POLITICAL SCIENCE 101
American Government:
The Constitution. Structure and function of the national government: proper citizenship, civil rights, elections, and party organizations.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 103
Introduction to Political Science:
Political Life and Social Change.
Classical and modern concepts of politics. The organization of power, authority and legitimacy; types of political systems, Western and non-Western; problems of international relations; methods of political analysis.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 204
Government and Politics Abroad:
Principal institutions, methods, and problems of government of selected foreign countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America as compared with the American System.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 206
The Political Economy of North-South Relations:
Political-economic disparities between "North" (the developed nations) and "South" (developing countries). The causes of these disparities analyzed from an interdisciplinary point of view. Recurring pattens of obstacles to development in some new nations. The role of international financial and other organizations.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 207
World Politics:
This course explores the principal elements of world politics, examining the context in which the major actors play their roles, as well as the salient features of the international community. It will review the most significant aspects of global politics by examining such topics as foreign policy, the nature of national power, and war. It will examine the origin, organization, and function of the major international institutions, and conclude with a discussion of global issues.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 208
Introduction to International Law:
History and nature of international law, territorial sovereignty, natural resources and international norms (e.g. exclusive econo-mic zones, the continental shelf, outer space, etc.), diplomatic & consular relations, International Court of Justice and other tribunals, and the use of force in international law.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 209
Introduction to United Nations Studies:
Examination of the successes and failures of the United Nations, its prospects for the future, principal organs, especially the
Security Council, budgetary system, role in arms control, relations between the United Nations and the United States, and related issues.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 215
International Human Rights:
A study of the international protection of human rights. The course analyzes the origin and nature of human rights, the content of human rights standards guaranteed by international law, as well as the global international mechanism for the protection of human rights. It includes a comparative examination of the regional systems in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa for the protection of human rights.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 299
Selected Topics in Political Science:
A course with variable topic focus, depen-dent upon student needs and the expertise of the instructor.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 301X
The Political Economy of East Asia:
By the term "East Asia", one usually understands China,
Japan, and Korea, the three nations, which will be the primary focus of this
course. In recent decades, the East Asian region has often been described as a
model of socioeconomic development, which other emerging market
economies should follow. Through studying East Asia's unique sociopolitical
and economic trajectory, this course will attempt to contextualize the challenges
and opportunities currently facing Hong Kong, Japan, the Koreas, the Peoples
Republic of China, and Taiwan. This course is meant to identify the extent to
which the East Asian paradigm applies to other countries and point to pitfalls
which other developing centers should avoid.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 303X
The Political Economy of Latin America:
This course begins with the study of the pre-Columbian, colonial and post-colonial stages of political and economic development in Latin America. It also examines the impact of the First World War, the Depression, the Second World War and the Cold War on Latin American approaches to and strategies for development. It then explores the implications of recent significant changes in the Latin American political and economic landscape including the Organization of American States' Santiago Commitment to democratization, the tendency away from statism (a fixture in Latin America for decades), and the formation of major regional customs unions including NAFTA and MERCOSUR and plans for the creation of a Free Trade Area for the Americas.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 304
American Political Parties:
A survey of the party process in the United States with special reference to the problems of party organizations, politicians, the spoils system, the nominating process, political campaigns, the primary system.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 323
Classics in Political Theory:
Analysis of principles of political theories of the Ancient Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Early Modern periods. Emphasis on the thought of Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mach-iavelli, Hobbes, Locke and Montesquieu. Application of these theories to contemporary political ideas and problems.
3 semester hours/Cross-listed with Philosophy 323

POLITICAL SCIENCE 324
Recent Political Theory:
Analysis of the major contemporary ideologies, their historical-philosophical backgrounds and public policy implications. Among the ideologies and belief systems considered are liberalism, conservatism, Marxism (including Leninism and Maoism), fascism, anarchism, religious fundamentalism, and feminism. The cultural expressions of these ideologies in arts and literature are also examined.
3 semester hours/Cross-listed with Philosophy 324

POLITICAL SCIENCE 398
Internship:
Professional, supervised, unpaid work in an organization related to career goals. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor and School Director.
3 semester hours

POLITICAL SCIENCE 399
Independent Studies:
This course permits the advanced political science student to undertake individual research in the area approved by the instructor. Continuous consultation with the instructor is required. Prerequisite: Permission of School Director.
1-6 semester hours