HIST 1301 (HIST 1301) History of the United States to 1877 (3-0). A general survey of the history of the United States from the discovery of the New World to 1877.
HIST 1302 (HIST 1302) History of the United States Since 1877 (3-0). A general survey of the history of the United States from 1877 to the present time.
HIST 2301 (HIST 2311) World History to 1500 (3-0). A survey of world history from the ancient world until the end of the fifteenth century.
HIST 2302 (HIST 2312) World History Since 1500 (3-0). A survey of European history since the 15th century to the present.
HIST 2303 Readings and Research (0-3). Selected readings and research projects to be offered as individual study to meet student’s needs. May be repeated for credit.
HIST 3300 Ancient Civilization (3-0). A history of the ancient civilizations of the Near East, Greece, and Rome to the 4th Century.
HIST 3301 The Middle Ages to 1350 (3-0). A history of the political, social, and intellectual development of medieval society to the 14th century.
HIST 3304 Europe: 1655-1870 (3-0). The history of Europe from the late 17th century to the mid-19th century. The course will cover the constitutional conflict in England, the emergence of Russia as a European power, the intellectual ferment of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and the eclipse of the Ancient Regime, and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.
HIST 3305 Europe: 1870 to the Present (3-0). This course stresses the impact of the Industrial Revolution on European society, the problems of modernization in traditional societies, growth of the 19th century “isms,” the impact of World War I, the rise of totalitarianism, the effects of world-wide depression, World War II, and the problems of post-war reconstruction.
HIST 3306 History of Native Americans (3-0). This course is designed to familiarize the student with the history, cultures, peoples, and religions of Native Americans. The course spans the pre-Colombian, colonial, early American, nineteenth and twentieth centuries’ experience
HIST 3307 History of Pre-Columbian and Colonial Mexico (3-0). This course examines the history of Mexico from its earliest beginnings through the civilizations of the Olmec, Maya, and Aztecs. The impact of the Spanish Conquest of Mexico and the subsequent colonial society through the Independence War of 1810-1821.
HIST 3308 History of Mexico (3-0). A survey of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present.
HIST 3309 History of Texas (3-0). A survey of the history of Texas from Native American groups to the present, stressing cultural, political, and social developments.
HIST 3310 History of Western America (3-0). A study of the American West during the nineteenth century, emphasizing the successive frontiers, such as explorers, the mountain men, the cattlemen, the railroads, and the farmers.
HIST 3311 The Study of History (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE An introduction to the techniques and the materials important to the study of history.
HIST 3312 American Foreign Policy and the Cold War 1945-1991 (3-0). This course covers the history of American Foreign Policy as it relates to the history of the U.S.-Soviet Cold War 1945-1991.
HIST 3313 The Mexican American in United States History (3-0). Survey of the history of the Mexican Americans of the United States, relating their collective experience to Mexican and United States history. Emphasis will be placed on interactions between Mexican-Anglo American cultures.
HIST 3314 History of African Americans (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Social, political, economic, and cultural history of African American in the United States since its beginnings. A comparison of the African American experience with the experiences of other Americans.
HIST 4304 History of Immigration and Ethnicity in America (3-0). This course examines the history of immigration and the issue of ethnicity and multiculturalism in the United States from the 18th century through the present. This course will focus on immigration from Europe and Asia from the early colonial era through the present.
HIST 4305 History of Modern Asia (3-0). The focus of this course is East Asia, that is, the Confucian societies of China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japanese model. The course begins with the late traditional era and proceeds to the present. Basic historiographical issues are introduced.
HIST 4315 Nineteenth Century US History (3-0). A survey of or a thematic approach to 19th Century American history. Themes might include economic, cultural, political, or ethnic topics, to name a few. Approaches will vary.
HIST 4316 Readings and Research (3-0). An individualized course with varying topics to be chosen by the instructor in consultation with the student. May be repeated once.
HIST 4317 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected Topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. When U.S. History is the topic, the course may be used to meet U.S. History requirements.
HIST 4318 The American Revolution and Construction (3-0). This course covers the history of the American War for Independence against Great Britain and the early years of the Republic through the writing of the U.S. Constitution.
HIST 4320 Twentieth Century America (3-0). A survey of or a thematic approach to 20th Century American history. Themes might include economic, cultural, political, or ethnic topics to name a few. Approaches will vary.
HIST 4321 History of American Women (3-0). A study of American women from the colonial period to modern times, emphasizing social, cultural, economic, and political development.
HIST 4323 U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction (3-0). Explores the causes of the Civil War; the military, political, economic, and social aspects of the war; and the issues and results of Reconstruction.
HIST 5301 Historiography (3-0). A survey of the literature of history; Intensive studies of the style and philosophy of leading historians, the nature and extent of material for writing history. May be repeated in different topic. Successful completion of this course is required for the graduate degree in history.
HIST 5302 Seminar in Texas History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May be used to fulfill requisite nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate student in history.
HIST 5303 Seminar in Mexican History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May be used to fulfill requisite nine semester credit hours in United States History or in non-United States History for the graduate student in history.
HIST 5304 Seminar in World History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May be used to fulfill requisite nine semester credit hours in non-United States History for the graduate student in History.
HIST 5308 Seminar in European History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May be used to fulfill requisite nine semester credit hours in non-United States History for the graduate student in History.
HIST 5310 Seminar in American History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. Students must complete nine semester credit hours in American History for the graduate degree in History.
HIST 5312 Historical Research and Writing Methods (3-0). An individualized course with varying topics to be chosen by the instructor in consultation with the student. Successful completion of the course is required for all graduate students in History. The student may repeat this course in a different topic for additional credit.
HIST 5313 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
HIST 6301 Thesis Proposal (0-6). Satisfactory completion of this course will result in an acceptable prospectus presented to the Graduate Committee. The student will normally register for this course no earlier than the second semester of graduate study. The student will enroll each semester or summer term in which assistance is provided by Committee members or when use of the library or other research facilities of Sul Ross State University is made.
HIST 6302 Thesis Proposal (0-6). An oral examination in the defense of the thesis will be conducted by the thesis committee after the final draft has been completed, no less than fourteen days prior to graduation. The thesis committee must meet requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences. The committee will designate the student’s achievement by awarding one of three grades: Pass with Distinction, Pas or Fail. Prerequisites: HIST 6301 and consent of the advisor required.
HST 3302 Latin American History (3-0). A history of Latin America, excluding Mexico, from the pre-Columbian period to the present. The course will emphasize political and social developments of the region.
HST 3304 Europe: 1655-1870 (3-0). The history of Europe from the late 17th century to the mid-19th century. The course will cover the constitutional conflict in England, the emergence of Russia as a European power, the intellectual ferment of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and the eclipse of the Ancient Regime, and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.
HST 3305 Europe: 1870- to the Present (3-0). This course stresses the impact of the Industrial Revolution on European society, the problems of modernization in traditional societies, growth of the 19th century “isms,” the impact of World War I, the rise of totalitarianism, the effects of world-wide depression, World War II, and the problems of post-War reconstruction.
HST 3308 History of Mexico (3-0). A survey of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present.
HST 3309 History of Texas (3-0). A survey of the history of Texas from Native American groups to the present, stressing cultural, political, and social developments.
HST 3310 History of Western America (3-0). A study of the American West during the nineteenth century, emphasizing the successive frontiers, such as explorers, the mountain men, the cattlemen, the railroads, and the farmers.
HST 3311 The Study of History (3-0). An introduction to the techniques and the materials important to the study of history.
HST 3313 The Mexican American in United States History (3-0). Survey of the history of the Mexican Americans of the United States, relating their collective experience to Mexican and United States history. Emphasis will be placed on interactions between Mexican-Anglo-American cultures.
HST 4302 American Diplomatic History (3-0). A survey of or a thematic approach to American foreign relations. Themes might include United States relations with Mexico, Russia, the Middle East, to name a few. Emphasis will be on the 20th Century. Approaches will vary.
HST 4314 US History: 1600-1783 (3-0). A study of the English colonization of North America through the end of the American Revolution. The course focuses on social, political, and economics of the colonial period.
HST 4315 Nineteenth Century US History (3-0). A survey of or a thematic approach to 19th Century American history. Themes might include economic, cultural, political, or ethnic topics, to name a few. Approaches will vary.
HST 4316 Readings and Research (3-0). An individualized course with varying topics to be chosen by the instructor in consultation with the student. May be repeated once. Instructor permission is required.
HST 4317 Special Topics (3-0). Selected Topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. When U.S. History is the topic, the course may be used to meet U.S. History requirements.
HST 4318 Modern Russia Since 1855 (3-0). A history of Russia from the great reforms of the mid-19th Century to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the attempts at modernization of traditional Russian society, the growth of the revolutionary movement, the Bolshevik Revolution, the impact of Soviet Russia, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
HST 4319 Modern Britain Since 1760: Empire to Welfare State (3-0). A history of Britain tracing the nation’s emergence as a great power and relative decline in the modern world. The course will treat the revolutionary settlement in the 18th century, the oligarchic triumph, loss of the American colonies, struggle with France for world hegemony, evolution of parliamentary democracy, impact of industrialization and urban growth, imperial tensions, and the variety of reforms leading to the modern welfare state.
HST 4320 Twentieth Century America (3-0). A survey of or a thematic approach to 20th century American history. Themes might include economic, cultural, political, or ethnic topics to name a few. Approaches will vary.
HST 5301 Ancient Civilization and Culture: Readings and Research (3-0). This course examines ancient civilization and culture beginning with factors contributing to increasingly complex societies. Students examine civilizations from regions including Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Asia. Topics cover both broad trends and more focused cases in civilization development. Topics may vary.
HST 5306 Latin American History: Readings and Research (3-0). This course explores Latin American history over four major chronological eras: pre-colonial, colonial, independence, and modern. The course emphasizes major trends that shaped Latin American history and includes focus on localized topics which may vary.
HST 5307 Modern Europe, 1750-Present: Readings and Research (3-0). This course examines major developments in European history beginning with the industrial revolution and French revolution that laid much of the foundation for the modern era. Students explore topics such as the changing nature of colonialism, technological innovation, effects of the world wars, political revolutions, the Cold War, and the creation of the European Union in addition to focused instructive cases. Topics may vary.
HST 5308 Seminar in European History (3-0). Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit as topic varies.
HST 5311 United States History, 1600-1865: Readings and Research (3-0). This course focuses on early United States history beginning with an examination of the general state of North American and Native American groups. Topics may include colonial development, pre-revolution events, challenges of the early republic, slavery, westward expansion, and factors contributing to the Civil War. Topics may vary.
HST 5312 Readings and Research (3-0). An individualized course with varying topics to be chosen by the instructor in consultation with the student.
HST 5313 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
HST 5314 United States History, 1865-Present: Readings and Research (3-0). This course focuses on United States history following the Civil War. Topics may include reconstruction, the development of the nation in the late 1800s, technological innovation, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the civil rights era, recent political and cultural developments. Research may focus on localized topics within the regional and national context.