POS 1125 THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SYSTEM
Four hours. With an emphasis on national government, this course also examines the role of state and local government in the American political process. Topics include the Constitution, the relationship between the national, state and local governments; the Bill of Rights; interest groups, political parties and participation in the electoral process; the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. Gen Ed: SW (Aw, An)
POS 2290 CURRENT ISSUES IN AMERICAN POLITICS
Four hours. After briefly examining models of policy making, the course focuses on the major contemporary political issues. Topics include but are not limited to the economy, the environment, energy, poverty and health care. Students have an opportunity to select additional issues. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw, An), Ql
POS 3175 UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY
Four hours. Same as HIS 3175. Prerequisite: One year of college-level coursework and successful completion of coursework that satisfies Effective Communication SLOs A and B. This course examines the development of United States foreign policies, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. The course’s focus is on the principles, aims, applications, and decision-making processes that shaped American’s policies with other states. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw, An), Ql, EC-C
POS 3315 AMERICAN POLITICAL BEHAVIOR: PARTIES, VOTING AND ELECTIONS
Four hours. This course examines and analyzes the history, organization and role of political parties in the American electoral system. It also examines and analyzes political behavior of individuals and the role of elections in the American political process. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw, An)
POS 3320 AMERICAN POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
Four hours. The focus of the course is the executive and legislative branches of government. After examining the constitutional foundation for the executive branch along with the roles and corresponding powers of the president, each presidential administration throughout history will be analyzed. The course also examines and analyzes the structure, organization, leadership positions and processes of Congress. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw, An)
POS 3323 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Four hours. Prerequisite: Some previous work in Political Science or permission of the instructor. Fundamentals of international politics and organizations, including theoretical analysis, international actors, nationalism, economic factors, and conflict resolution.
POS 3327 TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Four hours. A comparison of the political structure and process of selected states, including both developed and developing political systems in various parts of the world. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Ap)
POS 3339 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Four hours. Using major Supreme Court decisions and a case study approach, this course will examine and analyze American constitutional structures and a selection of civil liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw, An), Ql
POS 3345 CONFLICT RESOLUTION: THE CHALLENGE OF TERRORISM, POLITICAL VIOLENCE, AND INSURGENCY
Four hours. The causes, methods, and goals of political violence, terrorism, and insurgency in various parts of the world. Emphasis is placed on how to contain and eliminate the situations that create the various types of political violence. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw, An)
POS 3380 SPECIAL TOPICS IN AMERICAN POLITICS
Four hours. This advanced course explores significant issues/topics within the discipline of American government. Examples include but are not limited to: Post WWII American Politics; Southern Politics; Women in the American Political Process or the America Political System in Films. Gen Ed: SW (Glb, Aw, An), Ql
POS 4429 GREAT POLITICAL THINKERS
Four hours. Same as PHI 4429. From Plato to the present, the course explores the writings of the world’s greatest political theorists on such topics as the state, the ideal state, the individual in the state, natural law, institutional religion and the state, revolution, the state of nature, sovereignty, the social contract, moral law, separation of power, the universal state, the dialectic, capitalism, class conflict, anarchism, liberty, libertarianism, and justice. Emphasis is placed on the question of how relevant are these concepts for our times. Gen Ed: MV
POS 4960 LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL POLICY
Four hours. Prerequisite: POS 1125 and junior or senior standing or permission of the instructor. Participation through an internship or service learning project in the efforts to resolve the needs and problems faced by governmental and quasi-governmental entities below the federal level. Gen Ed: SW (Ap)
POS 4999 FINDING OUT: THE POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH PROCESS
Four hours. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and twelve hours in Political Science or permission of the instructor. Empirical theoretical approaches and the qualitative and quantitative methodologies used by political scientists in the study of political attitudes and behavior. Capstone course. Gen Ed: SW (Ap), Qn