Political Science

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take POLI-101 or POLI-103. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description:

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take POLI-101 or POLI-103. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course examines questions about social and political life raised by major works in the history of political thought. It considers the ways in which thinkers have responded to the problems of their times and the ways in which they contribute to […]

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take POLI-101 or POLI-103. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course introduces students to the comparison of political systems outside of the United States. The course examines theories of state formation and development, usage of the comparative method as an analytical tool in political science, and some possible dimensions for comparison […]

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take POLI-101 or POLI-103. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An introduction to the legal process, including the origins and evolution of the American legal system, legal reasoning, the role of the courts in the judicial process, law as a profession, and civil and criminal procedure.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Students work for a public or non-profit agency in an administrative capacity and are expected to complete reading and writing assignments.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take POLI-101 or POLI-103. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to the study of the former Soviet Union and contemporary Russia, including the stages of communist rule, the causes of the collapse of communism, and its implications for Russia and the rest of the world. Special emphasis is given to government […]

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take POLI-101 or POLI-103. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: In-depth examination of selected topics dealing with institutions, processes, or phenomena in U.S. politics. Students may earn up to nine hours of academic credit in focus courses bearing the 340/341 designation.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: 3 Description: Students work for a legislative, governmental, or

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take POLI-101 or POLI-103. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Examination of the history of the study of politics; the development and scope of political science; and the methods of conducting political research.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take POLI-101 or POLI-103. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Description and analysis of the role and function of political parties, lobbying groups, and political actions committees. The impact of these organizations on American political life is of particular interest.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take POLI-101 or POLI-103. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Examination of selected aspects of change and continuity in Southern politics from Reconstruction until the present.