, with a different topic, for additional credit. Prerequisites: 18 hours of history and permission of instructor.

HUMANITIES COURSES (HUM)

2513* HUMANITIES OF THE GREAT PLAINS, 3 hours credit
An interdisciplinary approach to the unique environment and the resultant cultural developments in art, geography, history, literature, and music of the Great Plains from the 1500's through the mid-twentieth century. Lecture 3 hours.

4511-3* SELECTED TOPICS IN THE GREAT PLAINS EXPERIENCE, 1-3 hours credit
Intensive independent reading and research on a specific topic in the Great Plains environment or culture, based on pre-approved outlines or plans, with regular conferences and with oral and written reports. The reading and research will be directed by a faculty member from the art, English, music, or history and humanities departments. Prerequisite: HUM 2513 or permission of instructor.

PHILOSOPHY COURSES (PHIL)

1113* INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY, 3 hours credit
How to construct a logical world view. Lecture 3 hours.

2213* LOGIC, 3 hours credit
How to construct good arguments and avoid being taken in by bad ones. Lecture 3 hours.

3013* ETHICS, 3 hours credit
Critical study of important ethical theories and moral problems of contemporary interest (e.g., euthanasia, abortion, pornography, capital punishment, affirmative action). Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHIL 1113 or PHIL 2213 or permission of instructor.

3123* METAPHYSICS, 3 hours credit
Critical study of three fundamental philosophical topics: God, immortality and freedom. Related topics to be discussed include dualism, idealism, materialism, determinism, and the claim that science can give a complete explanation or description of all that is real. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHIL 1113 or 2213 or permission of instructor.

4591-3* DIRECTED READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY, 1-3 hours credit
Intensive study of texts on a specific philosophical subject. Requires regular consultation with the instructor as well as preparation of extensive written work. May be repeated with different topics for up to 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: PHIL 1113, PHIL 2013, and instructor's permission.

POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES (PS)

1113* AMERICAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 3 hours credit
A study of the American government system. The American experiment in federalism and democracy; origin and development of the United States Constitution; federal-state relations, civil liberties, the individual as a citizen; political parties; governmental services. Lecture 3 hours.

2001-3* SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, 1-3 hours credit
An analysis of a selected problem or special topic in government, criminal justice, corrections, and/or law enforcement. May be repeated with different topics for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and departmental permission.

2023* STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, 3 hours credit
A study of the various political units in the United States with emphasis on states, counties, and municipalities. Lecture 3 hours.

2113* CONCEPTS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, 3 hours credit
An introduction to basic political concepts, institutions and processes, as well as a review of career opportunities for political scientists. Lecture 3 hours.

2613* INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT, 3 hours credit
Introduction to the philosophical analysis of politics through study of selected central questions of political thought (such as the nature of justice, power, liberty, or the best regime) in relation to the principles of classical liberalism. Lecture 3 hours.

2713* PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, 3 hours credit
An introductory course to acquaint students with the field of public administration. Topics include the development of public administration and its political setting, organization theory and behavior, administrative processes, and current issues in public administration. Lecture 3 hours.

2793 RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, 3 hours credit
The study and application of empirical research methods in political science. The course will include an overview of research designs, the conduct of empirical research, and the organization and preparation of research papers. Lecture 3 hours.

3003* OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, 3 hours credit
An advanced analysis of the structure and function of the government of Oklahoma and the complex political forces operating upon state government. Focus on the state constitution, the institutions it creates, and related political institutions such as political parties. Lecture 3 hours.

3013* POLITICAL PARTIES AND INTEREST GROUPS, 3 hours credit
An analysis of the history, functions, and structure of American political parties and interest groups with a special focus on the interrelationships between parties, groups, campaigns, governmental institutions, public policy formation, and voting behavior. Lecture 3 hours.

3023* PUBLIC OPINION, 3 hours credit
A study of the measurement and nature of public opinion in America. Topics include a methodology critique of public opinion survey research, fundamentals and enduring opinions, and public opinion research on contemporary issues. Lecture 3 hours.

3043* THE MEDIA IN AMERICAN POLITICS, 3 hours credit
A comprehensive analysis of the media in American politics, including an analysis of media modes, news development, restraints on the media, the people and the media, intermediaries and the media, and how the branches of government interact with the media. 3 hours.

3113* THE FORMATION OF PUBLIC POLICY, 3 hours credit
An analysis of the development of public policies in the solution of national problems. Lecture topics include the process of making, implementing, and evaluating public policies. Students select a policy issue of interest and prepare a thoughtful paper on the subject. Lecture 3 hours.

3213* INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 3 hours credit
The political dynamics and machinery of international relations, with emphasis on the norms and techniques of nationalism, imperialism, collective security and the formation and execution of foreign policy. Lecture 3 hours.

3223* INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, 3 hours credit
An analysis of the background, formation, aims, activities and accomplishments of international government organizations, with emphasis on the United Nations and related agencies. Lecture 3 hours.

3333 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT, 3 hours credit
A survey of concepts, approaches, and models used in comparative political research. The course includes an analysis of selected political systems in the modern world including liberal democracies, communist/post-communist systems, and developmental authoritarian regimes. Lecture 3 hours.

3483* THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY, 3 hours credit
A comprehensive analysis of American constitutionalism and constitutional law, to include development of governmental powers, federalism, and civil rights and civil liberties. Lecture 3 hours.

3513* THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, 3 hours credit
An analysis of the legislative process in the U.S. with a focus on the structure and function of the U.S. Congress. Comparisons between Congress, state legislatures, and foreign legislative bodies will be developed. Lecture 3 hours.

3613* HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT, 3 hours credit
Political thought in ancient Greece, ancient Rome and the Middle Ages. Close study of texts by thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Aquinas. Lecture 3 hours.

3623* MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT, 3 hours credit
Political thought from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century. Close study of texts by thinkers such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill and Marx. Lecture 3 hours.

3633* AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT, 3 hours credit
Main currents and cross-currents in American political thought from Puritanism to the present with emphasis on those concepts and ideas which have most decisively influenced the evolution of the federal system of government. Lecture 3 hours.

3721-3 INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, 1-3 hours credit
Placement of advanced political science majors in applied job settings. Involves frequent contact with faculty supervisor and off-campus supervisor evaluation. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Political science major, junior standing, and instructor's permission.

3813* CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND GOVERNMENT: THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, 3 hours credit
A comprehensive analysis of American constitutionalism and constitutional law, to include development of governmental powers, federalism, and civil rights and civil liberties. Lecture 3 hours.

4013* LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY, 3 hours credit
A comprehensive examination of the tools, institutions, analytical techniques, financing instruments, and policy context relevant to economic development policy at  the state, regional, and local level. Lecture 3 hours.

4023* THE POLITICS OF DEVELOPING NATIONS, 3 hours credit
An analysis of political institutions and processes with emphasis on selected developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Lecture 3 hours.

4043* EUROPEAN POLITICS, 3 hours credit
A comparative analysis of political processes and institutions of selected European countries. Topics include constitutional structure; legislative, executive, and judicial processes; political parties; electoral systems; public policy; and international relations. Lecture 3 hours.

4053* U.S. FOREIGN POLICY, 3 hours credit
An examination of the content, formulation, and execution of U.S. foreign policy, with emphasis on the post-World War II period. The course also explores the relationship of U.S. foreign policy to its domestic foundations and to the larger international system. Lecture 3 hours.

4253* THE JUDICIAL PROCESS, 3 hours credit
An analysis of the court system in the United States, focusing on the United States Supreme Court, lower federal courts, federal-state judicial relations, and the role of the judicial system in American policy processes. Lecture 3 hours.

4491-3* SELECTED TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, 1-3 hours credit
An intensive analysis of a selected political problem or special topic in political science. May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 hours credit. Lecture 1-3 hours.

4591-3* INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, 1-3 hours credit
Intensive independent reading on or study of a specific problem or subject in political science, based on a pre-approved outline or plan, with regular conferences with the instructor and submission of extensive written work. May be repeated with different topics for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Political science major, junior standing, and instructor's permission.

4613* PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY POLITICS, 3 hours credit
Philosophical analysis of three to five selected issues in contemporary politics . Issues will vary each time the course is offered based on timeliness and importance of issues, including topics such as globalization, hate speech, political violence, or institutional design. Lecture 3 hours

4673* CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THOUGHT, 3 hours credit
Normative political theory in the twentieth century. Intensive study of recent work on topics such as liberty, equality, justice, and democracy. Lecture 3 hours.

* Liberal arts and sciences course.