HPS - History - Political Science

HPS 10153 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (3)

Survey of the developed and developing regions of the world, emphasizing regional differentiation, as well as concepts of location, place, human environment interaction, and cultural diffusion.

HPS 11053 AMERICAN EXPERIENCE I (3)

Introduces the study of American history and its cultural, intellectual, political, economic, religious, racial and diplomatic topics. Emphasis on development of the country from discovery through Reconstruction.

HPS 13053 AMERICAN EXPERIENCE II (3)

Uses principle theme of the development of United States since reconstruction. Examines political, economic, social, and cultural development.

HPS 13353 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (3)

Introduces American government philosophy, structure and operation of it. Studies performance and problems of American government with emphasis on the question of the citizen's knowledge, role and responsibility.

HPS 20153 THE GREAT PLAINS (3)

From northern Texas to the Canadian prairie provinces. Examines the physical environment, resources, land use patterns and ethnic cultures of the region. The historical and political development of Kansas plays a central role in the course.

HPS 23153 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (3)

The location and distribution of human cultural patterns throughout the world. Provides an overview of the spatial analysis of earth's human inhabitants, with a comprehensive view of settlement patterns and land use issues, and introduces the landscape as a cultural text.

HPS 24053 PRACTICUM IN HISTORY (3)

Experience aspects of the discipline through a semester long practicum.

HPS 25353 WORLD CIVILIZATION I (3)

Introduces historical study of the beginnings and development of human culture and institutions, western and non-western. Basic introduction to historical study.

HPS 25453 WORLD CIVILIZATION II (3)

Examines development of civilization, western and non-western, in the modern era. Analysis of political, economic and cultural revolutions that have created contemporary culture and its tensions.

HPS 30151 ARIZONA CONSTITUTION (1)

Overview of Arizona's history and constitution from territorial days to the present.

HPS 30251 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION (1)

Overview of the history of the United States Constitution to establish a foundation of understanding.

HPS 30453 GEOGRAPHY OF NORTH AMERICA (3)

Introduces spatial processes and patterns with the context of North America. Focuses on the physical environment , exploration, mapping settlement patterns, population, migration, agriculture and transportation. Primary objective is to gain an understanding of the regional variation in various social and economic phenomena in the U.S.

HPS 30953 AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY (3)

Surveys women's history in America from pre-colonial history to the present, and explores the intersections of race, class, and ethnicity in structuring women's lives today.

HPS 31053 ETHNICITY IN AMERICAN HISTORY (3)

Considers the histories of a variety of immigrant groups arriving in the United States from colonial settlement through the twentieth century, and examines issues of nativism, patterns of acculturation and assimilation, and adjustment to the American economic and political systems, religious experiences, and other issues connected to the ongoing adaptation to life in the U.S.

HPS 31453 RELIGION IN AMERICAN CULTURE (3)

Examine and explore the prominent place of religion in this religiously pluralistic country. Explores institutional and non-institutional developments with Protestantism, Catholicism, Judaism and Islam. The course concludes with an examination of religion and material culture.

HPS 31653 TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICA (3)

A study of the political, social, intellectual and other aspects of American civilization in this century. Special emphasis on the last half of the twentieth century. CROSS LISTED WITH HIS 31654.

HPS 31654 TWENTIETH CENTURY WORLD HISTORY (3)

Course focuses on the history of Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa in the twentieth century. Course will address globalization and consequences, colonization versus nationalism, militarization, collective security, and the effects of technology on nations. Students will assess the consequences of global, regional and civil wars throughout the century and the subsequent shift in influence to emerging nations.

HPS 32053 SEMINAR RSRCH MTH/HISTORIOGRAPHY (1)

Introduce traditional and emerging methods of historical research. Construct an extensive annotated bibliography as a purposeful entry into the Senior Comprehensive project. Prerequisite: Third-year status.

HPS 33253 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (3)

Introduces international relations and foreign policy. Emphasis on causes of international conflict, the resolution of conflict and the study of war, particularly its prevention. Prerequisite: HPS 13353 American Government or consent of instructor.

HPS 34354 SEMINAR:AMER HIST & GOVERNMENT I (3)

Examines a selection of readings and topics on American history and government. Common theme, assigned readings and individual projects required. Inquire in advance for information on selected topics. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and one course in history or political science.

HPS 35054 SEMINAR IN WORLD HISTORY I (3)

Examines a selection of readings and topics in world history. Common theme, assigned readings and individual projects required. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and one course in history or political science.

HPS 40154 PHIL/ETHICS PUBLIC ADMIN (4)

Exposition and development of theoretical framework for administration of public organizations. Examines ethical decision-making guidelines for the public sector.

HPS 49053 SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE (3)

Involves written paper responses to examination questions with oral defense. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

HPS 49300 PUBLIC POLICY (4)

Capstone course that guides student to the integration of political science, economics and sociology to increase understanding of policies and policy-making processes of the federal government.

HPS 49400 GLOBAL ISS IN HISTORICAL PRSPCTV (4)

Capstone course that guides student in development of an integrative project that demonstrates achievement of learning outcomes in the History major. Integrates knowledge in the political, cultural, economic, social, geographic and global aspects of historical study. May be taken as an elective.