Course Offerings
History
HIST 2111. United States History I. Discovery of the Western World through the Civil War. A passing grade in this course satisfies the U.S. history and Georgia history requirements of Georgia State Code 20-3-68.
HIST 2111H. United States History I-Honors.
HIST 2112. United States History II. Reconstruction Period to the present. A passing grade in this course satisfies the U.S. history and Georgia history requirements of Georgia Code 20-3-68.
HIST 2112H. United States History II-Honor.
HIST 2500. The Study of History. An introduction to the study of history. Required of all history majors. 2 credit hours.
HIST 3510. American Colonial History. Major developments between 1492 and 1789.
HIST 3510H. Amer Colonial History-Hnr.
HIST 3530. US History, 1789-1848. From the beginning of the national period until the end of the Jacksonian era.
HIST 3570. Civil War-Reconstruction. An in-depth study of the Civil War and Reconstruction period of U.S. History, focusing on the background, political, social, economic, and military aspects of the period.
HIST 3730. History of the Old South. A study of the Old South during the first half of the 19th century. Topics for study include the economic system of the Old South, slavery, antebellum Southern politics, and social and intellectual patterns of the Old South.
HIST 3740. Religion and American South. An examination of the fundamental relationship between religion and the Southern society.
HIST 3770. Black-American History. The role of Blacks in the Western Hemisphere, with special emphasis on the struggles of African-Americans for equality and their contributions to American progress. (3-0-3)
HIST 3810. History of Georgia. A survey of the history of Georgia from the beginning to the present. Of particular significance to prospective teachers in elementary and secondary schools. A passing grade in this course satisfies history of Georgia and the Constitution of Georgia requirements of Georgia State Code 20-3-68.
HIST 4530. American Frontiers.
HIST 4540. US History, 1877-1920. Populist and Progressive Eras, 1877-1920.
HIST 4551. US History 1920 to 1945. United States history from the end of World War I through World War II. (3-0-3)
HIST 4561. US Social History. A study of selected and representative social, cultural, and intellectual themes in American history.
HIST 4050. Early Modern Europe. Absolutism and Enlightenment, Europe between 1500 and 1715.
HIST 4050H. Early Modern Europe-Honors.
HIST 4100. 19th Cent Europe. Europe between 1814 and 1914.
HIST 4100H. Nineteenth C Europe- HONORS.
HIST 4120. Modern Russia. This course will examine the development of Russia from the reign of Peter I to the present democratic government. Initial material presented will address the geographic setting and the medival background of Russia history. Among the major topics covered will be the reforms of Peter I, the institution of serfdom and the efforts to retain and reform it, Russia's cycle of war, revolution and civil war at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, the Soviet State, the Second World War, the Cold War, and the collapse of Communism. The lecture will examine the political, cultural and economic aspects of these topics.
HIST 4130. Eastern Europe. This course will examine the major events in the history of Eastern Europe. Among the major topics covered will be the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Hapsburg Empire, national revivals, the World Wars, Communist domination and the collapse of Communism. The class will examine the political, cultural and economic aspects of these topics.
HIST 4140. History of Modern Germany. This course will examine the development of Germany from medieval times to the present gfovernment. Initial lectures will address the geographic setting and the medieval background of German history. among the major topics covered will be the Reformation, the 30 Years War, the unification of Germany by Bismarck, Hitler and the Nazi period, the Second World War, the Cold War and the collapse of Communism. The lectures will examine the political, cultural and economic aspects of these topics. (3-0-3)
HIST 4600. History of England to 1603.
HIST 4610. History of England Since 1603. A study of the major events in the history of England since 1603. (3-0-3)
HIST 4610S. Hist Eng Since 1603-Study Abr.
HIST 1111. World Civilization I. A survey of world history to early modern times.
HIST 1111H. World Civilization I.
HIST 1111S. World Civ I - Study Abroad. A survey of world history to early modern times. (3-0-3) Taken as part of a study abroad experience.
HIST 1112. World Civilization II. A survey of world history from early modern times to the present. May be taken before HIST 1111.
HIST 1112H. World Civilization II-Honors.
HIST 1112S. World Civ II-Study Abroad.
HIST 4210. The Hst-Govt of Latin Amer. Factors, forces, and personalities which have shaped destiny of Latin America from Pre-Columbian times to present.
HIST 4220. Probof LA Hst in 20th Cent. The outstanding problems, in historical perspective, of twentieth-century Latin America.
HIST 4300. History of Mexico. The outstanding political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Mexico since 1810.
HIST 4770. African History. A survey of the forces, factors, and personalities which have influenced the history of Africa.
HIST 4800. Emergence of the Third World. The main political, economic, social and cultural developments associated with the emergence of the Third World (Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East).
HIST 4000. Historiography. A capstone senior seminar course required of all history majors. Survey of leading writers who have produced the major historical works, with special emphasis on the intellectual and cultural influences which helped to shape their historical interpretations. Prerequisite: 15 hours of upper division history or permission of the instructor.
HIST 4900. Special Topics in History. A variable credit course on selected issues, problems, and literature in history. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair.
HIST 4900S. Spec Topics in Hist-Study Abr. A variable credit course on selected issues, problems, and literature in history. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair. Taken as part of a study abroad experience.
HIST 4920. History Internship. History related internships are available for qualified students. See the Coordinator of Intern Programs for information.
HIST 4930. History Internship. History related internships are available for qualified students. See the Coordinator of Intern Programs for information.
Political Science
POLS 1101. American Government. American political institutions and their development. A passing grade in this course satisfies the U.S. and Georgia Constitution requirements of Georgia State Code 20-3-68.
POLS 1101H. American Government-Hnr.
POLS 2101. Intro to Discipline of Pol Sci. A general introduction to the scope and methods of the discipline of political science. Required of all political science majors.
POLS 2101H. Intro to Disc of Pol Sci-Hnrs. Introduction to Political Science for the Honors Program
POLS 3110. State and Local Government. A study of the organization, powers, functions, and political processes at the state and local levels, as well as the relationship between the state and national governments. A passing grade in this course satisfies the Georgia Constitution requirement of Georgia Code 20-3-68.
POLS 4100. Amer Pol Parties-Int Groups. A study of the the two types of political organizations in the United States which serve as linkages between the people and their government: political parties and interest groups. This course will focus on the development of political parties and interest groups, their structure and operations, and their roles in the political system.
POLS 4100H. Amer Pol Parties-Int Groups.
POLS 4200. Public Opin, Elec-Democracy.
POLS 4240. Political Behavior. A study of the political attitudes and behavior of citizens in the United States. This course will explore how citizens form their political attitudes and beliefs, the ways Americans participate politically, and the forces that influence voter turnout and vote choice. Although this class will focus on American citizens, comparisons and contrasts will be made with citizens of other nations, and of the attitudes and behaviors of government leaders and other poltiical elites.
POLS 4460. The Legislative Process. The structure, functions, and behavior of state and national legislative bodies. Emphasizes composition, leadership, procedures, party and interest groups' roles, constituency influence, and representation theory.
POLS 4470. American Presidency. Powers, duties, and responsibilities; historic and contemporary conceptions of the office; the presidency as an administrative institution. (3-0-3)
POLS 4480. Judicial Politics. This course examines the federal and states courts from both a normative and empirical perspective through exploring conceptions of law and jurisprudence, the function and organization of the courts, the role of courts in the American political system, judicial selection processes, models of judicial decision-making, analysis of judicial policy outputs, judicial effect on policy, and courts and public opinion. (3-0-3)
POLS 4570. The Structure of American Govt. A study of the development of the separation of powers, federalism, and national and state regulatory authority. Prior credit in American Government is recommended.
POLS 4580. Civil Liberties. A survey of the constitutional law concerning property rights and economic freedom, and the personal rights and protections secured primarily by the Bill of Rights and the Civil War Amendments. Prior credit in American Government or its equivalent is recommended. Constitutional Law I is not a prerequisite for this course.
POLS 4690. American Foreign Policy. A study of government mechanism for the formulation and conduct of foreign policy, and an appraisal of current problems of U.S. Policy in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Third World.
POLS 4750. PolThought in Creative Lit. Examines political issues and ideas from around the world through literature: novels, drama, short stories, and poetry.
POLS 4760. American Political Thought. A careful examination of the basic ideas about man and government that have formed the basis for political practice and debate within the United States. Attention will be given to the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as developed especially by Hamilton, Madison, and Jefferson and to the interpretation of these principles by Lincoln and other American statesmen.
POLS 3200. Intro to the European Union. The development of the European Union. This is the base course for students participating in the E.U. Certification Program. (3-0-3)
POLS 3200S. Intro to the EU-Study Abroad. The development of the European Union. This is the base course for students participating in the E.U. Certification Program. Taken as part of a study abroad experience. (3-0-3)
POLS 3205. Intro to Comparative Politics. This course introduces the comparative method of studying political systems, with an emphasis on institutional arrangements and political behavior of found in democratic and non-democratic political systems. Transitions to democracy and political development are also examined. Case studies include political systems in various regions of the world. (3-0-3)
POLS 3210. Modern European Governments. A study of the constitutions, basic principles, governmental organizations, political party systems, and political methods of major countries in Europe.
POLS 3230. Modern Latin American Govts. Impact of factors, forces, and personalities on Latin American development.
POLS 3250. Africa - The Middle East. An historical and political study of African and Middle Eastern countries.
POLS 4630. International Relations. A study of the theory and practices of international relations.
POLS 4700. Political Philosophy. An examination of the development of political philosophy and the perennial issues with which it is concerned through the works of such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx.
POLS 4800. Emergence of the Third World. The major political factors, conditions and personalities impacting the emergence to the Third World.
POLS 4800H. Emergence of the Third World.
POLS 3100. Political Sci Research Methods. This course is an introduction to studying politics as a science. The course is designed to introduce students to political science research, prepare students to evaluate research critically, interpret social scientific research, and provide students with the requisite skills to initiate and conduct research.
POLS 4900. Special Topics in Pol Sci. A variable credit course on selected issues, problems, and literature in political science. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.
POLS 4900H. Spec Tops in Pol Sci - HONORS.
POLS 4900S. Special Topics -Study Abroad. A variable credit course on selected issues, problems, and literature in political science. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair. Taken as part of a study abroad experience.
POLS 4920. Political Science Internship. Internships with government agencies are available for qualified students. See the Coordinator of Intern Programs for information.
POLS 4950. Senior Seminar. Required of all political science majors, this capstone research course requires students to integrate the basic concepts, methods, and sub-fields of political science, and to relate these to the contemporary world. It further develops skills in research and communications. Prerequisite: 15 hours of upper division political science including Modern European Governments, International Relations, and Political Philosophy or permission of the instructor. 2 credit hours. Pre-requisites: POLS 3205 Minimum Grade: D and ( POLS 4630 Minimum Grade: D or POL 463 Minimum Grade: D ) and ( POLS 4700 Minimum Grade: D or POL 470 Minimum Grade: D )