Academic Units
Requirements set by the departments, schools and special committees for the individual major programs, areas of concentration, and minors are described found on the following pages. Information about degrees designated for the major programs is also included.
African and African-American Studies
Jeanette R. Davidson, Director
633 Elm Ave., Room 233
Norman, OK 73019-3120
(405) 325-2327
FAX: (405) 325-0842
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/cas/afam
Degree Offered
Undergraduate Study
The African and African-American Studies (AFAM) program provides students with the opportunity to engage in the scholarly and academic study of the African-American experience, using the study of Africa as a starting point. This interdisciplinary program is intended to help students develop understanding, perceptions, and attitudes for living more successfully in the increasingly multicultural world. The African and African-American Studies program helps prepare students for employment in many different settings.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 36 hours, including at least 15 upper-division hours of coursework. The following courses are specifically required:
Students must also complete a research methods course from options approved by the program director. Other courses completed by the student for the AFAM major must also be approved within the program. AFAM offers a wide selection of classes from which the student may choose. Additionally, AFAM 4990 allows students to participate in independent study under the guidance of faculty from AFAM and the related disciplines/departments. The hours vary and influence the work load and activities of the independent study. Students are limited to a maximum of six hours of credit for AFAM 4990.
MINOR
The minor in African and African-American Studies requires a minimum of 18 hours of coursework, including at least nine hours upper-division. The following courses are required:
AFAM 2003, Introduction to African and African-American Studies;
HIST 2033, African-American History to 1865; or, HIST 2043, African-American History since 1865.
Other courses completed by the student for the AFAM minor must be approved within the program.
Patricia A. Gilman, Chair
Paul Minnis, Graduate Liaison
Dale Hall Tower, Room 521
Norman, OK 73019-2005
Phone: (405) 325-3261
FAX: (405) 325-7386
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/anthropology/
e-mail: anthro@ou.edu
Faculty Roster
Professors: Fowler, Minnis; Associate Professors: Foster, Gilman, Harris, Rankin-Hill, Sturm, Vehik, Wyckoff; Assistant Professors: Cahn, Crabb, Fields, Jackson, Linn, O’Neill, Palmer, Rambo.
Information on both undergraduate and graduate programs is included. Please refer to the Graduate College section of this catalog for general information on graduate programs.
General Information
Anthropology is the holistic study of human beings, including the biological and cultural aspects of people in all times and all places. The four parts of anthropology are biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and sociocultural anthropology. The Department of Anthropology focuses on the archaeology and biological anthropology, linguistics, and sociocultural anthropology of Native America, but we also have strengths in Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. We are the only Anthropology Department in the state system of higher education.
An undergraduate degree in anthropology at the University of Oklahoma requires at least two courses in each of the four subfields, as well as course requirements in research methods resulting in a well-rounded understanding of people in this country and around the world, both past and present. The department sponsors fieldwork opportunities and is active in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program and the Honors College, so that undergraduates who so desire can obtain actual experience in anthropology. We maintain close ties with the Oklahoma Archaeological Survey and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, and we encourage international study to augment these opportunities.
Undergraduate Study
A major in anthropology provides a broad understanding of human beings and a central part of a liberal arts education. It also is the basis for obtaining certain kinds of jobs in archaeology, museums, or the human resources sector, as well as for graduate study in anthropology or other social science fields.
The undergraduate major requires a minimum of 36 hours of coursework in anthropology. There are specific courses that all majors must take (ANTH 1113, 2113, 2243, 2303, 2503, 4113), and students also must choose one course from each of the following categories:
Students may also take elective anthropology courses, Native American languages, fieldwork or internships, Honors Reading and Research, and independent study.
MINORS
Students who are majoring in other subjects may complete a minor in anthropology. An anthropology minor consists of 15 hours of coursework including ANTH1113, General Anthropology. At least nine hours must be in upper-division courses.
The Department of Anthropology offers both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology and an M.A. in linguistics anthropology and biological anthropology, with an emphasis on the Americas.
Because of its location in a state with 38 federally recognized tribes, important archaeological sites and museum collections, and many nationally prominent anthropological research facilities, graduate study at the University of Oklahoma offers unique educational opportunities. The department has a concentration of specialists, especially archaeologists, linguistic anthropologists, and sociocultural anthropologists, in Native America. The department recognizes the historical relationship of anthropology to other areas of the world and to other peoples, and we also have faculty with such research interests. Paralleling our focus on Native America are those of faculty in the departments, colleges, and programs of art history, English, geography, health sciences, history, linguistics, and Native American studies. Faculty in the department have helped Oklahoma tribes design and implement studies that include health care, native language education, ethnomedicine, federal recognition, geneology, historical anthropology, politics, sociolinguistics, oral history, tribal histories and archives, and tribal cultural studies programs. We offer language courses in Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek/Seminole, and Kiowa, with native speakers as instructors. The department and the affiliated Oklahoma Archaeological Survey support several on-going archaeological research projects in Oklahoma and Kansas, the North American Southwest and Southeast, and northern Mexico. The projects include the earliest settlers in the New World, Paleoindian, Archaic, formative village agriculturalists, hierarchical and state societies, and historic peoples.
UNIQUE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
ADMISSION
Students interested in the graduate program in anthropology can obtain information on the department by sending an e-mail to the admissions officers or from the department’s web page. Applications materials should be received by January 31st in order to be considered for financial support. Applications received after January 31st but before April 15 will be considered for admission to the graduate program but not for financial support. In addition to Graduate College requirements, the Department of Anthropology requires a short (1-2 page) statement of goals, results of the Graduate Record Examination, and two letters of recommendation. Students applying to the Ph.D. program who have written an M.A. thesis may be requested to send a copy to the Graduate Liaison.
Students with a 3.00 or greater (on a 4.00 scale) grade point average in their last 60 hours of undergraduate work can be considered for full admission to the program. Special financial incentives may be available for students with excellent potential.
PREREQUISITES FOR FULL GRADUATE STANDING
Students interested in admission to the graduate program in anthropology should demonstrate a serious interest in anthropology. Degree holders with a major or minor in anthropology are most likely to be best prepared for graduate study. Those with a degree in another discipline should discuss any background preparation for graduate study in anthropology in their statement of purpose.
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE
The master’s program provides a broad, generalized knowledge of anthropology, along with specialization in one of the four fields. A master’s student will take a core course in each of the four fields and will concentrate the elective coursework in any one of those fields.
In addition to writing a thesis, an M.A. student will enroll in four core courses (5223, 5363, 6633, and 6713) and must earn a grade of B or higher in each course. Additionally each student will complete 14 credit hours of electives selected in consultation with their adviser and committee. Additional detailed information may be obtained from the Graduate Liaison.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE
The Ph.D. program provides concentrations in sociocultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and archaeology. The student is required to have a broad knowledge of the four fields of anthropology, supported by at least a core course in each, and to have both theoretical and methodological background in their chosen field. The department supports research in North America for archaeology and linguistic anthropology and North America and Mesoamerica for sociocultural anthropology, as well as other possibilities.
The Ph.D. requires 90 credit hours, 30 of which are earned for successful completion of a dissertation. Up to 30 credit hours from an M.A. program may be applied to the remaining 60 hours. The Ph.D. student’s advisory committee will determine which courses, including core courses, may be used toward the 90 hours and will define the plan of study. Each doctoral student will complete a General Examination and dissertation defense.
More detailed information is available from the Graduate Liaison.
Department of Botany and Microbiology
Gordon Uno, Chair and Graduate Liaison
George Lynn Cross Hall, Room 136
Norman, OK 73019-6131
Phone: (405) 325-4321
FAX: (405) 325-7619
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/
e-mail: guno@ou.edu
Faculty Roster
Professors Fletcher, Luo, McInerney, Russell, Skvarla, Suflita, Tanner, Uno, Wallace; Associate Professors Ballard, Conway, Downard, Elisens, Nagle, Ortiz-Leduc; Assistant Professors Hoefnagels, Krumholz, Li, and Whiteley.
Information on both undergraduate and graduate programs is included. However, the general information contained in this section mainly covers undergraduate study. Please refer to the Graduate College section of this catalog for general information on graduate programs.
General Information
The Department of Botany and Microbiology has a successful faculty committed to excellence in teaching and research. The faculty provides instruction leading to highly respected undergraduate and graduate degree programs in both botany and microbiology and maintains one of the most highly funded research programs on campus.
Twelve of the faculty members have received awards from the University or their scientific colleagues in recognition of their teaching and research excellence. Most of the faculty have internationally recognized research programs and, as a consequence of their reputations, serve on advisory panels to federal agencies, review grant proposals and manuscripts for both national and international journals, serve on editorial boards, and hold offices in national and international societies in their respective disciplines.
Programs for Academic Excellence
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to conduct research projects under the guidance of major professors throughout the semester. More intensive research experience in specific laboratories is frequently available through summer assistantships.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The O.U. Botanical Society is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Society organizes field trips and holds several meetings throughout the semester on topics of general interest to which the public and University community are invited.
Career Options
A variety of careers is available to persons with degrees in botany or microbiology. Employment may be with biological supply houses, pharmaceutical companies, industries, state and federal agencies and research institutes. Microbiologists in the medical fields are frequently employed in clinical, diagnostic laboratories and medical research institutes. Increasing employment opportunities are becoming available in the biotechnology industry for persons trained in either botany or microbiology.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The department has scholarships and assistantships available for academically outstanding students. Individuals with a 3.00 grade point average must apply or be recommended for the scholarships by April 1. Undergraduates must have completed their sophomore year of study to be considered. Details can be obtained from the chairman of the department.
Undergraduate Study
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Majors in the Department of Botany and Microbiology may choose to concentrate in one of the following areas appropriate to the major program; however, specific information about the area of concentration will not be reflected on the transcript.
Bachelor of Science (Standard Degree)
This degree program is designed for students with a liberal arts orientation who wish to emphasize microbiology. The program ensures that each student receives a general understanding of the basic areas in microbiology, and acquires adequate training in the supporting disciplines, but retains an adequate number of electives to permit a liberal arts degree. Sufficient latitude is provided, enabling the student and adviser to plan a specific program tailored to the career and educational goals of the student. The requirements are listed below.
A total of 30 hours of major work in microbiology is required. These courses must be included: 3812, 3813, 4823, 4843, 4853, 4893 or 4950, and one of the following: 3932 and 3942, 4812 and 4822, or 4813. Additional requirements are Botany 1114, or Zoology 1114 and Zoology 1121, one year of physics (2414 and 2424 or equivalent) and a physics laboratory (1302); Chemistry 1315, 1415, 3053, 3152, 3153, 3653, 3753, and Mathematics 1743. Recommended electives are cell biology, history or philosophy of science, logic, geology or physical geography, statistics, computer science, genetics, modern language and management or finance.
Bachelor of Science in Botany and Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (Professional Degree)
The professional degree programs in botany and microbiology are designed to ensure that the student is well prepared for postgraduate study in the life or medical sciences or to accept immediately professional employment in a variety of botanical or microbiological positions. Major requirements, though similar to those of the Bachelor of Science program, are greater in scope and rigor. The requirements for the professional degrees are as follows:
BOTANY
The program requires 32 hours of major work including Botany 1114 and 23 upper-division hours selected from five of the following six areas: (1) Structural Botany (4283, 5264, 5293); (2) Systematic Botany (3534); (3) Genetics (3333); (4) Physiology (4115); (5) Ecology (3453, or Zoology 4462); (6) Molecular/Cell Biology (3113, 4812/4822, 4843) and a capstone course.
At least 23 of the 32 hours must be from the Department of Botany and Microbiology with microbiology credits being restricted to two upper-division courses. One year of physics (2414 and 2424 or equivalent), five hours of organic chemistry including laboratory, Mathematics 1743 or equivalent, and one science course (at least three hours) outside botany are required.
MICROBIOLOGY
A total of 35 hours of major work in microbiology is required. The following courses must be included: 3812, 3813, 4823, 4843, 4853, 4893 or 4950, and one of the following laboratory combinations: 3932 and 3942, 4812 and 4822, or 4813. Additional requirements include Botany 1114, or Zoology 1114 and Zoology 1121, one year of physics (2414 and 2424 or equivalent), and a 1302 Physics laboratory; Chemistry 1315 and 1415, a year of organic chemistry with laboratory; a course in quantitative analysis or physical chemistry with laboratory; a course in biochemistry with laboratory; Mathematics 1743 and a course in statistics (Economics 2843, Psychology 2113, or Political Science 3123). Recommended electives include cell biology, history or philosophy of science, logic, geology or physical geology, computer science, genetics and management or finance.
Majors in botany and microbiology must present a grade of C or better in each course presented for major credit and in the required supporting courses.
Minors
Students majoring in other subjects may satisfy the minor requirements in botany by completing 15 hours of botany including no more than one 1000-level course and one 2000-level course.
Students planning to teach science in secondary schools should follow the teacher certification (science) program. For details consult an adviser in the Student Academic Services office.
Students majoring in other subjects may satisfy the minor requirement in microbiology by completing 15 hours of microbiology including Microbiology 3812, 3813, and 4823 or 4843. Additional courses required as prerequisites are Botany 1114 or Zoology 1114, Chemistry 1315 and 1415 or Chemistry 1425, and Chemistry 3013 or 3053. Additional prerequisites may be required for specific elective microbiology courses. A grade of C or better is required in all courses presented for credit to fulfill the minor.
Students planning to teach science in secondary schools should follow the teacher certification (science) program. For details consult an adviser in the Student Academic Services office.
PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAM
Applicants for admission must submit an official transcript of all previous college or university work and three letters of recommendation. Submission of a report of verbal, quantitative and analytical scores from the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test (GRE) is required for admission into the microbiology program. The GRE exam is prepared by Educational Testing Service, Box 955, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. Information regarding times and places at which the examination may be taken may be obtained from the University Counseling and Testing Services, or similar agencies on other college campuses. These scores are to be sent directly to the Department of Botany and Microbiology at the time of application.
Each entering botany graduate student will have an advisory conference with a member of the botany faculty during the first semester for evaluation of his or her educational objectives and previous coursework. The conference will permit the student and faculty advisers to determine levels of proficiency in the student’s major area.
All microbiology graduate students will have an advisory conference with a member of the microbiology faculty for the purpose of evaluating previous experience in microbiology. The conference will aid in advisement for enrollment of the student and will not affect admission to a graduate program. The conferences will be held during the week prior to the beginning of classes each semester.
Prerequisites for full graduate standing in botany include meeting the general requirements for the Graduate College and at least 16 hours of coursework in life sciences. Prerequisites for full graduate standing in microbiology include, in addition to meeting the general requirements of the Graduate College, the equivalent of one course in calculus; Physics 2414 and 2424; Chemistry 1315, 1415, 3053, 3153, and 3152; and 12 hours of undergraduate preparation in microbiology.
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Candidates for the Master of Science in botany will be required to possess a well-balanced knowledge of the field of botany, to have mastered the technical methods in one or more areas and to have had experience in applying such methods to the solution of a problem. A thesis is required in a total program of 30 hours.
A student in this program will be assigned a committee with whom to meet for determining a program of coursework and research.
Candidates for the Master’s degree in microbiology will be required to show mastery of subject matter in general microbiology, medical microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and microbial physiology. In all cases satisfactory completion of a thesis and oral examination covering this subject matter and defense of the thesis will be required.
A student working toward the Master of Science degree will be assigned a committee which will aid in designing the degree program.
MASTER OF NATURAL SCIENCE DEGREE
Students interested in teaching science in the secondary schools are referred to the degree of Master of Natural Science. To be admitted to the M.N.S. degree program, the applicant must hold a valid secondary school science teaching certificate. In addition, the applicant must have completed 50 semester hours of science or hold a degree in science.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE
Work leading to the Ph.D. degree is offered in most areas of botany. The program requires a satisfactory demonstration of knowledge in three of the major areas of botany which include structural botany, systematics, ecology, physiology, genetics, and molecular biology. This proficiency will be determined by the dissertation advisory committee. The satisfactory completion and successful defense of original research as described in a dissertation is also required. Each student will, in consultation with the chairperson, select a dissertation advisory committee. A student must complete the general requirements of the Graduate College, appropriate research skills, and a minor in a related field with a minimum of six hours. Each student must attend and participate in a graduate seminar (BOT 5971). Approximately one-half of the last 60 hours should be in research, Botany 6980.
The Ph.D. degree in microbiology requires the successful completion of a dissertation and satisfactory demonstration of knowledge in the areas of general microbiology, including medical microbiology including immunology; molecular biology, including microbial genetics; microbial physiology, and functional genomics. A minimum of 30 hours of the last 60 must be taken in research (MBIO 6980). Each student must attend and participate in a graduate seminar (MBIO 5971). Testing of subject matter will be administered by the dissertation advisory committee.
Each student will be assigned a specific dissertation committee whose functions are to aid in designing the degree program, provide advice on the dissertation research and conduct the oral dissertation defense examination.
Detailed information on graduate work may be obtained from the chairperson, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Room 135, 770 Van Vleet Oval, Norman, Oklahoma 73019-6131.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Glenn Dryhurst, Chair
C. LeRoy Blank, Graduate Liaison
Chemistry Building, Room 208
Norman, OK 73019-3051
Phone: (405) 325-4811
FAX: (405) 325-6111
Internet: http://cheminfo.chem.ou.edu/
Faculty Roster
Professors: Abraham, Blank, P. Cook, Dryhurst, Frech, Fung, Halterman, Klebba, Nicholas, Richter-Addo, Roe, R. W. Taylor, Wheeler, White; Associate Professors: Ashby, Glatzhofer, D. Nelson, Soloshonok, West; Assistant Professors: Houser, Rice, Rybenkov, Wehmschulte, Yip, Zgurskaya.
Information on both undergraduate and graduate programs is included. However, the general information contained in this section mainly covers undergraduate study. Please refer to the Graduate College section of this catalog for general information on graduate programs.
Programs for Academic Excellence
As part of the University-wide Honors Program, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers special sections of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry specifically designed for participants in the Honors College. Smaller class sizes allow students to receive more individualized attention.
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research
Students who show particular ability are most strongly encouraged to undertake a research problem as early as possible. Research problems are available in all areas of chemistry (analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, biochemistry, and chemical education). The research is carried out under supervision of the faculty member who agrees to direct the student’s research.
Special Facilities and Programs
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry currently has an exchange program with the Department of Chemistry at the Technical University of Berlin. The program is open to chemistry majors in their junior or senior year. Students must have compiled a 3.25 grade point average and have had the equivalent of two years of college-level German.
Students are encouraged to participate in research in one of the many faculty groups. During the summer months each year, a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program is offered in which superior undergraduates spend 8-12 weeks in one research group. High scholastic aptitude and a commitment to continue on to graduate school in chemistry are requirements for acceptance into this program.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Students majoring in chemistry are eligible to apply for any of the general scholarships awarded by the University Scholarship Committee. Further information and applications for the general scholarships and other financial aid, such as Educational Opportunity Grants, may be obtained from the University of Oklahoma Office of Financial Aid Services.
Undergraduate Study
Students majoring in chemistry receive instruction, including laboratory experience, in all areas of chemistry. This provides necessary background for postgraduate studies or employment in the chemical industry or research laboratories.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers two programs leading to a degree in chemistry.
Candidates for either of these degrees must earn at least a C grade in each chemistry course presented for major credit. No grade below C earned in a chemistry course at the University of Oklahoma may be made up elsewhere without prior written approval by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oklahoma.
Duplicate credit is not allowed in the following courses: 1415 and 1425; 3013 and 3053; 3012 and 3152; 3421 and 3451; 3423 and 3453. Courses 1315, 1415, 1425, 1614 and 4232 may not be counted as major work.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY
This program is generally pursued by students interested in biochemistry and/or in medical/life-sciences careers. Thirty-five hours beyond General Chemistry are required.
The required courses for this major are: 1315, 1415, 3053, 3152, 3153, 3214, 3421, 3423, 3521, 3523, 3653, 3753, 4753, and 4913 or 4933; BOT/MBIO/ZOO 4843; Math 1823, 2423, 2433; and Physics 2414, 2424 or 2514, 2524.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
This is the program pursued by students desiring the most comprehensive and complete undergraduate background in chemistry. Many such students pursue graduate studies in chemistry following graduation. This degree is fully accredited by the American Chemical Society. Thirty-nine hours beyond General Chemistry are required.
The following courses for this degree are: 1315, 1415, 3053, 3152, 3153, 3214, 3421, 3423, 3521, 3523, 3653, 4023, 4033, 4333, 4444, and 4913 or 4923; Mathematics 1823, 2423, 2433; and Physics 2514, 2524 (recommended) or 2414, 2424.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
This program is generally pursued by students interested in studying science from a more interdisciplinary perspective. A minimum of 31 hours beyond General Chemistry are required for this degree.
The required courses for this degree are: 1315, 1415, 3053, 3152, 3153, 3214, 3421 and 3423 or 3451 and 3453; one course from 3753, 4033, or 4444; nine hours from 3523, 3521, 3653, 4023, 4333, 4753, C E 4114, and GEOL 3154 or GEOL 4970; and 4913 or 4923; Mathematics 1823, 2423; and Physics 2414, 2424, or 2514, 2524.
Students majoring in other subjects may complete a minor in chemistry by completing 15 major credit hours of upper-division chemistry, of which no more than three credit hours may be independent study.
ADVISING
It is imperative for students considering a major in chemistry to contact the personnel in the Chemistry Advising Office (Chemistry Building Annex, Room 214) so that a faculty adviser can be assigned. Advisers work to insure that students complete a program that meets their needs and are aware of career and graduate school opportunities. Advisers meet regularly with students.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Students may specialize in one of the following major areas of chemistry: analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical and chemical education (or in any combination).
PREREQUISITES FOR FULL GRADUATE STANDING
Students who have satisfied the basic chemistry course requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree at the University of Oklahoma will have met the requirements for full graduate standing. Undergraduate majors from other institutions should meet departmental requirements as follows: the equivalent of courses 3053, 3152, 3153 (organic chemistry); 4023, 4033 (analytical chemistry); 3421, 3423, 3521, 3523 (physical chemistry) plus 4333 (inorganic chemistry). Deficiencies in these requirements may necessitate additional coursework, and may increase the number of course credit hours required for an advanced degree.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Proficiency examinations are given to all incoming graduate students during the University’s enrollment period at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. There are five proficiency examinations, one each in the areas of biochemistry, inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. These examinations cover well-defined areas as outlined by the undergraduate chemistry courses and textbooks employed at major universities. It is extremely important that students realize the significance of these examinations, since they are used by the departmental Graduate Committee to ensure proper placement of each graduate student.
Master of Science Degree
The general requirements for the master’s degree in the Graduate College must be met. Within these limits the student works under the supervision of the research director, the graduate liaison, and the departmental Graduate Committee.
THESIS OPTION
Students interested in developing research capability in a particular area of chemistry usually select this option. If desired, students may take an interdisciplinary approach in their thesis. Minimum course requirements include completion of 15 credit hours in letter graded lecture courses at the 5000-6000 level in at least two of the five divisions.
NON-THESIS OPTION
This degree is generally selected by those students interested in obtaining an advanced degree in chemistry without research specialization. Minimum course requirements include completion of 21 credit hours in letter-graded lecture courses at the 5000-6000 level in at least three of the five divisions. A comprehensive oral examination is required.
Students who have passed the general examination for the Ph.D. degree may, on recommendation of the department, receive an M.S. degree (non-thesis option).
Master of Science (Chemical Education)
This degree deals with essential concepts in chemistry and effective methods and techniques for the teaching of these concepts. It is designed for the high school chemistry teacher working for an M.S. degree. The major course requirements include Chemistry 5013, 5023, 5033, 5203 and 5213, plus selected courses from the College of Education.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Ph.D. degree in chemistry is awarded for excellence in research scholarship. It signifies the attainment of independently acquired and comprehensive learning attesting to general professional competence.
Minimum course requirements for graduate degree candidates include the completion of a minimum of 21 credit hours in letter-graded lecture courses at the 5000 or 6000 level. At least nine credit hours must be taken in courses at the 5000 or 6000 level which are offered in two other divisions or departments outside of the student’s major division. If more than three hours of these general lecture course requirements are to be taken outside the Department of Chemistry, approval must be given by both the Advisory Committee and the Graduate Committee. A minimum grade average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) must be achieved for the first 21 credit hours taken which qualify as general lecture courses with no more than two grades below B allowed. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the student being terminated from the graduate program in chemistry. Students must also complete the specific courses required by their particular division.
Emphasis may be in one area or a combination of the areas of analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, physical or chemical education. The student works under the general direction of the student’s advisory committee. General examinations in the department consist of the writing and oral defense of a research proposition. Individual divisions within the department also have various additional requirements. Details on the requirements and general instructions to graduate students may be obtained from the Department of Chemistry office, Chemistry Building 208.
Department of Classics and Letters
John S. Catlin, Chair
Peggy L. Chambers, Instructor of Classics and Adviser
Kaufman Hall, Room 101
Norman, OK 37019-2031
Phone: (405) 325-6921
FAX: (405) 325-7713
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/cas/classics/
e-mail: jsc@ou.edu
Faculty Roster
Professor Doty, Fears, Goble, E. Greene, Stanley; Associate Professor Catlin; Assistant Professor Huskey; Instructors Chambers, Hansen, Masopust, Mills, Rich, Wagner, Walker-Esbaugh.
General Information
The Classics program is one of the original programs at the University of Oklahoma. Its purpose is to acquaint students with the major languages, the chief literary figures, and the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. In addition to their study of these ancient civilizations, Classics majors also learn about the important role that the Classical tradition has played in shaping the literature, arts and general culture of Western civilization. Current research in the area of Classical studies is emphasized, so that students may achieve a degree of proficiency in the methods used to uncover and study the past. Memberships in the American Academy in Rome, the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, and the Vergilian Society provide students with a wide range of opportunities for studying abroad. Students also have the opportunity to participate in archaeological excavations at various sites in the Mediterranean region under the auspices of the newly formed Center for the Study of Mediterranean Civilizations and Cultures, which is housed in the Department of Classics and Letters.
The Classics program offers students two degree options. In the first, students pursue the more traditional curriculum which emphasizes study in the languages. This option is primarily intended for students who plan to teach Classics at either the high school or college level, or who plan to enter the ministry. The second degree option emphasizes study of Classical antiquity and the Classical tradition. Students who pursue this option do the majority of their work in Classical Culture and related courses. This option is intended for students who plan to pursue careers in areas outside teaching, such as law, medicine, business, government, etc. The Classics faculty works closely with students and is experienced in advising those who wish to pursue non-academic vocations upon graduation.
In 1937 the School of Letters was organized in the College of Arts and Sciences to “provide guidance and systematic programs of instruction for students whose chief interest lies in the fields of ancient and modern language and literature, and closely allied subjects.” Today the Letters program offers superior students a carefully supervised and coordinated curriculum in the humanities leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Letters. The program instills a deeper appreciation of their own culture through an exploration of the major movements of the Western civilization in which it was formed. By studying the important and characteristic achievements of the human mind from Greco-Roman antiquity to the modern era, students come to understand and appreciate the ideas and principles that form the basis of their own culture.
The Letters degree is interdisciplinary. Majors take courses in the areas of History (History and the History of Science), Literature (Classics, English, Modern Languages and Literatures), Letters, and Philosophy. In addition, the major requires History students to take supporting courses in an ancient and a modern language. The program is based upon the assumption that cultivated intelligence, good judgement, and artistic expression in speech and writing are desirable in and for themselves.
The Letters major provides an excellent preparation for advanced study in professional and graduate schools. Many Letters graduates have chosen to continue their studies in such fields as medicine, law, business, government, education, and the clergy.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The Charles and Julie Daniels Study Abroad Scholarship has been established by Charles and Julie Daniels to provide financial assistance for Classics and Letters majors studying abroad.
The Jean Rhodes Herrick Scholarship has been established by the family, friends and former students of Jean Herrick, a long-time member of the Classics faculty, to honor an outstanding Classics major who plans to pursue a career in the teaching of Latin.
The Philip J. Nolan Scholarship in Classics and Letters has been established by the former students, colleagues and friends of Dr. Philip Jerome Nolan, who was Professor of Classics from 1953-1987, Director of the Letters Program from 1955-1978, and Chair of the Classics Department from 1959-1978. Two scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding senior undergraduate students majoring in Classics and Letters.
The Oklahoma Classical League Scholarship has been established by the Oklahoma Classical League to honor a Classics major who was a member of the Junior Classical League while in high school.
The Mary Enod Williams Scholarship has been established by her son, Charles, to honor the memory of his mother, a long-time supporter of education in Oklahoma. This scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding Classics or Letters major.
The Peggy Chambers Scholarship has been established by a Letters alumnus to honor Peggy Chambers for her excellence in teaching and advising. Two scholarships are awarded annually to juniors majoring in Letters.
All of the above mentioned scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. All students majoring in Classics and Letters are considered as applicants for these awards.
Undergraduate Study
Classics
Students majoring in Classics may choose a major concentration in classical culture, Greek, or Latin.
In order to fulfill the requirements of a major concentration in classical culture, students must earn 33 hours in courses in classical culture and related subjects including 30 hours numbered 3000 and above. A minimum of 27 hours in classical culture must be earned. Courses taken in related subjects must have prior approval of the Classics Department in order to be counted as major work. Students choosing the concentration in classical culture must also earn six hours of supporting coursework at the intermediate or upper-division level in Latin or Greek. Students may also substitute two additional upper-division Latin or Greek courses for two classical culture courses. Advanced Standing, Advanced Placement, CLEP, or similarly recognized credit for work prior to matriculating to the University may be counted toward satisfying the supporting course credit.
To fulfill the requirements of a major concentration in Latin or Greek, students must earn 34 hours of credit in one of the languages, including 24 hours of courses numbered 2000 and above (15 must be at the upper-division level). Advanced Standing, Advanced Placement, CLEP, or similarly recognized credit for work prior to matriculating to the University may be counted toward the fulfillment of these requirements, up to a maximum of 16 credit hours.
Letters
A candidate for graduation with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Letters must achieve a combined retention grade point average of 3.00 or better, computed on the basis of the last 90 hours. Students who meet all requirements of this program with the exception of the minimum grade average requirement may be graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
In addition to fulfilling the general requirements of the University and the College of Arts and Sciences, students must complete 36 semester hours of major credit courses in each of three areas: history (which may include history of science), literature (which includes work in Classics, English, and Modern Languages and Literatures) , and philosophy (which may also include work in specified courses in political science, religious studies, and Native American Studies). Letters courses, depending on their content, may count in any of the areas. Students must earn a minimum of nine hours credit in each area, and 27 of their 36 total hours must be earned in upper-division courses. Students must also complete supporting courses in one ancient and one modern language either at the secondary or collegiate level. They must complete at least two intermediate-level courses in one of the languages and at least one intermediate-level course in the other. A supporting course in the history or appreciation of one of the fine arts is also required.
Letters majors may fulfill the capstone requirement in the Letters capstone courses or they may take the capstone in one of the participating departments including Classics, History, English or Philosophy.
Minors
Students wishing to minor in Classical Culture must earn 15 credit hours in classical culture courses, 12 of which must be earned in upper-division courses numbered 3000 or above. Three hours of credit in related courses may be substituted for work in classical culture with the permission of the department. Classical Culture 1412 may not be counted toward the minor.
Students wishing to minor in Latin or Greek must earn 15 hours in Latin or Greek courses numbered 2000 and above. A minimum of nine hours must be at the upper-division level. Students may substitute three hours in an upper-division classical culture course for three hours of Latin or Greek.
Michael Pfau, Chair
Sandra L. Ragan, Graduate Liaison
Burton Hall, Room 101
Norman, OK 73019-2081
Phone: (405) 325-3111
FAX: (405) 325-7625
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/cas/deptcomm/
Faculty Roster
Professors Y. Kim, D. O’Hair, Pfau, S. Ragan, VanGundy; Associate Professors Kramer, Rodriguez, Wieder; Assistant Professors Edy, Horowitz, Johnson, Meirick, Miller, Sandel.
Information on both undergraduate and graduate programs is included. However, the general information contained in this section mainly covers undergraduate study. Please refer to the Graduate College section of this catalog for general information on graduate programs.
General Information
The ability to communicate clearly, eloquently, and effectively has been the hallmark of an educated person since the beginning of recorded history. At the University of Oklahoma, the study of communication has been a part of the curriculum since 1896. Offering B.A. degrees starting in 1935, M.A. degrees in 1937, and Ph.D. degrees in 1952, OU’s Department of Communication views communicative behavior as basic to human activity—to individual development, to interpersonal and social relationships, and to the functioning of political, economic, cultural, and social institutions. Through research and theory-building, we seek to interpret how individuals use symbols to understand and act within their environment.
The department’s role as one of the communication discipline’s most prestigious departments in a domain of great pragmatic importance commits us to a multi-level teaching program. Our Ph.D. and M.A. programs seek to place graduates in both academic settings with research and educational responsibilities and in non-academic settings in business and industry. Our undergraduate program seeks to prepare majors for diverse career opportunities, prepare gifted students for advanced work, and develop the communication skills that contribute to the long-term advancement and happiness of all students.
Special Facilities and Programs
Students acquire meaningful job experience while earning college credit through the Department of Communication’s internship program. The program allows students to apply their communication knowledge in the working world and enhance their college and career opportunities. Students have the option of choosing positions offered through the department’s internship director or arranging for their own internships with the assistance of the internship adviser. The University also provides internship and career counseling through its office of Career Services.
Participation in communication organizations gives students an opportunity to meet others in their major as well as gain increased access to faculty, alumni and other professionals in the field. The Undergraduate Communication Association is open to all communication majors and minors, and Lambda Pi Eta, the department’s honor society, recognizes outstanding students in communication.
The department houses a nationally-recognized speech and debate program. By enrolling in Communication 2111, students can receive up to four credit hours while participating in local, regional and national speech and debate events.
The Department of Communication also includes the Political Communication Center which houses the world’s largest collection of political commercials with more than 100,000 films, videos, and audio recordings representing campaigns ranging from presidential races to city council elections. The commercials, dating back to 1952, make an important contribution to the study of communication and politics. The Center also coordinates research projects on political communication and sponsors conferences that bring together students, scholars, political figures, and media professionals to discuss important topics.
Undergraduate Study
The goal of the undergraduate major program is sharing the best available theories of communication and facilitating the application of these theories for:
The department strives to achieve these objectives through varied coursework designed to prepare students for the variety of careers available to communication graduates, through practical field experiences obtained from an internship program, and through practical experience in other departmental programs.
Graduates from the program are employed in a wide variety of people- oriented careers including management, community leadership, public relations, sales, and organizational and human resource development. Our on-going transition to an information-based society makes the skills of our majors highly valued by employers. As Roger B. Smith, former General Motors Chief Executive, noted: “Everything we do depends on the successful transfer of meaning from one person or group to another. In fact, it’s not much of an exaggeration to say that communication is really what business is all about.”
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
The undergraduate major requires 36 communication hours including 21 upper-division hours. The undergraduate program of study follows a six-step sequence:
1) COMM 1113; 2) COMM 2513, 2613, and 2713 (in any order); 3) COMM 3023; 4) COMM 3113; 5) Four writing/speaking intensive courses (COMM 3003, 3243, 3253, 3263, 3483, 3513, 3523, 3633, 4323) (12 hours); and, 6) COMM 4713.
Students are required to make a C or better in COMM 2713, 3023, 3113, and 4713, and each may be repeated only once to attain the required grade. These courses are not available through correspondence or transfer credit. COMM 2513 may fulfill a student’s General Education mathematics requirement; however, if taken to fulfill the math requirement, COMM 2513 cannot be counted as a lower-division communication elective course. The remaining three to six hours of communication coursework depending on the use of COMM 2513, must be taken from other communication elective course offerings.
Students majoring in other programs may complete a minor in communication. The minor consists of a minimum of 21 hours of courses including: (1) 1113 or 2613; (2) 2713; (3) a minimum of 15 additional hours, of which at least nine must be upper-division level; and (4) 4990 may count for no more than three hours of the minor. At least six hours must be earned in courses acceptable for residence credit by Arts and Sciences standards, that is, excluding transfer, correspondence, and advanced placement examination (AP, CLEP, Advanced Standing) credit. Courses for the minor may not be taken Pass/No Pass.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Influence/Interpersonal, Language and Social Interaction, Political/Media, Health, and International/Intercultural are the five areas of specialization for M.A. and Ph.D. students.
PREREQUISITES FOR FULL GRADUATE STANDING
In addition to meeting the general requirements of the Graduate College, the students should have completed 15 hours of undergraduate courses in communication and a course in statistics. The department requires a 3.50 grade point average on master’s work for admission in full standing to the Ph.D. program and a 3.00 grade point average on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work for admission to the master’s program. Applicants to the Ph.D. program should submit a composite score of at least 1000 (verbal and quantitative combined) on the Graduate Record Examination. Graduate Record Examinations are not required for M.A. applicants unless they are requesting an assistantship. A writing sample (e.g., thesis or term paper) is also required. Conditional admission may be granted to students with lower grade point averages when other data warrant such admission.
REVIEW
All graduate students are formally evaluated by the entire graduate faculty each year. The Ph.D. program is research-oriented. The student is expected to be continuously involved in research so that throughout the program there is growth in the ability to do creative and independent research.
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE
Two core courses are required: 5013, and either 5003 or 5313. The thesis master’s degree requires 26 hours including the two required courses plus thesis and oral examination. The nonthesis master’s degree requires 32 hours including the two required courses plus a comprehensive examination.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE
Ph.D. students must complete a minimum of 90 hours of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree. Ph.D. students must complete 19-22 required hours: COMM 5003, 5013, 5313, 6023 (6-9 hours), and 6314 and 32 hours of coursework in a major concentration. Two tools must be COMM 5003 and 5313; the student’s advisory committee determines the remaining research tool (6-9 hours total). Dissertation hours, COMM 6980, are included in the minimum 90 hours. A student must take dissertation credit for a minimum of two hours but not to exceed 15 hours. The Ph.D. student will have an advisory committee of no fewer than five, one of whom must be from outside the Communication Department. This committee may require courses other than the core courses for the student. The Report of the Advisory Conference should be approved and filed by the end of the student’s first year of work. A General Examination preliminary to advancement to candidacy must be successfully completed. During candidacy, the student must complete an acceptable dissertation and the Final Oral Examination. Detailed policies can be found in the Department’s graduate document.
Alexander Holmes, Chair
Daniel Sutter, Graduate Liaison
Hester Hall, Room 329
Norman, OK 73019-2103
Phone: (405) 325-2861
FAX: (405) 325-5842
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/cas/econ/
Faculty Roster
Professors Dauffenbach, Dunne, K. Grier, Hartigan, A. Holmes, Kondonassis, R. Reed; Associate Professor Clark, Ju, Sutter; Assistant Professors Chakraborty, R. Grier, Kosmopoulou, Mitra, Okediji, Rogers, Smallwood.
Information on both undergraduate and graduate programs is included. However, the general information contained in this section mainly covers undergraduate study. Please refer to the Graduate College section of this catalog for general information on graduate programs.
Student Organizations
Both undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated their scholastic excellence are eligible for membership in this international economics honor society.
Scholarships, Awards, and Financial Aid
Robert Dean Bass Scholarship
The College of Arts and Sciences awards the Robert Dean Bass Scholarship to students in political science and economics who plan on careers in government.
Virgil Wilhite Award For Excellence In Economics
The College of Business Administration gives this award to the outstanding undergraduate or graduate student majoring in economics.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistantships
Selected undergraduates work as teaching assistants in discussion sections of core principles courses (macroeconomics, microeconomics, and statistics). Undergraduate T.A.’s receive three credit hours per semester taught. Cash stipends are awarded subject to availability of funds.
Undergraduate Study
Students may major in economics either through the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Business Administration.
Students interested in majoring in economics through the College of Business Administration follow the degree plan leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration which is described in the section of this catalog dealing with the College of Business.
The degree program leading to the Bachelor of Arts is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. The major program requires 30 hours of major work in economics with at least 15 of these hours taken at the upper-division level. Economics 1113, 1123, 2843, 3113, 3133, and 4983 must be included in the major work. Mathematics 1503 or 1523, 1743 or 1823, 2123 or 2423 are also required. Finance 3403 may be counted as major work in economics in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Economics majors must earn grades of C or better in each course in the major work.
The minor requires at least 15 hours of major credit coursework in economics. At least nine of the 15 hours must be completed at the upper-division level. Subject to the approval of the Department of Economics, courses that are acceptable substitutes for the major are acceptable in the minor.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Econometrics; industrial organization; international and development economics; public economics; and applied microeconomics.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Admission to the graduate program in economics is based on undergraduate academic records, letters of recommendation, and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants for the Ph.D. degree in economics, and the research track of the M.A. degree in economics are required to complete the following coursework prior to matriculation in the graduate program:
Applicants for the managerial economics track of the M.A. degree in economics are encouraged, but not required, to have previous coursework in economics, particularly intermediate microeconomics (price theory) and intermediate macroeconomics.
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Department of Economics offers the Chong K. Liew Scholarship, the A. J. Kondonassis Scholarship, and the Chairman’s Scholarship to graduate students in economics. Please contact the department for more information.
Master of Arts Degree
Each candidate for the Master of Arts degree in economics can choose the research track or the managerial economics track. The research track is designed to prepare students either for further graduate study leading to the Ph.D. degree in economics or for those technical positions in business or government that require a high degree of analytical competency. The managerial economics track is designed to equip students for entry into administrative and other positions in business or government. Candidates for both tracks may choose either a thesis or nonthesis program.
The nonthesis program for the research track of the M.A. degree requires 36 semester hours. Required courses include: ECON 5153, 5123, 5163, 5213, 5853, 6213, 6313, 6353, and either 5233 or 5313. In addition, students must score a M.A. pass or better on the department’s economic core examination (see below).
The nonthesis program for the managerial economics track of the M.A. degree requires 32 semester hours. Required courses include ECON 5023, 5033, 5073, 5940, and either 5043 or 5373.
In accordance with the requirements of the University, all master’s students must also successfully pass a comprehensive examination.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
The requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in economics include the following:
CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The economics core consists of an economic theory and a statistics/ econometrics component. The following courses are required:
1. Microeconomic Theory: ECON 5123, 6213.
2. Math/Statistics/Econometrics: ECON 5153, 5213.
3. Macroeconomic Theory: ECON 5163, 6313.
The core course requirements will be completed during the first year in the graduate program.
During the week prior to the beginning of the third semester the core examination is given over the contents of the economics core courses listed above. This examination is in three parts, microeconomic theory, macro- economic theory, and statistics/econometrics. All parts must be passed at the Ph.D. level (grades are Ph.D. pass, M.A. pass, fail). If any parts are not passed, that part or parts must be retaken during the week prior to the beginning of the fourth semester. The reexamination is automatically permitted.
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
The fields of specialization are designed to develop an in-depth knowledge of the theory and literature in specific subject areas. Because they prepare the student to become an active researcher in those fields, they are potential areas for a dissertation. Two fields of specialization are required. Each student must choose their fields from the following five areas: econometrics, industrial organization, international development economics, and public economics. To claim a field, students must successfully complete two courses in that field of specialization and pass both a written and oral examination testing proficiency in the respective subject area. These written and oral examinations shall serve to satisfy the University’s general examination requirement.
DISSERTATION
In order to facilitate the transition from formal coursework to dissertation research, each student is required to enroll in Economics 5960 during the spring semester of the third year. The student will select one professor to direct his/her study in this course. In most cases, this professor will be the faculty member who has agreed to serve as dissertation chairman. The objective of this course is to lead the student to define a dissertation topic.
After passing the field examinations, the student will prepare a written dissertation prospectus and submit it to the advisory committee. Upon approval of the prospectus, the student will undertake research on the approved dissertation topic. The department requires that the dissertation be completed and accepted and the final oral examination passed no later than five calendar years after the student successfully passes the field examinations.
David Mair, Chair
Richard Barney, Graduate Liaison
Gittinger Hall, Room 113
Norman, OK 73019-2021
Phone: (405) 325-4661
FAX: (405) 325-0831
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/cas/english/
Faculty Roster
Professors Bannet, Cottom, R.C. Davis, Hobbs, Leitch, Rapf, Schleifer, Velie, Welch, Yoch; Associate Professors Gross, Hobson, John, Kates, Mair, McDonald, Murphy, Ransom, Sawaya, Warrior, Womack; Assistant Professors Homestead, Jeffers, Kamau, Keresztesi, Ng.
Information on both undergraduate and graduate programs is included. However, the general information contained in this section mainly covers undergraduate study. Please refer to the Graduate College section of this catalog for general information on graduate programs.
Undergraduate Study
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Over the last several years, the field of literary studies has changed dramatically. Across the nation English departments have begun to offer courses that encourage students to examine previously neglected texts and media in provocative and innovative ways. At the University of Oklahoma, we have responded to these developments by designing a program that enables majors to explore various options for the study of literature, written communication, and culture.
While we continue to teach classes in which we use the tools of literary analysis to study time-honored texts in the Western tradition, we also provide courses in which we use critical approaches of recent origin—historical, feminist, cross-cultural, among others—to examine a wide range of works that lie outside the boundaries of what is usually considered great literature. By offering a curriculum that is both novel and traditional, we encourage our majors to make informed decisions concerning interpretive practices that they will find valuable in any field they enter after graduation.
Study in the field of English Language and Literature offers a general humanistic education as well as skills in communication and analysis that are essential in most careers. An education in literature, criticism and language teaches students to write effectively and expressively, to think critically, to weigh values, and to communicate ideas. It provides the basis to understand and communicate with those of different cultural backgrounds, to understand the terms in which they think and speak. These skills are essential in the global market places of today and improve one’s chances of obtaining employment in a wide variety of fields.
A major in English prepares a student to work in communications, public relations, government and public service, sales, publishing, journalism, advertising, and business. It is an excellent background for teaching, and can be coordinated with a program of teacher certification. It is a highly useful major for a student considering business or law school. It provides a suitable preparation for graduate work in literature and other humanistic studies. The variety of talents among the English faculty and the various options within the major make it possible for students to shape their own programs flexibly according to their interests.
TRACKS
English majors choose one track in (1) literary and cultural studies, or (2) writing. For both tracks, majors are required to take six hours of survey courses (2433/2443, 2543/2653, or 2773/2883), two courses in literary and cultural studies (2313 and 3313), and a senior capstone course (4853).
Track 1: Literary and Cultural Studies
In this track students study literary works, movements, genres, themes, and writers in their cultural contexts. Courses emphasize reading, story, communication, language, and historical and cultural events. Students are afforded maximum flexibility in planning their degree programs. They elect seven courses distributed over at least four of six areas and may choose to take four of those courses in one area. These areas are: American Literatures; Genres and Media; Theory, Criticism, and Cultural Studies; Contemporary and Early Modern British Literature; World Literature and Medieval/Renaissance. Students may elect a writing course as one of the seven and/or select courses in Women’s and Minority literatures. One of the seven courses selected must be designated multicultural.
Track 2: Writing
The writing track studies theories of written communication; students practice them extensively in various writing contexts; and explore issues concerning literacy, language, and the relation of writing to different cultures. Students elect four writing courses (three of which must be upper division) from the following: 2113 Intermediate Writing; 2123 Creative Writing; 2133 Autobiographical Writing; 3103 Topics in Advanced Composition; 3123 Fiction Writing; 3133 Poetry Writing; 3143 Studies in Literacy and Rhetoric; 3163 Writing, Rhetoric and Histories of Technology; 3173 Histories-Writing, Rhetoric and Technology; 3183 Authoring in the Information Age; 3223 Oklahoma Writers/Writing Oklahoma; 4923 Advanced Fiction Writing; 4933 Advanced Poetry Writing, and 4943 Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing. Writing track students also take three literature courses with one of those three designated multicultural.
MULTICULTURAL REQUIREMENT
The department strongly believes all English majors should have at least some exposure to literatures other than those from the Anglo-European tradition. Therefore, all English majors are required to take at least one English course classified as Multicultural Studies. Currently 14 courses are so designated (2713, 2743, 3253, 3283, 3343, 3353, 3433, 3453, 3483, 3643, 4323, 4343, 4373, and 4383).
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Proficiency in one language other than English is required as demonstrated by departmental examination or by successful completion of two intermediate courses in an ancient or modern language (with a grade of C or better in the second course). The department may also accept transfer credit to satisfy this requirement.
LANGUAGE ARTS CERTIFICATE
Students majoring in English may also work for the standard teaching certificate in language arts. Students in the language arts program must meet all of the requirements of the English major, and a few additional specifications. Information concerning the teaching certificate programs can be found in this catalog under the College of Education. Detailed checksheets of degree requirements and advisers with whom students can discuss programs of study are available in the college office.
MINORS
Students majoring in other subjects may elect to complete a minor in English either in literary and cultural studies, and/or writing. The requirements for these minors are:
Minor in Literary and Cultural Studies
A minimum of 15 hours in literary and cultural studies beyond the first-year level, at least nine of which will be upper-division. Students may not apply hours from first-year English (1113,1213) or from English courses designated as writing course to a minor in literary and cultural studies.
A minimum of 15 hours in writing courses beyond the first-year level, at least nine hours of which will be upper-division. Writing courses that fulfill the requirements for the minor are: 2113, 2123, 2133, 3103, 3123, 3133, 3143, 3163, 3173, 3183, 3223, 4923, 4933, and 4943.
COURSES FOR NONMAJORS
Since its subject matter has wide appeal to non-majors as well as majors, the Department of English devotes a substantial portion of its staff and budget to the instruction of those who are majors in other fields. In addition to the first-year English courses, the department offers courses in literary and cultural studies as well as writing.
1. Literary and Cultural Studies. Non-majors are welcome in general education courses.
2. Writing. For those students who desire additional or specialized instruction in writing and language, the department offers a variety of courses in expository and creative writing beyond the freshman composition level (1913, 2113, 2123, 2133, 3103, 3123, 3133, 3143, 3153, 3163, 3173, 3183, 3223, 4923, 4933, and 4943).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
At the time of application for admission to the University, an English departmental application form, three letters of scholastic recommendation, statement of goals in graduate education with reasons for choice of Area of Concentration (or Primary and Secondary Areas), sample of writing appropriate to program and scores on the aptitude section (M.A.) or aptitude and advanced sections (Ph.D.) of the G.R.E. should be sent to the graduate liaison, Department of English, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019-2021. Also, applications for graduate assistantships may be obtained from the graduate liaison in the Department of English.
PREREQUISITES FOR FULL GRADUATE STANDING
For full graduate standing, the department requires a B.A. degree in English from an accredited institution. The student’s undergraduate record should indicate adequate course preparation in composition, language studies, and literature. For full graduate standing, those students holding baccalaureate degrees in disciplines other than English from an accredited institution should have had 27 semester hours in English or appropriate courses in closely related fields. Such students with non-English degrees may be asked to complete undergraduate English courses necessary for successful graduate study in English.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
At the M.A. level the department offers the following areas of concentration: American and Native American Studies; Composition/Rhetoric/Literacy; Creative Writing; Early English; Modernity and Theory; and Women’s Writing. At the time of application doctoral students declare one Primary Area and one Secondary Area from the following: American and Native American Studies; Composition/Rhetoric/Literacy; Early English; Modernity and Theory; and Women’s Writing.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Candidates for the M.A. degree must demonstrate reading proficiency in one foreign language. Reading knowledge of two foreign languages is required for the Ph.D. degree. Students may choose from the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish or a Native American language. Under certain circumstances, the Graduate Committee may authorize the substitution of another language or may require an additional language. Proficiency in a foreign language may be established by one of the following:
1. by passing the ETS (Princeton) test in the language;
2. by passing a test administered by a University of Oklahoma department;
3. by earning at least a bachelor’s degree from a foreign institution in which instruction was in one of the required languages; or
4. by earning a grade of B or better in two 3-hour reading courses in the language (e.g., French 1013-1023) either by enrollment in the courses or by taking only the final examination in the second course of the selected sequence.
Master of Arts Degree
Candidates have the option of either a 33-hour thesis program or a 33-hour program with a comprehensive examination. A Masters in Literary and Cultural Studies requires one course in Graduate Research and Writing or in Literary Criticism and Theory; one course in Composition, Rhetoric, and Literacy; two courses in a primary concentration at the 5000 or 6000 level; and five courses distributed across three other areas of concentration. A Masters in Composition, Literacy, and Literacy (CRL) requires a course in Introduction to Issues in CRL; a course in Teaching College Composition and Literature; a course in the History of Rhetoric/Composition Theory or in the History of Modern Composition Studies; a course in Literary Criticism and Theory; two courses in Literary and Cultural Studies concentrations; and three elective courses. For both Masters degrees, two English courses may be at the 4000 level, but the other coursework must be at the 5000 or 6000 level. Candidates pursuing the nonthesis option will take the M.A. Comprehensive Exam.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Ph.D. degree requires 57 hours beyond the 33 hours of the M.A., or 90 hours beyond the B.A. A degree in Literary and Cultural Studies requires one course in Literary Criticism and Theory; four courses in the primary area at the 5000- or 6000-level; two courses in the secondary area; and one course in three different areas other than the primary and secondary areas. A concentration in Composition/Rhetoric/Literacy Studies requires one course in research methods in Rhetoric and Composition (a 6000-level seminar); four other courses in CRL, two of which must be in history of composition or rhetorical theory at the 5000-level, and one one of which must be a research seminar in CRL at the 6000-level; two 5000 or 6000-level courses in Literary and Cultural Studies. The remaining courses for both Literary and Cultural Studies as well as Composition/Rhetoric/Literacy Studies are electives.
The Ph.D. program requires a general examination which includes both a written and oral component, and a dissertation. The written component of the general examination consists of two parts which focus on the student’s primary and secondary areas of study. In addition, doctoral students must teach at least half-time at the college level for one year in order to receive the Ph.D. degree.
Andrew S. Horton, Jeanne Hoffman Smith Professor of Film and Video Studies, Director
Old Science Hall, Room 302
Norman, OK 73019-2009
Phone: (405) 325-3020
FAX: (405) 325-7135
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/fvs/
e-mail: fvs@ou.edu
Faculty Roster
Professor Horton; Assistant Professors Rhodes, Sturtevant.
Undergraduate Study
BACHELOR OF ARTS
The undergraduate degree in Film and Video Studies is an interdisciplinary course of study that provides a comprehensive background to both the scholarly and practical study of the moving image. The curriculum covers the history, theory, criticism, art, and practice of film and other screen media through its core course requirements. Students will learn the skills needed to interpret film and other screen media critically, and “to read” and write about them creatively and analytically. Courses will also focus on social, political, cultural, and economic contexts. Interdisciplinary electives in the major allow students the flexibility to pursue their specific interests, be they film and video studies, writing about film, screenwriting, or production. Students may select from a wide variety of courses in Art, English, Film and Video Studies, History, Journalism and Mass Communication, as well as approved courses from other academic units. Coursework can be reinforced by internships and research opportunities available within the United States and abroad, as well as through workshops, symposia, and special guests on campus.
The Film and Video Studies major requires 39 hours of coursework, including 18 hours at the upper-division level. The following seven core courses must be completed:
FVS 1013, Introduction to Film and Video;
FVS 2013, Film History to 1945, and
FVS 2023, Film History, 1945–Present;
JMC 2683, Survey of Broadcasting and Electronic Media;
JMC 3723, The Documentary Film;
FVS 3213, Media Theories and Methodologies, or ENGL 4253, Introduction to Film Theory; and
FVS 4013, Senior Seminar in Film and Video (Capstone).
In addition, 18 hours must be completed from a selection of approved courses from film literature, documentary film, film scriptwriting, visual communication, filmmaking, video production, radio-television-film performance, and other courses as approved. Nine of these 18 hours must be upper-division level.
The minor in Film and Video Studies consists of 18 hours, including nine at the upper-division level. The following courses must be completed:
CORE REQUIREMENTS (9 hours)
FVS 1013, Introduction to Film and Video;
FVS 2013, Film History to 1945, or FVS 2023, Film History, 1945–Present; and
JMC 2683, Survey Broadcast and Electronic Media.
Nine hours (three courses) at the upper-division level from other courses approved for the major in Film and Video Studies.
Graduate programs in Film and Video Studies may be constructed according to the standard interdisciplinary degree procedures of the Graduate College (refer to the sections entitled Special Master’s Degree and Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in the Graduate College portion of this catalog). Participating members of the Film and Video Studies faculty are available to assist with degree planning at the master’s or Ph.D. Levels.
Department of Health and Exercise Science
E. Laurette Taylor, Chair
Andrew W. Gardner, Graduate Liaison
1401 Asp Avenue, Room 104
Norman, OK 73019-6081
Phone: (405) 325-5211
FAX: (405) 325-0594
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/cas/hss/
e-mail: eltaylor@ou.edu
Faculty Roster
Professors: M. Bemben, Gabert, Gardner; Associate Professors D. Bemben, Dinger, Hofford, Ratliff, Taylor; Assistant Professors Fields, Heesch.
Information on both undergraduate and graduate programs is included. However, the information contained in this section mainly covers undergraduate study. Please refer to the Graduate College section of this catalog for general information on graduate programs.
General Information
A growing responsibility of the University of Oklahoma is meeting the needs of a changing society by proposing theoretical and practical solutions to contemporary problems. The Department of Health and Exercise Science contributes to this mission through teaching, research, and service activities in the areas of exercise science and health promotion.
The undergraduate program consists of a single core curriculum emphasizing applied science and professional preparation. The core is combined with an elective block sufficiently broad to allow students to develop strong preparation in an area of personal interest related to health, exercise, and sport. A minor in athletic coaching is also available at the undergraduate level. The graduate program consists of specialized core curriculum, Health and Exercise Science, with two options: Exercise Science and Health Promotion.
The department encourages participation in the Honors College, departmental research projects, internship and fieldwork experiences, and professional organizations and societies. All such activities are designed to enhance the basic academic preparation associated with coursework in the core and elective blocks.
Programs for Academic Excellence
The Department of Health and Exercise Science supports the position that students should receive both broad educational preparation and disciplinary specialization in order to prepare effectively for future professional demands. This includes: strong general education preparation with an emphasis in biological and behavioral sciences; a core of requisite coursework in HES; and an individualized block of elective coursework.
The department is equally proud of preparation and academic standards at the graduate level. The graduate program is demanding and comparable to programs at peer institutions which are much larger and offer doctoral degrees.
Facilities
The Department of Health and Exercise Science is located in the Huston Huffman Physical Fitness Center opened in 1981. The department is housed in the west wing of the building and maintains classrooms, research laboratories, and faculty and graduate student offices. The east wing of the building houses the student recreation and intramural activity areas. The department recently acquired approximately 3500 square feet in the old Collums Commissary for additional teaching and research laboratories.
The department encourages interdisciplinary study and research. Students interested in special projects have access to facilities housed in Intramural-Recreational Services, the Athletic Department, the Oklahoma Center for Continuing Education, Goddard Health Center, and Health Sciences Center sites. In addition, faculty and students frequently interact with members of other University academic units in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Medicine, Public Health, and Allied Health.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The department offers the Mary Anne Price Undergraduate Merit Scholarship and the Glen Michael Sims Memorial Graduate Merit Scholarship. Application is restricted to HES majors. Students should contact the department for further information and applications at 1401 Asp Avenue, Room 104, Norman, OK 73019-6081, (405)325-5211.
Students accepted in the Master of Science program are eligible for financial aid in the form of teaching and research assistantships. The stipend ranges from $4,500-$9,000 for 10-20 hours per week during the nine month academic year (plus waiver of out-of-state tuition and up to six credit hours of in-state tuition). The opportunity for partial waiver of out-of-state fees exists for graduate students. Tuition support for resident students may be available from the Department and the Graduate College. All students should seek advice from the University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services Office.
Undergraduate Study
Since the Fall Semester of 1999, majors have been selected for matriculation into the upper division undergraduate core curriculum from a pool of students who have completed the pre-requisite coursework identified as “Pre-HES.” Approximately ninety (90) students per year will be selected for matriculation based on the criteria listed below. Other criteria for selection in addition to completion of prerequisite courses are 1) prerequisite course GPA and 2) combined retention GPA. Pre-registration and career advisement for those students who declare the Pre-HES curriculum will be conducted within the department by designated advisers. Please contact the HES support staff for additional information.
Application Information and Criteria for Matriculation
1. Deadline for application is January 30 of each year.
2. Minimum eligibility requirements for application:
a. 2.50 retention and prerequisite course grade point average;
b. 60 credit hours completed prior to enrollment in Fall after admission to HES and a minimum of 45 hours completed at the time of application;
c. completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better:
HES 2131, 2823, 2913, 3813;
ZOO 1114 (or 1005), 1121, 2124, and 2255;
CHEM 1315;
PSY 1113 or equivalent;
SOC 1113 or equivalent;
COMM 1113 or 2613 or 3483;
ENGL 1113 and 1213; and
MATH 1503 or higher.
3. Matriculation ranking based on combined retention GPA and GPA of prerequisite courses (as defined above).
4. Students who do not meet minimum eligibility requirements for matriculation can petition the HES Undergraduate Committee for an exception.
Bachelor of Health and Exercise Science
The Health and Exercise Science major program is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to work in specialized health, fitness, and sport fields, and to prepare students for graduate studies in Health and Exercise Science or related fields. Progress toward the degree can best be facilitated through regular advisement with department faculty. Students should be aware that all courses are not offered every semester. The department office will provide degree plans, checksheets, and adviser assignment upon request.
The HES core includes the following courses: HES 3513, Health Promotion Program Planning; 3813, Principles of Health, Fitness, and Sports Medicine; 3823, Physiology of Exercise; 3843, Biomechanics; 4213, Management in Health and Exercise Science; 4953, Senior Capstone; and two 1000-level HES lifetime activity courses. In addition to completion of the required core courses, students are required to complete 12-24 hours of HES elective coursework.
An HES major must complete a minimum of 39 hours of major coursework with at least 30 of these hours at the upper-division level. Selection for matriculation to the upper-division core curriculum is required in order to enroll in all 3000- and 4000-level Health and Exercise Science courses. HES majors must earn grades of C or better in all HES and prerequisite courses.
SERVICE COURSES
HES courses numbered below 2000 are basic skills courses which include the teaching of sport specific skills, rules and regulations, and nomenclature of the sport. The basic skills courses represent lifetime health, fitness and leisure activities to enhance the lifestyle of all participants. All service courses are graded S/U and have attendance requirements.
MINOR
A minor in Preparation for Athletic Coaching requires a minimum of 16 hours of courses acceptable for major credit, including at least nine upper-division hours. The following HES courses must be completed: one beginning sport skill course; one hour of weight training (1121/1131) or individual fitness (1221); 2022, 2212, a theory of sport course selected from 3052, 3072, or 3990; 3502, three hours selected from the following upper-division courses: 3253, 3843, 3853, 4213, 4243, 4543, 4623 or 4233, and up to three hours of 3430.
All required courses must be completed before enrolling in HES 3430. Requirements of field experience include written documentation of: purpose; seasonal goals and objectives; specific time analysis for one week in the season; evaluation of the study by the cooperating coach; evaluation of the experience by the student; and participation by the student in an entire coaching season including a minimum of 10 clock hours per week and 135 hours per season. The participation by the student should allow time for observation of other coaches in action, as well as actual participation as a coach.
ADMISSION
An undergraduate degree in Health and Exercise Science or an equivalent allied field such as biological sciences, business administration, health sciences, human development, or psychology is required. Applicants holding equivalent degrees will be evaluated by the department for course deficiencies. If course deficiencies exist, a student may be admitted conditionally, but all deficiencies and conditions must be removed before a student can be fully admitted. Removal of deficiencies is required prior to taking the comprehensive examination or enrolling in thesis hours.
A grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the last 60 hours of undergraduate work is required for full admission. Applicants with less than a 3.0 may be admitted conditionally. Students must complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) prior to admission. Admission will be based on GRE scores, undergraduate grade point average, undergraduate coursework, letters of recommendation, and an interview.
In addition to graduate program admission requirements, applicants for graduate assistantships must submit professional recommendations supporting teaching/research ability.
Master of Science Degree
Students enrolling in a Master of Science degree program must complete a minimum of 36 graduate hours in Health and Exercise Science including coursework from the Department of Health and Exercise Science (HES) and any graduate electives from other departments.
Each area of study requires a basic core of graded courses, an area of electives related to the degree option and approved by the student's adviser, and completion of a research requirement. The research requirement involves a minimum of eight credit hours, including HES 5953, a graduate course in statistics, and a thesis or nonthesis project.
A student may elect a thesis or nonthesis program of study. A thesis program requires a minimum of 32 hours of coursework in addition to four hours of thesis credit and satisfactory defense of a thesis (HES 5980). The nonthesis program requires completion of a minimum of 34 hours of coursework, plus two credit hours of an approved research experience (HES 5940) under faculty supervision and satisfactory performance on a comprehensive examination.
PROGRAM OPTION
An interdisciplinary program integrating health education/health promotion, applied exercise physiology and nutrition which is designed to prepare students for health/fitness professions, working in a variety of settings and with varied target groups. Core: HES 5523, 5563, and 5853. Extended Core: Health Promotion—HES 5553 and a three-credit hour approved graduate nutrition course, or Exercise Science—HES 5833 and 5863.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
The doctoral degree in Health and Exercise Science is awarded for excellence in research scholarship in combination with successful completion of an approved program of study consisting of coursework within and external to the Department of Health and Exercise Science. It signifies the attainment of independently acquired and comprehensive learning which evidences general professional competence. A doctoral student should, under normal conditions, spend at least the equivalent of five full academic years beyond the bachelor's degree. During this period the student shall take appropriate graduate coursework, successfully complete the General Oral and Written Examination, and submit and successfully defend the results of original research as a dissertation. The total number of hours, combining both formal courses and hours of research, for the doctoral degree will be at least 90 post-baccalaureate hours excluding the credit hours required to gain proficiency in the tools of research. Departmental requirements will conform to University policies in the following areas: (1) residency requirements, (2) limitations to the number of 3000/4000 level courses that may be applied to the degree, (3) transfer credit, (4) time limitations, (5) general examination, (6) use of human subjects/animals in research, and (7) completion and defense of the doctoral dissertation.
ADMISSION
Admission will be granted on the basis of undergraduate and graduate grade point average, satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), a statement of purpose related to their academic, research and professional goals, and at least three letters of recommendation. Applicants are expected to have a bachelor's and/or master's degree in a curriculum which will provide a solid foundation for doctoral study in the disciplines of health promotion and exercise physiology. Because of the professional nature of these disciplines, on the job experience will also be considered. Those applying with less than adequate training may be required to take prerequisite coursework before receiving full admission status.
Robert L. Griswold, Chair
Warren Metcalf, Graduate Liaison
Dale Hall Tower, Room 403-A
Norman, OK 73019-2004
Phone: (405) 325-6002
FAX: (405) 325-4503
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/cas/history/
Faculty Roster
Professors G. Anderson, Bradford, Gilje, Griswold, Hurtado, Kidwell, Levy, J.S. Lewis, Norwood, Pisani, Savage, Shalhope, Snell, Stillman; Associate Professors Goldsmith, Hart, Holguin, Kamoche, Kelly, Keppel, Magnusson, Metcalf, Rugeley, Stockdale; Assistant Professors Alexander, Cane-Carrasco, Canoy, Faison, Landis, Piker, Shepard, Shepkaru.
Information on both undergraduate and graduate programs is included. However, the general information contained in this section mainly covers undergraduate study. Please refer to the Graduate College section of this catalog for general information on graduate programs.
General Information
The Department of History at the University of Oklahoma offers undergraduate and graduate students, and history majors in particular, a wide range of courses covering virtually every major epoch in history. The needs and interests of the students have been taken into account in an effort to create programs that are flexible and look to the students' future careers. Considerable attention is given to advising students concerning the appropriate courses to be chosen for their majors and careers after graduation.
The type of history courses required of undergraduate majors has been determined according to two general assumptions: a history major, through lower-division historical surveys, should (1) receive a general coverage of knowledge about different areas of the world; and (2) obtain, through upper-division courses, more specialized knowledge about specific areas or eras of the world.
Career Opportunities
The career opportunities for undergraduate history majors are many and varied. A number of history majors find their training is ideally suited for a career in law. The history major may also plan a career in education, either in teaching or administration. In the past several decades, businesses have found graduates with liberal arts backgrounds to be prime candidates for executive training programs and, as a result, many history majors have developed rewarding business careers. The federal government also hires history majors for all facets of its operation. For example, the Foreign Service has utilized the skills of many with history backgrounds in the diplomatic corps. Also, the National Park Service, responding to the increased interest in historical preservation, needs graduates with degrees in history. History majors may find that opportunities await them in museum and archival work because Americans have become more interested in their past. Aside from the many career benefits, history majors will discover that their studies will give them the perspective to participate more fully in the world around them.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For a number of years, the Department of History has offered several undergraduate prizes carrying cash stipends to outstanding students, both history and non-history majors. Students are nominated for these awards by a History Department faculty member.
The Horace C. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Award is presented to the outstanding undergraduate student majoring in history, preferably to a person who intends to continue the study of history in graduate school.
The Donnell M. Owings Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in American history. Professor Owings taught at OU from 1946 to 1966 and was recognized as a distinguished scholar in American genealogy and Colonial History.
The Alfred B. Sears Award for the outstanding student in British history, was awarded for the first time in 1979. Any student, major or nonmajor, undergraduate or graduate, who has taken a minimum of nine semester hours in courses designated as English history, is eligible for this award.
The William H. Maehl, Jr., Fellowship is awarded annually to the student who writes the outstanding senior thesis in a capstone course.
The History Department has graduate assistantships available each year.
Undergraduate Study
Majors must complete 36 hours of major work in history including 1483 or 1493 and one course from three of the following groups:
1. Ancient/Medieval—1113, 1613, 1913, 2013, 2023;
2. European—1223, 1233, 1623, 1923;
3. Near/Far Eastern—1723, 1733, 2013, 2683;
4. Latin American/African—1923, 2613, 2623, 2713.
The remaining 24 hours must be at the 2000 level or above and are to be distributed among three fields: United States; African/Asian/Latin American/Russian/Near East; European. At least nine hours in one field and six in each of the other two fields must be completed. A senior seminar (4973) must be included in the 24 hours. Fifteen of the 24 hours must be completed at the 3000 level or above. A 2000-level course that has been used to fulfill a survey requirement cannot be used toward the 24 elective hours.
Many pre-law students choose history for a major. Students pursuing the history major with a pre-law interest must fulfill all the normal requirements for the major, including at least 36 credit hours distributed among the American, European, and African/Asian/Latin American/Russian areas. Within the 36 credit hours, 3363 should be completed. For additional courses needed to complete the history major the department recommends the following: 2043, 3093, 3343, 3373, 3393, 3430, 3673, and at least one course from both the American and European fields to be chosen from 3120, 3213, 3223, 3463, 3473 and 3483.
The selection of a seminar (4973) to fulfill the senior seminar requirement should, where possible, reflect the pre-law interests of the student and should be made in consultation with the pre-law adviser. In recent semesters the department has offered seminars of interest to pre-law students on topics such as American environmental history, and modern American social problems.
Students majoring in history may also work for the standard secondary teaching certificate in social studies. For information consult an academic counselor in the College of Arts and Sciences office.
Students majoring in other subjects may elect to minor in history. The requirements are at least 15 hours of history courses acceptable for major credit including at least nine hours numbered 3000 and above.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
The department’s greatest strengths are in the history of the American West and Native American history. The department also offers advanced degrees in American history, European history, Latin American history, Far Eastern history, African history, ancient history and Jewish history.
PREREQUISITES FOR FULL GRADUATE STANDING
Applicants for the M.A. and Ph.D. programs must submit official transcripts of all previous academic work with their applications to the Office of Admissions, and must submit three letters of recommendation, scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), a statement of purpose, and a writing sample to the department. Ph.D. applicants are expected to hold the M.A. degree. Detailed information on programs is available from the graduate liaison, Department of History.
Master of Arts Degree
The department offers two options leading to the Master of Arts degree: thesis and nonthesis. The thesis program requires a minimum of 30 hours, including two graduate seminars, HIST 5054, and a thesis. The nonthesis program requires at least 34 hours; two graduate seminars, HIST 5054, and passing a comprehensive examination. Work in cognate fields must be approved by the student’s adviser. Detailed information may be obtained from the graduate liaison of the department.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Work leading to the Ph.D. degree is offered in certain fields. Detailed information may be obtained from the graduate liaison of the department.
In addition to fulfilling the special requirements for the master’s degree, the doctoral candidate must complete at least four seminars, HIST 5054, and prepare for examinations over three fields of history. Reading proficiency in one foreign language is required of all doctoral candidates.