Focus is on the elements of individual political behavior. Includes rational choice; political involvement, commitment, and participation; elections and voting behavior; and political opinion. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)

Examines and applies theories, concepts, and methods of comparative political analysis in selected political systems. Recommended: ENG 101. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)

This course examines the institutional structure and function of state, county, municipal, and township governments in the U.S. and the important issues confronting these units. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)

An introduction to comparative political economic systems. Prerequisites: PSC 100, PSC 150 or PSC 242.

Discussion of vital issues in the history of Western political thought, such as freedom, justice, equality, and power. Authors include Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Marx. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)

Overview of common public sector research techniques and how research findings can be integrated into effective organizational decisions. Quantitative Reasoning. Identical to PAD 280QR. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: At least 6 hours in PAD, PSC, SOC, or SWK.