+Denotes an alternate year course.
POLS1300 American Government 3 s.h.
The nature, philosophy, and history of the United States federal system with major consideration given to the national government, its organization, and the interrelation and functions of its component parts. A consideration of the political processes and legal concepts implicit in the American government. Goal 2c (Goal 2B Catalog 0809+)
POLS2000 Individual Study Goal 2c 1-3 s.h.
POLS2200 Introduction to Peace Studies (Also PEAC2200) 3 s.h.
Introduces the field of peace studies with a survey of the historical and philosophical bases for peacemaking, patterns of conflict resolution, nonviolence, history of peace movements, world order models, alternative futures, positive peace, and career options. Goal 2c, 5, 7 (Goal 5 Catalog 0809+)+
POLS2350 Comparative Government and Politics 3 s.h.
An introduction to the theories and concepts employed in comparative politics, with emphasis on methodology rather than on particular areas. Goal 2c, 7 (Goal 2B Catalog 0809+)
+ POLS2380 International Politics 3 s.h.
A study of the system of national states and of the concept of national interest, the goals of foreign policy, the conduct of diplomacy, and the elements bearing on the problem of peace. Goal 2c, 7 (Goal 2B Catalog 0809+)
POLS2400 Introduction to Criminal Justice (Also SOCI2400) 3 s.h.
A survey of the structure and process of the criminal justice system, including the study of law enforcement, criminal courts, and correctional agencies. Goal 2c
POLS3000 Individual Study Goal 2c 1-3 s.h.
POLS3200 State and Local Government 3 s.h.
A systematic and intensive study of the forms of government and political processes in the different states of the United States, with special inquiry as to constitutional and administrative relationships between states and nation and among states. Goal 2c+
POLS3220 Global Peace Issues (Also PEAC3220) 3 s.h.
Focuses on the causes and resolution of conflict at the macro level (global violence and international peacemaking). Goal 2c, 7+
POLS3240 American Constitutional History (Also HIST3240) 3 s.h.
A study of the history of the creation and evolving interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, with emphasis on important issues decided by the Supreme Court. Goal 2c+
POLS3330 Geography of Contemporary Affairs (Also GEOG3330) 3 s.h.
Introduction to contemporary spatially limited and global concerns by a study of current political, economic, and social issues leading to a more critical analysis of news and an awareness of the responsibilities of national and international citizenship. Goal 2c, 7+
POLS3340 Political Parties and Pressure Groups 3 s.h.
Development of the American two-party system. Role of parties in relationship to public opinion, pressure groups and public officials. Goal 2c
+ POLS3360 Politics of the Contemporary Middle East 3 s.h.
An overview of critical political developments among the peoples of the Middle East in the 20th century. Among the themes to be addressed are the struggles for political, economic, and cultural independence; the making of present-day borders and states; the rights of minority groups and nationalities; the influence of outside powers; and the quest for self-determination. Goal 2c, 7
+ POLS3370 The American Presidency (Also HIST3370) 3 s.h.
The evolution of the office of the president, the recruitment of presidents, and the various functions performed by the president. Goal 2c
+ POLS3430 American Constitutional Law 3 s.h.
A study of the courts and the judicial process in the United States, with special emphasis on the development of the constitutional system, the interpretation of the law by the courts and effects on the American system of government, both state and national. Supreme Court cases are extensively studied. Goal 2c, 5
+ POLS3460 United States Foreign Relations (Also HIST3460) 3 s.h.
A survey of 20th century American relations with foreign governments with emphasis on contemporary foreign policy issues. Goal 2c, 7
+ POLS3470 British Foreign Relations (Also HIST3470) 3 s.h.
Survey of Britain’s relations with governments and peoples in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas in the period 1815-1970. Topics include Britain’s role in shaping the post-Napoleonic order development of imperial policy in the 19th century, Britain and the pre-World War I alliance system, the policy of appeasement, and the transition to a diminished world role after World War II. Goal 2c, 7
POLS3500 Criminal Law 3 s.h.
Survey of the history, scope, and nature of criminal law in the United States. Includes study of the legal process and rules of evidence. Goal 2c
POLS3700 Internship in Political Science 1-3 s.h.
An internship that allows students to work with professionals who are in career areas relating to the field of political science. The student will play an active role in identifying potential field sponsors. No more than 3 hours of internship will be applied to the political science minor requirements. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.) Prerequisite: Instructor's consent. Goal 2c
POLS3800 Political Science Practicum: Conference Presentation 1-3 s.h.
An advanced experiential course of study in which students propose, research, write and present a paper at a professional or student conference. Students will gain a detailed understanding of a particular topic in history as well as the process of abstract submissions, preparation of a paper of appropriate structure and length for professional acceptance, the process of presentation itself, and the following critique. Students will be encouraged to rework a paper that they have written for a previous history or political science class and earn 1 semester hour of credit. In exceptional circumstances, students may write a new paper and earn 3 semester hours of credit. Students need not be history majors to make a request to sign up for this course, but must work closely with a history or political science faculty member in order to prepare an appropriate conference paper. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Pass/Fail only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. No more than 6 hours may be applied to the history, political science, and social science major requirements. No credits earned through the Practicum may be applied to History area distribution requirements; all credits will be treated as electives. Goal 2c
POLS3900 Advanced Topics in Political Science 1-3 s.h.
An in-depth study of topics from various areas of political science such as Europe, Middle East, war and peace, etc. Course topics to be announced prior to each semester they are offered. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Goal 2c, 7
POLS4000 Individual Study Goal 2c 1-3 s.h.
POLS4900 Senior Seminar I (Also HIST4900) 1 s.h.
Designed to help the political science-history majors professionalize their knowledge and experience through writing a scholarly paper. Majors only. Prerequisite: HIST2400 Historical Inquiry. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.) Goal 2c
POLS4910 Senior Seminar II (Also HIST4910) 3 s.h.
The research, writing, and evaluation of the completed seminar paper. Prerequisite: POLS4900. Goal 2c, 4c1