USAO Degrees 2002-04

Social Sciences

The social sciences at USAO are organized in interdisciplinary fashion to encompass a number of diverse areas to include several fields traditionally considered part of the humanities: American Indian studies, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. Study in these areas links the past with the present, investigates individual and social behavior, and explores human value systems, past and present.

In addition to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in these fields, a teaching certificate in social studies also is offered. For this certificate, students must complete the degree requirements for the chosen major, as well as the course requirements for teacher certification.

History

Historians interpret human experiences, achievements, and shortcomings. An understanding of the past is essential for the truly liberal education. History encompasses the growth of political organizations; the development of economic, social, and religious institutions; and the course of literary, cultural, and intellectual movements. Specialization in history illuminates the origins of our present world and prepares the student with research, writing, and analytical skills. A degree in history opens avenues to careers in business, government, and teaching, as well as to graduate and professional schools.

Besides the baccalaureate in history, history courses are an integral part of the program leading to a teaching certificate in social studies.

Bachelor of Arts in History

Required History Core (30 hours)

Course	Title	Hours Required
HIST 1113	Ancient and Medieval Civilizations	3
HIST 1123	Reformation and Modern Civilizations	3
HIST 4233	Seminar	3

History Electives (choose 21 hours):

Course	Title	Hours Required
HIST 1103	Oklahoma History	3
HIST 2243	Latin America Since the Revolutions	3
HIST 2880	Special topics *	1-3
HIST 2900	Workshop *	1-3
HIST 2990	Tutorial *	1-3
HIST 3213	Europe, 1500-1789	3
HIST 3333	Europe, 1789-1848	3
HIST 3553	Europe, 1914 to Present	3
HIST 3663	Colonial & Revolutionary America to 1789	3
HIST 3773	The United States, 1789-1877	3
HIST 3883	The United States, 1877-1945	3
HIST 3993	Contemporary United States, 1945 to Present	3
HIST 4880	Special Topics *	1-3
HIST 4900	Workshop *	1-3
HIST 4990	Tutorial *	1-3

*May be repeated for total of 6 hours

Minor in History

18 hours of history courses to be selected with approval of advisor

COURSE LISTINGS in HISTORY

1103 OKLAHOMA HISTORY

General survey of historical, political, and cultural development of Oklahoma. 3 hours.

1113 ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL CIVILIZATIONS

General survey of early civilizations, including prehistoric, ancient, the Orient, Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages. 3 hours.

1123 REFORMATION AND MODERN CIVILIZATIONS

General survey of the Reformation and development of modern nations, including Western Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. 3 hours.

2233 LATIN AMERICA THROUGH THE REVOLUTIONS

A survey of geography, aborigines, discovery, conquest, settlement, and emancipation of Latin America. 3 hours.

2243 LATIN AMERICA SINCE THE REVOLUTIONS

A survey of the economic, political, and social development of Latin American Republics. 3 hours.

2880 SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics in history. 1-3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

2900 WORKSHOP

Guided study in history under faculty supervision; various topics and methods of instruction. 1-3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and topic).

2990 TUTORIAL

Independent study in history under faculty supervision. 1-3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and content).

3213 EUROPE, 1500-1789

Reformation and the age of absolutism. 3 hours.

3333 EUROPE, 1789-1848

The revolutionary movements, growth of modern national states, and effects of industrialism, nationalism, and democracy on its development. 3 hours.

3443 EUROPE, 1848-1914

Europe from the revolutionary period to World War I: growth of nationalism, imperialism, socialism, the alliance system, and emergence of a world economy. 3 hours.

3553 EUROPE, 1914 TO PRESENT

World War I, Europe between the wars, the rise of totalitarianism, the crisis of democracy, the problems of European diplomacy, World War II, and the establishment of a new order. 3 hours.

3663 COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY AMERICA TO 1789

European backgrounds and colonization; social, religious, and intellectual institutions; social evolution and conflict; revolutionary motives and tactics; constitutional formulation and ratification. 3 hours. Prerequisite: IDS 2133 or equivalent.

3773 THE UNITED STATES, 1789-1877

Constitutional and party issues of the Federal period; American frontiers; Jacksonian politics; social, economic, religious, and reform concerns of the antebellum era; sectionalism and the Civil War; Reconstruction and post-war racial adjustments. 3 hours. Prerequisite: IDS 2133 or equivalent.

3883 THE UNITED STATES, 1877-1945

Industrialization and its impact; organization of labor and farmers; reform movements and political parties; overseas expansion and World War I; cultural and political dissent; the 1920s; the Great Depression; and World War II. 3 hours. Prerequisite: IDS 2143 or equivalent.

3993 CONTEMPORARY UNITED STATES, 1945 TO PRESENT

Origins and course of the Cold War; domestic life and loyalty campaigns of the 1950s; civil rights, Black power, and women's issues; the Indochina war and debate; American counterculture; Watergate; economics, politics, and culture of the '70s and '80s. 3 hours. Prerequisite: IDS 2143 or equivalent.

4233 SEMINAR

Required of all history majors: methods of historical research and writing; selected writings of representative historians; preparation of research papers on assigned topics. 3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

4763 TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

Problems of teaching social studies; curriculum-making; evaluation of textbooks, library, and other social studies material; methods of classroom procedure. 3 hours (education credit only). Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education.

4880 SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics in history. 1-3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

4900 WORKSHOP

Related topics and problems in history. 1-3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and content).

4990 TUTORIAL

Independent study in history under faculty supervision. 1-3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and content).