West Texas A&M University: 1999-2000 Academic Year
Department of History and Political Science

Dr. James Calvi, department head
Old Main, Room 407, 656-2424

Faculty: Bierwirth, Brasington, Calvi, Coleman, Haywood, King, Kuhlman, Marsh, Nall, Petersen, Rausch, Sando, Shaffer, Shelly, Stuart, Thoman, Weaver.

    The Department of History and Political Science offers courses in American, African, Middle Eastern and Western European history and political science. The department offers programs in criminal justice, public administration, geography and legal assistant, designed to prepare students for careers in the respective fields. The department also serves pre-law students in an advisory capacity. In cooperation with the Division of Education, the department offers a teaching field in history, political science, geography and social studies, meeting one of the major requirements for the professional certificate.
    The Department of History and Political Science has an excellent collection of source material available in the 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 the southern edge of campus, has a superb regional collection of books, journals, and thousands of manuscript items and recorded interviews with pioneers of the area.


  University Core Curriculum Requirements, 49 hours total
NOTE: Students majoring in agriculture are required to select from these courses to meet University Core Curriculum requirements.


Major in Criminal Justice (Major Code: 133)
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
NOTES: Criminal justice is an interdisciplinary program sponsored by political science. Students select a major track in either law enforcement, corrections (probation, prison, parole), administration or legal assistant.
    Legal assistant courses should be incorporated into a bachelor's program. A person seeking only to enhance professional skills and not enrolled in a degree program may enroll in classes in accordance with established University rules. Certification of legal assistants is done by governing bodies of the legal profession and not by the University.

Transfer Students
    Transfer students should be aware that some of the courses required for an associate degree in criminal justice may not apply to baccalaureate degree requirements. No more than 21 hours in criminal justice may be transferred as a part of the transfer curriculum.
    The 21 hours to be transferred include: CJ 103, 105, 107, 109 and nine hours from 303, 305, 306 and 408.

Criminal Justice Core Requirements

Required Criminal Justice Courses for Emphases Required Courses from Other Departments
    All criminal justice majors must take: PSY 201 and SOCI 201.

Major in Geography (Major Code: 108)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements
NOTE: Undergraduate majors and programs include: geography, geography education, social sciences, social studies education.

Geography Core Requirements

Required Courses for Emphases Required Courses from Other Departments

Major in History (Major Code: 111)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements (May be either depending on option selected.)
    NOTE: Undergraduate majors and programs include history, social sciences and social studies.

History Core Requirements

Prerequisites for Advanced Work (300- and 400-level courses)

Program in Pre-Law (Major Code: 147)
    NOTE: Students who plan to seek admission to law school are urged to contact the head of the Department of History and Political Science early in their University work. Assistance in planning pre-law studies, as well as information regarding admission requirements to various law schools, is available.

Major in Political Science (Major Code: 110)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements (May be either depending on option selected.)

Political Science Core Requirements

Major in Public Administration (Major Code: 120)
69-70 semester hours of required courses to fulfill requirements for the major, including:

Recommended Course Prerequisites for Advanced Work (300- and 400-level courses)

Major in Social Sciences (Major Code: 121)
    A student electing this major must complete the following 54-hour program from among anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology;

    No one-semester-hour courses may be counted toward the above requirements. Students following this program shall have as their major adviser the head of the department in which they elect to meet the 18-semester-hour requirements noted above.

Teacher Certification
    The Department of History and Political Science offers secondary teacher certification majors in history and political science. History, geography or political science may also be selected as a second teaching field with other certification majors. With the interdisciplinary degree major, elementary specializations are available in history, political science, social studies, geography and a secondary composite in social science. Consult the "Division of Education" section of this catalog for core curriculum, certification majors and interdisciplinary requirements related to programs offered by this department.

Course Descriptions

Criminal Justice (CJ)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System equivalents.]

 103. Crime in America [CRIJ 1307]. American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, prevention of crime. (3 3 0)

 105. Introduction to Criminal Justice [CRIJ 1301]. History and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations, crime defined, its nature and impact, overview of criminal justice system, law enforcement, court system, prosecution and defense, trial process, corrections. (3 3 0)

 107. Introduction to Law [CRIJ 1310]. Practical study of substantive civil and criminal law and procedures applicable to the average citizen in everyday life, introductory law course for criminal justice administration majors. Same as POSC 107. (3 3 0)

 109. Court Systems and Practices [CRIJ 1306]. Judiciary in the criminal justice system, structure of the American court system, prosecution, right to counsel, pretrial release, grand juries, adjudication process, types and rules of evidence, sentencing. (3 3 0)

 303. Criminal Investigation. Investigation theory, collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, interview and interrogation, uses of forensic sciences, case and trial preparation. (3 3 0)

 305. Contemporary Policing. Police profession, organization of law enforcement systems, police role, police discretion, ethics, police-community interaction, current and future issues. (3 3 0)

 306. Penology. Corrections in the criminal justice system, organization of correctional systems, correctional role, institutional operations, alternatives to institutionalization, treatment and rehabilitation, current and future issues. Same as SOCI 306. (3 3 0)

 308. Law of Corrections. In-depth study of legal aspects of corrections from conviction to release. (3 3 0)

 310. Prisons in America. Role and philosophy of imprisonment in both juvenile and adult corrections including special problems of inmate subculture. Same as SOCI 310. (3 3 0)

 315. Women and the Criminal Justice System. Evolution and impact of women's participation in the justice system as victims, offenders and professionals. Same as SOCI 315. (3 3 0)

 362. Statistics for the Social Sciences. Introduction to statistical techniques most commonly used in social sciences. Emphasis on nonparametric tests, correlation, sampling techniques and use of SPSS. Same as POSC 362, SOCI 362 and SOWK 362. (3 3 0)

 404. Internship. Field work in criminal justice agencies under supervision as prescribed and arranged by instructor. Application of criminal justice knowledge in professionally supervised practice with individuals, groups and communities. (Six hours are expected, but three hours may be waived with consent of instructor.) (3-6 0 0)

 408. Community Resources in Corrections. Introductory study of the role of the community in corrections, community programs for adults and juveniles, administration of community programs, legal issues, future trends in community treatment. Same as SOWK 408. (3 3 0)

 409. Criminal Law. History and philosophy of modern criminal law with emphasis on provisions of the Texas Penal Code. (3 3 0)

 415. Constitutional Rights of the Accused. In-depth study of processes of the criminal justice system governed by guarantees and protections of U.S. and state constitutions with emphasis on recent developments. (Same as POSC 415.) (3 3 0)

 417. Administration of Criminal Justice Organizations. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Analysis of theory and practice of applying administrative and management principles to the unique operating processes of various criminal justice organizations. (3 3 0)

 425. Ethics and the Justice System. Introduction to concepts of ethics and examination of contemporary ethical issues in the field of criminal justice. (3 3 0)

 498. Readings. Designed to provide flexibility for students to pursue interests outside established curriculum but within the field of criminal justice. Enhancement of knowledge beyond that offered in prescribed classes. Student may enroll for one, two or three hours credit. (1-3 0 0)

Geography (GEOG)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System equivalents.]

 202. Cultural Geography [GEOG 1303]. Analysis of the world's culture regions. Population characteristics, settlement patterns, economic activity and politico-geographic problems. (3 3 0)

 302. United States. Economic and social geography of the United States emphasizing population, agriculture, mining and manufacturing. (3 3 0)

 308. Environment and Man. Efficient utilization and development of resources with topical consideration of water, energy, minerals, soil, forests, grassland and wildlife, and the relationship between population and resource use and management. Case studies emphasize Texas and the Texas Panhandle area. Same as GESC 308. (3 3 0)

 313. Meteorology. Systematic study of weather elements and control of atmosphere. World regional study of climate. Same as GESC 313. (3 3 0)

 315. Elements and Uses of Maps, Globes and Atlases. Prerequisite: EDX 340 or permission of instructor. Nature and uses of maps, globes and atlases. (3 3 0)

 360. Europe. Physical, demographic, economic and political geography of Europe. (3 3 0)

 421. Problems in Geography. Independent study of a selected geographic problem. (1-6 0 0)

 431. Texas. Physical, demographic, social and economic geography of Texas. (3 3 0)

History (HIST)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System equivalents.]

 110. Western Civilization. [HIST 2311]. Chief political, social and intellectual developments of Western civilization from decline of the Roman empire to the present. (3 3 0)

 201. America, 1492-1877 [HIST 1301]. Survey in American history: discovery, exploration and colonization; establishment of independence and the new nation, and problems of new government in securing respect a home and abroad; expansion; economic and social development; nationalism versus sectionalism; Civil War and Reconstruction. (3 3 0)

 202. America Since 1877 [HIST 1302]. Settlement of the last West; economic revolution; social, economic and political consequences of industrialism; emergence of the United States as a world power; development of American culture. (3 3 0)

 203. United States in Its World Setting. Survey course beginning with the period of exploration and ending with 20th-century detente in which history of the United States will be studied in world perspective. (3 3 0)

 210. Contemporary World in Perspective. Contemporary world situations in their historical perspective. (3 3 0)

 251. Comparative World History to 1500. [HIST 2321]. Survey of global history from a balanced point of view beginning with inception of civilized life some 6,000 years ago and ending just prior to the age of European expansion. (3 3 0)

 252. Comparative World History Since 1500. [HIST 2322]. Survey of global history from a balanced point of view, beginning with the age of western expansion in the 16th century and ending with our contemporary world. (3 3 0)

 301. Civil Rights Movements in the United States. Civil rights limitations faced by various groups in American history and the struggle of these groups to better their circumstances. (3 3 0)

 309. Greco-Roman History to A.D. 300. Origins, development and significance of Greco-Roman civilization to A.D.-300. (3 3 0)

 310. Early Modern England, 1485-1760. Emergence of parliamentary rule during reigns of the Tudors, Stuarts and early Hanoverians, concentrating on Henrician reformation, age of Elizabeth I, rise of Puritanism, English Civil War, Interregnum under Parliament and Oliver Cromwell, Restoration, Glorious Revolution of 1688 and new 18th-century constitution. (3 3 0)

 311. Modern Britain, 1760 to Present. Constitutional development; transformation from an agricultural to industrial nation; British imperialism; development of parliamentary democracy; social welfare state; crisis of post-industrial society; role of Britain in international affairs. (3 3 0)

 390. Historical Methods. Prerequisite: six semester hours of history. Basic skills necessary for study of history: historical research, historical writing and critical reading. History majors are encouraged to take this course before they begin other advanced work (300-400 level). (3 3 0)

 401. Medieval World, 300-1350. Prerequisite: six hours of history. Political, cultural, social and economic history of western and central Europe from 300-1350. (3 3 0)

 403. Europe in Transition, 1350-1600. Transformation from medieval to modern Europe; revival of classical learning, literature and art in Renaissance Italy; spread of Christian humanism in northern Europe; new political institutions and principles; disintegration of the medieval church into numerous Protestant sects. (3 3 0)

 404. Early Modern Europe, 1600-1789. Economic and political crisis in Europe caused by the Thirty Years War; decline of Spain and emergence of France in the absolutist state of Louis XIV; new ideas in science and philosophy; overseas expansion and colonization; eventual collapse of the Old Regime in France. (3 3 0)

 405. Modern Europe, 1789-1900. Europe in revolution; overthrow of the Old Regime in France; Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars; Vienna settlement and reaction; spread of liberalism and nationalism; materialism and realism following the revolutions of 1848; European imperialism; crisis of conflict. (3 3 0)

 406. Origins and Conduct of World War I. Prerequisite: six semester hours of history. Origins, conduct and significance of World War I. (3 3 0)

 407. 20th-Century Europe, 1900 to Present. Background of the First World War and settlements made following the war; international organizations and problems following World War I as related to the outbreak of World War II; origins of the Cold War and contemporary trends. (3 3 0)

 411. History of Christianity to 1564. Prerequisite: six hours of history. 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 Reformation. (3 3 0)

 412. 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)

 415. Nazi Germany. Germany from 1918-1945 with emphasis on the rise of Adolph Hitler, Nazi Revolution, World War II and fall of the Third Reich in 1945. (3 3 0)

 428. Hispanic Frontier in North America, 1513-1821. Exploration, colonization and development of the Southwest under Spanish rule. (3 3 0)

 430. 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)

 435. Latin America: Pre-Columbian to Present. Political, economic and cultural history of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present. (3 3 0)

 441. 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; examination of African history before the intrusion of European colonialism. (3 3 0)

 442. 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)

 445. Islamic Civilization. Interdisciplinary course 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)

 448. 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)

 462. American Diplomatic History, 1607-1900. Major issues and events in American foreign relations from colonial era through the Spanish-American War with emphasis on colonial backgrounds, independence, expansion and Manifest Destiny, Monroe Doctrine, Civil War diplomacy and background of imperialism of the 1890s. (3 3 0)

 465. American Colonial History. Exploration of the New World, settlement of English colonies and social, economic and political developments. Causes and consequences of the American Revolution and formation of the nation. (3 3 0)

 466. United States, 1789-1860. Social, economic and political developments in the United States from establishment of government under the Constitution to the Civil War. (3 3 0)

 467. United States, 1877-1914. Political, economic and social developments in the United States from the post Reconstruction era to World War I including the Gilded Age society, the Last Frontier, the Industrial Revolution, the Farmers' Revolt, Urbanization and Progressivism movement. (3 3 0)

 469. 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)

 470. United States Since 1945. United States in post World War II period, Cold War, Korea and Vietnam and economic, political and social problems of American society since 1945. (3 3 0)

 476. 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)

 480. The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1860-1876. Secession crisis; military strategies on the war fronts; political, economic and social developments on the home fronts; diplomacy of the war; union victorious and the South under Reconstruction. (3 3 0)

 481. The Old South. Economic, political and social development of the American South to 1865. Colonization of the South, slavery and plantation system, rise of sectionalism and the Civil War. (3 3 0)

 490. Senior Seminar in History. Prerequisite: 21 semester hours of history or consent of department head. Senior-level required course for all history majors and teacher education students with a history teaching field. Intensive study of historical methodology, research and historiography by focusing on selected historical problems. Emphasis on analytical and communication skills relating to study and practice of history. (3 3 0)

 491. Victorian Britain. Major topics of Victorian Britain, 1837-1901, including emergence of Great Britain as the leading industrial nation in the world; transformation of the parliamentary system from an aristocratic to a democratic form of government; expansion of the British Empire; role of Britain in international affairs. (3 3 0)

 498. Readings. Prerequisite: minimum of three advanced hours work in the area the student will be doing readings; consent of instructor under whom the student will be working and consent of department head. Intensive readings in history selected to meet needs and interest of the student. (1-3 0 0)


Political Science (POSC)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

 101. American National Government [GOVT 2305]. Origins, structure and functions of national government of the United States and principles which underlie American democracy. (3 3 0)

 102. American State and Local Government [GOVT 2306]. Principal aspects of state and local government in the United States with special reference to Texas. (3 3 0)

 107. Introduction to Law. Practical study of substantive civil and criminal law and procedures applicable to the average citizen in everyday life. Same as CJ 107. (3 3 0)

 231. Political Thought. Introductory survey of the leading political ideas in the development of western political thought. Course is strongly recommended as a background to advanced courses. (3 3 0)

 301. European Parliamentary Governments. Organization, procedures and problems of parliamentary government in comparison with the presidential system of the United States. Based on study of governments of England, France and Germany. (3 3 0)

 312. Municipal Government. Organization, legal aspects, functions and administration of the American municipality; relationship of the city to other units of government; current problems of city governments. (3 0 0)

 341. 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 341. (3 3 0)

 345. Contemporary Political Research Methods. Introduction to research methods used in political science. Emphasis on recent attempts to develop empirical political theory. (3 3 0)

 347. The American Presidency. In-depth analysis of the American presidency. Emphasis on powers and duties of the president in both historical and contemporary settings. Includes the president's relations with Congress, federal courts and bureaucracy. (3 3 0)

 350. Judicial Process. Decision-making process in the judicial branch with emphasis on the impact of courts on American politics. (3 3 0)

 360. Democracy: Theory and Practice. Philosophical basis; classical and modern theories; conditions essential for its existence; problems and prospects. (3 3 0)

 362. Statistics for the Social Sciences. Introduction to statistical techniques most commonly used in social sciences. Emphasis on nonparametric tests, correlation, sampling techniques and use of SPSS. Same as SOCI 362, SOWK 362 and CJ 362. (3 3 0)

 370. Campaigns and Campaign Management. Practical aspects of political campaigning and campaign management including political campaign organization, planning, strategy and tactics, and campaign activity. (3 3 0)

 401. American Politics. Designed to permit departmental staff members to develop a course which thoroughly examines some contemporary issue or problem in American politics. Students should check with the department for specific topic. May be repeated for credit if topics change. (3 3 0)

 402. 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)

 403. 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)

 404. Internship. Practical application of administrative principles in the governmental process. (1-6 0 0)

 405. Public Personnel Administration. Development and role of public service; basic principles, practices and problems in public personnel administration. (3 3 0)

 406. Public Financial Administration. Budgeting problems and internal fiscal practices in American government. Problems of administrative organizations in fiscal activities. (3 3 0)

 407. Public Policy Formulation. Dynamics of public-policy formulation. Emphasis on analytical framework and substance of policy. (3 3 0)

 410. Comparative Public Administration. Theory relevant for comparing public administrative systems in various political systems; public administration in developing countries and in advanced nations; interaction between the broad cultural environment and bureaucracy. (3 3 0)

 412. U.S. Congress. Theory, composition, organization and procedures of the U.S. Congress; relations with political parties and interest groups; linkage with executive and judicial branches; legislative and nonlegislative functions; proposals for improvement. (3 3 0)

 415. Constitutional Rights of the Accused. In-depth study of processes of the criminal justice system governed by guarantees and protections of U.S. and state constitutions with emphasis on recent developments. (Same as CJ 415.) (3 3 0)

 422. 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, and imperialism and problems resulting from these factors; development of concepts of international cooperation of government. (3 3 0)

 423. Nuclear Weapons and World Politics. History of development of nuclear weapons and delivery systems: use during World War II, deterrence and related theories, scenarios for nuclear war, Soviet and American views, proliferation, arms limitation efforts, peace movements and the overall impact on international relations. (3 3 0)

 425. 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)

 431. Administrative Law. Purposes and nature of legal controls over governmental administration; rights, duties and liabilities of administrative officials; legal remedies for administrative acts; administrative jurisdiction; conclusiveness of administrative acts. (3 3 0)

 442. American Constitutional Development. Development of main constitutional principles of the American system of government especially as shaped by judicial interpretation. Nature of judicial power, problems of federalism and division of powers, separation and delegation of powers. Recent trends in constitutional development. (3 3 0)

 443. American Constitutional Limitations. American concept of limited government and various constitutional rights and protections under the American constitutional system. (3 3 0)

 456. 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 equally divided between domestic political developments and foreign policy. (3 3 0)

 460. 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)

 462. American Foreign Policy. Evolution, objectives and special problems of American foreign policy with reference to developments since World War II. (3 3 0)

 471. American Political Thought. Ideas from the colonial period to present. (3 3 0)

 482. Modern Political Thought. Leading political ideas of the 19th and 20th centuries and their relation to social and economic conditions and political institutions of the time. (3 3 0)

 490. Senior Seminar in Political Science. Prerequisite: 21 semester hours of political science or permission of department head. Major subfields of political science. (3 3 0)

 498. Readings. Designated to meet specific student needs as approved by the department head. (1-3 0 0)

Legal Assistant Program (LEGL)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

 103. Legal Research and Terminology. Introduction to legal research and terminology; familiarization with primary and secondary sources of law and how each may be found. (3 3 0)

 104. Advanced Legal Research and Writing. Prerequisite: 103. Development of research skills through use of case analysis, legal citation, legal bibliography and computer-assisted legal research. Development of advanced legal-writing skills through preparation of legal documents and memoranda. (3 3 0)

 350. Legal Ethics. Code of Professional Responsibility, regulation of the legal assistant profession and other ethical considerations relating to the legal profession. (3 3 0)

 352. Introduction to American Legal System. Basic legal concepts and terminology, essential role of the courts in American society, criminal justice system, substantive civil law, legal ethics, federal court system, Texas court system and interviewing techniques. (3 3 0)

 355. Real Estate and Mortgages. Basic principles of document preparation and recording for real property; ownership, sale, leasing, financing and governmental regulations; reading surveys and preparing legal descriptions; when and where to record documents; settlements and closings. (3 3 0)

 356. Estates and Trusts. Estate planning procedures. Principles of collecting and delivering assets during administration. Preparing, indexing and filing documents through payment of all taxes and closing of the estate. (3 3 0)

 357. Family Law. Document preparation and research for routine procedures involving divorce, separation, custody, legitimacy, adoption, change in name, guardianship and support. (3 3 0)

 358. Civil Litigation. Procedures and techniques for assisting attorneys in collecting information, document preparation and organizing and indexing materials for civil litigation cases. (3 3 0)

 
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