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PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an overview and basic understanding of the modern academic discipline of political science. The course reviews different scholarly methods and the major intellectual controversies among scholars of political science. Students will develop a practical working knowledge of facts and ideas that can be applied to political problems in our time.
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PS 203 - American National Government 3 Credits
The basic principles underlying the formation and function of the American government in its legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
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PS 211 - Comparative Politics 3 Credits
This course is a comparative study of politics and governments which includes the analytical frameworks for studies of politics and governmental institutions.
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PS 235 - History and Politics of Epidemic Disease 3 Credits
This course is a wide ranging political/cultural/social study of disease in history and how disease (especially epidemic diseases) reflected their times and shaped political responses. This course may be taken as HS 235 .
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PS 240 - International Relations 3 Credits
Discusses current theories of international relations, basic elements of contemporary international politics, the role of nationalism, the super power, the ascendancy of the minor powers, decolonization, balance of power, disarmament, and techniques of traditional and multilateral diplomacy.
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PS 281 - Special Topics in Political Science 1-3 Credits
This course examines topics which are outside of the existing curriculum. Courses provide an opportunity to explore topics pertinent in the discipline of Political Science. Given that this course is a variable credit course (1-3 credits) it may be repeated up to six (6) credits without repeating a given topic.
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PS 305 - History and Politics of Latin America 3 Credits
This course briefly examines regional Pre-Columbian civilizations and explores the history and politics of what followed with colonial domination, nationalist movements, and the search for modern political identities. The cultural intersection of history and politics will shape the study of this region. (This course may be taken as HS 305 .)
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PS 315 - History and Politics of the Far East 3 Credits
This course surveys Asian civilization from China’s classical period to the present. By emphasizing cultural, political, and historical developments in Japan and China, the course explores the dramatic impact this region has had on world history and politics. (This course may be taken as HS 315 .)
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PS 340 - Comparative Political Economy 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the field of comparative political economy. Comparative political economy - a sub-discipline of comparative politics - seeks to explore the effects of political institutions on economic structure, policy and performance. Specifically, we examine the similarities and differences between political economic systems through a cross-national lens. Our goal is to identify and explain how variation in political choices, and political institutional design, can lead to economic variation across countries. Prerequisites: PS 211 or PS 240 .
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PS 366 - Bureaucracy/Public Policy and Administration 3 Credits
This course is a comparative study of politics and governments which includes the analytical frameworks for studies of politics and governmental institutions.
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PS 375 - Political Violence and Terrorism 3 Credits
This course explores the political theory and practice of terrorism and expansion of terrorist activity from the nineteenth century to present times.
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PS 380 - The Western Political Tradition 3 Credits
This course provides students with a study of the leading ideas of the Western political tradition, focusing on such topics as justice, power, legitimacy, revolution, freedom, equality and forms of government - democracy especially. The course explores these issues and other concepts of political thought, drawing on major works in the Western tradition including Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, Paine, and Tocqueville. Lecture/discussion format in a reading and writing intensive course. (This course may also be taken as PL 380 .)
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PS 381 - Special Topics in Political Science 3 Credits
This course examines topics which are outside of the existing curriculum. Courses provide an opportunity for in-depth study of topics pertinent in the discipline of Political Science. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisites: PS 101 and PS 203 or PS 240 or instructor permission.
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PS 403 - Gender and Politics 3 Credits
This course examines the multiple and shifting relationships between gender and political institutions, processes, and culture. The basic question of the course is to consider how our conceptions of gender are imbedded in relationships of power.
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PS 410 - U.S. Foreign Policy 3 Credits
The formulation and implementation of contemporary U.S. foreign policy, as well as a critical analysis of selected problems of U.S. foreign policy.
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PS 415 - History and Politics of Russia 3 Credits
This course surveys Russian history since the 1905 Revolution. Examining both continuity and change from Tsarist Russia through the Soviet system to the present rebirth of Russia. The course focuses on political changes and to the transformation that have occurred in Russian culture. (This course may be taken as HS 415 .)
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PS 425 - The Presidency 3 Credits
An examination of the U.S. presidency in historical and contemporary perspective: nomination and electoral politics and the President’s place in policymaking, administrations, and public opinion.
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PS 435 - The Judicial Process and the United States Supreme Court 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the field of American Judicial Process Students will learn the structures and functions of the judicial system through a neo-institutionalist approach. Specifically, the course will examine judicial process, decision-making processes, major participants, actors, and stakeholders, policy making, judicial behavior, and the impact of judicial decisions. Prerequisite: PS 203 .
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PS 440 - The Legislative Process 3 Credits
Legislative politics are one of the basic processes of modern government. This course focuses on one legislature, the United States Congress, because of its importance in American politics.
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PS 450 - History/Political Science Internship 1-3 Credits
An internship which allows the student to gain practical experience in a workplace related to history or political science. The student has the opportunity to apply ideas learned in the classroom to actual practice. This is a variable credit course that may be repeated up to six (6) credit hours. (This course may also be taken as HS 450 .)
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PS 481 - Special Topics in Political Science 3 Credits
This course examines topics which are outside of the existing curriculum. Courses provide an opportunity for deeper study of a single topic pertinent in the discipline of Political Science. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisites: PS 101 and PS 203 or instructor permission.
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