2005/2006 Catalog
University of West Florida
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Table of Contents
Welcome
Telephone Directory
Academic Calendars
     
Year 2005/2006
     
Fall Semester 2005
     Spring Semester 2006
     Summer Semester 2006

University Mission
Accreditations
Degrees, Areas of Specialization,
Minors

Admissions
After Admission
Financial Assistance
Student Activities
Student Services and Resources
Tuition and Fees
Military and Veterans Information
Registration and Records
Academic Policies
Graduation and General Degree
Requirements

Public Service and Research Centers
College Mission Statements
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Specialist Degree Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs
Course Numbering System
Course Listings and Descriptions
Administration
Faculty
Index
Course Listings/Descriptions

HIS-GENERAL HISTORY AND HISTORIOGRAPHY

HIS 3002    Methods and Materials Colloquium . . . . . 3(F,S)
Intensive experience in historical research and writing, methodology, and interpretations. Required for all history majors. Permission is required

HIS 3065    Introduction to Public History . . . . . 3(F)
Application of historical methods and concepts beyond scope of traditional academics

HIS 3313    Issues in Gender and Diversity . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the theoretical and social issues regarding diverse groups and gender stereotypes. Focuses on how gender and diversity fit into the actions and interactions of the private and public sectors, and presents information on how to effectively promote institutions, relationships, politics, and services that value diversity and eliminate gender stereotypes

HIS 3431    History of Christianity to the Reformation . . . . . 3(SS)
Study of the history and development of Christianity from the time of the primitive church to the transformations of the 16th century, with an emphasis on the convergence of social and political factors during the period

HIS 3948    Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty “customize” courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student’s faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission is required

HIS 4XXX     Oral and Community History . . . . . 3(SS)
Introduces students to the discipline of oral history and to demonstrate the techniques in which oral history is used to address the history, structure, function, and development of communities. Offered concurrently with HIS 5077; graduate students will be assigned additional work

HIS 4XX1    Introduction to Archival Management . . . . . 3(S)
Provides an introduction to the basic theories, methodologies, and archival practices of appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, preservation, and reference services for historical records and archives. Offered concurrently with HIS 5XXX; graduate students will be assigned additional work

HIS 4066    Local History . . . . . 3(F)
Introduction to theory, methodology, and application of local history. Required attendance on field trips to local historical archives, museums, and sites

HIS 4074    Oral History . . . . . 3(SS)
Theory and methodology of the field of Oral History. Field experience included

HIS 4284    Maritime History . . . . . 3(S)
Survey of impact of oceans, rivers and other bodies of water upon the development of mankind. Focus on settlement in maritime areas, maritime commerce, exploration, military and naval history, social intellectual and other activities and developments impacted or influenced by the sea

HIS 4949    Cooperative Education . . . . . 0(F,S,SS)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education). Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Master level student and permission of director of Cooperative Education is required

HIS 4955    Overseas and Field Study in History . . . . . 1-6(SS)
Supervised independent study in historical field research or study in the United States or overseas. Studies include, but are not restricted to, foreign research, supervised visitation and analytical observation of historical sites, participation in foreign university exchange programs. Permission is required

HIS 5XXX     Introduction to Archival Management . . . . . 3(S)
Provides an introduction to the basic theories, methodologies, and archival practices of appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, description, preservation, and reference services for historical records and archives. Offered concurrently with HIS 4XX1; graduate students will be assigned additional work

HIS 5059    Graduate Methods . . . . . 3(F)
Research and preparation for writing theses and graduate papers

HIS 5067    Policy History . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Political and business decision-making processes in public history

HIS 5077    Oral and Community History . . . . . 3(S)
Introduces students to the discipline of oral history and to demonstrate the techniques in which oral history is used to address the history, structure, function, and development of communities. Offered concurrently with HIS 4XXX; graduate students will be assigned additional work

HIS 5087    Advanced Museology . . . . . 3(SS)
Prerequisite: ARH 3830C
Historical museum operation: philosophy, administration, ethics, and public responsibility

HIS 5088    Museum Administration Seminar . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
This seminar in museology administration takes students beyond the basic museum studies class and introduces students to the theory and methodologies of museum administration and management

HIS 6055    Public History Methodology . . . . . 3(F)
Public History practice and methodology focusing on community history, museology, policy history, environmental history, and media history

HIS 6056    Graduate History Internship . . . . . 1-6(SS)
Supervised Graduate History experience in an institution or agency such as local, state or national museum; archive; historic preservation site; oral history program; historic district; or agency involved with historic film documentary and tourism. Permission is required. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only

HIS 6083    Historic and Heritage Preservation Seminar . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Examines the evolution and theory of the historic preservation movement in the United States and the various methodologies associated with preservation and cultural resources management activities in the government and private sectors

HIS 6406    Seminar: Urban History . . . . . 3(S)
Advanced readings and research in American Urban History

HIS 6904    Directed Readings . . . . . 1-3(CALL DEPT)
Permission is required

HIS 6911    Master’s Research . . . . . 1-3(F,S)
Permission is required

HIS 6956    Advanced Overseas and Field Study in History . . . . . 1-6(SS)
Supervised independent study in historical field research or study in the United States or overseas. Studies include, but are not restricted to, foreign research, supervised visitation and analytical observation of historical sites, participation in foreign university exchange programs. Permission is required

HIS 6971    Thesis . . . . . 1-6(F,S,SS)
Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission is required