students will develop a deeper understanding
of the skills and knowledge acquired through
field experiences in history as determined by
the instructor and/or site supervisor.
HIST697
AFRICA: CULTURE AND
PEOPLE
3 sem. hrs.
This course centers upon the social, political,
and economic changes in modern Africa south
of the Sahara. Special emphasis is devoted to
the impact of European civilization upon tradi-
tional African societies, the independence
movements, and the role of African states in
world affairs.
HIST700
METHODS OF
HISTORICAL RESEARCH
3 sem. hrs.
This course introduces students to the scope of
history and historical research. It also stresses
historiography and a variety of historical inter-
pretations, with emphasis on newer method-
ologies used by historians. Students will uti-
lize computers and advances in the social sci-
ences. Graduate students will demonstrate a
greater understanding of the major sources and
historiography of their respective areas of
study and produce the first chapter of their the-
sis or project paper.
HIST713
HISTORY OF
WITCHCRAFT
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the history of witchcraft,
and allegations of, in Europe and the United
States from the early Middle Ages to the pres-
ent. Its analyzes the role women played in the
"witchcraze" through the 17th century in
Europe and New England. Special attention
focuses on the reaction of Christianity to the
real and imagined practice of witchcraft. Grad-
uate students will demonstrate a deeper under-
standing of the complexities of the history of
witchcraft.
HIST714
HISTORY OF AFRICAN
AMERICAN WOMEN
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the experiences of
African-American women from the colonial
period to the present. It analyzes the West
African heritage, and African-American
women's struggle and contributions to the
political, economic, and social history of the
United States. An important component is an
examination of the intersection of race, class,
and gender.
HIST715
SEMINAR IN WOMEN'S
HISTORY
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides an in-depth examination
of the political, economic, social and cultural
developments of women in history. Students
read, research, write, and report on selected
problems in women's history.
HIST717
READINGS IN AFRICAN
HISTORY
3 sem. hrs.
Students registering for this experience will do
individual reading and study of sources and
secondary materials on specific problems or
areas in African history. The readings will be
directed by a faculty member. Prerequisite:
consent of the chairperson of the History
Department.
HIST730
READINGS IN EUROPEAN
HISTORY
3 sem. hrs.
Students registering for this experience will do
individual reading and study of sources and
secondary materials on specific problems or
areas in European history. These readings will
be directed by a faculty member. Prerequisite:
consent of the chairperson of the History
Department.
HIST739
SEMINAR IN EUROPEAN
HISTORY
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides directed research in a
specific period or topic. The culminating
activity of this course is the preparation of a
scholarly paper. Topics and periods will vary,
depending upon the faculty member present-
ing the course.
HIST760
READINGS IN UNITED
STATES HISTORY
3 sem. hrs.
Students registering for this experience will do
individual readings and study sources and sec-
ondary materials on specific problems or areas
in United States history. The reading will be
directed by a faculty member. Prerequisite:
consent of the chairperson of the History
Department.
HIST769
SEMINAR IN U.S. HISTORY
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides directed research in a
specific period or topic. The culminating
activity of this course is the preparation of a
scholarly paper. Topics and periods will vary
depending upon the faculty member present-
ing the course.
HIST793
INDEPENDENT STUDY
3 sem. hrs.
This experience is designed to meet the needs
of the students who wish to prepare, under the
direction of a member of the graduate faculty,
individual studies or projects in the field of
history. Prerequisite: consent of the depart-
ment chairperson.
HIST795
INTERNSHIP IN HISTORY
3-12 sem. hrs.
This internship gives students the opportunity
to apply, improve, and develop historical skills
in a variety of settings, including historic sites,
archives, and other locations where institution-
al histories are being developed. Graduate stu-
dents will develop a deeper understanding of
the skills acquired through internships in his-
tory as determined by the instructor and site
supervisor.
HIST799
THESIS
3 or 6 sem. hrs.
Research for the Master's thesis is conducted
under the supervision of the advisor. Prerequi-
site: consent of the department chairperson.
MUSE501
INTRODUCTION TO
MUSEUM
ADMINISTRATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course introduces students to museum
management and operations, covering all
facets of museum operations, from collections
care and utilization to board responsibility and
financial management. Students will have the
opportunity to visit regional museums to learn
first-hand about daily operations and adminis-
tration. They will also have an opportunity to
design their own museum.
MUSE502
INTRODUCTION TO
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION AND
CULTURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT 3 sem. hrs.
This course examines public history and
archaeology as they pertain to historic preser-
vation and cultural resource management.
Knowledge and applications of federal and
state historic preservation laws to specific sit-
uations prepare the student to deal with real
issues in the local, regional, state, federal, and
tribal workplace. Assessing site significance,
nominating a site for the national Register of
Historic Places, and federal planning related to
the Section 106 process are among the topics
to be examined by the class.
Anthropology Courses
ANTH501
ANTHROPOLOGY OF
AGING
3 sem. hrs.
This course is an introduction to the cross-cul-
tural study of aging. The process of aging is
studied from the holistic perspective of anthro-
pology. The statuses and roles of the elderly
are examined as they exist in a variety of cul-
tures. Emphasis is placed on understanding
both the process of aging as it is handled cross-
culturally and the relationship of other cultur-
al variables to that process. Prerequisites:
ANTH180 or ANTH275 or permission of the
instructor.
ANTH502
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
THE BRITISH ISLES
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the archaeology of the
British Isles. Field trips to the British Museum
and to numerous archaeological sites in the
vicinity of Oxford, England, complement
course lectures.
78/Social Sciences Program