POLS-101 AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (3 CR.)
Students are introduced to the general problems of government. The emphasis is on the basic concepts of American politics and the major structural and Constitutional elements of national government.

POLS-102 AMERICAN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (3 CR.)
This course is an introductory survey of the administration, politics, and organization of government at the sub-national level, including city, county, special district, and state governments. A brief introduction to the basics of the policy-making process is provided. Writing integrated.

POLS-200 SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (3 CR.)
Students learn to engage in a philosophical investigation of the justifications of political systems forwarded by ancient and modern political thinkers. Writing integrated. Cross-listed with PHIL 200.

POLS-237 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS (3 CR.)
An overview of the world political system and a framework for analysis of the actions and actors in the global arena is provided.

POLS-270 PARAMETERS OF POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY (2 CR.)
Basic concepts in psychology as applied to the political system will be covered. Cases and issues will be examined from both a political science and a psychological perspective. Pre-requisite: PSYC 101. Cross-listed with PSYC 270

POLS-285 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT (3 CR.)
An introduction to the study of politics through the comparison of selected foreign governments. The significance of contrasts in the role of culture, constitutions, interest groups, parties, participation, and political institutions in the formation of policy are discussed and analyzed.

POLS-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-3 CR.)

POLS-291 WORKSHOP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-3 CR.)

POLS-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-3 CR.)

POLS-294 INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-3 CR.)

POLS-295 PRACTICUM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-12 CR.)

POLS-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-12 CR.)

POLS-299 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (1-12 CR.)

POLS-300 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY (3 CR.)
An overview of the international economic system and the relationship of the global economy to world politics - the current economic order is emphasized. Students should take an appropriate economics course.
Pre-requisite: SS 100

POLS-320 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS (3 CR.)
Public policy formulation and its implementation are analyzed in terms of their intentional and unintentional effects on society. Issues of identifying, evaluating, and reporting those effects are discussed.

POLS-332 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF LATIN AMERICA (3 CR.)
Students will examine contemporary political processes and their historical roots in Latin American states, including government structures, regime change, parties and elections, social movements, the effects of imperialism and colonialism and local political economy.

POLS-345 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (3 CR.)
This course is designed to introduce students to the historical development of the Constitution and the problems encountered under this type of system.

POLS-370 POLITICAL COMMUNICATION (3 CR.)
This course deals with communication as the essence of the political process. By examining such topics as political campaigning, the press-government relationship, and the rhetoric of political leaders, the implications of political communication are addressed from the perspectives of politicians, the press, and the public. Cross-listed with COMM 370.

POLS-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-3 CR.)

POLS-394 INTENRSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-3 CR.)

POLS-399 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (3 CR.)

POLS-429 ORIGINS OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY (3 CR.)
The class examines the origins and development of major foreign policies within the context of international linkages, diplomatic organizations, and diplomatic procedures. Also listed as HIST 429

POLS-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-3 CR.)

POLS-491 WORKSHOP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-3 CR.)

POLS-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-3 CR.)

POLS-494 INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-12 CR.)

POLS-495 PRACTICUM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-12 CR.)

POLS-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-12 CR.)