Joel H. Dark, Ph.D., Head
216 Hubert Crouch Hall ( Graduate Building)
Telephone 615-963-5471
Faculty: M. Bertrand, R. Brooks, S. Browne, J. Burchett, T. Corse, E. Dachowski, D. Gibran, J. Haney, H. King, B. Lovett, E. McClain, C. McGinnis, J. Miglietta, A. Oyebade, D. Padgett, J. Paruchuri, E. Schmeller.
General Statement: The Department of History, Geography, and Political Science seeks to expand students’ awareness of their world, its history, and its political institutions. The Department offers general education courses for all students of the University, minor concentrations in each of its three disciplines, and full undergraduate degree programs in History and Political Science.
The undergraduate degree in History is a Bachelor of Arts degree, which means that History majors complete at least one foreign language at the intermediate level. The undergraduate degree in Political Science is a Bachelor of Science degree and does not include the requirement of a foreign language. Students pursuing either degree must obtain a grade of C or better in all courses used to satisfy major requirements. The minor in Geography consists of 18 hours including physical, systematic, and regional geography courses.
Majors in History and Political Science who wish to seek teacher licensure for middle and secondary education should apply in writing to the College of Education for admission to the Teacher Education Program, usually during their sophomore year. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or better and must pass the Praxis Series Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or the Computer-Based Academic Skills Assessment Tests (CBT). Students who have previously earned a score of 21 on the ACT, a score of 22 on the Enhanced ACT, or a combined score of 990 on the verbal and mathematical portions of the SAT are exempt from the PPST and the CBT. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is a prerequisite to all upper-level courses in the professional education curriculum. For a complete description of admission and retention requirements for the Teacher Education Program, see the College of Education section.
Accreditation: The teacher licensure programs in the Department are approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. The University’s teacher education program is accredited by the National Council on the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Departmental Requirements 39 Semester Hours For Bachelor of Arts History
The major in History is designed to familiarize students with important events, developments, and themes of the human past while also training them in the skills of history as an intellectual discipline. While students are welcome to focus their studies regionally or topically, the curriculum and degree requirements reflect the goal of providing students with a broad understanding of their field at the local, national, and international levels.
Degree Competencies
Students awarded a Bachelor of Arts in History should be able to:
(1) recognize the characteristic features of history as an academic discipline;
(2) evaluate claims about the past critically with sensitivity to the importance of historical and cultural contexts;
(3) conduct thorough historical research with recourse to both primary and secondary sources;
(4) advance original historical arguments in well-written essays with appropriate citation of sources;
(5) identify the major periods of the human past and recognize alternative approaches to periodization;
(6) compare patterns of continuity and change in the history of world civilizations;
(7) explain major themes and events in the history of the North America and the United States; and
(8) explore the differences and relationships between political, social, economic, and cultural history.
General Education Core
The following courses are recommended in order to satisfy the requirements of the General Education Core. For a complete listing of all courses satisfying these requirements, please refer to the General Education section of the catalog.
| ENGL 1010, 1020 | Freshman English I, II | 6 |
| (minimum grade of C in each) | ||
| ENGL 2010-2028 | Sophomore Literature | 3 |
| HIST 2010, 2020 | American History I, II | 6 |
| (minimum grade of C in each) | ||
| MATH 1013 or 1110 | College Algebra I or Contemporary | 3 |
| Mathematics | Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or | 8 |
| Astronomy, including laboratories | ||
| COMM 2200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Humanities | 2 courses | 6 |
| SOC SCI | 2 courses | 6 |
| Foreign Language | French, German, or Spanish through intermediate level (2010, 2020) | 6 |
| ASOR 1002 | Orientation for Social Science Majors | 1 |
(Teacher certification students should take EDCI 1010.)
Upper-level Admission
For admission to the upper-level program of the History major, students must complete all of the requirements listed above under General Education Core. In addition, they must have removed all high school deficiencies, passed all required developmental courses, earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on college-level course work, and completed the Rising Junior Examination. Students must also have earned minimum grades of C in HIST 1210 and 1220.
Major Core
The requirements for a major in History include HIST 1210 and 1220, World History I, II (6 hours); GEOG 1010 and 1020, World Regional Geography I, II (6 hours); two 3000 or 4000-level United States history courses (6 hours); at least 6 hours at the 3000 or 4000 level in non-U.S. history); HIST 3500, History Workshop (3 hours); HIST 4500, Senior Project (3 hours); and 9 additional upper-level hours in History. All History courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Minor Requirements: A minimum of 18 semester hours in History, including HIST 2010 and 2020.
Departmental Requirements 39 Semester Hours
For Bachelor of Science
Political Science
The major in Political Science is designed to familiarize students with both American and international politics while also training them in the skills of political science as an intellectual discipline. The program's upper-level curriculum encourages a broad exposure to the discipline while also allowing students to specialize in areas such as international relations, public policy, and the American legal system.
Degree Competencies
Students awarded a Bachelor of Science in Political Science should be able to:
(1) recognize the characteristic features of Political Science as an academic discipline;
(2) conduct thorough research according to the standard methods of political scientists;
(3) advance original arguments in well-written essays with appropriate citation of sources;
(4) explain and distinguish between alternative philosophies of government;
(5) describe and compare different political systems and forms of government;
(6) describe the American political systems, including the federal government, state and local governments, and the relationships among branches and levels of government;
(7) explain the institutions and processes through which governments interact with one another across international political boundaries; and
(8) describe the ways in which individuals organize to influence politics and effect political change.
General Education Core
The following courses are recommended in order to satisfy the requirements of the General Education Core. For a complete listing of all courses satisfying these requirements, please refer to the General Education section of the catalog.
| ENGL 1010, 1020 | Freshman English I, II | 6 |
| (minimum grade of C in each) | ||
| ENGL 2010-2028 | Sophomore Literature | 3 |
| HIST 2010, 2020 | American History I, II | 6 |
| (minimum grade of C in each) | ||
| MATH 1013 or 1110 | College Algebra I or Contemporary | 3 |
| Mathematics | Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or | 8 |
| Astronomy, including laboratories | ||
| COMM 2200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Humanities | 2 courses | 6 |
| SOC SCI | 2 courses | 6 |
| Foreign Language | French, German, or Spanish through intermediate level (2010, 2020) | 6 |
| ASOR 1002 | Orientation for Social Science Majors | 1 |
(Teacher certification students should take EDCI 1010.)
Upper-level Admission
For admission into the upper-level program of the Political Science major, students must complete all of the requirements listed above under General Education Core. In addition, they must have removed all high school deficiencies, passed all required remedial/developmental courses, earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on college-level course work, and completed the Rising Junior Examination. They must also have earned a minimum grade of C in POLI 1010 and POLI 2010.
Major Core: The requirements for a major in Political Science include POLI 1010, Introduction to Political Science (3 hours); POLI 2010, American National Government (3 hours); POLI 2200, Introduction to International Politics; POLI 2220, State and Local Government (3 hours); POLI 3100, Research Methodology (3 hours); POLI 4500, Senior Project (3 hours); and 21 additional upper-level hours in Political Science. All Political Science courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
The Political Science program provides pre-law courses both for Political Science majors and for students in other disciplines considering law school. The following fifteen hours are recommended as the Political Science portion of a pre-law curriculum: POLI 2010, American National Government; POLI 4300, Introduction to American Law; POLI 4310, 4320 Constitutional Law I, II; and POLI 4340, Legal Research and Writing. Students interested in law school should take courses from a variety of disciplines that help to develop their analytical and communication skills. Upper-level courses in English, History, and Business are highly recommended, as are PHIL 2500,Logic and Critical Thinking, and PHIL 4300, Philosophy of Law.
Minor Requirements: A minimum of 18 semester hours in Political Science, including POLI 2010.
Departmental Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with Teacher Certification
History, Government, and Geography
Students majoring in History or Political Science may pursue teaching licensure for grades 7-12 in History, Government, and Geography. The curriculum for this program includes the University’s general education requirements, the requirements for the major, and series of professional education courses culminating in a student teaching internship during the second semester of the senior year. Students wishing to participate in the program should declare History or Political Science as their major field and apply during their sophomore year for admission to the teacher education program. For a complete description of the teacher education program, including admission requirements, please refer to the College of Education section of the catalog.
Departmental Requirements 18 Semester Hours
For Minor in Geography
The Department provides an opportunity for students to enrich their education by obtaining a minor in Geography, composed of 18 semester hours of courses, including two semesters of World Regional Geography (GEOG 1010 and 1020) and a minimum of one course from each of the three components of the program: physical geography, systematic geography, and regional geography.
| World Geography | 6 HRS | |
| GEOG 1010 | World Regional Geography I | 3 |
| GEOG 1020 | World Regional Geography II | 3 |
| Students must select at least one course from each of the following areas. | ||
| A. Physical Geography | 3-6 HRS | |
| GEOG 3010 | Physical Geography I | 3 |
| GEOG 3020 | Physical Geography II | 3 |
| GEOG 3500 | Weather and Climate | 3 |
| GEOG 4990 | Special Topics in Geography | 3 |
| B. Systematic Geography | 3-6 HRS | |
| GEOG 4300 | Social Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 4440 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 4640 | Environmental Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 4700 | Political Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 4750 | Economic Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 4850 | Urban Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 4990 | Special Topics in Geography | 3 |
| C. Regional Geography | 3-6 HRS | |
| GEOG 3710 | Geography of the United States and Canada | 3 |
| GEOG 3720 | Geography of Mexico and the Caribbean | 3 |
| GEOG 3730 | Geography of South America | 3 |
| GEOG 4000 | Geography of Latin America | 3 |
| GEOG 4100 | Geography of Asia | 3 |
| GEOG 4120 | Geography of Africa | 3 |
| GEOG 4250 | Historical Geography of the United States and Canada | 3 |
| GEOG 4990 | Special Topics in Geography | 3 |
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History
Suggested Four-Year Plan
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | ENGL 1020 | 3 |
| Natural Science | 4 | Natural Science | 4 |
| HIST 1210 | 3 | HIST 1220 | 3 |
| ASOR 1002 | 1 | Humanities | 3 |
| Foreign Language 1010 | 3 | Foreign Language 1020 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| Sophomore Literature | 3 | Humanities | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | 3 | HIST 2020 | 3 |
| GEOG 1010 | 3 | GEOG 1020 | 3 |
| MATH 1013 or 1110 | 3 | COMM 2200 | 3 |
| Foreign Language 2010 | 3 | Foreign Language 2020 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| HIST 3500 | 3 | Upper-Div. U.S. History | 3 |
| Upper-Div. U.S. History | 3 | Upper-Div. Non-U.S. History | 3 |
| Upper-Div. Non-U.S. History | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| Upper-Div. History | 3 | HIST 4500 | 3 |
| Upper-Div. History | 3 | Upper-Div. History | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History
With Teacher Certification
Licensure for Grades 7-12
Suggested Four-Year Plan
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | ENGL 1020 | 3 |
| NATURAL SCIENCE | 4 | NATURAL SCIENCE | 4 |
| HIST 1210 | 3 | HIST 1220 | 3 |
| EDCI 1010 | 1 | HUMANITIES ELECTIVE | 3 |
| *Foreign Language 2010 | 3 | *Foreign Language 2020 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 |
*Students not prepared for the sophomore level of foreign language must begin at the level for which they are prepared, but must complete the language through 2020.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| SOPHOMORE LITERATURE | 3 | HUMANITIES ELECTIVE | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | 3 | HIST 2020 | 3 |
| GEOG 1010 | 3 | GEOG 1020 | 3 |
| MATH 1013 or 1110 | 3 | COMM 2200 | 3 |
| EDCI 2010 | 3 | PSYC 2420 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| HIST 3500 | 3 | Upper-Div. U.S. History | 3 |
| Upper-Div. U.S. History | 3 | Upper-Div. Non-U.S. History | 3 |
| Upper-Div. Non-U.S. History | 3 | EDSE 3330 | 3 |
| PSYC 3120 | 3 | EDAD 4000 | 3 |
| EDCI 3870 | 3 | Upper-Div. History Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| Upper-Div. History | 3 | HIST 4720 | 9 |
| Upper-Div. History | 3 | EDCI 4705 | 3 |
| HIST 3710 | 3 | ||
| EDCI 4190 | 2 | ||
| HIST 4500 | 3 | ||
| EDRD 4910 | 3 | ||
| ELECTIVE | 1 | ||
| 18 | 12 |
Optional endorsement in Government requires 15 additional hours including American Government, International Politics, State and Local Government, Contemporary Political Philosophy, and an upper-division Political Science elective.
Optional endorsement in Geography requires 12 additional hours including Physical Geography, Geography of North America, either Social, Political, or Cultural Geography, and an upper division Geography elective.
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Political Science
Suggested Four-Year Plan
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | ENGL 1020 | 3 |
| NATURAL SCIENCE | 4 | NATURAL SCIENCE | 4 |
| POLI 1010 | 3 | POLI 2010 | 3 |
| ASOR 1002 | 1 | HUMANITIES ELECTIVE | 3 |
| HUMANITIES ELECTIVE | 3 | MATH 1013 or 1110 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| SOPHOMORE LITERATURE | 3 | HIST 2020 | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | 3 | POLI 2220 | 3 |
| POLI 2200 | 3 | SOC SCI | 3 |
| COMM 2200 | 3 | ELECTIVE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| POLI 3100 | 3 | Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 |
| Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 | Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 |
| Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 | Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | ELECTIVE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 | POLI 4500 | 3 |
| Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 | Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Political Science
With Teacher Certification in Government
Licensure for Grades 7-12
Suggested Four-Year Plan
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| ENGL 1010 | 3 | ENGL 1020 | 3 |
| NATURAL SCIENCE | 4 | NATURAL SCIENCE | 4 |
| POLI 1010 | 3 | POLI 2010 | 3 |
| EDCI 1010 | 1 | EDCI 2010 | 3 |
| HUMANITIES | 3 | MATH 1013 or 1110 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| SOPHOMORE LITERATURE | 3 | HIST 2020 | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | 3 | POLI 2220 | 3 |
| POLI 2200 | 3 | HUMANITIES | 3 |
| COMM 2200 | 3 | SOC SCI | 3 |
| PSYC 2420 | 3 | Upper-Div. Pol. Sci. Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| POLI 3100 | 3 | Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 |
| Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 | Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 |
| Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 | Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 |
| PSYC 3120 | 3 | EDSE 3330 | 3 |
| EDCI 3870 | 3 | EDAD 4000 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| Upper-Div. Political Science | 3 | HIST 4720 | 9 |
| HIST 3710 | 3 | EDCI 4705 | 3 |
| EDCI 4190 | 2 | ||
| EDRD 4910 | 3 | ||
| POLI 4500 | 3 | ||
| ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| ELECTIVE | 1 | ||
| 18 | 12 |
Optional endorsement in History requires 12 additional hours including Tennessee History, upper-division U.S. History, upper-division non-U.S. History, and an upper-division History elective.
Optional endorsement in Geography requires 12 additional hours including Physical Geography, Geography of North America, either Social, Political, or Cultural Geography, and an upper-division Geography elective
Course Descriptions
Geography
(GEOG)
GEOG 1010, 1020 World Regional Geography I, II (3, 3). A survey of the geographic regions of the world, including studies of the physical character of the land, resources, economics, and cultures. Courses are designed to provide general background in world geography; they are required for History majors, Geography minors, and some teacher education programs. Both courses may be applied toward the Social Science requirement of the General Education Core.
GEOG 3010, 3020 Physical Geography I, II (3, 3) (Formerly GEOG 301, 302). Study of landforms, maps, weather and climate, vegetation, soils, mineral resources, major surface waters, ground water regions, and types of coastlines. Included are the cause and distribution of these elements and their impact on humanity.
GEOG 3100 Cartography (3) (Formerly GEOG 310). The nature and use of maps, the construction of map projections and their uses, and the preparation and use of maps for various types of analysis. Course includes both lectures and laboratories.
GEOG 3500 Weather and Climate (3) (Formerly GEOG 350). The properties, behavior, and importance of the atmosphere. Emphasis is given to observation and analysis of clouds and storm systems—cyclones, tornados and hurricanes—the causes and global distribution of climate types, and major atmospheric concerns, including the greenhouse effect, acid rain, the ozone hole, and climatic change.
GEOG 3710 Geography of the United States and Canada (3) (Formerly GEOG 371). The physical and cultural geography of the regions of Anglo‑America, with recognition, analysis, and interpretation of the landforms, resources, and human adjustments that are made within its several regions.
GEOG 3720 Geography of Mexico and the Caribbean (3) (Formerly GEOG 372). A study of Mexico , Central America , and the islands of the Caribbean : their historical geography, cultural patterns, economic resources, and role among the nations of the world.
GEOG 3730 Geography of South America (3) (Formerly GEOG 373). Regions and resources of South America beyond the Caribbean , with special study of the distinctive role of each country according to its geographic significance. Problems of future development are emphasized.
GEOG 4000 Geography of Latin America (3) (Formerly GEOG 400). An analysis of the physical and cultural characteristics of Latin America, encompassing Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean, and all of South America. The unique physical and environmental concerns, the vast mosaic of cultures, and the population dynamics in this region are central to this course.
GEOG 4100 Geography of Asia (3) (Formerly GEOG 410). An examination of the physical and cultural geography of Asia , including land utilization, resources, and population characteristics and settlement. Stages of economic development and challenges of the future are examined.
GEOG 4120 Geography of Africa (3) (Formerly GEOG 412). The regions, resources, and peoples of the African continent with special attention to Africa south of the Sahara desert, its development and potential.
GEOG 4250 Historical Geography of the United States and Canada (3) (Formerly GEOG 425). The changing physical and cultural geography of Anglo‑America during four centuries of settlement and development.
GEOG 4300 Social Geography (3) (Formerly GEOG 430). The spatial behavior of urban and suburban populations. Topics include prospects of the future to understand and resolve social complexities, such as poverty, unharnessed population growth, overcrowding, social class, and multicultural relationships, including those of the local community.
GEOG 4440 Cultural Geography (3) (Formerly GEOG 444). An introduction to the study of the geography of human cultures. Topics include demographics; migration dynamics and settlement patterns; the spatial dimensions of ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity; political, economic and urban structures; and differing approaches to the ecological interface.
GEOG 4640 Environmental Geography (3) (Formerly GEOG 464). Exploration of the world’s natural environment and physical landscapes, and the challenges presented by modern man. Course also includes study of the conservation and environmentalist movements.
GEOG 4700 Political Geography (3) (Formerly GEOG 470). The structures and function of political regions, with emphasis on the sovereign state, geopolitics, internal conflict, and relationships among sovereign countries, illustrated by unions of nations, recent developments, and current situations.
GEOG 4750 Economic Geography (3) (Formerly GEOG 475). An examination of the geography of world economic systems, including an analysis of the principles of resource utilization and location theory.
GEOG 4850 Urban Geography (3) (Formerly GEOG 485). Cities as geographic units, including functions and structures, with attention to urban growth patterns, socioeconomic functions and issues, rural/urban relationships, and contemporary trends.
GEOG 4990 Special Topics in Geography (3) (Formerly GEOG 499). An in-depth examination of selected areas of geography through readings, research projects, and oral and written presentations. Prerequisites: GEOG 1010 and 1020, or permission of instructor.
History
(HIST)
HIST 1210, 1220 World History I, II (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 121, 122). A survey of the major societies and civilizations of Asia , Africa , the Middle East , and the West—their geography, major economic and social structures, political systems, religions, and philosophies. The first semester covers from pre-history to about 1500 CE, and the second semester covers from 1500 to the present. Required of all History majors.
HIST 2010, 2020 American History I, II (3, 3). 3 A study of the development of cultural, economic, and political institutions in America from pre‑Columbian times to the present. HIST 2010 covers the period from pre‑Columbian times to 1877. HIST 2020 covers the period from 1877 to the present. Both courses are required to satisfy the History requirement of the General Education Core, with the exception that HIST 2030 may be substituted for either course.
HIST 2011, 2021 Honors American History I, II (3, 3). A study of American history from pre‑Columbian times to the present. Limited to students in University Honors Program. Both courses may be used to satisfy the History requirement of the General Education Core.
HIST 2030 History of Tennessee (3). A study of the state from neolithic time until the present day. It includes a survey of social, cultural, economic, and political developments which have influenced Tennessee ’s growth and development. Course may be substituted for either HIST 2010 or 2020 in satisfying the History requirement of the General Education Core.
HIST 2040 Introduction to Public History (3) (Formerly HIST 203). An introductory course focusing on the distinctions between academic and public history. The course examines the methodology and process of historical work, with specific concentration on the unique focus of public historians. For each section of the course, career choices are presented. Practicing public historians participate as guest lecturers.
HIST 3010 Europe, 1648-1789 (3) (Formerly HIST 301). A survey of early modern Europe from the end of the Thirty Years’ War to the beginning of the French Revolution. Themes include the rise of the modern state system in Europe , the creation of colonial empires, the development of global commerce, and the impact of scientific revolution and the Enlightenment.
HIST 3020 Europe, 1789-1871 (3) (Formerly HIST 302). A survey of European history from the French Revolution to the unification of Italy and Germany . This course examines the transformation of Europe through the influence of revolutionary movements and modern ideologies as well as the social and economic forces of urbanization and industrialization.
HIST 3030 Europe, 1871-1945 (3) (Formerly HIST 303). A survey of Europe from the height of its power and influence to the crisis of its civilization in the First and Second Wold Wars. The course examines the nature of European imperialism, the growth of international rivalry, the history of fascism and communism, and the great military conflicts of the early twentieth century.
HIST 3040 Europe since 1945 (3) (Formerly HIST 304). A survey of European history during and after the Cold War. This course examines the end of European empire, the division of Europe in the struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States , and quest for European unity, the collapse of communism, and the challenges of the new century.
HIST 3185, 3186 Cooperative Education (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 318A, B). Supervised and approved program of learning experiences undertaken by students in governmental, business, or industry setting. Formal proposals, project objectives, and learning plans are reviewed and approved by faculty. Student activity and progress are monitored, evaluated, and graded by a full-time faculty member. Prerequisite: permission of Department Head.
HIST 3310 American Colonial History (3) (Formerly HIST 331). A study of the economic, social, cultural, and political history of North America and the early United States from 1492 to 1789.
HIST 3320 The Early Republic, 1789-1836 (3) (Formerly HIST 332). An in-depth study of the American Republic from its beginnings under George Washington through the presidency of Andrew Jackson.
HIST 3330 The Late Republic, 1836-1860 (3) (Formerly HIST 333). The history of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century. Topics include territorial expansion, sectional conflict, the debate over slavery, and the coming of the Civil War.
HIST 3340 Civil War and Reconstruction (3) (Formerly HIST 334). A study of the sectional disputes dividing the nation, the course of the Civil War, the Constitutional problems of Reconstruction times, the condition of the freedmen after the war, and the political history of the nation to 1877.
HIST 3350 United States 1877 to 1920 (3) (Formerly HIST 335). An analysis of the political, economic, and cultural evolution of the United States . Key issues include the end of Reconstruction, end of frontier America , rise of big business, imperialism, the Spanish-American War, the Progressive era, and World War I.
HIST 3360 United States 1920 to 1945 (3) (Formerly HIST 336). A study of the political, economic, and cultural development of the American people from the end of World War I through World War II. Topics include the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the New Deal.
HIST 3370 America Since 1945 (3) (Formerly HIST 337). An investigation of the American nation since World War II. Topics include domestic politics, America ’s involvement in post‑war world affairs, and economic, cultural, and social developments.
HIST 3380 The Cultural History of the United States (3) (Formerly HIST 338). A study of selected cultural aspects of America from colonial times to the present day. The principal topics include folklore, mythologies, music, art, literature, popular culture, and fads.
HIST 3500 History Workshop (3) (Formerly HIST 350) . An introduction to history as an academic discipline and professional vocation. The course traces the development of history as specialized field, explores its philosophical foundations, and introduces students to the methods, practices, and career opportunities of professional historians. Students should typically take the course during the fall semester of their junior year. Required of all History majors.
HIST 3630 History of Science and Technology (3) (Formerly HIST 363). Selected topics and sources in the historical development of modern science and technology from the Renaissance to the present. It includes the developments in mathematics, physical sciences, earth sciences, biological sciences, medicine, and technology.
HIST 3690 Economic History of the United States (3) (Formerly HIST 369). An investigation of selected economic issues in American history from the colonial period to the present. Topics include mercantilism, capitalism, industrialism, labor-management relations, corporatism, and multi‑national organizations.
HIST 3710 Teaching of History and Social Science (3) (Formerly HIST 371). The methods, strategies, and materials of the secondary teaching of social studies. The philosophical and definitional literature of the social studies and its relationship to pedagogy are explored. Clinical and field-based experiences which call for active participation by students are part of the course requirements. Required of all History majors in the Teacher Education Program. Prerequisite: official admission to the Teacher Education Program.
HIST 3840 Ancient History (3) (Formerly HIST 384). An examination of ancient civilizations, including Egyptian, Roman, Hellenic, and Hellenistic cultures. Materials in this course include archaeological evidence, philosophical writings, and political institutions.
HIST 3860 The Middle Ages and Renaissance (3) (Formerly HIST 386). An intensive study of Western Europe from 500 to 1600. The course focuses on the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the middle ages, the twelfth-century Renaissance, and the Italian and Northern Renaissance.
HIST 4210, 4220 Diplomatic History of the United States (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 421, 422). An analysis of American foreign affairs, 1776 to the present. HIST 4210 begins with the diplomacy surrounding the emergence of the United States as a nation and concludes with the nation’s growth into a world power by 1870. HIST 4220 treats the further expansion of the United States ’ role as a dominant world power by covering the years 1870 to the present, including foreign policies preceding and during the world wars, containment and anti‑communist policies, the Vietnam dilemma, detente, and the collapse of the Soviet empire.
HIST 4250, 4260 American Social and Intellectual History (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 425, 426). Analysis of social, cultural, and intellectual thought. The first semester covers the period to the Civil War and focuses on such topics as Puritanism, the Enlightenment, romanticism, individualism, Social Darwinism, urbanism, and popular culture. HIST 4260 covers the period from 1865 to the present.
HIST 4320, 4325, 4326 Vital Topics in History (3, 3, 3) (Formerly HIST 432A, 432B, 432C). Designated topics focusing on specialized historical fields, allowing students to become aware of the expanding frontiers of historical investigation and to participate in an intensive research experience.
HIST 4500 Senior Project (3) (Formerly HIST 450). A one-semester research and writing project for seniors majoring in History. The course represents the culmination of the undergraduate program in History and should be taken during the fall or spring semester of a student’s senior year. Students wishing to enroll under other circumstances must seek prior approval by the Department. Required of all History majors. Prerequisite: HIST 3500.
HIST 4510, 4520 Latin American History I, II (3, 3) (Formerly HSIT 451, 452). An examination of the general history of the civilization of Latin America to the present. HIST 4510 covers Indian times through the Portuguese‑Spanish colonization period. HIST 4520 covers the period from 1800 to the present, including revolution, independence, nationhood, and international relations.
HIST 4580 Public History Administration Internship (3) (Formerly HIST 458). A practicum or internship with a history‑related agency (public or private) to provide the student with on‑the‑job experiences. The details of the internship are negotiated among student, agency, and instructor. A major paper is required for successful completion of course, as well as a satisfactory evaluation by both instructor and internship agent. Prerequisites: HIST 2040.
HIST 4720 Student Teaching (12) (Formerly HIST 472S). A semester-long, supervised student teaching experience divided between middle school and high school. Required of all students seeking certification in teaching history or government. Prerequisite: successful completion of all certification courses except EDCI 4705, which is taken concurrently.
HIST 4810, 4820 Asian Civilizations I, II (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 481, 482). An investigation of civilizations of the Indian subcontinent and the Far East , especially China and Japan . The first semester covers the time from the development of the classical period to Western domination. The second semester covers the period from the age of imperialism to the present.
HIST 4850, 4860 History of Africa I, II (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 485, 486). An examination of the history of Africa from ancient times to the recent period of African nationalism. The first semester addresses the major events and leaders in African history to the beginnings of European colonization. The second covers from colonization through the emergence and organization of independent states.
HIST 4880 Africa and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade (3) (Formerly HIST 488). A study of the trans-Atlantic slave trade from its beginnings in the fifteenth century to its suppression in the 1800s. The course examines the origins of the slave trade, its extent, and its impact on the African continent and the African diaspora.
HIST 4890 Modern Africa, 1960-Present (3) (Formerly HIST 489). A study of Africa in the post-independence period. Topics include the challenges of economic development, issues of the environment and population, the dilemmas of democratic nation building, and the impact of international politics on emerging African states.
HIST 4910, 4920 Afro-American History I, II (3, 3) (Formerly HIST 491, 492). A study of the integral role and contributions of African-Americans to the history and development of the United States . HIST 4910 covers the period from the history of African kingdoms to the end of American slavery. HIST 4920 covers the period from 1865 to the present.
HIST 4930 The Civil Rights Movements in the United States (3) (Formerly HIST 493). A study of movements in America from 1900 to the present, including African‑American, Mexican‑American, Native American, and women’s organizations.
Political Science
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POLI 1010 and POLI 2010 are prerequisites to all upper-level Political Science courses.
POLI 1010 Introduction to Political Sciences (3) (Formerly PISI 101). The crucial ideas, questions, problems, and methods involved in human attempts to achieve order, justice, and welfare in politics. The ideas, institutions, processes, and behavior associated with modern democratic political systems are emphasized, The meaning of such concepts as freedom, authority, equality, and constitutionalism is explored in depth. Required of all Political Science majors. POLI 1010 is a prerequisite for all upper-level Political Science courses. Course does not satisfy the Social Science requirement of the General Education Core.
POLI 2010 American National Government (3) (Formerly PISI 2010). The foundation, organization, and principles of American national government. Attention is focused on the relations of the citizens to the government and the rights, duties, and obligations of citizen. Required of all Political Science majors. POLI 2010 is a prerequisite for all upper-level Political Science courses. Course may be applied toward the Social Science requirement of the General Education Core.
POLI 2200 Introduction to International Politics (3) (Formerly PISI 220). The basic concepts and elementary theories of international politics. Tracing the establishment of the modern nation-state system from 1648, the course examines the early historical development of the discipline and the many fundamental power, nation-state, sovereignty, nationalism, interdependence, and integration are explored in depth. Required of all Political Science majors.
POLI 2220 State and Local Government (3) (Formerly PISI 222). The structure, principles, and operation of the state and local units of government and the nature of intergovernmental relations in the American federal system. Illustrative materials are drawn largely form Tennessee . Required of all Political Science majors.
POLI 3000 History of Political Philosophy (3) (Formerly PISI 300). Selected political philosophers from classical Greece to 1900, including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Locke, and Rousseau.
POLI 3010 Contemporary Political Philosophy (3) (Formerly PISI 301). Twentieth-century works on the central issues in political philosophy, economic justice, rights, and political authority.
POLI 3100 Research Methodology (3) (Formerly PISI 310). An introduction to social science research methodology, which involves data collection and processing procedures, computer usage, surveys, statistical analysis, and research design. This course is a prerequisite to POLI 4500. Required of all Political Science majors.
POLI 3150 Public Opinion and Voting Behavior (3) (Formerly PISI 315). The process by which opinions are formed, the purposes and techniques of propaganda, and the functions and expression of public opinion, all factors which influence how and why people vote.
POLI 3600 Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (3) (Formerly PISI 360). Theoretical frameworks which have been used to compare different types of political systems. Course focuses on the issue of what constitutes a valid comparison.
POLI 3630 International Organizations (3) (Formerly PISI 363). The nature of international organizations and regional organizations. Materials include military, economic, cultural, and political integration experiences, with emphasis on the United Nations and its agencies, the European Economic Community (EEC), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Organization of American States (OAS), Organization of African Unity (OAU), and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
POLI 3650 International Relations (3) (Formerly PISI 365). Contemporary relations and problems among states of the world and the major factors which underlie and influence these relations.
POLI 3670 American Foreign Policy (3) (Formerly PISI 367). The forces and factors involved in American foreign policy and the processes through which it is developed.
POLI 3680 Third World Politics (3) (Formerly PISI 368). An introduction to political and economic change in the Third World to provide an understanding of some of the major problems confronting these nations and the various tools and strategies that their political leaders can use in dealing with those problems. Course investigates some of the major avenues toward political development and assesses the costs and benefits of the approaches discussed.
POLI 3690 Theoretical Approaches to International Relations (3) (Formerly PISI 369). An in-depth analysis of international relations theory, beginning with the institutionalization of the discipline in 1919 and on to the current state of the subject. The discourses and controversies dominating the field are examined from a paradigmatic perspective, drawing heavily on epistemological approaches to knowledge and focusing on current theoretical debates.
POLI 3700 International Security Studies (3) (Formerly PISI 370). Analysis of U.S. national and international security affairs in contemporary world politics. While focused on the international system as a whole, course places special emphasis on the U.S. and the evolution of its security policy from both a national and an international perspective. Course is interdisciplinary in approach, drawing from theories, concepts, ideas, and literature from political science, history, philosophy, economics, and law.
POLI 3910 Urban Politics (3) (Formerly PISI 391). Principal urban problems, their causes, and public policies that deal with them. The course is designed to acquaint students with the ideas of the major writers on such aspects of urban communities as the role and development of cities; their government, administration, and finance; urban planning and design; poverty and slums; ethnic, race, and class relations; the administration of justice; urban mass transit; and the quality of life in the urban environment.
POLI 3930 International Political Economy (3) (Formerly PISI 393). A rigorous analysis of the global political economy with emphasis on international trade, balance of payments, theories of development and underdevelopment, the role of multinational corporations, and issues related to migration, the debt crisis, and the environment. The course draws on the extensive literature currently available from a wide range of sources.
POLI 4055, 4056, 4057, 4058, 4059 Special Topics (3) (Formerly PISI 405, 405A, 405B, 405C). Student- or faculty-generated courses. Scope of subject matter is determined by students and instructor. POLI 4055 examines black political thought from 1850 to 1920, and 4057 examines the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
POLI 4200 Legislative Process (3) (Formerly PISI 420). The structure and methods of transacting business in the American Congress and state legislatures: the role of legislatures in the American political system.
POLI 4220 Parties and Elections (3) (Formerly PISI 422). The structure and functions of the party system, including nominations, campaigns, and elections. The course examines the role of parties in the political process.
POLI 4230 The Presidency (3) (Formerly PISI 423). The office of the President of the United States in terms of both the institution and the men who have held that office. Emphasis is placed on the study of the presidency as it has developed in the last half century.
POLI 4240 Government, Public Opinion, and the Press (3) (Formerly PISI 424). An exploration of the mutual dependence between journalists and public officials and candidates for office. Course examines how each “side” views what is news and how the coverage of various institutions of government affects the image of government in the mind of the citizen.
POLI 4300 Introduction to American Law (3) (Formerly PISI 430). The development of English common law and its influence on the shape of American law as it has evolved from the colonial era to the present. Basic legal concepts and doctrines as reflected in the operation of the national and state court systems are analyzed, culminating with a general survey of the law in modern American society as it determines the basic rights and liabilities of private persons.
POLI 4310 Constitutional Law: The Federal Government and Separation of Powers (3) (Formerly PISI 431). The sources, principles, and powers of government in the United States as embodied in the Constitution, as well as judicial decisions in leading cases. The course covers judicial review; the powers of the legislative, executive, and judiciary; and the relations between the federal government and the states.
POLI 4320 Constitutional Law: The Bill of Rights (3) (Formerly PISI 432). The sources, principles, and powers of government in the United States as embodied in the Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights, as well as judicial decisions in leading cases. The course covers freedom of speech, press, and religion; due process; privacy; and equal protection of the laws.
POLI 4340 Legal Research and Writing (3) (Formerly PISI 434). An overview of the major types of federal court reports, digests, citations, annotated reports, encyclopedias, treatises, restatements, and law reviews. A factual situation provides the basis for legal research problems.
POLI 4350 International Law (3) (Formerly PISI 435). The basic legal concepts and principles governing state behavior in the international order, the nature and sources of international law, international agreements, sovereignty of states, and recognition of statehood, jurisdiction, immunities, and responsibility.
POLI 4400 Introduction to Public Administration (3) (Formerly PISI 440). Principles of public administration structure, organization, financial management, administrative responsibility, and the relation between the administration and other branches of government in the United States . Course is prerequisite to all other courses in the POLI 4400 series.
POLI 4460 Intergovernmental Relations and Regionalism (3) (Formerly PISI 446). The relations among government agencies throughout the sectors of government (local, state, and national), including the impact of these relations on policy development and the level and quality of citizen participation. Prerequisites: POLI 2220 and 4400.
POLI 4480 Internship (3‑12) (Formerly PISI 448). A supervised internship allowing students to experience firsthand the workings of government and private agencies involved in legal and political processes. Students may receive up to 12 hours of credit for the internship. Only 3 hours, however, may be counted toward the requirements for a major in Political Science. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and at least 12 hours of upper-level Political Science courses.
POLI 4500 Senior Project (3) (Formerly PISI 450). Directed research on a specific problem. The purpose of the project is to use conceptual knowledge and skills learned in research methodology and knowledge acquired relative to a particular area of political science. Required of all Political Science majors. Prerequisite: POLI 3100.
POLI 4510 Independent Study (3) (Formerly PISI 451). A supervised project of research or course of guided readings. Topics are selected by enrolled students in consultation with the supervising faculty member. The course may be repeated with faculty approval for up to 6 hours of credit. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and at least 12 hours of upper-level Political Science courses.
POLI 4920 Black Politics (3) (Formerly PISI 492). The past, present, and future role of blacks in the American political system. The social, economic, and political position of blacks related to that of the larger population is explored. Major works by and about black Americans are studied.