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The Department of History and Political Science offers
a master of arts degree with two options. The first option is the traditional
thesis program in which the student completes 30 semester hours, six of
which is for the thesis. With approval of the department head, the student
may elect an additional field of a minimum of six and maximum of 12 semester
hours. At least 21 of the 30 semester hours must be taken at the 5500 level.
The second option is the non-thesis program.
This program requires 36 semester hours, 24 hours of which must be completed
at the 5500 level. The student must demonstrate proficiency in research
and writing in graduate seminars. With approval of the department head,
the student may elect an additional field of a minimum of six and maximum
of 12 semester hours.
The department of history and political science also offers a
master of arts degree in criminal justice with two options. the first option is
the traditional thesis program in which the student completes 42 semester hours,
six of which are for the thesis. With the approval of the department head, the
student may elect an additional field with a minimum of six and maximum of 12
hours. At least 30 of the 42 hours must be taken at the 5500 level. the second
option is the non-thesis program. This program requires 42 semester hours, 30 of
which must be completed at the 55500 level. The student must demonstrate
proficiency in research and writing in graduate seminars. With the approval of
the department head, the student may elect an additional field with a minimum of
six and maximum of 12 hours.
The Department of History and Political Science
has an excellent collection of source material for theses and research
papers available in Cornette Library: unusually complete files of scholarly
journals, more than 600,000 government documents, microfilm and microcard
acquisitions including a complete file of the New York Times and records
of the U.S. Congress from 1789 to the present. The Panhandle-Plains Historical
Museum, located on campus, has a superb regional collection of books, journals
and thousands of manuscript items and recorded interviews with pioneers
of the area.
In addition to extensive offerings in American
and Western European history and political science, the department offers
graduate courses in criminal justice, public administration and international
politics. These programs are designed to prepare students for a career
in the respective fields.
Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree,
Political Science (Major Code: 5110)
General Requirements
The student may take work in a general field or concentrate in areas
such as American government, state and local government, public administration
or international politics.
30-hour Thesis Program:
Major in Criminal Justice Studies (Major Code: 5133)
General requirements.
students must have a minimum of 24 hours of criminal justice
or equvalent courses. any leveling clases will be individually arranged.
42-Hours Thesis Program
Required Criminal Justice Courses-12 semester credit hours.
Elective courses-24 semester credit hours (If related field, not less than six semester credit hours or more than 12 semester credit hours may be chosen from the political science, psychology and/or sociology.)
Thesis-six semester hours
42-Hour Non-Thesis Program
Required criminal justice courses- 12 semester credit hours
Elective courses-30 semester credit hours ( If related field, not less than six semester credit hours or more than 12 semester credit hours may be chosen from the political science, psychology and/or sociology.)
5501. Thesis. (3 0 0)
5502. Thesis. (3 0 0)
5504. Graduate internship. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Practical application of criminal justice studies in supervised field setting. ( 3, 6 0 0 )
5509. Seminar in criminal justice administration and public policy. Advanced study of organizational theories with application to complex criminal justice organizations in the areas of human resource management , financial management, intergovernmental relations, planning and evaluation of programs. With permission of the instructor , may be repeated once when topics vary. same as POSC 5512. (3 3 0 )
5512. the criminal justice system-An overview. Intensive overview of the criminal justice system as a system including theory, current issues and trends. Same as POSC 5512.( 3 3 0 )
5513. Seminar in Criminal Justice. Contemporary national, state and local problems in criminal justice. With consent of instructor, may be repeated once when topics vary. Same as POSC/SOCI 5513. (3 3 0)
5514. Seminar in Deviance. Critical investigations on deviant behavior in society. Topics may include crime, delinquency, mental illness, alcoholism, drug abuse, institutionalized means of prevention and treatment. With permission of instructor, may be repeated once for credit when topics vary. Same as SOCI 5514. (3 3 0)
5515. Problems in Social and Political Institutions. Critical investigation of social conditions affecting the structure and functions of contemporary social and political institutions. Same as SOCI/POSC 5515. (3 3 0)
5516. Seminar in juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice. Theoretical causes of delinquency and youth criminality, rehabilitation and punishment of the juvenile offender, and the role of the juvenile justice system. Same as SOCI 5516. ( 3 30 )
5517. Seminar in Criminology and Social Policy. Theories of criminal behavior and research based on analysis of criminal behavior theories and their impact on social policy. With permission of instructor, may be repeated once for credit when topics vary. Same as SOCI 5517. (3 3 0)
5525. Seminar in Criminal Justice Ethics. Major moral theories , application of ethical principles and moral dilemmas in policing, the courts and corrections. (3 3 0)
5530. seminar in police and society. Advanced study of the philosophy and role of policing, politics of policing, police-community relations, planning and evaluation of programs, and topical issues and trends. (3 3 0 )
5532. issues in modern policing. In-depth examination of operational and administrative practices, police-community relations, professionalization of officer corps ( training , education and executive development ) and emergent issues and trends. With permission of the instructor , may be repeated once one the topics vary.( 3 3 0 )
5544. seminar in American judiciary. In-depth examination of various issues relating to the national and state judiciary including selection of judges, judicial politics, components of the court work group and their functions, problems in administration of justice, and other issues of judicial behavior and process. Same as POSC 5544. (3 3 0 )
5546. Advanced studies in criminal law. Critical study of aspects of law that are relevant to the criminal justice system and its related processes including theories of law , historical development , substantive and procedural laws, and administrative law. Same as POSC 5546. (3 3 0 )
5550. seminar in corrections. Examination of the philosophical justification of prisons in the United States, personnel management issues , inmate social structure , community corrections and correctional reform. with permission of instructor, may be repeated once when topics vary. ( 3 3 0 )
5552. seminar in rehabilitation and resocialization process of offenders. Examination of rehabilitation and resocialization models, rehabilitation and the criminal justice system , effectiveness of rehabilitation and resocialization, the future of rehabilitation and critical issues in the field . With the permission of the instructor, may be repeated once when the topics vary.
5587. Seminar in Research Methods. Nonparametrics; measurement; surveys, research, design; scale construction; methodology. With permission of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary. Same as POSC/SOCI 5587. (3 3 0)
5588. statistics for social and criminological research. Prerequisite : undergraduate social statistics or equivalent. Statistical techniques most commonly used in criminal justice with emphasis on probability, estimation, hypothesis methods, sample techniques and use of SPSS. Same as POSC/SOCI 5588. (3 3 0 )
5591. readings. Directed individual and group readings and investigations in areas of criminal justice. with permission of instructor, may be repeated once when topics vary. ( 3 0 0 )
5598. Advanced issues in criminal justice. Social and behavioral science perspective of forensics, policing, forensic psychology, corrections penology, criminal law and penal statutes, capital punishment , evaluation research in criminal justice, law and society. With permission of instructor, may be repeated once when the topics vary.( 3 3 0)
History (HIST)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
Students having taken undergraduate "stacked" courses
at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course
if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate
course.
5309. Greco-Roman History to A.D. 300. Origins, development and significance of Greco-Roman civilization to A.D. 300. (3 3 0)
5401. Medieval World, 300-1350. Political, cultural, social and economic history of western and central Europe from 300 1350. (3 3 0)
5406. Origins and Conduct of World War I. Origins, conduct and significance of World War I. (3 3 0)
5411. History of Christianity to 1564. Doctrinal, cultural, political and social history of Christianity from first-century A.D. to the end of the Council of Trent in 1564, which marked the end of the first phase of the Reformation. (3 3 0)
5412. Texas. Anglo-American colonization, Revolution and Republic annexation, statehood and Civil War; Reconstruction; end of Texas frontier; 19th-century politics and reform; oil industrialization, urbanization and ethnicity of 20th-century Texas. (3 3 0)
5415. Nazi Germany. Germany from 1918 1945, emphasis on the rise of Adolph Hitler, Nazi Revolution, World War II and fall of the Third Reich in 1945. (3 3 0)
5428. Hispanic Frontier in North America, 1513 1821. Exploration, colonization and development of the Southwest under Spanish rule. (3 3 0)
5430. History of Mexico. Political, economic, social and cultural development of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to present. Emphasis on development in the 20th century. (3 3 0)
5435. Latin America: Pre-Columbian to Present. Political, economic and cultural history of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present. (3 3 0)
5441. African History to 1850. Development of civilization in Africa from the dawn of humanity to the middle of the 19th century. General introduction to Africa's geography, socio-economic and political systems, arts and religions; and examination of African history before the intrusion of European colonialism. (3 3 0)
5442. African History from 1850 to the Present. History of sub-Saharan Africa from the middle of the 19th century to the present. Description of the European conquest of Africa, colonial period, struggle for independence, and political, economic and social problems facing Africa today. (3 3 0)
5445. Islamic Civilization. Interdisciplinary course that examines the history of civilization in the Middle East with emphasis on the period since the birth of Islam. Beliefs and practices of Islam, nature of Islamic societies and historical background to current events in the Middle East. (3 3 0)
5448. The Modern Middle East. Introduction to recent history of the Middle East. Historical background to help understand current political and economic situations in this critical region. (3 3 0)
5469. United States, 1914-1945. Major events and issues in American history from the beginning of World War I through World War II, growth of the United States as a world leader, development of an urban society, the Great Depression and New Deal. (3 3 0)
5470. United States Since 1945. United States in post World War II period, Cold War, Korea and Vietnam; economic, political and social problems of American society since 1945. (3 3 0)
5476. Age of the American Revolution. American people on the eve of and during the American Revolution, formation of several states and Confederation and making of the U.S. Constitution. (3 3 0)
5500. Readings. Intensive readings in history selected to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated once for credit. (1-3 3 0)
5501. Thesis. (3 0 0)
5502. Thesis. (3 0 0)
5523. Seminar in Contemporary National Affairs. Contemporary national problems and their backgrounds. May be repeated once. (3 3 0)
5530. Seminar in Latin American History. Topics in Latin American history of definite scope will be developed and investigated. May be repeated once. (3 3 0)
5541. The Frontier. Lectures, readings and directed research on the westward movement; American Indians; frontier institutions; pioneer lifestyles; environmental problems and conservation; and other selected aspects of the North American frontier experience. May be repeated once. (3 3 0)
5550. Seminar in U.S. History Before 1900. Problems developed around a central theme of definite scope on topics before 1900. May be repeated once. (3 3 0)
5551. Seminar in U.S. History Since 1900. Topics in U.S. history since 1900 of definite scope will be developed and intensely investigated. May be repeated once. (3 3 0)
5562. Seminar in European History. Problems will be developed around a central theme of definite scope. May be repeated once. (3 3 0)
5563. Seminar in English History. Focus on a certain topic or time period of English history from 1485 to present. May be repeated once. (3 3 0)
5570. Seminar in Comparative World History. Topics in world history will be developed and researched around comparative themes of defined scope. May be repeated once with approval of department head if course content changes significantly. (3 3 0)
5599. Seminar in Special Topics. Topics developed around a specific theme chosen by the instructor. With consent of department head, may be repeated once for credit. (3 3 0)
Political Science (POSC)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
Students having taken undergraduate "stacked" courses
at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course
if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate
course.
5312. Municipal Government. Organization, legal aspects, functions and administration of American municipality; relationship of the city to other units of government; current problems of city governments. (3 3 0)
5341. Public Opinion. Nature of public opinion, factors involved in formation and measurements, techniques of modern propaganda and social controls influencing public information. Same as SOCI 5341. (3 3 0)
5401. American Politics. Thorough examination of a contemporary issue or problem in American politics. Check with the department for specific course topic. May be repeated for credit if topics change. (3 3 0)
5402. Public Administration. Development and role of administration in the governmental process; principles and problems of administrative organization and coordination; financial and personnel management; problems of administrative control and responsibility. (3 3 0)
5403. Administrative Management. Methods of applying administrative principles to the operating process of governmental agencies. Relevance of administrative theory to management procedures in government. (3 3 0)
5405. Public Personnel Administration. Development and role of public service; basic principles, practices and problems in public personnel administration. (3 3 0)
5406. Public Financial Administration. Budgeting problems and internal fiscal practices in American government. Problems in administrative organizations in fiscal activities. (3 3 0)
5422. International Relations. Basic historical, economic and cultural factors in contemporary world politics. Rise and development of Western state systems; foundations of national power; sovereignty, nationalism, imperialism and problems resulting from these factors; development of concepts of international cooperation of government. (3 3 0)
5425. International Law and Organization. Nature, sources, development and scope of public international law; present status of international law; evolution, scope and functions of institutions and agencies for international cooperation. Emphasis on the United States. (3 3 0)
5456. Former Soviet Union: Domestic and Foreign Policies. Survey of the Russian era preceding the communist revolution of 1917; period of communist rule; post-Soviet era. Emphasis is equally divided between domestic political developments and foreign policy. (3 3 0)
5460. Asian Governments and Politics. Political analysis of major nations of Asia: People's Republic of China, Japan and India; survey of other nations in South, East and Southeast Asia; international relations involving the region. (3 3 0)
5462. American Foreign Policy. Evolution, objectives and special problems of American foreign policy with particular reference to developments since World War II. (3 3 0)
5501. Thesis. (3 0 0)
5502. Thesis. (3 0 0)
5504. Graduate Internship. Practical application of governmental processes. (3,6 0 0)
5507. Advanced Topics in State and Local Government. Selected functions, institutions and processes of state and local governments in the United States. With consent of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary. (3 3 0)
5509. Seminar in criminal justice administration and public policy. Advanced study of organizational theories with application to complex criminal justice organizations in the areas of human resource management , financial management, intergovernmental relations, planning and evaluation of programs. With permission of the instructor , may be repeated once when topics vary. same as CJ 5509. (3 3 0 )
5510. Seminar in Social and Political Theory. Topics vary from classical to modern theories. Emphasis on development of types and schools of theories. With consent of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary. Same as SOCI 5510. (3 3 0)
5511. Problems in American National Government. Selected functions and processes of the American federal system. With consent of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary. (3 3 0)
5512. the criminal justice system-An overview. Intensive overview of the criminal justice system as a system including theory, current issues and trends. Same as CJ 5512.( 3 3 0 )
5513. Seminar in Criminal Justice. Contemporary national, state and local problems in criminal justice. May be repeated once when topics vary. Same as SOCI/CJ 5513. (3 3 0)
5515. Problems in Social and Political Institutions. Critical investigation of social conditions affecting structure and functions of contemporary social and political institutions. Same as SOCI/CJ 5515. (3 3 0)
5522. Problems in International Relations. Selected problems of contemporary international relations. With consent of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary. (3 3 0)
5530. Environmental Policy Issues. Prerequisites: 101 and 102; three hours advanced political science. Federal and state policies, rules and regulations as they apply to planning and policy issues relating to the environment. Selected case studies in American government relating to environmental quality issues will be evaluated. Same as ECO 5530. (3 3 0)
5531. Problems in Public Policy. Selected aspects of American public policy, theory, organization, administration and administrative procedures in government. With consent of department head, may be repeated once for credit. (3 3 0)
5542. Problems in American Constitutional Development. Judicial policymaking and its effects in the American political system. With consent of department head, may be repeated once for credit. (3 3 0)
5544. seminar in American judiciary. In-depth examination of various issues relating to the national and state judiciary including selection of judges, judicial politics, components of the court work group and their functions, problems in administration of justice, and other issues of judicial behavior and process. Same as CJ 5544. (3 3 0 )
5545. Comparative Political and Social Systems. Seminar in comparative political and social systems. Examination of theories and research methods concerning comparative approaches. Political ideologies, structures and functions; culture, classes, violence, racism and economics. May be repeated once for credit with consent of department head. (3 3 0)
5546. Advanced studies in criminal law. Critical study of aspects of law that are relevant to the criminal justice system and its related processes including theories of law , historical development , substantive and procedural laws, and administrative law. Same as CJ 5546. (3 3 0 )
5587. Seminar in Research Methods. Nonparametrics; measurement; surveys, research, design; scale construction; methodology. With permission of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary. Same as SOCI/CJ 5587. (3 3 0)
5588. statistics for social and criminological research. Prerequisite : undergraduate social statistics or equivalent. Statistical techniques most commonly used in criminal justice with emphasis on probability, estimation, hypothesis methods, sample techniques and use of SPSS. Same as CJ/SOCI 5588. (3 3 0 )
5591. Readings and Research. Directed individual and group readings and investigations in areas of government not covered in available courses. With consent of department head, may be repeated once when topics vary. (1-3 0-3 0)
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