Mission
The College of Humanities
and Fine Arts strives to foster awareness and appreciation of the humanities,
fine arts, and social sciences among students, the university community,
and the public. The College is a learning community dedicated to the pursuit
of knowledge and its application through civic and professional leadership.
Students and faculty members act as advocates for the humanities, fine
arts, and social sciences in a variety of ways, ranging from teaching and
scholarly work to performance, exhibition, and consultation. To this end,
the College actively promotes research and creative activities among its
faculty and students.
The College seeks to
provide a personalized learning experience promoting the free and rigorous
pursuit of knowledge, respect for differing points of view and cultures,
appreciation of personal expression in all its artistic forms, awareness
of the role of an educated citizenry in a democratic society, and understanding
of the role values play in thought and action. The College aims to develop
students who think critically and creatively, communicate effectively,
and participate actively in their communities. Thus, the College of Humanities
and Fine Arts is committed to preparing well- educated, thoughtful, and
contributing citizens of the world.
Programs
The College of Humanities
and Fine Arts consists of the departments of Art, English and Philosophy,
Government, Law and International Affairs, History, Modern Languages, Music,
Psychology, Theatre and Dance, and the Sociology program.
Undergraduate degrees
offered by the college are bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, bachelor
of fine arts, bachelor of music education and bachelor of music. Graduate
degrees are master of science, master of arts, master of music education
and master of public administration. Murray State University is an accredited
institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and
Design and the National Association of Schools of Music.
The College offers
programs in the traditional humanities (English, philosophy, history, and
modern languages); social sciences (political science and sociology); and
behavioral science (psychology). The fine and performing arts (art, music,
theatre and dance) offer traditional and contemporary programs in their
disciplines through studio and classroom courses, performances, gallery
events, and ensembles. Additionally, the college encourages all students
to participate in the cultural and artistic life of the campus through
the creative writing colloquia, poetry readings, exhibitions, and the participation
in music ensembles, marching band, and/or choral groups. The college offers
a variety of innovative arts, humanities and social science courses through
the institution's University Studies curriculum. English composition and
the two interdisciplinary core courses, world civilizations and cultures
and humanities, are integral parts of preparing every Murray State student
to communicate effectively, to engage in sound analysis and make logical
decisions, to understand the world's historical, literary, and philosophical
traditions, to understand cultural diversity and competing economic and
political systems as well as complex moral and ethical issues, and to become
responsible citizens in a democratic society—all of which are desired characteristics
of the Murray State graduate.
The college serves
as the cultural heart of the university and the region by providing a broad
range of cultural and intellectual programs. The campus and regional community
members are encouraged to attend the College of Humanities and Fine Arts
events. The distinguished college faculty engage actively in teaching,
research/creative activities, and service. The college is committed to
service to the community through its role in teacher education and involvement
with the public schools. Through the Forrest C. Pogue Public History Institute,
faculty and students in the college engage in research that contributes
to an understanding of the cultural heritage of the region. The English
and Philosophy Department sponsors the Jesse Stuart Writing Symposium as
well as the MSU Reading Series each academic year. The Department of Government,
Law and International Affairs annually sponsors the Harry Lee Waterfield
Distinguished Lecture in Public Affairs.
In addition, the college
offers students rich opportunities for international study and intercultural
experience. The Kentucky Institute for International Studies, sponsored
by the college, is a consortium of 13 public and private universities that
offers study-abroad programs in Austria, France, Germany, Japan, China,
Greece, Brazil, Costa Rica, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Ecuador. Many of the
college faculty are involved in foreign travel and study in countries that
are English speaking as well. Opportunities to study in the U.K., Ireland,
Australia and Canada are available to faculty from the College of Humanities
and Fine Arts.
Graduates of the humanities
programs in the college pursue a variety of careers. In addition to teaching,
graduates are employed in business, communications, government, law, the
ministry, psychology, and a variety of private and social agencies as well
as international governmental and non-governmental organizations. Careers
available in the fields of the Fine Arts include: performance (vocal, instrumental
and theatrical), design, web design, graphic communications, and art, museum
and theatre management. All programs follow the liberal arts model of preparing
students broadly for a rapidly changing job market. The student is prepared
to communicate effectively, think critically, develop the analytical skills
necessary to solve problems, learn on their own, understand human behavior,
and imagine alternative ways of viewing a problem. Several of the programs
in the college provide excellent preparation for a career in law.
The University's Center
for Academic Advising is also located in the college. The center provides
faculty advisors from the college to guide students through their University
Studies course work and assists them in making an informed choice about
a specialized program of study.
Liberal Arts
The Liberal Arts major
is a response to the needs of our society for leaders who can think creatively
across the lines of traditional disciplines. This major addresses the growing
demand of leaders in business, industry and the professions for broadly
educated students who have a command of interpersonal skills, analytical
and writing abilities, as well as technical skills necessary for particular
jobs.
The program is designed
to help students who are interested in investigating connections between
two traditional liberal arts fields. Liberal Arts majors take core courses
in ethics, art history, sociology and biology. Following this, students
select concentrations in two of seventeen different possible fields of
study in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities. Students selecting
a Liberal Arts major are also expected to write a senior thesis in which
they address their subject from the perspective of both of their chosen
areas of study.
MAJOR:
Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
CIP 24.0101
University Studies
Requirements 49-52 hrs
University Studies
selections must include:
•Fine Arts:
MUS 105 Survey of Music
History and Literature
or
THD 104 The Theatrical
Experience
•Humanities:
ENG 201 Appreciation
of Literature
or
RGS 200 Introduction
to Religious Phenomena
•Mathematics:
MAT 135 Introduction
to Probability and Statistics
•Sciences:
CHE 105 General College
Chemistry
or
GSC 101 The Earth and
the Environment
•Social Sciences:
ANT 140 Introduction
to Cultural Anthropology
or
HIS 222 American Experience
Since 1986
or
PSY 180 General Psychology
Core Courses 13
hrs
ART 212 Introduction
to the History of Art II
BIO 101 Biological
Concepts
PHI 202 Ethics
SOC 133 Introduction
to Sociology
Major Concentrations1
36-40 hrs
Choose two concentrations
from the six areas listed below. No more than one concentration can be
taken from the same area. Courses in each concentration are on file in
the Registrar's office.
•Fine Arts
Art History 18
Music 19
Theatre 18
•Humanities
English 18
Modern Language (one
language) 18
Philosophy 18
•Natural Science/Mathematics
Biology 18
Chemistry 19
Geosciences 19-20
Mathematics 19-20
Physical Science 18-21
•Social Science
Economics 18
History 18
International Affairs
18-19
Political Science
18
Psychology 18-19
Sociology 18
•Multicultural,
Class and Gender Studies 18
•Interdisciplinary
Studies 18
With the approval
of a faculty advisor, the director of the program, and the Dean of the
College of Humanities and Fine Arts, a concentration will be created such
as European Studies, Rural Studies, or Race and Gender Studies, using in
each case courses designated within each liberal arts concentration.
Required Course
3 hrs
LBA 438 Seminar in
Liberal Arts
Internship 0-6 hrs
Liberal Arts majors
are strongly encouraged to arrange an internship, to be approved by the
faculty advisor and by an interdisciplinary committee of three faculty
members selected by the Director of the Liberal Arts Program. This internship
will help the student further develop leadership skills by working in a
business, industry, or government setting that requires strong written
and oral communication and interpersonal skills, good judgement, and careful
analysis.
Foreign Study 3-6
hrs
Liberal Arts majors
are required to participate in one of the study abroad programs or take
advantage of other pre-approved, explicitly cross-cultural experiences
offered by or at Murray State; this is designed to increase the student's
cross-cultural and global awareness, self-confidence, and leadership ability.
Required Minor 21-24
hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128-144
1At least
42 hours must be taken at the 300-500 level.
Department
of Art
604
Price Doyle Fine Arts Center
270-762-3784
|
Chair: Dick
Dougherty. Faculty: Beaver, Bishop, Bryant, Dougherty, Hale, Hand,
Gutwirth, Johnson, Leys, O'Brien, Sasso, Schrock, Serre, Smetana, Speight.
The Department of Art
provides a broad range of programs and professional opportunities for students
preparing to work as practicing artists, craftspersons and designers, for
careers in art education, and for graduate study in art, art education
and art history.
Students pursuing a
degree in art may select a program of study leading to either the Bachelor
of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree. Teacher
certification in art is available to undergraduate students within each
degree option. Degree candidates are certified to teach art in kindergarten
through grade 12. A minor in art and a minor in art history are also offered
to the general college student. Elective courses in art appreciation, art
history and studio art are open to non-art majors.
The curricular structure
of each degree program is organized to encourage students to study and
explore a variety of media and techniques upon which later specialization
may be based. Areas of specialization include ceramics, drawing, wood,
graphic design, metalsmithing, photography, painting, printmaking, and
sculpture. At the intermediate and advanced levels, students are encouraged
by faculty to express their own personal direction and ideas and to establish
professional standards by the exhibition of their work. The culmination
of the student's undergraduate study is the senior exhibition requirement.
The Institute for International
Studies, the Kentucky Institute for International Studies and the Cooperative
Center for Study in Britain offer a variety of opportunities for MSU art
students to study abroad. Through direct exchanges and special international
courses, students can study in more than a dozen different countries.
The department operates
two galleries on campus. The Clara M. Eagle Gallery and the Curris Center
Gallery provide the university and community with significant cultural
and educational programs. The exhibition schedule offers work by historical
and contemporary artists including MSU faculty, students, alumni and visiting
artists. A large portion of the exhibition space is continually used by
the students. Department, class and/or individual shows are always on view.
Programs include the annual student art show and the visiting artist series.
Studios in all areas
are well equipped, providing maximum opportunities for students to pursue
their interests. Art facilities are housed primarily in the Price Doyle
Fine Arts Center. The Clara M. Eagle Gallery is located on the sixth floor
of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center. The art gallery in the Curris Center
is located on the first level.
Scholarships
Scholarships and grants-in-aid
are available to qualified art students. For additional information refer
to the scholarship section of this Bulletin or contact the scholarship
person in the Department of Art.
Accreditation
Murray State University
is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools
of Art and Design (NASAD). Teacher certification programs are also accredited
by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Credit by Examination
The credit by examination
programs in which the MSU Department of Art participates are the Advanced
Placement Program of the College Board (APP), the departmental challenge
examination, and the non-credit placement examination. Test results are
subject to evaluation prior to credit approval. For additional information
contact the chair of the Department of Art.
AREA:
Art1
Bachelor of Fine
Arts Degree
CIP 50.0702
ACCREDITED BY:
National Association
of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
University Studies
Requirements 43-46 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
University Studies
selections must include:
•Humanities and
Fine Arts:
ART 211 Introduction
to the History of Art I
•University Studies
Electives:
ART 212 Introduction
to the History of Art II
Required Foundation
Courses 13 hrs
ART 099 Freshman Orientation
ART 101 Drawing I:
Introduction to Drawing
ART 111 Two-dimensional
Design
ART 112 Three-dimensional
Design
ART 201 Drawing II:
Life Drawing
Required Art History
Courses 9 hrs
One course from
each of the following areas:
•Pre-Modern
ART 415 Greek &
Roman Art
ART 416 Medieval Art
ART 418 Renaissance
Art
ART 419 Baroque Art
•Modern
ART 426 Romanticism
to Realism
ART 427 Late Nineteenth-Century
Art
ART 429 Art from 1900
to 1960
ART 430 Contemporary
Art, 1960 to the Present
One additional Art
History course which may be selected from any course listed above or ART
356, 491 or 501.
Required Limited
Studio Electives 18 hrs
Select three of
the following 2-D courses:
ART 300 Drawing III
ART 330 Introduction
to Painting I
ART 350 Introduction
to Graphic Design I: Digital Art
ART 379 Introduction
to Printmaking I
ART 382 Introduction
to Photography I
Select three of
the following 3-D courses:
ART 309 Introduction
to Metalsmithing I
ART 310 Introduction
to Wood I
ART 346 Introduction
to Fibers I
ART 360 Introduction
to Sculpture I
ART 370 Introduction
to Ceramics I
ART 298 Mid-Degree
Review1 0 hrs
Studio Electives
15 hrs
Five courses above
the introductory level in studio. Electives to be selected in consultation
with advisor.
Open Electives 8-11
hrs
Electives should be
carefully selected with guidance and approval of the academic advisor.
Area of Emphasis
15 hrs
Five sequential courses
from one of the following: drawing, painting, graphic design, printmaking,
photography, metalsmithing, wood, sculpture, or ceramics.
B.F.A. Requirements
4 hrs
ART 399 Professional
Practices
ART 498 B.F.A. Practicum
Exhibition
Total Curriculum
Requirements1 128 hrs
1The baccalaureate
degree is not awarded automatically upon completion of any required number
of courses or units of credit. The progress and status of students in the
program is regularly assessed through reviews. All students are required
to register for ART 298 the semester after they complete 30 credit hours
of ART courses. After passing ART 298, students may form a BFA jury and
track in the B.F.A. requirements. A final review, ART 498, is conducted
by B.F.A. jury in conjunction with fulfilling the senior B.F.A. Practicum
Exhibition requirement. BFA students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the area
of their studio concentration.
AREA:
Art1
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor
of Arts Degree
CIP 50.0702
ACCREDITED BY:
National Association
of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
University Studies
Requirements 46-51 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
University Studies
selections must include:
•Humanities and
Fine Arts:
ART 211 Introduction
to the History of Art I
•University Studies
Elective:
ART 212 Introduction
to the History of Art II
Required Foundation
Courses 13 hrs
ART 099 Freshman Orientation
ART 101 Drawing I:
Introduction to Drawing
ART 111 Two-dimensional
Design
ART 112 Three-dimensional
Design
ART 201 Drawing II:
Life Drawing
Required Art History
Courses 9 hrs
One course from
each of the following areas:
•Pre-Modern
ART 415 Greek &
Roman Art
ART 416 Medieval Art
ART 418 Renaissance
Art
ART 419 Baroque Art
•Modern
ART 426 Romanticism
to Realism
ART 427 Late Nineteenth-Century
Art
ART 429 Art from 1900
to 1960
ART 430 Contemporary
Art, 1960 to the Present
One additional Art
History course which may be selected from any course listed above or ART
356, 491 or 501.
Required Limited
Studio Electives 18 hrs
Select three of
the following 2-D courses:
ART 300 Drawing III
ART 330 Introduction
to Painting I
ART 350 Introduction
to Graphic Design I: Digital Art
ART 379 Introduction
to Printmaking I
ART 382 Introduction
to Photography I
Select three of
the following 3-D courses:
ART 309 Introduction
to Metalsmithing I
ART 310 Introduction
to Wood I
ART 346 Introduction
to Fibers I
ART 360 Introduction
to Sculpture I
ART 370 Introduction
to Ceramics I
ART 298 Mid-Degree
Review1 0 hrs
Studio Electives
12 hrs
Four courses above
the introductory level in studio. Electives to be selected in consultation
with advisor.
B.A./B.S. Degree
Requirement 2 hrs
ART 399 Professional
Practices
ART 499 B.A./B.S. Practicum
Group Exhibition1
Open Electives 22-28
hrs
Electives should be
carefully selected with guidance and approval of the academic advisor.
Total Curriculum
Requirements1 128 hrs
1The baccalaureate
degree is not awarded automatically upon completion of any required number
of courses or units of credit. The progress and status of students in the
program is regularly assessed through reviews. All students are required
to register for ART 298 the semester after they complete 30 credit hours
of ART courses. A final review, ART 499, is conducted by a faculty jury
in conjunction with fulfilling the senior B.S./B.A. Practicum Group Exhibition
requirement.
AREA:
Art/(P-12) Teaching
Certification1
Bachelor of Fine
Arts Degree
CIP 13.1302
ACCREDITED BY:
National Association
of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and National Council for Accreditation
of Teacher Education (NCATE)
University Studies
Requirements 43-46 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
University Studies
selections must include:
•Communication and
Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction
to Public Speaking2
•Humanities and
Fine Arts:
ART 211 Introduction
to the History of Art I
•Social Sciences:
PSY 180 General Psychology
•University Studies
Electives:
ART 212 Introduction
to the History of Art II
CSC 199 Introduction
to Information Technology2
Note: Certification
also requires a grade of B or better in one English composition
course and a grade of C or better in a University Studies math course.
Required Foundation
Courses 13 hrs
ART 099 Freshman Orientation
ART 101 Drawing I:
Introduction to Drawing
ART 111 Two-dimensional
Design
ART 112 Three-dimensional
Design
ART 201 Drawing II:
Life Drawing
Required Art History
Courses 9 hrs
One course from
each of the following areas:
•Pre-Modern
ART 415 Greek &
Roman Art
ART 416 Medieval Art
ART 418 Renaissance
Art
ART 419 Baroque Art
•Modern
ART 426 Romanticism
to Realism
ART 427 Late Nineteenth-Century
Art
ART 429 Art from 1900
to 1960
ART 430 Contemporary
Art, 1960 to the Present
One additional Art
History course which may be selected from any course listed above or ART
356, 491 or 501.
Required Limited
Studio Electives 18 hrs
ART 330 Introduction
to Painting I
Select two of the
following:
ART 300 Drawing III
ART 350 Introduction
to Graphic Design I: Digital Art
ART 379 Introduction
to Printmaking I
ART 382 Introduction
to Photography I
Select three of
the following:
ART 309 Introduction
to Metalsmithing I
ART 310 Introduction
to Wood I
ART 346 Introduction
to Fibers I
ART 360 Introduction
to Sculpture I
ART 370 Introduction
to Ceramics I
ART 298 Mid-Degree
Review1 0 hrs
Open Elective 3
hrs
Elective should be
carefully selected with guidance and approval of the academic advisor.
Area of Emphasis
15 hrs
Five sequential courses
from one of the following: drawing, painting, graphic design, printmaking,
photography, metalsmithing, wood, sculpture, or ceramics.
B.F.A. Requirements
4 hrs
ART 399 Professional
Practices
ART 498 B.F.A. Practicum
Exhibition1
Art Education Courses
6 hrs
ART 341 Fundamentals
of Elementary School Art
ART 342 Fundamentals
of Secondary School Art
Teacher Certification
Courses 36 hrs
COM 372 Communication
in Educational Environments
EDP 260 Psychology
of Human Development
EDU 103 Issues and
Practices of American Education2
EDU 403 Structure and
Foundations of Education
EDU 422 Student Teaching
Seminar
ELE 421 Student Teaching
HEA 191 Personal Health
SEC 420 Practicum in
Secondary Schools
SEC 421 Student Teaching
SED 300 Education of
Students with Disabilities: A
Collaborative Approach
Total Curriculum
Requirements1 138-141 hrs
1The baccalaureate
degree is not awarded automatically upon completion of any required number
of courses or units of credit. The progress and status of students in the
program is regularly assessed through reviews. All students are required
to register for ART 298 the semester after they complete 30 credit hours
of ART courses. A final review, ART 498, is conducted by B.F.A. jury in
conjunction with fulfilling the senior B.F.A. Practicum Exhibition requirement.
BFA students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the area of their studio concentration.
2With a
grade of C or better.
AREA:
Art/(P-12) Teaching
Certification1
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor
of Arts Degree
CIP 13.1302
ACCREDITED BY:
National Association
of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and National Council for Accreditation
of Teacher Education (NCATE)
University Studies
Requirements 46-51 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
•University Studies
selections must include:
COM 161 Introduction
to Public Speaking2
•Humanities and
Fine Arts:
ART 211 Introduction
to the History of Art I
•Social Sciences:
PSY 180 General Psychology
•University Studies
Electives:
ART 212 Introduction
to the History of Art II
CSC 199 Introduction
to Information Technology2
Note: Certification
also requires a grade of B or better in one English composition
course and a grade of C or better in a University Studies math course.
Required Foundation
Courses 13 hrs
ART 099 Freshman Orientation
ART 101 Drawing I:
Introduction to Drawing
ART 111 Two-dimensional
Design
ART 112 Three-dimensional
Design
ART 201 Drawing II:
Life Drawing
Required Art History
Courses 9 hrs
One course from
each of the following areas:
•Pre-Modern
ART 415 Greek &
Roman Art
ART 416 Medieval Art
ART 418 Renaissance
Art
ART 419 Baroque Art
•Modern
ART 426 Romanticism
to Realism
ART 427 Late Nineteenth-Century
Art
ART 429 Art from 1900
to 1960
ART 430 Contemporary
Art, 1960 to the Present
One additional Art
History course which may be selected from any course listed above or ART
356, 491 or 501.
Required Limited
Studio Electives 18 hrs
ART 330 Introduction
to Painting I
Select two of the
following:
ART 300 Drawing III
ART 350 Introduction
to Graphic Design I: Digital Art
ART 379 Introduction
to Printmaking I
ART 382 Introduction
to Photography I
Select three of
the following:
ART 309 Introduction
to Metalsmithing I
ART 310 Introduction
to Wood I
ART 346 Introduction
to Fibers I
ART 360 Introduction
to Sculpture I
ART 370 Introduction
to Ceramics I
ART 298 Mid-Degree
Review1 0 hrs
Open Elective 3
hrs
Elective should be
carefully selected with guidance and approval of the academic advisor.
B.A/.B.S. Degree
Requirement 2 hrs
ART 399 Professional
Practices
ART 499 B.A./B.S. Practicum
Group Exhibition1
Art Education Courses
6 hrs
ART 341 Fundamentals
of Elementary School Art
ART 342 Fundamentals
of Secondary School Art
Teacher Certification
Courses 36 hrs
COM 372 Communication
in Educational Environments
EDP 260 Psychology
of Human Development
EDU 103 Issues and
Practices of American Education2
EDU 403 Structure and
Foundations of Education
EDU 422 Student Teaching
Seminar
ELE 421 Student Teaching
HEA 191 Personal Health
SEC 420 Practicum in
Secondary Schools
SEC 421 Student Teaching
SED 300 Education of
Students with Disabilities: A
Collaborative Approach
Total Curriculum
Requirements1 128-142 hrs
1The baccalaureate
degree is not awarded automatically upon completion of any required number
of courses or units of credit. The progress and status of students in the
program is regularly assessed through reviews. All students are required
to register for ART 298 the semester after they complete 30 credit hours
of ART courses. A final review, ART 499, is conducted by faculty jury in
conjunction with fulfilling the senior B.S./B.A. Practicum Group Exhibition
requirement.
Art Minor 21 hrs
One of the following:
ART 101, ART 111, or ART 112. One of the following: ART 121, ART 211, or
ART 212. Five additional upper-level Studio courses. At least six hours
must be above the introductory studio level and completed in residence
at Murray State University. ART 343 does not apply to the studio minor.
Art History Minor
21 hrs
ART 211, ART 212,
and five additional upper-level Art History courses, with advisor approval.
At least six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at
Murray State University.
Department
of English and Philosophy
7C9
Faculty Hall
270-762-2401
|
Chair: Peter
Murphy. Faculty: Aguiar, Anderson, Babcock, Binfield, Brown, Cella,
Claywell, Cobb, Dawkins, Earnest, Edminster, Gayman, Helton, Hovis, Jha,
Johnson, Lorrah, Morgan, Neelon, Robinson, Roulston, Sroda, Steiger, Stone,
Trites, Ustinova.
The Department of English
and Philosophy helps students explore the world of words and ideas while
preparing for a variety of creative and dynamic careers. Students majoring
in the department's programs can look forward to success in fields such
as creative writing, technical writing, business, publishing, teaching,
law, and journalism. Through their studies at Murray State, English and
Philosophy majors gain the flexibility of a well-developed mind, a facility
with the power of language, and the analytical skills employers want.
To reach their goals,
students may choose from a number of areas, options, and minors. Note:
Each
Option program described below—Literature Option, Creative Writing Option,
English Education Option—shares a core of courses.
Literature Program
Students enrolled
in the Literature Program examine the fiction, poetry, drama, and film
of a wide variety of traditions, from ancient to contemporary. The program
helps students develop a broad sense of literature, focusing on both traditional
and non-canonical writers in English. A Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Literature
is available, as well as minors in literature and rhetoric and composition.
Creative Writing
Program
The Creative Writing
Program helps students prepare for careers in editing, publishing, law,
advertising, journalism, and communications, in addition to helping them
grow as practicing poets and/or fiction writers and teachers of creative
writing. Students may earn a creative writing degree with an area in English/Creative
Writing or a major in English/Creative Writing Option. A minor is offered
in creative writing as well.
Professional Writing
Program
The Professional Writing
Program prepares students to succeed as technical writers in business,
industry, and government. The program focuses on developing skills in writing,
document design, and the professional practices and theoretical backgrounds
of technical communication. Professional writing offerings are a Bachelor
of Arts in professional writing, a professional writing minor, and a technical
writing certificate.
English Education
Program
The English Education
Program helps students develop the skills needed to succeed as teachers
in the classroom. The program works in conjunction with the College of
Education to prepare students for certification as middle and secondary
school teachers. The department offers the B.A. within English/Education
area.
Philosophy
Students in Philosophy
explore the world by studying approaches taken by ancient and modern philosophers.
Skills developed in the study of philosophy have provided majors with the
basis for successful careers in a variety of fields. Many students enter
graduate study in fields such as law, secondary education, or higher education.
A major in English with philosophy as a cognate discipline and a minor
in literature and philosophy are offered by the department.
Graduate Programs
Students interested
in graduate study in English should examine the MSU Graduate Bulletin
for descriptions of the following programs: Master of Arts in English (with
options in literature, creative writing, English education, English studies,
and English with philosophy as a cognate discipline); and Master of Arts
in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
AREA:
English Education/Secondary
Certification (Grades 8-12)
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
CIP 23.0101
University Studies
Requirements 49-52 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
Note: Students
are required to take COM 161 (with a C or better) and PSY 180 (also
counts as a University Studies elective) for certification. BIO 101 is
strongly recommended as the science elective. Certification also requires
a grade of B or better in one English composition course and a grade
of C or better in one University Studies math course.
Required Courses
25 hrs
ENG 099 Freshman Orientation
ENG 221 Introduction
to English Studies
ENG 302 Major American
Authors
ENG 334 Shakespeare
or
ENG 534 Shakespeare
ENG 404 Advanced Composition
and one of the following:
ENG 214 Introduction
to Creative Writing
ENG 224 Writing in
the Professions
and one of the following:
ENG 303 English Literature
to 1760
ENG 304 English Literature,
1760 to the Present
and one of the following:
ENG 305 World Literature
ENG 306 Contemporary
Literature
and one of the following:
ENG 309 History of
the English Language
ENG 310 Linguistics
and English Grammars
Required Limited
Electives 24 hrs
ENG 303 English Literature
to 1760
or
ENG 304 English Literature,
1760 to the Present
(whichever was not
taken as part of required courses)
ENG 328 Standard English
Usage
ENG 329 Teaching English
in Middle/Secondary Schools
ENG 435 Teaching Literature
in Secondary Schools
ENG 445 Teaching Writing
in Secondary Schools
and
Three 300-500 level
ENG courses, at least two of which must be in literature, at least one
covering writings prior to 1800.
Required for Secondary
Certification 32 hrs
COM 372 Communication
in Educational Environments1
CSC 199 Introduction
to Information Technology1, 2
EDP 260 Psychology
of Human Development3
EDU 103 Issues and
Practices of American Education2, 3
EDU 383 Evaluation
and Measurement in Education
EDU 403 Structures
and Foundations of Education
EDU 422 Student Teaching
Seminar (optional)
HEA 191 Personal Health1
REA 527 Teaching Reading
in the Secondary School
SEC 420 Practicum in
Secondary Schools
SEC 421 Student Teaching
in the Secondary School
SED 300 Education of
Students with Disabilities: A
Collaborative Approach
Elective 3
hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 142-145 hrs
1This course
may be dropped as a requirement. See your advisor before registering for
this course.
2With a
grade of C or better.
3Counts
as a University Studies elective.
MAJOR:
English/Creative
Writing Option
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
CIP 23.0101
University Studies
Requirements 49-52 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
Required Courses
25 hrs
ENG 099 Freshman Orientation
ENG 221 Introduction
to English Studies
ENG 302 Major American
Authors
ENG 334 Shakespeare1
ENG 404 Advanced Composition
and one of the following
surveys:
ENG 303 English Literature
to 1760
ENG 304 English Literature,
1760 to the Present
and one of the following
surveys:
ENG 305 Survey of World
Literature
ENG 306 Contemporary
Literature
and one of the following
writing courses:
ENG 214 Introduction
to Creative Writing
ENG 224 Writing in
the Professions
and one of the following:
ENG 309 History of
the English Language
ENG 310 Linguistics
and English Grammars
Concentration Required
Electives 12 hrs
Concentration in
Fiction
ENG 415 Writer's Workshop:
Short Story
ENG 521 Forms of Fiction
ENG 560 Advanced Creative
Writing: Fiction
and one of the following
courses
ENG 342 Introduction
to Poetry
ENG 343 Special Topics
in Creative Writing
ENG 416 Writer's Workshop:
Poetry
-or-
Concentration in
Poetry
ENG 416 Writer's Workshop:
Poetry
ENG 520 Forms of Poetry
ENG 561 Advanced Creative
Writing: Poetry
and one of the following
courses
ENG 341 Introduction
to Fiction
ENG 343 Special Topics
in Creative Writing
ENG 415 Writer's Workshop:
Short Story
Required Minor 21-24
hrs
Electives 15-21
hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
1ENG 534
may be substituted for ENG 334.
MAJOR:
English/Literature
Option
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
CIP 23.0101
University Studies
Requirements 49-52 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
Required Courses
25 hrs
ENG 099 Freshman Orientation
ENG 221 Introduction
to English Studies
ENG 302 Major American
Authors
ENG 334 Shakespeare1
ENG 404 Advanced Composition
and one of the following
surveys:
ENG 303 English Literature
to 1760
ENG 304 English Literature,
1760 to the Present
and one of the following
surveys:
ENG 305 Survey of World
Literature
ENG 306 Contemporary
Literature
and one of the following
writing courses:
ENG 214 Introduction
to Creative Writing
ENG 224 Writing in
the Professions
and one of the following:
ENG 309 History of
the English Language
ENG 310 Linguistics
and English Grammars
Required Limited
Electives 12 hrs
ENG 509 Literary Criticism
and one of the following:
ENG 303 English Literature
to 1760
ENG 426 Classical Literature
ENG 427 Medieval Literature
ENG 428 Renaissance
Literature
ENG 500 Chaucer
ENG 501 Milton
ENG 502 Early English
Literature
ENG 504 Restoration
and Eighteenth-Century
English Literature
ENG 511 Non-Shakespearean
Elizabethan-Jacobean Drama
ENG 535 Sixteenth-Century
English Literature
ENG 536 Seventeenth-Century
English Literature
ENG 541 American Literature,
1607 to 1820
and two 300-500
level English courses
Note: Students
are encouraged to take at least one course in a genre other than prose
fiction (e.g., ENG 316, 413, 511, 537, or 550), and one course with a larger
focus than just British and American literature (e.g., ENG 305, 306, 318,
426, 427, or 428).
Required Minor 21-24
hrs
Electives 15-21
hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
1ENG 534
may be substituted for ENG 334.
MAJOR:
English/Professional
Writing Option
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
CIP 23.0101
University Studies
Requirements 49-52 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
Required Courses
25 hrs
ENG 099 Freshman Orientation
ENG 221 Introduction
to English Studies
ENG 302 Major American
Authors
ENG 334 Shakespeare1
ENG 404 Advanced Composition
and one of the following
surveys:
ENG 303 English Literature
to 1760
ENG 304 English Literature,
1760 to the Present
and one of the following
surveys:
ENG 305 Survey of World
Literature
ENG 306 Contemporary
Literature
and one of the following
writing courses:
ENG 214 Introduction
to Creative Writing
ENG 224 Writing in
the Professions
and one of the following:
ENG 309 History of
the English Language
ENG 310 Linguistics
and English Grammars
Required Limited
Electives 18 hrs
Choose from the
following:
ENG 325 Professional
Technical Writing
ENG 328 Standard English
Usage
ENG 341 Introduction
to Fiction
or
ENG 342 Introduction
to Poetry
ENG 421 Technical Document
Design
ENG 422 Writing for
the Web and Electronic Media
ENG 423 Writing for
Desktop Publishing
ENG 488 Cooperative
Education
ENG 533 Language and
Culture
ENG 575 Advanced Technical
Writing
Required Minor 21
hrs
Electives 15-18
hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
1ENG 534
may be substituted for ENG 334.
AREA:
Creative Writing
and Literature
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
CIP 23.0101
University Studies
Requirements 49-52 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
Required Courses
25 hrs
ENG 099 Freshman Orientation
ENG 221 Introduction
to English Studies
ENG 302 Major American
Authors
ENG 334 Shakespeare1
ENG 404 Advanced Composition
and one of the following
surveys:
ENG 303 English Literature
to 1760
ENG 304 English Literature,
1760 to the Present
and one of the following
surveys:
ENG 305 Survey of World
Literature
ENG 306 Contemporary
Literature
and one of the following
writing courses:
ENG 214 Introduction
to Creative Writing
ENG 224 Writing in
the Professions
and one of the following:
ENG 309 History of
the English Language
ENG 310 Linguistics
and English Grammars
Required Limited
Electives 24 hrs
Concentration in
Fiction
ENG 415 Writer's Workshop:
Short Story
ENG 521 Forms of Fiction
ENG 560 Advanced Creative
Writing: Fiction
and one of the following
courses
ENG 342 Introduction
to Poetry
ENG 343 Special Topics
in Creative Writing
ENG 416 Writer's Workshop:
Poetry
-or-
Concentration in
Poetry
ENG 416 Writer's Workshop:
Poetry
ENG 520 Forms of Poetry
ENG 561 Advanced Creative
Writing: Poetry
and one of the following
courses
ENG 341 Introduction
to Fiction
ENG 343 Special Topics
in Creative Writing
ENG 415 Writer's Workshop:
Short Story
Three 400-500 level
literature courses and one additional course in literature or creative
writing.
Electives 27-30
hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
1ENG 534
may be substituted for ENG 334.
English Minor 24
hrs
ENG 302, 303 or 304,
305 or 306, 309 or 310, 509 and three upper-level English courses, at least
one of which must be a literature course. At least six hours must be upper-level
courses completed in residence at Murray State University.
Creative Writing
Minor 24 hrs
ENG 201, four courses
in creative writing, plus three upper-level English courses. ENG 201 may
be taken as a University Studies elective. At least six hours must be upper-level
courses completed in residence at Murray State University.
English Rhetoric
and Composition Minor 24 hrs
ENG 220, 404, and
PHI 103. Two of the following: ENG 309, 310, 328 or 533. Two of the following:
ENG 440, 441, 524, 580 or 581. One of the following: COM 251, 357, HIS
300, 301, JMC 330, 390, 400, PHI 202, 351, 353, or 354.
Multicultural, Class,
and Gender Studies Minor 21 hrs
MCG 201 and 499. Choose
15 hours of electives. No more than three courses may come from either
of the following two categories: Comparative Cultures and Non-Western
Studies-ANT 140, 330, 470, ARC 330, ART 211 or 212, 356, COM 387, ENG
250, 533, GSC 110, HIS 309, 340, 350, 370, 550, 551, 555, 572, 574, 581,
INT 200, MCG 351 or 412, POL 553, 554 or one of the following: FRE 105,
GER 105, JPN 105, SPA 105; or Minority and Gender Studies-ANT
329, 343, 344, 596, ARC 250, ECO 140, ENG 245, 318, 320, 547, HIS 320,
515, 560, MCG 351 or 412, POL 342, 445, PSY 221, 302, 306, SOC 331, 337,
355, or SWK 225. At least six hours must be upper-level courses completed
in residence at Murray State University.
Professional Writing
Minor 21 hrs
ENG 324 or 325 and
575. Two from the following: ENG 421, 422, or 423; and three from the following:
ENG 328, 340, 488, 512, 524, or 533. At least six hours must be upper-level
courses completed in residence at Murray State University.
CERTIFICATE:
Technical Writing
CIP 23.1101
Required Courses
15 hrs
ENG 324 Technical Writing
or
ENG 325 Professional
Technical Writing
and four of the
following:
ENG 421 Technical Document
Design
ENG 422 Electronic
Technical Documentation
ENG 423 Paper Technical
Documentation
ENG 488 Cooperative
Education
ENG 575 Advanced Technical
Writing
MAJOR:
Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
CIP 38.0101
University Studies
Requirements 49-51 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
Required Courses
12-13 hrs
PHI 099 Freshman Orientation
PHI 103 Logic1
PHI 201 Introduction
to Philosophy1
PHI 202 Ethics1
PHI 499 Senior Research
Project
Required Limited
Electives 18 hrs
PHI electives approved
by advisor.
Required Minor 21
hrs
Electives 23-24
hrs
Unrestricted Elective
3 hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
1Required
for major whether or not taken as University Studies elective.
Literature and Philosophy
Minor 24 hrs
ENG 201 and 360, PHI
201, ENG 512 or PHI 550. One of the following: ENG 302, 303, or 304. One
of the following: PHI 301, 306, 325, or 340. One of the following: ENG
305, 306, 334, 426, 427, 428, or 534. And one of the following: PHI 310,
351, 353, 354, or 355. At least six hours must be upper-level courses completed
in residence at Murray State University.
Philosophy Minor
21 hrs
PHI 103, 201 and 202
and 12 hours of approved electives in philosophy. At least six hours must
be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.
Only two of these courses may be shared with University Studies.
Department
of Government, Law and International Affairs
553
Business Building
270-762-2661
government@murraystate.edu
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Chair: Farouk
F. Umar. Faculty: Armstrong, Chaney, Clingermayer, Daughaday, Garfield,
Julian, McCutchen, J. Rose, W. Rose, Umar, Wattier.
Curricula of the department
afford enough specialization and career education to prepare students for
enrollment in professional and graduate programs, or for participation
in various occupational classifications immediately upon graduation. Students
completing baccalaureate programs in the department will be granted either
the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree. Major programs
are offered in political science, international affairs, and sociology.
Minor programs are offered in political science, international affairs,
legal studies/paralegal, social science and sociology.
The Department of Government,
Law and International Affairs provides several avenues to professional
and academic competence. Besides specific courses preparing students for
a broad variety of occupational choices in international affairs, politics
and public administration, and legal studies, University Studies classes
furnish an opportunity for students to become more familiar with the international
environment and the American political system. The department functions
in close harmony with other academic units across campus and draws from
other programs to complement its offerings. Pre-law advising and law school
placement services are coordinated by the legal studies component within
the department.
The outcome of the
above fields of study is that graduates of the programs must demonstrate
oral and written communication skills which follow the conventions of standard
English usage and meet the criteria for clarity, organization, development
and thoughtfulness; must have acquired basic understanding of research
methodologies, i.e. the use of statistical analysis and computer applications;
and should have acquired an understanding of the basic concepts, systems
and problems of their discipline in particular and liberal arts education
in general.
MAJOR:
Political Science
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor
of Science Degree
CIP 45.1001
University Studies
Requirements 48-50 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
University Studies
selections must include:
•Communication and
Basic Skills:
CSC 199 Introduction
to Information Technology
•Science and Mathematics:
MAT 135 Introduction
to Probability and Statistics
Note: See required
courses below before selecting social science/University Studies elective
courses. A minimum grade of C is required in ENG 101, 102
and POL 140 from freshmen and transfer students majoring or minoring in
political science.
Required Courses
17 hrs
POL 099 Freshman Orientation
POL 140 American National
Government
and three of the
following:
POL 240 State and Local
Politics
POL 250 Introduction
to International Relations
POL 252 Contemporary
Political Systems
POL 260 Introduction
to Political Behavior
POL 370 Introduction
to Public Administration
and
POL 360 Principles
and Methods
POL 499 Senior Seminar
in Political Science
Required Limited
Electives 18 hrs
POL electives approved
by advisor.
Note: At least
12 hours of the major must be at the 400 or 500 levels. Only six hours
of credit toward the major may be received for POL 488, 489, 590 or 595.
Required Minor 21-24
hrs
Unrestricted Electives
19-24 hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
MAJOR:
Political Science/Social
Studies Certification (Grades 8-12)
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor
of Science Degree
CIP 45.1001
University Studies
Requirements 48-50 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
University Studies
selections must include:
•Communications
and Basic Skills:
CSC 199 Introduction
to Information Technology2
• Science and Mathematics:
MAT 135 Introduction
to Probability and Statistics
• Social Sciences:
PSY 180 General Psychology
• University Studies
Elective:
COM 161 Introduction
to Public Speaking
Required Course
17 hrs
POL 099 Freshman Orientation
POL 140 American National
Government
and three of the
following:
POL 240 State and Local
Politics
POL 250 Introduction
to International Relations
POL 252 Contemporary
Political Systems
POL 260 Introduction
to Political Behavior
POL 370 Introduction
to Public Administration
and
POL 360 Principles
and Methods of Research
POL 499 Senior Seminar
in Political Science
Required Limited
Electives 18 hrs
POL electives approved
by advisor.
Note: At least
12 hours of the major must be at the 400 or 500 levels. Only six hours
of credit toward the major may be received from POL 488, 489, 590 or 595.
Required for Secondary
Certification 38-41 hrs
COM 372 Communication
in Educational
EDP 260 Psychology
of Human Development
EDU 103 Issues and
Practices of American Education2
EDU 303 Strategies
of Teaching
EDU 383 Evaluation
and Measurement in Education1,2
EDU 403 Structures
and Foundations of Education1,2
EDU 422 Student Teaching
Seminar (optional)1,3
HEA 191 Personal Health
SEC 420 Practicum in
Secondary Schools1,2
SEC 421 Student Teaching
in the Secondary School1,3
SED 300 Education of
Students with Disabilities:
A Collaborative Approach
Required Minor 21-24
hrs
Choose either economics,
geography, history, or social
science minor. Social
science minor is strongly recommended.
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
1Students
are required to take this course the semester prior to student teaching.
2Must be
admitted to Teacher Education before enrolling in this class.
3All placements
for student teaching are made the semester prior to the professional semester.
Only students fully admitted to Teacher Education will be considered for
placement. (See the Office of Teacher Education Services for admission
requirements to teacher education.)
MAJOR:
Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor
of Science Degree
CIP 44.0401
University Studies
Requirements 48-53 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
University Studies
selections must include:
•Communication and
Basic Skills:
CSC 199 Introduction
to Information Technology
•Science and Mathematics:
MAT 135 Introduction
to Probability and Statistics
•Social Sciences:
ECO 230 Principles
of Macroeconomics
or
ECO 231 Principles
of Microeconomics
Note: See required
courses below before selecting social science/University Studies elective
courses. A minimum grade of C is required in ENG 101, 102
and POL 140 from freshmen and transfer students majoring in public administration.
Required Courses
26 hrs
ACC 501 Accounting
for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities
PLN 521 Geographic
Information Systems
POL 099 Freshman Orientation
POL 140 American National
Government
POL 240 State and Local
Politics
POL 360 Principles
and Methods
POL 370 Introduction
to Public Administration
POL 499 Senior Seminar
in Political Science
POL 573 Public Budgeting
and Fiscal Administration
POL 575 Human Resources
Administration in Public Sector
Required Limited
Electives 9 hrs
Choose from the
following:
MGT 354 Techniques
of Oral Reporting and Management Briefings
PLN 501 Theory and
Practice in Urban and Regional Planning
PLN 523 Problems in
Urban Geography and Urban Planning
POL 488 Cooperative
Education
or
POL 590 Internship
POL 571 Public Policy
POL 572 Public Planning
and Evaluation
YNL 350 Program Administration
in Youth and Human
Service Organizations
Required Minor 21-24
hrs
Unrestricted Electives
16-24 hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
Curriculum Outline
for Pre-Law
Most of the nation's
law schools reject the idea of a rigid pre-law curriculum as a means of
preparing students for entrance into law school. The undergraduate pre-law
student is actually working toward two different objectives: admission
to law school and an undergraduate education which will complement the
law degree once obtained.
The type of undergraduate
degree pursued may depend on the type of law in which you intend to specialize.
For example, if you want to become a tax attorney, you might concentrate
in accounting and economics. If copyright law interests you, an undergraduate
degree in music or art would be beneficial. Those students interested in
government service or politics may want to pursue a degree in political
science.
Many students do not
have a particular field of law identified prior to entering college. For
these students a broad liberal arts education, including particularly those
subjects which deal with people, such as political science and the other
social sciences, is important. Murray State University's commitment to
a liberal arts education through its University Studies requirements is
appropriate to this objective. All pre-law students should be aware that
communications skills are very important, and for this reason, courses
in English, speech and foreign languages should be considered.
Electives in Legal
Studies
LST 370 Law and Literature
LST 444 Judicial Process
LST 446 Criminal Law
LST 545 Constitutional
Law I: Development and Trends
LST 546 Constitutional
Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
International Affairs
Global awareness and
cross-cultural skills are increasingly important in a variety of careers.
Educational, social service, business, governmental and non-governmental
organizations recognize that these skills are important for solving complex
problems in a culturally diverse context. The major in international affairs
and the minor in international affairs allow students in a variety of disciplines
to acquire these skills in support of expertise in their chosen fields.
MAJOR:
International Affairs
CIP 45.0901
University Studies
Requirements 50 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
University Studies
selections must include:
•Social Sciences:
ECO 231 Principles
of Microeconomics
Required Courses
28 hrs
COM 387 Intercultural
Communication
ECO 310 Issues in Global
Economy
GSC 110 World Geography
HIS 309 Survey of World
Religions
POL 250 Introduction
to International Relations
POL 252 Contemporary
Political Systems
POL 556 American Foreign
Policy
or
POL 557 International
Law and Organizations
POL 560 Seminar in
International Affairs
SOC 250 Global Sociology
or
One of the following:
FRE 105 Introduction
to French Culture
GER 105 Introduction
to German Culture
JPN 105 Introduction
to Japanese Culture
MLA 105 Introduction
to Contemporary Culture
SPA 105 Introduction
to Hispanic Culture
Thematic Cluster
Courses 9 hrs
(Choose one theme
and courses with approval of advisor and chair.)
I. Art, Literature
and Culture
II. International Development
and Communication
III. Regional Area
Studies
Africa and Middle East
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Required Minor 21-24
hrs
(Courses taken for
the major will not count towards the minor.)
Electives 17-20
hrs
(International education
experience or equivalency is required. English counts as second language
for international students whose native language is not English.)
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
Sociology
The sociology program
is a liberal arts program oriented toward increasing the student's understanding
of human society, the groups and institutions of which it is composed,
and its impact on human beings. Sociology helps develop one's appreciation
of diversity, love of learning, writing and study skills, as well as a
knowledge base about human behavior, social research, social organization
and culture. Sociology is a potential major for students planning futures
in such professions as law, business, education, and politics. Sociology
provides a rich fund of knowledge directly concerning each of these fields.
But rather than prepare the student for a narrow specialty, sociology prepares
the individual for a lifetime of learning and change to meet the challenges
and opportunities of an increasingly complex society. The sociology program
will provide students with a solid foundation for their chosen careers
upon graduation or for more specialized graduate education in such fields
as public health, law, social sciences, or a number of other professional
fields.
MAJOR:
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts/Science
Degree
CIP 45.1101.01
University Studies
Requirements 46-51 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
Required Courses
14-15 hrs
PSY 300 Principles
and Methods of Statistical Analysis
or
MAT 135 Introduction
to Probability and Statistics
SOC 099 Freshman Orientation
SOC 133 Introduction
to Sociology
SOC 303 Introduction
to Research Methods
SOC 400 Senior Seminar
SOC 434 Social Theory
Required Electives
18 hrs
SOC electives
approved by advisor.
Required Minor 21
hrs
Unrestricted Electives
23-26 hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
Global Studies/International
Affairs Minor 25 hrs
ECO 310 or 315 or
410; GSC 110; INT 200, 400; POL 250, 252 and nine hours from one of the
following thematic clusters: Art, Literature and Culture, International
Development and Communication, or Regional Area Studies. Courses within
the thematic cluster must be approved by an advisor in and the chair of
the Department of Government, Law and International Affairs. At least six
hours of the clusters must be upper-level courses at Murray State University.
Legal Studies/Paralegal
Minor 24 hrs
LST 240, 242, 300,
310, 400, 430, 540 plus one LST elective. Only three hours of credit allowed
from LST 488, 489, 505 or 595. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed
in residence at Murray State University. Computer knowledge and a minimum
grade of C in ENG 101 and 102 are required of all students (including
transfers) pursuing this minor. No substitutions and/or alterations
in the above curriculum shall be made without written approval of department
chair.
Political Science
Minor 24 hrs
POL 140 (minimum grade
of C required); two courses (six hours) from POL 240, 250, 252,
260 and 370; and 15 hours of POL electives approved by a department advisor.
Only three hours are allowed from POL 488, 489, 590, 595. At least nine
hours must be 400 or 500 level and six hours must be upper-level courses
completed in residence at Murray State University. A minimum grade of C
in
ENG 101 and 102 is required of all students (including transfers) minoring
in political science. No substitutions and/or alterations in the above
curriculum shall be made without written approval of department chair.
Social Science Minor
24 hrs
Open only to
majors in economics, history, or political science who seek secondary certification
in social studies. ECO 231, GSC 110, HIS 221, 222, POL 140, SOC
133; and six hours of upper level courses (300 or above) from the social
science disciplines with approval of advisor. Courses required for a major
may not be counted toward the minor; substitutions must be from a social
science discipline other than the major and be approved by the advisor;
and requirements for certification for teaching secondary school social
studies, grades 8 through 12 through the College of Education must also
be met.
Sociology Minor
21 hrs
SOC 133, 434, plus
15 hours of electives. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed
in residence at Murray State University.
Department
of History
6B
Faculty Hall
270-762-2231
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Chair: Ken Wolf.
Faculty:
Beahan,
Beasley, Belue, Bierwirth, Bolin, Carpenter, Edwards, Fuhrmann, Gannon,
Mulligan, Schell, Strieter, Whidden, Wolf.
Department of History
course offerings support the university's University Studies requirements,
provide concentrations in American, European and Third World studies for
a major or minor, and offer programs leading to the Master of Arts degree
in history.
The department contributes
substantially to the interdisciplinary world civilizations and culture
courses and offers an elective, The American Experience, which meets University
Studies requirements in social science. These University Studies courses
encourage students to appreciate the diverse paths humans have taken to
the present as well as their own distinctive cultural heritage.
Specialized instruction
for undergraduate majors and minors in history is intended to develop knowledge
of the past and the skills of critical inquiry necessary for careers in
teaching, the professions, government and business. Many students are currently
combining a major in history with a major in other fields. The department
provides a Master of Arts degree program for teachers in schools and community
colleges, for those who wish to pursue advanced study at the doctoral level,
and for students interested in history-related careers other than teaching.
The Department of History
also maintains the Forrest C. Pogue Institute for Public History. The institute
provides expertise and works with state and federal agencies, community
leaders, and local interest groups to preserve and interpret for the public
the region and state's historic past. It also contributes significantly
to the department's Master of Arts major field option in public history
by engaging students in projects that supplement academic training with
experiential learning in the fields of museum studies, historic site interpretation,
historic preservation, and oral history collecting.
MAJOR:
History
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
CIP 45.0801.01
Note: B.A. degree
is required unless specifically exempted by department chair.
University Studies
Requirements 49-51 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University
Studies Requirements)
Required Courses
19 hrs
HIS 099 Freshman Orientation
HIS 201 Modern Europe
HIS 221 American Experience
to 18651
HIS 222 American Experience
Since 18651
HIS 300 Introduction
to Historical Studies2
and one of the following:
HIS 309 Survey of World
Religion
HIS 340 The Far East
in Modern Times
HIS 350 History of
Latin America
HIS 355 Islamic Middle
East
HIS 370 History of
Africa
and
HIS 400 Senior Seminar
Required Limited
Electives 15 hrs
HIS upper-level courses
approved by advisor (not including HIS 361); at least one must be a 500-level
course.
Required Minor 21
hrs
Electives3
24-26 hrs
Total Curriculum
Requirements 128 hrs
1Required
for major. May not be taken as University Studies elective.
2Prerequisite
for 500-level courses. May be waived with permission of department chair.
3At least
one three-hour free elective must be chosen from outside History and may
not be counted as a University Studies requirement.
MAJOR:
History/Social
Studies Certification (Grades 8-12)
Bachelor of Arts
Degree
CIP 45.0801.01
Note: Students
are required to take COM 161 (with a grade of C or better) and PSY
180 for certification. Certification also requires a grade of B or
better in one English composition class and a grade of C or better
in one University Studies math course. B.A. degree is required unless specific | 