Political Science (POS)

Coordinated study of the development of the American government including the historical development of the United States and the organization and functions of government.

Introduction to the basic concepts and fundamental substantive divisions of the field of political science.

Introduction to the basic theories and concepts of policy analysis, with particular emphasis on the policy- making process at the federal level; examines such selected policy issues as welfare, health insurance, and housing. The course also seeks to assess the impact of policy decisions on various groups in American society.

Intensive study of the legal and political processes of the sub- systems of state and local government. There is a detailed emphasis on federal state, interstate, and state local relations.

Focus on the organization, responsibility, personnel management, fiscal processes, functions and problems of public administration.

Focus on the organization, responsibility, personnel management, fiscal processes, functions and problems of public administration.

Systematic examination of the African-American in the American political system, covering various periods of the African-American political experience.

Designed for honor's classes. Systematic examination of the African-American in the American political system, covering various periods of the African-American political experience.

Study of the nature, function, evolution, and organization of political parties in the United States, with particular emphasis on the relationship of special interest groups with the party system.

Study of the organization, structure, and politics of the major European governments, with special emphasis on the political systems of Great Britain, France, West Germany, and the Former Soviet Union.

Study of the background, responsibilities, and consequences of United States foreign policy from World War I through the Cold War years to the present. Special emphasis is based on the diplomatic origins of the major wars, the peacemaking efforts, and assessment of American foreign policy toward major regions of the world and international organizations.

Intensive examination of the schools and theories of jurisprudence, historical development of legal systems, legal reasoning, and juristic processes

Focus on the problems of methodology in empirical research, emphasizing hypothesis testing and the quantification of data. This course provides experience in the use of public documents, aggregate data, and survey data in research designs and policy evaluation.

Designed for honor's classes. Focus on the problems of methodology in empirical research, emphasizing hypothesis testing and the quantification of data. This course provides experience in the use of public documents, aggregate data, and survey data in research designs and policy evaluation.

Study of the basic principles of the American constitutional system. Emphasis is placed on the judicial interpretation and application of these principles in construing the powers of the government and the rights of individuals.

Study of the basic principles of the American constitutional system. Emphasis is placed on the judicial interpretation and application of these principles in construing the powers of the government and the rights of individuals . These courses examine the historical background of major federal court decisions.

Study of the basic principles of the American constitutional system with emphasis on the historical background of major federal court decisions.

Study of the basic principles of the American constitutional system. Emphasis is placed on the judicial interpretation and application of these principles in construing the powers of the government and the rights of individuals . These courses examine the historical background of major federal court decisions.

Examination of the systemic exploration and analysis of data, developing competencies in interpreting and creating statistical analyses including but not limited to summary statistics, cross-tabulations, regressions, and predictive analyses; develop an understanding of open-source tools for reading and managing data.

Examination of the structure and function of public organizations, with emphasis on theories of administrative hierarchies and evaluation of bureaucracies

This course examines relationships among nations relative to conflicts, alliances, political economy, etc. It also deals with the ever evolving nature of the global system particularly the impact of high-speed information on globalization.

Focus on humans as a part of nature, acting in their political environment over time. This course examines relationships among nations relative to conflicts, treaties, economic integration, etc.

Study of the political theories of Plato, Aristotle, selected Greek, Roman and medieval writers, to Machiavelli. Critical analyses of enduring political problems.

Critical analyses of enduring political problems in the writings of European theorists from Machiavelli to the present.

Critical analyses of enduring political problems in the writings of European theorists from Machiavelli to the present.

Intensive study of the substantive content of the law of international relations. Special emphasis is placed on problems of enforcement of laws, etc.

Introduction to the American legal system using a case study approach.

Focus is placed on the recruitment, examination, placement, remuneration, morale, retirement, training, and other related issues which impact public service.

Examination of the political evolution of African nations south of the Sahara through comparison of political ideologies and case studies of selected individual nations. This also includes an analysis the various colonial systems as well as African struggle for independence.

Study of conflicts in Africa and their causes and attempts at resolution with emphasis on the role of peace-keeping efforts of the African Union, international organizations and foreign powers.

Independent reading and analytical reporting on works outside the immediate scope of formal courses. Special emphasis is placed on the depth of various perspectives.

Survey of the governments and the politics of the countries of Asia; with attention to geographic, economic, and cultural conditions, out of which present governments evolve.

Internship in a private or governmental agency. See faculty Public Administration Internship Coordinator for specific requirements.

Internship in a private or governmental agency. See faculty Public Administration Internship Coordinator for specific requirements.

Selected research topic includes collection, analysis, and presentation of an organized research effort. The research topic chosen must be approved by instructor.