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ENG 601 - Bibliography and Research Credit Hours: 3
Required introduction to graduate study for all beginning students in M.A. program, offering an introduction to current issues in the discipline and advanced instruction in research.
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ENG 603 - Seminar in American Literature, I Credit Hours: 3
A study of literature from the colonial, early national, and romantic periods.
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ENG 604 - Seminar in American Literature, II Credit Hours: 3
A study of literature from the realist to the post-modernist periods.
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ENG 611 - Seminar in World Literature to 1650 Credit Hours: 3
A study of selected world masterpieces with emphasis on nonwestern authors and comparative literary analysis.
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ENG 612 - Seminar in World Literature from 1650 to the present Credit Hours: 3
A study of selected world masterpieces with emphasis on nonwestern authors and comparative literary analysis.
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ENG 614 - Seminar in Theories and Methods of Teaching Grammar Credit Hours: 3
A study of the competing theories of teaching grammar and application to the classroom.
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ENG 615 - Seminar in Theories and Methods of Teaching Literature Credit Hours: 3
A study of literary theory and application to the classroom.
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ENG 616 - Seminar in Theories and Methods of Teaching Composition Credit Hours: 3
A study of composition theories and application to the classroom.
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ENG 620 - Seminar in Fiction Credit Hours: 3
An examination of major fictional works beginning with Don Quixote.
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ENG 622 - Seminar in Poetry Credit Hours: 3
A study of the major developments in poetry.
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ENG 626 - Seminar in Shakespearean Drama Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of selected Shakespearean plays.
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ENG 627 - Seminar in Contemporary Drama Credit Hours: 3
A study of major dramatic works.
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ENG 630 - Seminar in Literary Criticism Credit Hours: 3
Presents a broad overview both of the the schools of literary critical thought and of the major documents of literary theory.
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ENG 635 - Seminar in Religion and Literature Credit Hours: 3
Establishes a working definition of religion and the religious experience that will be used to evaluate various works by western authors.
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ENG 640 - Seminar in Mythology Credit Hours: 3
An overview of the basic elements of mythology followed by a brief survey of major world mythologies.
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ENG 655 - Seminar in American Southern Literature Credit Hours: 3
Selected essays, fiction, folk tales, plays, and poetry by representative Southern authors, past, and present.
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ENG 656 - Seminar in Mississippi Writers Credit Hours: 3
A study of writers associated with Mississippi, focusing on modern and contemporary writers and texts.
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ENG 657 - Seminar in African-American Writers Credit Hours: 3
A study of selected writing by African Americans, ranging from early texts to contemporary.
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ENG 698 - Thesis I Credit Hours: 3
Includes preparation of proposal for graduate thesis and satisfactory progress in research as determined by advisor.
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ENG 699 - Thesis II Credit Hours: 3
Completion of thesis and oral defense as determined by thesis committee.
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Health Administration Education |
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HAE 600 - Scholarly Writing for Healthcare Professionals Credit Hours: 2
The purpose of this course is to develop the student’s skills in professional writing and presentation using the American Psychological Association style manual as the format for referencing.
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HAE 601 - Role Development for the Healthcare Educator Credit Hours: 2
This course focuses on the role of the educator, including the use of teaching learning principles and theories. Issues related to the healthcare educator will be explored.
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HAE 602 - Informatics in Healthcare and Introduction to Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3
The informatics portion of this course examines a variety of informatics theories, models, and issues within complex healthcare systems. Content is directed toward assisting the student to understand system planning, analysis, implementation and evaluation. The course also explores utilization of information technology as well as information generation and management. The introduction to professional writing portion of this course provides an overview of the basic concepts of scholarly writing in healthcare education through application of American Psychological Association (APA) style requirements for professional writing. Readings, discussion, and writing projects have an emphasis on writing conventions, style, design, and APA formatting.
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HAE 603 - Theoretical Foundations of Professional/Advanced Practice in Healthcare Credit Hours: 2
Theories and concepts are addressed as frameworks for guiding professional and advanced healthcare practice and education. Concepts and theories are drawn from behavioral, natural, and applied sciences. Students explore the nature of theory development in healthcare, examine the relevance of concepts, and analyze selected frameworks and theories.
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HAE 604 - Curriculum Development and Program Planning Credit Hours: 2
Focus is on the nature of curriculum development and program planning in higher education based on educational theories and principles. The development of curricula for a variety of health-related academic programs are explored. Major societal, educational, and professional influences on education are examined.
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HAE 605 - Teaching and Learning Strategies in Healthcare Education Credit Hours: 2
This course explores a variety of teaching strategies for both the theory and clinical components of healthcare education. An emphasis will be placed on innovative, evidence-based practices. This course includes a 45-hour clinical component intended to help the student put acquired strategies into practice.
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HAE 606 - Test Development and Evaluation of Student Learning Credit Hours: 2
This course applies theories and strategies of measurement and evaluation to education in the healthcare setting. Different methodologies are explored to measure student learning in the classroom and clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on item writing and test development. Concepts covered include identifying and selecting test instruments, determining reliability and validity, and appropriate means of test administration.
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HAE 607 - Issues and Trends in Healthcare Administration and Education Credit Hours: 1
This course provides a forum for the discussion of emerging issues and trends encountered in the areas of contemporary healthcare. Students explore differing perspectives of challenges of today’s healthcare managers and educators. Emphasis is on the critical analysis and management of these issues.
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HAE 608 - Research Methods and Applications in Healthcare Education Credit Hours: 4
This course explores the methodology and application of research and its relevancy to healthcare education, health administration practice, and the student’s specialty focus area. Emphasis is on research design, implementation and application of research. The student will also explore evidence-based practice models, quality improvement models, and grading levels of evidence.
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HAE 609 - Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare Credit Hours: 3
The course introduces students to the complexities of the health care system and the role of interprofessional collaboration in improving the quality of patient care. Students will explore concepts of teamwork and communication skills, cultural competency, ethics, evidence-based practice, and healthcare disparities as social determinants of overall health of the individual and the community.
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HAE 610 - Healthcare Policy and Resource Allocation Credit Hours: 2
This course focuses on a critical examination of health policy as it impacts health care delivery, particularly related to access, cost and quality. Principles of health care economics and fiscal resource management will be explored through the use of case studies and participative learning activities.
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HAE 613 - Capstone Project Implementation and Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Facilitated by a member of the graduate faculty, the student will implement and analyze findings of the capstone project developed in the first capstone course. The student will develop a poster for professional presentation and complete a manuscript from which a publishable article can be derived.
Prerequisite(s): Research, Capstone I It is recommended that this course be taken the term immediately following HAE 612 - Capstone Project Planning
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HAE 614 - Organizational and Administrative Theory Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the evaluation of the concepts, models, and theories of health care organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of quantitative and qualitative decision making models in health care systems. Continuous quality improvement strategies will be analyzed in terms of patient safety and staff outcomes. This course will serve as an introduction to database management for administrative decision making.
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HAE 615 - Strategic Health Care Management and Planning Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the effectiveness of strategic management and planning in health care organizations. Emphasis will be placed on applying principles and concepts in the development of strategic plans which set long-term goals for the healthcare organization, identify key initiatives, and accountability of results.
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HAE 616 - Healthcare Economics and Financial Management Credit Hours: 3
This course examines health care from an economic perspective tailored for the healthcare manager and executive. Emphasis is on the allocation of health care resource policies in the United States with examination of different health care programs. Within the health care industry, focus is on public and private health care funding in addition to the role of managed care systems with relation to financial management, management control systems, budgeting and staffing.
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HAE 663 - Role Development for the Healthcare Administrator Credit Hours: 2
This course explores the skills necessary to develop as a healthcare administrator. These include facilitating collaborative relationships, teambuilding, problem-solving/decision making, consumer advocacy, conflict resolution, and managing change effectively. Emphasis is placed on developing and articulating a vision within a complex healthcare delivery system.
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HAE 664 - Role Development for the Healthcare Educator Credit Hours: 2
This course focuses on the role of the educator, including the use of teaching learning principles and theories. Issues related to the healthcare educator will be explored.
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HAE 665 - Curriculum Development and Program Planning Credit Hours: 2
This course investigates the nature of curriculum development and program planning in higher education based on educational theories and principles. The development of curricula for a variety of academic healthcare programs are explored. Major societal, educational, and professional influences are examined.
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HAE 666 - Instructional Strategies and Evaluation of Student Learning Credit Hours: 2
This course explores a variety of teaching and evaluation strategies for both the theory and clinical components of healthcare education. An emphasis will be placed on innovative, evidence-based practices. This course includes a 45-hour clinical component intended to help the student put acquired strategies into practice.
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HAE 713 - Organization and Administrative Theory Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the differences among administration, leadership, and management. The historical development, current trends, and future directions of administrative/ leadership/ organization theories will be analyzed to identify the relevant skills and principles to develop a personal administrative theory. The student will also analyze organizational and individual factors that influence administration. Concepts and principles underlying organizational structure, behaviors, and management will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of these skills and principles to facilitate an efficient and effective institutional environment. Further emphasis will be placed on critical application of knowledge and principles of organization to a complex organization.
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HAE 715 - Information Systems and Technology Credit Hours: 3
This course critically analyzes the role of the administrator in selecting, implementing, and evaluating information systems and technology in health care. Legal and ethical issues are explored. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of information systems and technology in achievement of health care consumer outcomes.
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HAE 720 - Human Resources in Healthcare Administration Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the competencies required of the healthcare administrator in relation to delegation, assignments, problem solving, evaluation, and resource utilization. Concepts and principles and legal implications associated with the selection, development, and evaluation of faculty and/or staff will be examined. Emphasis is on development of the skills necessary for an upper level academic or healthcare organization administrator.
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HAE 721 - Creating an Online Educational Environment Credit Hours: 3
This course analyzes the principles of electronic technology with the theoretical concepts underlying the process of teaching effectively using distance learning strategies. Design barriers and advantages, required resources, syllabi development, and implementation are emphasized.
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HAE 723 - Healthcare Economics and Finance Credit Hours: 3
This course is an integration of the economic and finance principles essential for diverse healthcare delivery systems. Students will analyze current and future factors impacting healthcare delivery. Emphasis is on identifying opportunities for the healthcare administrator to facilitate change in equitable allocation of healthcare resources for the improvement of health outcomes.
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HAE 724 - Healthcare Systems, Insurance, and Managed Care Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a critical review of the major healthcare delivery systems. Emphasis will be placed on concepts underlying the design, function, management, and regulation of health insurance and managed healthcare plans. Historical development, current trends and factors that have an influence on healthcare policies, health insurance, and managed care systems will be examined for impact on diverse healthcare consumer groups.
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HAE 725 - Advanced Curriculum Assessment and Evaluation in Healthcare Education Credit Hours: 3
This course analyzes the role of the healthcare educator and administrator in assessing the implementation, evaluation, and revision of the curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on assessment of the effectiveness of the curriculum and evaluation of the curriculum based on industry and accreditation standards in the local, regional, and national settings for a variety of healthcare professions. Concepts of curriculum revision will be explored that reflect the philosophy and mission of the academic institution, current trends in education, stakeholders, and communities of interest.
Prerequisite(s):
HAE 665 Curriculum Development and Program Planning (2)
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HAE 752 - Advanced Research Methodology Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies utilized in research. This course will evaluate common quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method research designs and discuss analytical approaches for each design. The course will address bias in research, ethical conduct in research, and discuss development of appropriate research questions and hypotheses. Pre-Requisite: Admission to the PhD program and demonstrate basic competence in statistics as evidenced by successful completion with a grade of B or better in an undergraduate or graduate level statistics course within the past 10 years or substantial experience in healthcare research projects.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s):
HAE 800 Statistics (3)
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HAE 753 - Research Development Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the elements of the research process in the development of a research question(s) specific to the profession of health administration and/or education. Emphasis is placed on the literature review, establishment of significance of the proposed research topic, and initial discussion of appropriate methodology(ies) that may be utilized to complete the proposed study. Human subjects’ protection will be discussed. Final approval of the proposed research topic must be obtained from the Dissertation Topics Committee.
Prerequisite(s):
HAE 752 Advanced Research Methodology (3)
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HAE 799 - Academic Writing for Doctoral Students Credit Hours: 2
The purpose of this course is to assess and advance the student’s scholarly writing abilities in preparation for doctoral level courses and the dissertation process. This course will focus on formal research writing and the use of the American Psychological Association format. The student will create a synthesis of the literature and communicate the information through writing complex material.
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HAE 800 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the methods of statistical analysis and decision-making. Methods of data collection, sampling, hypothesis-testing, and decision-making are included. (Student must have evidence of a statistics course/research experience within the past ten years. Emphasis is placed on gaining competency in utilizing statistical software packages.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s):
HAE 752 Advanced Research Methodology (3)
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HAE 801 - Research Process I Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the initial processes involved in healthcare research including conducting a literature review and identification of a researchable problem. Emphasis is placed on development of: a problem statement, purpose, and hypotheses/research questions. Legal and ethical considerations in research are discussed.
Prerequisite(s):
HAE 752 Advanced Research Methodology (3)
HAE 800 Statistics (3)
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Higher Education Administration |
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EDH 701 - History and Foundations of Higher Education Credit Hours: 3
This course is an introduction and overview of higher education, including the development of higher education in the United States; the nature of institutions of higher education; and the major trends, challenges, and issues in higher education today.
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EDH 702 - Survey of the Community College Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the administrative aspects of two-year institutions, including the scope and role of two-year institutions in higher education.
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EDH 703 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education Credit Hours: 3
This course encompasses legal issues and policies that affect how higher education is governed and how administrators in higher education implement policies and practices to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. Specific legal cases will be examined and analyzed, and subsequent legal and ethical implications will be discussed.
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EDH 704 - Community Relations and Continuing Education Credit Hours: 3
This courses examines the economic, social, and political issues associated with postsecondary continuing education programs, including the relationship between these programs and the communities they serve and strategies used to maintain strong public support.
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EDH 705 - Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Credit Hours: 3
This course studies the historical and theoretical development of higher education curricula in the United States. The elements that relate to best practices in teaching and learning will be examined, as well as the administrator’s role to oversee curricula planning.
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EDH 706 - Seminar of Current Issues in Higher Education Credit Hours: 3
This course explores contemporary trends and issues in higher education.
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EDH 707 - Finance in Higher Education Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore the sources of funds, resources by institutional type, and the differences between funding sources for institutions of higher learning. This course will explain budget and financial terminology and prepare students to read and analyze higher education budgets for two- and four-year colleges, and study current and future issues which affect higher education finance and budgeting.
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EDH 721 - Field Research Project Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed as an investigation of a significant problem in higher education using scientific research skills. A scholarly written report is required. Students will meet with the Field Project Director as needed. During EDH 721, the field project will be investigated, analyzed, and reported upon to the advisory committee. Six hours total credit to be taken over two terms, three hours each term.
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EDH 750 - Leadership and Professional Responsibilities Credit Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to peculiarities and challenges of leading an organization/institution as it relates to the legal, political, and ethical implications of education.
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EDH 760 - General Leadership Studies Credit Hours: 3
This course is an in-depth look at how educational administrators manage and lead educational organizations, and how leadership styles have evolved.
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EDH 770 - Education Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
This course is an examination of how educational organizations are usually structured and designed to utilize human, technological, fiscal, and physical resources for maximizing talents and student achievement.
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EDH 880 - Dissertation Credit Hours: 1-12
Completion of original research concluding in a written dissertation and oral defense as directed by dissertation chair and committee.
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HIS 502 - Progressive Era Credit Hours: 3
A study of reformers and reform in the United States during the early twentieth century.
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HIS 511 - History of Christianity Credit Hours: 3
A study of Christianity’s historical foundations, expansion, historical theology, and cultural influences.
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HIS 513 - Renaissance and Reformation Credit Hours: 3
A study of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation with primary attention given to the interrelationship of these movements.
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HIS 521 - Historiography Credit Hours: 3
The theory and practice of historical writing from Herodotus to the antiquarian empiricists.
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HIS 532 - History of Russia Credit Hours: 3
A survey of Russian history from Slavic origins to the present day.
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HIS 558 - The Contemporary World Credit Hours: 3
A regional study of the world since 1945.
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HIS 570 - The Roman Republic Credit Hours: 3
A study of the origins, growth, and demise of the Roman Republic in the ancient Mediterranean world, 509 B.C. to 31 B.C.
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HIS 571 - The Roman Empire Credit Hours: 3
A study of the transition from Roman Republic to Roman Empire, 31 B.C. to 312 A.D.
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HIS 572 - The Byzantine Empire Credit Hours: 3
A study of the survival of the Roman Empire in the East down to the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
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HIS 601 - Empires and Imperialisms Credit Hours: 3
A theoretical and methodological survey of historical empires from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods. This course serves as the required foundational study for the Master of Arts program.
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HIS 602 - Bronze Age Empires of the Near East and Egypt Credit Hours: 3
A study of the inception and development of empire in western Asia and Egypt from its beginnings to the collapse of the Bronze Age world about 1200 BC.
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HIS 603 - Iron Age Empires of the Near Eastern World Credit Hours: 3
A study of the Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, and Persian Empires of the Near Eastern Iron Age, about 1200-333 BC.
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HIS 604 - Roman Imperialism Credit Hours: 3
A study of the development of Roman imperial ideology, government and warfare from the Middle Republican Period through the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
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HIS 605 - Religion in the Roman Empire Credit Hours: 3
A study of the various religions within the Roman Empire, including pagan cults, mystery religions, Judaism and Christianity, and the various interactions between these religions.
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HIS 606 - Byzantine Empire Credit Hours: 3
A study of the political, social, religious and cultural history of the Eastern Roman Empire, from 284 to 1453 AD.
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HIS 607 - The Imperial City Credit Hours: 3
A study of the critical role of urban centers, urban planning and civic architecture in the social, economic, political and religious life of the Roman Empire.
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HIS 620 - The British Empire Credit Hours: 3
A study of British Imperialism from its foundations in the sixteenth century to its effective end in the late twentieth century.
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HIS 621 - Britain, 1485-1714 Credit Hours: 3
A study of the government and culture of Britain and Ireland during the reigns of the Tudors and the Stuarts.
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HIS 622 - Britain, 1714-1850 Credit Hours: 3
The study of the emergence of Britain as the preeminent world power.
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HIS 623 - Reformation Historiography Credit Hours: 3
A study of the historiographical trends that have governed recent understandings of the European Reformation.
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HIS 624 - French Revolution Credit Hours: 3
A study of the collapse of the Bourbon monarchy and its replacement by a revolutionary regime.
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HIS 625 - Mississippi History Credit Hours: 3
A study of the history of Mississippi from prehistory to the present.
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HIS 626 - Sea-Borne Empires Credit Hours: 3
A study of European expansion and competition on the high-seas between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries.
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HIS 627 - European Imperialism Credit Hours: 3
A study of modern European imperialism focusing on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including decolonization and independence movements.
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HIS 630 - The Later Roman Empire Credit Hours: 3
A study of the decline of the Roman world and its transformation into Medieval Europe.
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HIS 631 - Historiography of Medieval Europe Credit Hours: 3
An historiographic study of major works of scholarship on the history of medieval Europe, 300-1500.
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HIS 632 - The Crusades Credit Hours: 3
A study of the development and history of the crusading movement in western history through the use of both primary and secondary sources.
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HIS 633 - The Early Church Credit Hours: 3
A study of the rise of the early church as well as the various internal and external challenges faced by the earliest Christians.
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