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Department of History and Government
Chair: Jim R. Alexander, Professor
Location: CFO 605
Phone: 940-898-2133
Fax: 940-898-2130
E-mail: histgov@twu.edu
Website: www.twu.edu/as/histgov
Faculty: Professors V. Belfiglio, D. DeMoss, T. Hoye, H.
Landry, B. Presnall, P. Travis; Associate Professors L. Hodges, J. Robb.
Graduate Degrees Offered
- M.A. in History.
- M.A. in Government.
The Department of History and Government offers two master's degrees, one in
history and one in government. A minor in either history or government is also
available to master's-level graduate students. Students in other graduate departments
are welcome to take graduate courses in the department with the consent of the
instructor.
The M.A. in government provides a postgraduate study of the political process, with
a focus on American politics and public policy. In history, the M.A. emphasizes
American and European social and political history. Opportunities to concentrate upon
women's studies are available in both fields. The extensive Women's Collection at the
Blagg-Huey Library is an excellent research resource for graduate students. Students
are encouraged by the faculty to consider courses from other disciplines outside the
department as part of their graduate program. Course selection should be made with the
advice and approval of the student's graduate committee.
The department's programs may also include internships providing students with
supervised field experience in both the public and private sectors.
Admission Requirements
Please see the admission section earlier in this catalog. In addition to these
general requirements, the Department of History and Government requires the following
for admission to its graduate degree programs:
- A student's record overall clearly should reflect the ability to pursue
advanced study, conduct research, and write effectively in the field selected.
- Applicants should document a strong preparation in the liberal arts.
- The applicant is expected to have at least a 3.0 average in all upper-
division and previous graduate work and at least 18 hours of upper-division
undergraduate or graduate work in the major field with a 3.33 average in the major.
- Applicants may be requested to submit a writing sample. Applicants who do
not meet the above prerequisites at the time of application may, under exceptional
circumstances, be recommended for provisional admission by the appropriate director of
graduate studies.
General Requirements for All Master’s Degrees
Total Hours Required: 30-36 hours minimum with at least 18
hours in the major.
Thesis Option: Minimum of 30, including 6 hours credit for the thesis.
Professional Paper Option: Minimum of 36, including 3 hours credit for the
professional paper.
The student will select one of the above options with consultation and approval of
her or his graduate committee. The student's graduate committee may require
completion of more than the minimum number of hours indicated and specify courses to
be included in the student's individual degree plan.
Major: 18 hours in the specified major.
Minor: Optional. All minors must be approved by the student's graduate
committee and must include at least 6 hours.
Special Requirement: No grade lower than B can be counted toward meeting the
minimum number of hours required.
Final Examination: An oral defense of the thesis or professional paper is
required.
Minors Offered to Students from Other Departments
Master’s level: 6 graduate hours in history or 6 graduate
hours in government.
Courses of Instruction in History
HIST 5073. Studies in 19th Century US. A study of the
19th century with discussion and analysis of various historian’s interpretations of
the same events. Increased knowledge of the events of this period and the study of
how one writes history will be included in this course. Three lecture hours a week.
Credit: Three hours.
HIST 5083. Studies in 20th Century America. Examination through directed
discussions of selected topics on the political, social, and cultural aspects of the
American experience since the turn of the century with particular emphasis on reform
and social change. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
HIST 5443. Studies in English History. Major trends in the development of
English society, the growth of Parliament, the religious changes in England,
industrialization, the growth of empire, and England’s role in world affairs. Three
lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated.
HIST 5713. Studies in Texas History. The sweep of Texas history from the
early Indian cultures and Spanish colonial institutions to contemporary political,
social and economic developments. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
HIST 5763. Studies in Latin American History. An analysis of political,
economic, cultural and intellectual trends from colonial times to the present;
emphasis on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico. Three lecture hours a week. Credit:
Three hours.
HIST 5863. Studies in Women’s History. Study of shifting roles of women
and their struggle for equality in relationship to changes in social, economic, and
political institutions in American society. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three
hours.
HIST 5903. Special Topics. Organized course with section’s title and
content varying with specific subject matter and topic offered. Three lecture hours
a week. Credit: Three hours.
HIST 5911. Individual Study. Independent study of selected topics in
history. Credit: One hour.
HIST 5913. Individual Study. Independent study of selected topics in
history. Credit: Three hours.
HIST 5933. Internship. Supervised practical experience, related to the
academic and career objectives of the student, in a public or private agency. 15-20
hours of work per week. A paper will be required. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated
for a total of six hours.
HIST 5936. Internship. Supervised practical experience, related to the
academic and career objectives of the student, in a public or private agency. 30-40
hours of work per week. A paper will be required. Credit: Six Hours.
HIST 5951, 5953, 5956. Cooperative Education.
HIST 5973. Professional Paper. The research and writing of a professional
paper by each student on a topic selected jointly by the student and the instructor.
Credit: Three hours.
HIST 5983. Thesis. Credit: Three hours.
HIST 5993. Thesis. Credit: Three hours.
Courses of Instruction in Government
GOV 5003. Studies in Comparative Politics. Review of major theoretical
models and approaches in the field of comparative politics including group politics,
elite analysis, class analysis, structural functional analysis, and systems theory
with emphasis upon modernization and political development. Three lecture hours a
week. Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5013. American National Defense Policy. Review of alternative theories
of American national defense policy with emphasis upon historical development of
current U.S. policy, including nuclear strategies, mutual defense agreements, regional
conflicts, guerilla warfare, terrorism, and protection of strategic resources. Three
lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5053. The Presidency and Public Policy. Personnel politics and policy
process of the executive branch. Advanced reading, research, and group discussion.
Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5063. Political Women. The participant style, background, perspective
and role of female political elite. Current status of the Constitutional rights of
women, women’s political issues, and women’s pressure groups. Three lecture hours a
week. Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5133. Leadership and Women. An examination of the principles and
exercise of leadership. Emphasis on women as leaders. Three lecture hours per week.
Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5303. Problems in the Legislative Process. Legislative decision-making
in selected areas of public policy; appraisals of strengths and weaknesses in the
American legislative process. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5513. Seminar in Japanese Politics. An examination of the connections
between Japanese culture and contemporary Japanese politics; emphasis on
constitutionalism, government institutions, political party dynamics, and international
relations. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5523. American International Relations. The revolution in American
foreign policy in the twentieth century; America’s leading role in the world today.
Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5723. Seminar in Political Theory. A study of contemporary debates
concerning fundamental political issues and principles of good government; analysis
and discussion of ideas on class, race, sex, power, citizenship, justice. Three
lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5833. Seminar in Government. Individual research topics; methodology
and bibliography. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated.
GOV 5903. Special 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.
GOV 5911. Individual Study. Independent study of selected topics in
government. Credit: One hour.
GOV 5913. Individual Study. Independent study of selected topics in
government. Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5933. Internship. Supervised practical experience, related to the
academic and career objectives of the student, in a public or private agency. 15-20
hours of work per week. A paper will be required. Credit: Three hours. May be
repeated for a total of six hours.
GOV 5936. Internship. Supervised practical experience, related to the
academic and career objectives of the student, in a public or private agency. 30-40
hours of work per week. A paper will be required. Credit: Six hours.
GOV 5951, 5953, 5956. Cooperative Education.
GOV 5973. Professional Paper. The research and writing of a professional
paper by each student on a topic selected jointly by the student and the instructor.
Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5983. Thesis. Credit: Three hours.
GOV 5993. Thesis. Credit: Three hours.
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