Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy
History and Political Science graduate classes are offered as needed for concentrations in the Master of Science in Education degree offered by the College of Education and Human Performance.
Department Faculty
Brou, Melinda A Professor, School of Music; B.M., Southwestern University; M.M., University of Colorado; D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin.
Diaz, Oscar Professor, School of Music; B.M., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; B.M., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; M.M., University of Northern Colorado; D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin.
Ferguson, Colleen Assistant Professor, School of Music; B.M.E., The University of Texas at Austin; M.M.E., The University of Texas at Austin; M.A., University of Iowa; D.M.A., University of Iowa.
Fronckowiak, Ann Associate Professor, School of Music; B.M., State University of New York College at Fredonia; M.M., Manhattan School of Music; D.M.A., The Ohio State University.
Hoskisson, Darin T Professor, School of Music; Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management; B.M., Idaho State University; M.M., Louisiana State University and A&M College; Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Janzen, Elizabeth Associate Professor, School of Music; Co-Chair; B.M., University of Toronto (Canada); M.M., Manhattan School of Music; D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Jones, Scott A Associate Professor, School of Music; Co-Chair; B.M., Grand Valley State University; M.M., Peabody Institute; M.M., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; D.M., Indiana University.
Lee, Sehee Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Music; B.M., Kyungnee University (South Korea); M.M., Kyungnee University (South Korea); M.M., Cleveland State University; D.M.A., Arizona State University.
Lopez, John Assistant Professor, School of Music; B.A., Glenville State College; M.M., Ohio University; D.M.A., The University of Georgia.
Lucas, Sarah Lecturer, School of Music; B.M.E., Central Methodist University; M.A., University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Millsap, Kyle Associate Professor, School of Music; B.M., Wichita State University; M.M., University of North Texas; D.M.A., The University of Memphis.
Orth, Jesse Assistant Professor, School of Music; B.A., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire; M.M., University of North Texas; D.M.A., University of North Texas.
Reinhuber, Joachim Professor, School of Music; Bachelors, State School of Music (Germany); M.S., Rice University; D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin.
Ripley, Angela Assistant Professor, School of Music; B.M., Baylor University; M.M., Baylor University; Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Sanchez-Behar, Alexander Professor, School of Music; B.A., University of California, Berkley; M.M., Northwestern University; Ph.D., Florida State University.
Sanders, Gregory L Professor, School of Music; Regents Professor; B.M., Arkansas State University; M.M., North Texas State University; D.M.A., University of North Texas.
Sholtis, Jennifer Professor, School of Music; Interim Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences; B.M., University of Arkansas; B.A., University of Arkansas; M.F.A., The University of Iowa; D.M.A., The University of Iowa.
Thacker, Brian Assistant Professor, School of Music; B.M., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.M., University of New Mexico; D.M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Tomlinson, Benjamin Assistant Professor, School of Music; B.M., Furman University; M.M., University of South Carolina; D.M.A., Florida State University.
Tu, Catherine Ming Associate Professor, School of Music; B.M., University of South Carolina; M.M.E., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Miami.
Vos-Rochefort, Andrea Assistant Professor, School of Music; B.M., Ithaca College; M.M., Manhattan School of Music; D.M.A., University of Cincinnati.
Williams, Kenneth D Professor, School of Music; B.M., University of Miami; M.M., University of South Florida; D.M.A., University of Miami.
Zinninger, Thomas Assistant Professor, School of Music; B.M.E., University of Louisville; M.M., Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music; D.M.A., Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music.
Emeritus
Albro, III, Ward Professor of History, Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy; B.S., University of Houston; M.A., University of Houston; Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Chandler, Billy Professor of History, Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy; B.S., Austin Peay State University; M.A., Texas A&I University; Ph.D., University of Florida.
Davis, Jr., Sonny Professor, Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy; B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University; M.B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico.
Hartwig, Richard Professor, Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy; B.A., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Hunter, Leslie Regents Professor of History, Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy; B.A., University of Arizona; M.A., University of Arizona; Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Phaup, Jimmie Professor of Political Science, Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy; B.A., University of New Mexico; M.A., University of Arizona; Ph.D., University of Arizona.
History (HIST)
HIST 5312 Topics in European History 3 SCH (0-3)
A seminar in European history with emphasis upon the development of a research project or projects. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
HIST 5320 Topics in Non Western Hist 3 SCH (3-0)
A seminar in Non-Western history with emphasis upon the development of a research project or projects. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
HIST 5330 Topics in American History 3 SCH (0-3)
A seminar in American history; study of research methods, followed by the development of one or more research projects by each student and papers or reports on the projects. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
HIST 5346 Topics in Texas History 3 SCH (3-0)
Selected topics in the history of Texas, 1519 to the present. Emphasis is placed upon the examination and evaluation of primary and secondary source material. May be repeated once for credit when the topic changes.
HIST 5365 Advanced Topics in History 1-3 SCH (1-3)
Intensive investigation into selected topics of concern to advanced students of history and political science. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. (May be taken either as HIST 5365 or as POLS 5300, but credit may be obtained for both only if the topics of study differ.)
HIST 5370 Advance Problems in History 1-3 SCH (1-3)
Independent research on selected problems of concern to advanced students of history and political science. May be repeated once for credit when the topic changes.