Faculty: Professors J. Alexander, V. Belfiglio,S. Buckley, D. DeMoss, T. Hoye, H. Landry, B. Presnall, P. Travis;
Associate Professors, L. Hodges, J. Lawhon; Associate Visiting Professor J. Robb;
Lecturer II: P. Devereaux; Lecturers I: M. Campbell, A. Johnson, C. Wright

The Department of History and Government offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts degrees with majors in either history or government; and the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in criminal justice. The criminal justice major is offered jointly by the Department of History and Government and the Department of Sociology and Social Work. Special emphases in politics, legal studies, and public service are available. The department also offers a minor in history, government, or criminal justice as well as programs leading to teacher certification at various levels. The department provides pre-law advising for students (see pre-law). For information concerning the Master of Arts degree, see the Graduate Catalog. For detailed information about any programs in the department, write or e-mail the Chair, Department of History and Government, Texas Woman’s University, Box 425889, Denton, Texas 76204-5889. Also, please visit the Department’s home page.

Admission Requirements

Please see Admission section of this catalog. The same standards for admission to the University apply to the Department of History and Government.

Undergraduate Degrees

B.A. and B.S. in Government

B.A. and B.S. in History

B.A. and B.S. in Criminal Justice, an interdisciplinary program with the Department of Sociology and Social Work

No grade lower than C can be counted toward completion of any major or minor in this department.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree with a History or Government Major

General Description

The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees in history or government offer a sound basis for proceeding to graduate programs in these fields, to law school admission, or to careers in public service. In addition, these degrees provide a background for professional preparation in the following fields: library science; teaching at middle school, secondary school, or college level; work with archives, historical associations, museums or national parks; journalism; criminal justice administration; legal assistance; foreign service, non profit, administrative, federal and state civil service.

All history and government majors must meet the general requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science as set forth earlier in this catalog.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Composition.........................................................6

Mathematics........................................................3
     (college-level algebra equivalent or above)

Natural Sciences (with lab).....................................6

Visual or Performing Arts........................................3

Literature, Philosophy, Modern or Classical Language...3
     (literature and cultural studies)

U.S. History (HIST 1013, 1023)...............................6

U.S. National and Texas Government .......................6
     (GOV 2013, 2023)

Social/Behavioral Science......................................3

Women’s Studies.................................................3

Multicultural Studies.............................................3

Additional Required Courses for B.S. Degree in History or Government

Foreign Language (a total of 6 hrs., all the same language).......6 hrs.

Additional Required Courses for B.A. Degree in History or Government

Foreign Language (a total of 12 hrs., all the same language).......12 hrs.

History Courses Required for a History Major(B.A. or B.S.) - thirty hours beyond 1013, 1023:

HIST 2013. Survey of World Civilization to 1715

HIST 2023. Survey of World Civilization Since 1715

Twenty-four elective advanced hours in history selected from any history courses listed in this catalog, of which 9 hours must be non-U.S.

Government Courses Required For a Government Major (B.A. or B.S.):

(The student may choose from three separate emphases. Each requires thirty hours of government.)

GOVERNMENT MAJOR (Emphasis in Politics)

GOV 4073. Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure

GOV 4833. Introduction to Political Science

GOV 3303. The American Legislative Process

GOV 4613. Comparative Government: Western Europe OR

GOV 4633. Comparative Government: Africa and Asia

Plus three hours in advanced American Government from among:

GOV 3053. The American Presidency

GOV 3063. Women in Politics

GOV 4113. Public Administration

Plus three hours in Political Thought from among:

GOV 3723. Modern Political Thought

GOV 3733. American Political Thought

Plus three hours in International Relations from among:

GOV 4523. American Foreign Policy

GOV 4533. International Relations

GOV 4553. Modern Nationalism

Plus nine more hours in government.

GOVERNMENT MAJOR (Emphasis in Legal Studies)*

GOV 3153. Legal Environment

GOV 3123. Legal Research

GOV 3133. Legal Research II

GOV 3253. Criminal Evidence and Procedure

GOV 4083. Constitutional Law: Individual Rights

GOV 4203. Civil Trial Practice and Litigation

Plus three hours of government from among:

GOV 2213. Introduction to Criminal Justice

GOV 2223. Criminal Investigation

GOV 3063. Women in Politics

GOV 3213. Business & Legal Ethics

GOV 3233. Police Policies and Practices

GOV 3243. Criminal Law

GOV 3413. Estate Planning

GOV 4133. Women in Leadership

GOV 4013. Alternative Dispute Resolution

GOV 4433. Family Law

GOV 4453. Real Estate Law

Plus three hours of government from among:

GOV 3053. The American Presidency

GOV 3303. The American Legislative Process

GOV 3513. Japanese Culture and Politics

GOV 3723. Modern Political Thought

GOV 3733. American Political Thought

GOV 4073. Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure

GOV 4523. American Foreign Policy

GOV 4533. International Relations

GOV 4553. Modern Nationalism

GOV 4603. Legal Assistant Internship

GOV 4606. Legal Assistant Internship

GOV 4613. Comparative Government: Western Europe

GOV 4633. Comparative Government: Africa and Asia

GOV 4813. Seminar in Public Policy

GOV 4833. Introduction to Political Science

Plus any six hours of government

GOVERNMENT MAJOR (Emphasis in Public Service)

Required:

GOV 4703. Constitutional Law: Gov. Stucture

GOV 4113. Public Administration

GOV 3303. The American Legislative Process

GOV 3333. Urban Government

GOV 4813. Seminar in Public Policy

GOV 4833. Introduction to Political Science: Research Methods

Plus three hours in advanced American Government

GOV 3063. Women in Politics

GOV 3053. The American Presidency

GOV 4133. Women in Leadership

Plus three hours in Political Thought

GOV 3723. Modern Political Thought

GOV 3733. American Political Thought

Plus three hours in International Politics

GOV 4523. American Foreign Policy

GOV 4533. International Relations

GOV 4553. Modern Nationalism

Plus six hours in government

Recommended:

SOC 3163. Social Statistics

Economics 1013 & 1023

BUS 4183. Government and Not For Profit Accounting

Internship Experience

All majors and minors in the Department are encouraged to add an internship to their classroom curricula. Internships allow students to expand and apply traditional learning through real life experiences in the local, national, and international workplace. They also provide an opportunity for students to network with professionals in the field, and clarify choices when making career decisions.

Teacher Certification

The Department of History and Government offers a variety of programs resulting in state teacher certification at either the elementary or secondary level. Each of the options listed for certification must be completed in compliance with requirements set by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

All students desiring teacher certification must comply with all certification requirements as outlined by the College of Professional Education in the appropriate sections of this catalog.

Interdisciplinary Studies Major Seeking Certification 4-8 in Social Studies

ECON 1013 or ECON 1023

GOV 3303 (Am. Leg. Process)

HIST 3713 (Tx. History)

HIST 2013 or 2023 (World Civ)

HIST 4903 (Global Issues and Trends)

History Major Seeking Certification 8-12

HIST 2013 (World Civ)

HIST 2023 (World Civ)

HIST 3713 (Tx.History)

HIST 4903 (Global Issues and Trends)

GOV 4073 or 4083 or 3393

6 hours of approved advanced non-U.S. courses

9 hours of approved advanced U.S.

Related Studies:

CSCI 3__3 or LS 3__3*

ESCS 4203 (Special Ed) or ERDB 3033 (Ethnically and Culturally Diff. Child)

FS 3513 (Adolescent Development)

History Major Seeking Certification in Social Studies 8-12

HIST 2013 (World Civ)

HIST 2023 (World Civ)

HIST 3713 (Tx.History)

HIST 4903 (Global Issues and Trends)

GOV 4073 or 4083 or 3393

6 hours of approved advanced non-U.S. courses

9 hours of approved advanced U.S. courses

Related Studies:

GOV 3033 (Am. Legislative Process)

GOV 3723 or 3733 (Modern/Amer. Pol. Thought)

ECON 1013 (Micro)

ECON 1023(Macro)

SOC 3273 (World Geography)

SOC 3283 (Principles of Geography)

CSCI 3__3 or LS 3__3*

ECSE 4203 (Special Ed) or ERDB 3033 (Ethnically and Culturally Diff. Child)

FS 3513 (Adolescent Development)

*Currently being developed.

NOTE: B or better is required in courses leading to certification, and a passing grade on the History/Social Studies pre-test is expected before taking the ExCET exam.

As standards are changed by the state coordinating board, any modifications will be listed on the departmental web page.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice

The Texas Woman’s University offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminal Justice. The degree program provides students interested in the various aspects of criminal justice with a broad, general education with emphasis on the social sciences. Students become acquainted with the legal aspects, agencies, procedures, and operations of the criminal justice system including law enforcements, the judicial system, corrections, and social services.

The major in Criminal Justice is interdisciplinary and draws upon the strengths of the Department of Sociology and Social Work and the Department of History and Government. Course offerings include crime in America, criminal law, criminal evidence and procedure, sociology of deviance, family law, constitutional law, correctional systems and practices, and correctional counseling. Opportunities for practical work experience are provided through internships and the University’s Cooperative Education program.

Completion of a B.S. or B.A. degree with a major in Criminal Justice requires that the student meet all the university’s general requirements for the appropriate degree. The major in Criminal Justice consists of 40 semester hours as outlined below. A minor is optional and if elected, students are encouraged to consider such minors as accounting, business administration, computer science, economics, government, management, psychology, sociology and social work. Elective credits are available to allow the student to pursue individual interests as well as to further strengthen career preparation.

Courses Required for Criminal Justice Major

University Core Curriculum*

Required Courses for Major

GOV 2213. Introduction to Criminal Justice

GOV 3243. Criminal Law

GOV 4083. Constitutional Law: Individual Rights

SOCI 2133. Crime in America

SOCI 3003. Theories of Crime and Deviance

SOCI 3051. Social Data Analysis

SOCI 3053. Social Research

Plus 21 hours from the following list, of which 15 must be advanced

GOV 2223. Criminal Investigation

GOV 3153. Legal Environment

GOV 3233. Police Policies and Practices

GOV 3253. Criminal Evidence and Procedure

GOV 3333. Urban Government

GOV 4073. Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure

GOV 4113. Public Administration

GOV 4143. Drug Law and Policy

GOV 4433. Family Law

HIST 3213. History of Law and Justice

SOCI 3043. Sociology of Deviance

SOCI 3063. Urban Sociology

SOCI 3113. Juvenile Delinquency

SOCI 4023. Sexualities and Identities

SOCI 4203. Family Violence and Sexual Assault

SOCI 4303. Correctional Systems and Practices

SOCI 4313. Correctional Counseling

Additional Major Requirements for B.S. or B.A. degree

For B.S. Degree

• 3 hrs. Computer Science**
• 6 hrs. Foreign Language
• 3 hrs. Literature

**With approval of advisor, a student may substitute 3 hours of either statistics, economics, or three additional hours of language

NOTE: No grade lower than C can be counted as credit toward completion of a major or minor in Criminal Justice.

Minor in History or Government

The department also offers a minor either in history or in government. A minor in history requires 18 semester hours of history (at least six hours advanced). A minor in government requires 18 semester hours of government (at least six hours advanced). At least half of the advanced hours in a minor must be taken at TWU.

Minor in Criminal Justice

A minor in Criminal Justice consists of 18 hours as follows:

GOV 2213. Introduction to Criminal Justice

SOCI 2133. Crime in America

Plus 6 hours from among:

SOCI 3003. Theories of Crime and Deviance

SOCI 3043. Sociology of Deviance

SOCI 3093. Minorities in the United States

SOCI 3113. Juvenile Delinquency

SOCI 4203. Family Violence and Sexual Assault

SOCI 4303. Correctional Systems and Practice

SOCI 4313. Correctional Counseling

And 6 hours from among:

GOV 3233. Police Policies and Practices

GOV 3243. Criminal Law

GOV 3253. Criminal Evidence and Procedure

GOV 3333. Urban Government

GOV 4073. Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure

GOV 4083. Constitutional Law: Individual Rights

GOV 4113. Public Administration

GOV 4143. Drug Law and Policy

GOV 4433. Family Law

Ethnic Studies Minor

In cooperation with the Departments of Reading and Bilingual Education, Educational Leadership, English, Speech and Foreign Languages, Performing Arts, and Sociology and Social Work, the Department of History and Government offers a minor in Ethnic Studies. See the Academic Information section of this catalog for the listing of courses.

Elementary Certification with a Specialization in History

Elementary certification with a specialization in history requires 18 hours of advanced history, (1013, 1023 is not advanced). American History; HIST 2013 or HIST 2023, World Civilization; and nine hours from advanced offerings in Latin-American, American or English history.

Pre-Law

There is no prescribed pre-law curriculum, program, or major. According to the Statement on Prelegal Education of the Association of American Law Schools, the best undergraduate preparation is that which involves education for comprehension and expression in words, understanding of human institutions and values, and the ability to think clearly and carefully with an awareness of the importance of facts and a capacity for deductive and inductive reasoning and critical analysis.

Law School Admissions Services Bulletins and packets, including information concerning admissions and sample questions from Law School Tests, may be obtained from the Pre-Law Advisor in the Department of History or Government.

Although there is no prescribed pre-law curriculum, the Department recommends a degree in Government, Criminal Justice, or History, each of which provides a valuable Liberal Arts background for the study of law.

The Government Major (emphasis in Legal Studies) provides a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing law school or other law-related graduate programs, as well as those who wish to move directly into the paralegal field. Legal Studies students will take courses that develop their abilities to think critically, write and speak effectively, and solve problems. They will also have a broad choice of electives dealing with the law-making process, public policy, and the historical context of our legal system. Of special value are opportunities to intern with law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. The major in Government (Legal Studies) consists of 30 semester hours as outlined above. Texas Woman’s University also offers regular core Legal Studies advisor or consult the History and Government home page (http://www.twu.edu/as/histgov/) for further information.

Certifications Offered

The Department of History and Government offers programs leading to teacher certification. They are described in earlier pages in this section of this catalog.

History Undergraduate Courses

HIST 1013. History of the United States, 1492-1865. (HIST 1301) Political, economic, social, and cultural development through the Civil War. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 1023. History of the United States, 1865 to the Present. (HIST 1302) Political, economic, social, and cultural development since the Civil War; emphasis on foreign affairs. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 2013. Survey of World Civilization to 1715. A survey of ancient and medieval culture and history and the beginning of the modern era. Topics include the broad spectrum of human activity, the politics, wars, industry, economics, culture, intellectual thought, science, artistic creations, and the interrelationships both with other cultures and with a world environment. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 2023. Survey of World Civilization Since 1715. A survey of modern culture and history as related to recent developments. Topics include the broad advances in human society, government, science, literature, philosophy, war and peace, industry, culture, intellectual thought, artistic creations, and the growth of first national and then world economic factors. Emphasis the myriad of interactions within world civilizations. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

¹ Either SOCI 4303 or SOCI 4313 may be taken for 3 hours of elective sociology when not taken as a required course above.
² Either GOV 3243 or GOV 3253 may be taken for 3 hours of elective government when not taken as a required course above.

HIST 2093. (See Gov 2093 and WS 2093) Women as Citizens: Women and Community Activism. Interdisciplinary analysis of women's roles in community building from the colonial period to the present and an examination of current grassroots activism in the United States and worldwide. Emphasis on women leaders, interest groups, and movements impacting the political process. Required community service internship. PREREQUISITES: ENG 1013 and 1023; HIST 1013 and 1023 and either GOV 2013 or 2023. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 3023. American Frontier. Survey of westward expansion between European colonization and 1900. Review of recognizable groups such as trappers, miners, Amerindians and of famous and infamous individuals. Evolution of attitudes about the frontier and its influence on the national character. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 3103. Colonial America. In-depth study of the period of national development between European colonization and 1790. Emphasis is upon the cultural, religious, economic and political aspects of the period and upon persons and groups associated with change and continuity in colonial America. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 3213. History of Law and Justice. Historical examination of the origins of law and justice in western civilization beginning with the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and the development of English common law with its particular attention to the influence of the English system of justice upon modern America. Prerequisite: Three hours of history or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 3433. History of England to 1714. The growth of England, along with Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, to 1714, her culture, parliamentary institutions, economy, the beginning of her empire, the major leaders and events, the creation of a civilization typically English, and the passage of her legacy to her empire in America, Africa, and the Pacific Asian circle. Prerequisites: Six hours of history. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 3443. History of England since 1714. The development of English culture; the growth of democracy; her art and architecture, theatre, and intellectual strength; the development of the British Empire and its role in world affairs since 1714; her influence in the independence movements in Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific; and her major leaders, such as Winston Churchill, and their roles in the English speaking world with its cultural heritage. Prerequisite: Six hours of history. Three lecture hours a week.

HIST 3713. The History of Texas. Spanish beginnings; Mexican years; revolution and the republic: statehood, Civil War, and Reconstruction; reform years; depression and war; economic, political, and social developments today. Prerequisite: Three hours of history. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 3753. History of Mexico. Pre-Columbian Mexico; the Spanish Conquerors; evolution of colonial society; the movement for independence; 19th century efforts at modernization; the revolution: the military phase, 1910-1920; the revolution; contemporary Mexican-U.S. relations. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 3763. History of Latin America. From colonial times to the present; the origins of a multiracial society; the institutions of empire; independence; national consolidation; problems of modernization and the movements for social revolution. Special emphasis on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. Prerequisite: Six hours of history or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4001. Creating Canada: The Canadian Frontier Experience. A brief survey of the formation of Canadian culture, economics, and politics from European contact through the 19th century. Emphasis is on the relationship between early French, British, and Amerindian persons and the influence of the frontier in shaping Canadian character. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.

HIST 4011. Creating Australia: The Australian Frontier Experience. A brief survey of the formation of Australian culture, economics, and politics from European contact through World War I. Emphasis is upon the relationship between early free and convict British settlers and the aborigines and the influence of the frontier in shaping Australian character. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.

HIST 4021. The Commonwealth Today: Issues Facing Individual Nations Within the Former British Empire. A brief overview of major internal conflicts facing various nations of the former British Empire. Significant issues, such as South African Apartheid, Indian religious conflicts, and Hong Kong reversion to Chinese authority, will be discussed and evaluated. The impact of the British imperial experience upon each of these areas will be considered.. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.

HIST 4113. Civil War & Reconstruction. Intense reading and discussion of the Civil War and Reconstruction with a critical eye on various historian’s opinions and viewpoints. This course will not only give students an in-depth look at the Civil War and Reconstruction but will teach students how to critically examine and compare historical writings. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4123. The Progressives. Students will gain an appreciation for the Progressive Era; its current issues along with preceding events that led up to this movement. Issues discussed will include the philosophies of the Progressives in relation to the environment, war, race, and diversity. Students will have a chance to reflect on how the Progressive movement impacted history and influenced our world today. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4133. The Gilded Age. Intense readings and discussion of the Gilded Age with a critical eye on various historian’s opinions and viewpoints. This course will not only give students an in-depth look at the Gilded Age but will teach students how to critically examine and compare historical writings. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4513. Europe Since 1914. The beginning of World War I; the impact of the war; the rise of a new Europe; the rise of Hitler and Mussolini; the culture and civilization of twentieth-century Europe; World War II; modern problems since 1945. Prerequisites: Six hours of history or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4543. History of Russia. Origins of early Russian civilization, the cultural diversity of the original state of Russia and the surrounding areas which created an empire of "all the Russias," the growth of the state, the czarist regimes, the Communist revolution, the growth of Red Russia, her role in world affairs, the overthrow of the Communist regime, the disintegration of the USSR, and the problems and promises of contemporary "Russia." Prerequisite: Six hours of history. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4553. History of France. The beginning of an early French culture, the Roman conquest, the cultural panorama of medieval France, growth of the French monarchy, the Renaissance, the Age of Louis XIV, the Age of Reason, the French Revolution and Napoleon, modern France, Charles de Gaulle, and contemporary France and French culture in the world today. Prerequisite: Six hours of history. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4613. The American Experience in Asia. The U.S. and specific East Asian nations' relationships. Historic experience of America in Japan, China, the Philippines and South East Asia in developing better understanding of region's place in the modern world. Examination of nations' religious, cultural, economic and political heritage. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4663. European Cultural Heritage. Survey of the cultural highlights of Western Civilization and the ages which influenced them. The social, political and religious circumstances and attitudes of people in various periods, and how these affected the great works of literature, art and music will be examined. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4803. History Internship. Integrates practical experience with the student's academic program through supervised work in an appropriate professional environment. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of history, including six hours advanced, and approval of internship director. Credit: Six hours. May be repeated.

HIST 4806. History Internship. Integrates practical experience with the student's academic program through supervised work in an appropriate professional environment. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of history, including six hours advanced, and approval of internship director. Credit: Six hours. May be repeated.

HIST 4863. The Female Experience in American History. Focus on the changing role of women in America, on a comparison of the differences and similarities between male and female experiences, and on society’s changing attitudes toward women. Special emphasis on the health sciences, textiles, education, and politics. Prerequisite: Three hours of history. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4893. Medieval Europe. A general survey of medieval European society, culture, and economy from the 4th through the 15th centuries, focusing on topics such as the development of agriculture, the growth of commerce, the cultural influence of religion, the revival of learning, and the role of women. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4903. Selected Topics.Organized course with each section’s title and content varying with specific subject matter and topic offered. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4911. Independent Study. Individual study of selected topics in history. Prerequisites: Six hours of history and junior standing or consent of instructor or head of department. Credit: One hour.

HIST 4913. Independent Study. Individual study of selected topics in history. Prerequisites: Six hours of history and junior standing or consent of instructor or head of department. Credit: Three hours.

HIST 4953. Cooperative Education. Cooperative Work-study arrangement between the university and business, industry, or selected institutions appropriate to the History program. The student will apply ideas learned in other courses to practical experience under cooperative supervision. 120 hours of work per semester for 3 hours of credit, 2 required papers. PREREQUISITES: approval of academic advisor. May be repeated.

Government Undergraduate Courses

GOV 2013. U.S. National Government. (GOVT 2305) Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution; structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; federalism; democratic theory, political participation, and the national election process; policy-making and factors influencing national policy decisions; civil liberties and civil rights; American foreign relations; demographics and the politics of race, gender, and class in the American political system. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 2023. Texas Government. (GOVT 2306) Origin and development of the Texas Constitution; structure and powers of the state government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; federal-state relations; political participation and the election process in Texas; local governments; policy-making and factors influencing policy decisions in Texas; demographics and the politics of race, gender, and class in the Texas political system. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 2093. (See HIST 2093 and WS 2093) Women as Citizens: Women and Community Activism. Interdisciplinary analysis of women's roles in community building from colonial period to present and examination of current grassroots activism in the United States and worldwide. Emphasis on women leaders, interest groups, and movements impacting the political process. Required community service internship. PREREQUISITES: ENG 1013 and 1023; HIST 1013 and 1023 and either GOV 2013 or 2023. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 2213. 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. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 2223. Criminal Investigation. (CRIJ 2314) Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or permission of the instructor. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 2233. Environmental Science, Economics, and Law. Interdisciplinary introduction to the challenge of environmental protection. Examines issues on the scientific, economic, political, and legal issues that affect this area, including the current state of the environment and the processes and institution which shape environmental law and policy. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3053. The American Presidency. Recruitment, selection, and authority; interaction of the executive branch with Congress, parties, the courts, and the public; the influence of personality on performance. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3063. Women in Politics. Impact of gender on power and influence in society; political socialization, participation and leadership of women; women’s political issues and movements. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3123. Legal Research. Techniques of legal research and writing, sources of the law and how each can be found; case analysis, legal citation, legal bibliography, and computer-assisted legal research. Prerequisite: GOV 3113 or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3133. Legal Research II. Analysis of legal problems, and drafting effective communication of that analysis through drafting legal documents such as office memoranda, letters, pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and wills. Discussion of writing style focusing on the policies underlying conventions of composition and presentation of legal authority. Prerequisite: GOV 3123, Legal Research, or instructors permission . Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3153 (see BUS 3153). Legal Environment. Introduction to law and the legal professions; the role of the various actors in the legal process including lawyers, paralegals, judges, and court administrators; legal ethics; basic legal terminology; structure, functions, and political impact of the judicial system at the local, state, and national levels. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or instructors permission. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3233. Police Policies and Practices. The police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of the instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3243. Criminal Law. A study of the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations; criminal responsibility. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3253. Criminal Evidence and Procedure.The judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence; sentencing. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3293(see BUS 3293). Business and Legal Ethics. An introduction of ethical theory and the analysis of social and professional issues from various ethical perspectives; the course will focus on aspects of professional ethics in areas of business, government, law, and the health care professions. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3303. The American Legislative Process. The legislative branch of government; including both Congress and state legislative bodies; influences on the legislative process. It will be given in alternate spring semesters coinciding with the biennial sessions of the Texas Legislature and using the current session for special class study. Prerequisites: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3333. Urban Government. Political processes and structures of government in urban, suburban, and metropolitan areas. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3393. Law for Women. (See BUS 3393 and WS 3393) Impact of gender on legal status; evolution of the current legal environment, with an emphasis on parallels between racial and gender discrimination; substantive law regarding working conditions, compensation, education, the family, reproductive rights and criminal law; feminist perspectives on legal reforms to improve the professional lives of women and men. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3413. Estate Planning. Probating wills; family planning; stocks; buying or selling a home; insurance needs; minimizing taxes; Social Security; consumer purchasing; bank accounts; urgent need for a will. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3513. Japanese Culture and Politics. An introduction to modern Japan with particular emphasis on Japanese politics. Topics include Japanese language and literature, geography, religion, the arts, social dynamics, education, economics, history, constitutionalism, government institutions, political parties, elections, and foreign policy. The Japanese way of politics is related to larger forces in Japanese culture. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3723. Modern Political Thought. A study of Western political theory from the Renaissance to the present with particular emphasis on the development of contemporary ideologies: liberalism, socialism, nationalism, Marxism, fascism. Prerequisites: Three hours of government or consent of the instructor or head of department. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 3733. American Political Thought. An examination of the origins and development of the American political character as reflected in ideas, institutions and events. Prerequisites: Three hours of government and consent of the instructor or head of department. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4001. Creating Canada: The Canadian Frontier Experience. A brief survey of the formation of Canadian culture, economics, and politics from European contact through the 19th century. Emphasis is on the relationship between early French, British, and Amerindian persons and the influence of the frontier in shaping Canadian character. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.

GOV 4011. Creating Australia: The Australian Frontier Experience. A brief survey of the formation of Australian culture, economics, and politics from European contact through World War I. Emphasis is on the relationship between early free and convict British settlers and the aborigines and the influence of the frontier in shaping Australian character. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.

GOV 4013. Alternative Dispute Resolution. Introduction to alternatives to litigation to resolve disputes. Consideration of traditional negotiation, mediation, arbitration, moderated settlement conferences, and minitrials. Prerequisite: GOV 3133 or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4021. The Commonwealth Today: Issues Facing Individual Nations Within the Former British Empire. A brief overview of major internal conflicts facing various nations of the former British Empire. Significant issues, such as South African Apartheid, Indian religious conflicts, and Hong Kong reversion to Chinese authority, will be discussed and evaluated. The impact of the British imperial experience upon each of these areas will be considered. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.

GOV 4073. Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure. The development of the American Constitution through judicial interpretation by the Supreme Court, including cases involving commerce, taxation, divisions of powers, and separation of powers. Prerequisites: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4083. Constitutional Law: Individual Rights. Judicial cases, especially those involving the Bill of Rights, the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. Prerequisites: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4113. Public Administration. Introduction to the study of bureaucracies. Examines such theoretical, political, and practical issues as decision-making, budgeting, staffing, and organizational structure. Considers the influence of bureaucracy on policy formation and implementation. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4133. Women in Leadership. An introduction to the principles and practices of leadership, with emphasis on women in exercising leadership. Stresses political leadership, but includes business and community leadership as well. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4143. Drug Law and Policy. Legal and political aspects of federal and Texas drug laws, including the Controlled Substances Act and Dangerous Drugs Act. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4203. Civil Trial Practice and Litigation. Texas and federal laws regarding preparation and trial of civil actions; procedures for recovering compensation from automobile accidents, miscellaneous torts, and breach of contract. Follow a civil suit through the judicial system from the initial client interview through trial and appeal. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4343. Government and Health. Health functions, services, and policies at national, state, and local levels of government. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4433. Family Law. Study of the legal aspects of marriage/other relationships; duties and liabilities of husband/wife/children; adoption; illegitimacy; annulment; separation; divorce, delinquent children; field trip(s). Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4453. Real Estate Law. Legal principles governing real estate transactions, with particular attention to sales contracts, deeds, mortgages, title insurance, and Texas community property and homestead laws. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4503. Criminal Justice Internship. Integrates practical experience with the student's academic program through supervised work in an related professional environment. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of government, including six hours advanced, and approval of internship director. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated.

GOV 4506. Criminal Justice Internship. Integrates practical experience with the student's academic program through supervised work in an related professional environment. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of government, including six hours advanced, and approval of internship director. Credit: Six hours. May be repeated.

GOV 4523. American Foreign Policy. Constitutional framework and actors in foreign policy decision-making; roles of the President and Congress; the art of diplomacy. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4533. International Relations. The interaction of countries and nonstate actors in the area of diplomacy, international law, international economics, international organization, and war. A study of the general pattern of political, economic, social, geographical, and technological relationships in world affairs. Prerequisite: Six hours of government or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4553. Modern Nationalism. Modern nationalism; patriotism and nationality; the impact of nationalism on current world events.The course will demonstrate how nationalism can led to terrorism and civil warfare. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4603. Legal Assistant Internship. Integrates practical experience with the student's academic program through supervised work in an related professional environment. Prerequisite: Nine hours of legal assistant courses and approval of internship director. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated.

GOV 4606. Legal Assistant Internship. Integrates practical experience with the student's academic program through supervised work in an related professional environment. Prerequisite: Nine hours of legal assistant courses and approval of internship director. Credit: Six hours. May be repeated.

GOV 4613. Comparative Government: Western Europe. Constitutional structures, methods, philosophies, and policies of selected governments in the Western world. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4633. Comparative Government: Africa and Asia. Constitutional structures, methods, philosophies, and policies of selected Asian and African governments. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4703. Public Administration Internship. Integrates practical experience with the student's academic program through supervised work in an related professional environment. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of government, including six hours advanced, and approval of internship director. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated.

GOV 4706. Public Administration Internship. Integrates practical experience with the student's academic program through supervised work in an related professional environment. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of government, including six hours advanced, and approval of internship director. Credit: Six hours. May be repeated.

GOV 4803. Government Internship. Integrates practical experience with the student's academic program through supervised work in an related professional environment. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of government, including six hours of advanced government, and consent of internship coordinator. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated.

GOV 4806. Government Internship. Integrates practical experience with the student's academic program through supervised work in an related professional environment. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of government, including six hours advanced, and approval of internship director. Credit: Six hours. May be repeated.

GOV 4813. Seminar in Public Policy. Analysis of the formation, implementation, and impact of public policy in selected areas of current interest. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated.

GOV 4833. Introduction to Political Science. Research in political science; emphasis on sources and documentary study, interpretations, and presentation of ideas in written form. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4901. Selected Topics. Organized course with each section’s title and content varying with specific subject matter and topic offered. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.

GOV 4903. Selected Topics. Organized course with each section’s title and content varying with specific subject matter and topic offered. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4911. Independent Study. Individual study of selected topics in government. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Credit: One hour.

GOV 4913. Independent Study. Individual study of selected topics in government. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Credit: Three hours.

GOV 4953, 4956. Cooperative Education.