500
This course examines the theory and literature on the causes of violent conflicts such as revolution, insurgency and civil war.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course examines trends in Americans’ participation in public life, as well as various approaches intended to increase their civic and political engagement. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
PSC 105 or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 105 or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
This course serves to integrate political institutions and levels of government in terms of policy development and implementation. Prerequisites:
PSC 105 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 105 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Techniques of cross-national and other comparative policy analysis applied to social and economic policies of industrialized nations, especially Western Europe. May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of relationships between politics and public policy in the environmental arena. Emphasis upon policy making process, political strategies, and alternative decision modes. Prerequisite: Completion of 56 credit hours or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Completion of 56 credit hours or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
This course will examine the major theoretical frameworks used in the study of American national government and politics and survey current research in the area. Prerequisite: PSC 105 and a minimum of 12 hours of political science coursework at the 200-level or above, or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
a minimum of 9 hours of political science coursework, including PSC 105
Corequisites
None.
Survey of the principles of administrative law and the politics of the U.S. regulatory processes.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Major causes of forced migration and their implications for international security. Prerequisites: Completion of 56 credit hours or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Completion of 56 credit hours or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Significant aspects of international relations on the basis of timeliness and importance.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Processes of international law; role in international relations and organizations; effects on individual rights in peacetime through cases, treaties, customs, and legal rules.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course supplements the study of the international legal regime examined in International Law I by focusing upon the newly established international criminal law regime. Recommended:
PSC 555.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course examines the theory and literature on the causes and consequences of violent conflicts and the uses of non-violent means to conflict resolution.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Examination of large and small city governments. Their political process, behavior and citizen participation. Emerging public policies and intergovernmental cooperation.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
An analysis of the administrative and fiscal relationships between the national, state, and local governments, with emphasis on grants-in-aid and revenue sharing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course examines the role of the armed forces in politics. Theories about civil-military relations, coups d'ètats, and transitions to democracy will be analyzed. Writing Intensive. Recommended: PSC 242 or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Development and utilization of quantitative data, with emphasis on behavioral research, public opinion polling, and statistical analysis.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Explorations of special problems in subject areas found within Political Science individually agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: Undergraduates must have a major or minor in PSC and/or PAD and at least 12 hours completed in PSC and/or PAD, as well as approval by instructor and department chair before registration. Graduate students must have approval by instructor and department chair before registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Undergraduates must have a major or minor in PSC and/or PAD and at least 12 hours completed in PSC and/or PAD, as well as approval by instructor and department chair before registrationGraduate students must have approval by instructor and department chair before registration
Corequisites
None.
Subject matter not included in courses currently listed in Bulletin.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.