POLITICAL SCIENCEProfessors Hill, Rubongoya, Warshawsky, Wilson; Assistant Professors Brown, Peppers; Teaching Associate Scott; Lecturers Clayton, Foust, Maddex, Rabin; Adjunct Associate Professor Joyner The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in political science is awarded to students who successfully complete 12 units from the program of study outlined below:
I. Core Requirements (students must complete each of the following):
II. Institutions (at least 1 from category):
III. Comparative Politics (at least 1 from category)
IV. Applied Policy (at least 1 from category) V. Political Theory (at least 1 from category)
VI. Public Law (at least 1 from category) Minor in American Politics A minor consists of six units:
Political Science 101 and 201; 311 or 312; three additional units (with no more than one at the 200 level) from among 202, 204, 205, 211, 213, 214, 240, 250, 251, 301, 331, 340, 343. Minor in Foreign Politics A minor consists of six units:
Political Science 231 and 331; one of 221, 222, 224, or 225; three additional units from among 232, 251, 252, 333, 340, 342. At least three units must be above the 200 level. 101 American National Government
An introduction to constitutional principles, institutions, functions, and processes of politics and government in the United States. (1) 201 State and Local Government
An examination of the politics, structures, and policies of American state and local governments. (1) 202 American Political Behavior
An analysis of the political process in the United States, including political parties, interest groups, public opinion, elections, and voting behavior. (1) 204 Mass Media and American Politics
An examination of the news and entertainment media, print, web, and broadcast, and their effects on government, elected officials, and society. (1) 205 American Political Institutions
An examination of the power, restraints, and politics of the Presidency, the Congress and the Supreme Court. (1) 211 Criminal Justice
An introductory analysis of the criminal justice system in the United States, its structure, processes, and problems. (1) 213 Criminal Law
A study of the criminal justice system at work in the courtroom setting, emphasizing the relationship between substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, and the rules of evidence. (1) 214 The Judicial Process
An exploration of the politics of the American judicial system. This includes such topics as the structure of courts, selection of judges, actors who participate in the judiciary, judicial behavior, and the civil and criminal varieties of courts. (1) 221 Comparative Political Systems: Europe
The government and politics of Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and selected other European states as well as the operations of the European Union. (1) 222 Comparative Political Systems: Asia
The government and politics of Japan, China, and Indonesia and ASEAN. (1) 224 Comparative Political Systems: Africa
The government and politics of Sub-Saharan African politics. (1) 225 Comparative Political Systems: Latin America
The government and politics of Latin America, including Central America and the Caribbean. (1) 231 International Politics
An examination of the nature of the international political system, the perspectives and behaviors of nation-states, and the role and influence of both intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental actors. (1) 232 International Organizations
An examination of global, regional, and functional organizations. The nature and functions of both governmental and non-governmental institutions will be discussed. A model United Nations Security Council simulation exercise is an integral course component. (1) 240 Public Opinion Polling
Supervised participation in a large scale survey research project. Course includes interviewing, data analysis, and report writing. (1) (Cross-listed as COMR-240) 250 Public Policy
An examination of the scope, nature and outcomes of the American public policy decision-making process. (1) 251 Environmental Public Policy
An examination of environmental policy-making and environmental issues at local, national, and international levels. (1) 252 Human Rights Policy
An introduction to the principles of human rights from a comparative policy-making perspective. (1) 260, 261, 262 Selected Topics in Political Science
Student research, reports, and discussion on selected problems and themes. (1/2, 1, 1/2) 301 Public Administration
A survey of the role of public administration in the modern state, with emphasis on the development of bureaucracy, organizational theory, and management functions. (1) 311 American Constitutional Law
An introduction to decision-making in the Supreme Court and its past and present roles in American government. (1) 312 Civil Liberties
An examination of Supreme Court decisions dealing with the Bill of Rights with emphasis on the First Amendment. 331 The Making of U.S. Foreign Policy
An introduction to the foreign policy process of the United States. Selected issues in United States foreign policy in The Cold War and post – Cold War eras will also be analyzed. (1) 333 Global Political Economy
A introduction to the relationship between politics and economics at the theoretical and policy levels. (1) 340 Research Methods in Public Affairs
An examination of the research methodologies and techniques used in the study of public policy and politics. The course emphasizes both qualitative and quantitative methods. The lab focuses on statistical applications. (1) (Cross-listed as CJUS and I.R. 340). 342 Western Political Theory
A study of western political theory from Plato to Rawls, emphasizing the modern period. (1) 343 American Political Theory
A survey of American political theory from colonial precursors to the present. (1) 395, 396 Henry H. Fowler Public Policy Seminar A seminar taught with a scholar-statesperson that deals with a policy issue of public significance. (Made possible by the Henry H. Fowler Endowment. Open to selected students with department permission.) (1, 1/2) 401 Seminar in Public Policy
Supervised review of a literature and research project in the discipline of political science. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. 406 Independent Study
Supervised reading and research which results in a monograph on a particular aspect of political science. (1) 416 Public Internship
Practical experience in working with a public agency or non-governmental organization as a participant-observer, leading to the preparation of an experience report which describes and evaluates that agency’s activities. (1) 495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
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