A study of the formal and informal institutions of American national government and politics, including the Constitution, the presidency, Congress, the federal court system, etc.

An examination of the structure and function of state and local political institutions, the forms of political participation, and various policy issues.

A study of municipal government and metropolitan problems, including politics, the role of the city council, the mayor, and the city manager.

An introduction to the study of behavior in a political context, including an analysis of behavioral concepts such as political roles, groups, and power.

A semester or session of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction. Final grade, placement, and number of semester credit hours determined by student’s advisor.

This course serves as an introduction to the use of statistics as a method of describing and analyzing data from research in the behavioral and social sciences.

This course introduces the basic logic, knowledge, and skills of research design and methodology in the behavioral and social sciences.

An analysis of the major political systems of Europe, with emphasis on Great Britain, France, the German Federal Republic, and the Soviet Union.

An analysis of the constitutional development of separation of powers, federalism, the regulation of commerce, contracts, taxing and spending, and the state police power.

An examination of western political philosophy from Plato to Marx with emphasis on Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx.

An examination of the dynamics of world politics, international tension, conflict, and resolution.

An analytical examination of the origins and character of the various international organizations, especially the United Nations.

Its importance, relevance, and roles as instruments for solving conflicts in the global system will be explored.

A semester or session of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction. Final grade, placement, and number of semester credit hours determined by student’s advisor.

An examination of constitutional development: the definition of American rights in the areas of freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, and religion.

An analytical examination of the powers, duties, and functions of American political executives in national, state, and local governments.

An advanced political science course that addresses the American political heritage. Specific emphasis is placed on the Constitution, political behavior, and electoral systems.

A comparative analysis of political culture, processes, and problems of selected nations, the majority of which have become independent since World War II.

A survey course designed to introduce students to African political structure, its historical background, the impact of colonization, recent trends, and ideologies.

A semester or session of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction. Final grade, placement, and number of semester credit hours determined by student’s advisor.

Course content, instructional activities, and student assignments are tailored to specific needs.

This course is designed to develop analytical skills, interpretation and research; and to nurture intellectual self/reliance and critical thinking.