Political Science Courses
Course |
Description |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
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POS 101: American Government |
A study of the formal and informal institutions of American national government and politics, including the Constitution, the presidency, Congress, the federal court system, etc. |
3 | 3 |
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POS 160: State/Local Government |
An examination of the structure and function of state and local political institutions, the forms of political participation, and various policy issues. Prerequisite: POS 101 or consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 201: Metropolitan Government |
A study of municipal government and metropolitan problems, including politics, the role of the city council, the mayor, and the city manager. Prerequisite: POS 101 or consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 211: Intro to Political Science
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An introduction to the study of behavior in a political context, including an analysis of behavioral concepts such as political roles, groups, and power. Prerequisite: POS 101 or consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 291: Political Science Internship I
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A semester or session of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction. Final grade, placement, and number of semester credit hours determined by student’s advisor. Prerequisite: Political Science major or minor and consent of instructor |
3—12 | 3—12 |
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POS 300: Statistics for BSS
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This course serves as an introduction to the use of statistics as a method of describing and analyzing data from research in the behavioral and social sciences. Prerequisite: A background in basic algebra |
3 | 3 |
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POS 301: Research Methods for BSS
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This course introduces the basic logic, knowledge, and skills of research design and methodology in the behavioral and social sciences. Prerequisite: POS/PSY/SOC 300 or consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 311: Comparative Government
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An analysis of the major political systems of Europe, with emphasis on Great Britain, France, the German Federal Republic, and the Soviet Union. Prerequisite: POS 211 or consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 322: Legislative Process
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An analysis of the constitutional development of separation of powers, federalism, the regulation of commerce, contracts, taxing and spending, and the state police power. Prerequisite: POS 160 |
3 | 3 |
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POS 331: American Constitutional Law
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An examination of western political philosophy from Plato to Marx with emphasis on Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 355: Class Political/Soc Theory
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An examination of the dynamics of world politics, international tension, conflict, and resolution. |
3 | 3 |
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POS 361: World Politics
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An analytical examination of the origins and character of the various international organizations, especially the United Nations. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 363: International Organizations
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Its importance, relevance, and roles as instruments for solving conflicts in the global system will be explored. |
3 | 3 |
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POS 391: Political Sci Internship II
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A semester or session of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction. Final grade, placement, and number of semester credit hours determined by student’s advisor. Prerequisite: Political Science major or minor and consent of instructor |
3—12 | 3—12 |
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POS 431: Constitution/Civil Liberties
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An examination of constitutional development: the definition of American rights in the areas of freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, and religion. Prerequisite: POS 160 and POS 211 |
3 | 3 |
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POS 446: American Political Executive
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An analytical examination of the powers, duties, and functions of American political executives in national, state, and local governments. Prerequisite: POS 201, POS 211, and POS 331 or consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 461: American Politics
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An advanced political science course that addresses the American political heritage. Specific emphasis is placed on the Constitution, political behavior, and electoral systems. Prerequisite: POS 160 or consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 462: Politics of Developing Nations
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A comparative analysis of political culture, processes, and problems of selected nations, the majority of which have become independent since World War II. Prerequisite: POS 211 |
3 | 3 |
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POS 464: African Politics
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A survey course designed to introduce students to African political structure, its historical background, the impact of colonization, recent trends, and ideologies. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 491: Political Sci Internship III
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A semester or session of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction. Final grade, placement, and number of semester credit hours determined by student’s advisor. Prerequisite: Political Science major or minor and consent of instructor |
3—12 | 3—12 |
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POS 495: Directed Study in Pol Sci
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Course content, instructional activities, and student assignments are tailored to specific needs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor |
3 | 3 |
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POS 499: Senior Colloquium
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This course is designed to develop analytical skills, interpretation and research; and to nurture intellectual self/reliance and critical thinking. Prerequisite: Senior Classification |
3 | 3 |