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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A concentrated program of research or study on a particular subject of the student's selection. The topic will be chosen with the advice and under the direction of a faculty member. Admission by permission of the political science faculty. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of a unique example of political, economic, and cultural integration. The course will emphasize the evolution, enlargement, international positioning, and political organization of the European Union. Prerequisite: POS 101J or POS 102J or POS 104J or POS 205, or permission of the instructor. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced course on the political, economic, and cultural aspects of the European Union, offered exclusively for students who enroll in the summer abroad program, "The European Union in Brussels."Participants will travel to Brussels and The Hague for presentations at the EU institutions, NATO, and the International Criminal Court. Prerequisite: recommended, but not required, POS 205, or any other course with an international content. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to political analysis of public policy formation and implementation. Policy processes will be examined to see what their study can tell us about American politics, institutions, and political behavior. Particular attention will be paid to "who gets what, when and how" from the United States political system, especially how they get it and why it works that way. Alternative methods of policy analysis will be applied to selected areas of current interest and critically evaluated. Prerequisite: POS 101J or permission of the instructor. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
The role of the judiciary in American politics, with emphasis on the United States Supreme Court. A series of case studies will cover such topics as economic regulation, civil rights, reapportionment, and war powers. Attention will also be given to the impact of judicial philosophies on decision making. Prerequisites: POS 101J or permission of the instructor. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of judicial interpretations of Bill of Rights guarantees and their effects on political processes in the United States. Topics include church and state, freedom of speech and press, the rights of the accused and the convicted. Prerequisites: POS 101J or permission of the instructor. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
Provision may be made to gain professional experience in a political party organization, electoral or referendum campaign. Students will meet for a series of internship seminars, for which readings and reports will be required. Prerequisite: open to selected students from any major. Cr 6.
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6.00 Credits
Provision may be made to gain professional experience in administration and research. Students will meet for a series of internship seminars, for which readings and reports will be required. The course is open to selected students. Cr 6.
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3.00 Credits
Provision may be made to gain professional experience in a civic, public interest, or other not-for- p r o fit organization. Students will meet for a series of internship seminars, for which readings and reports will be required. Prerequisite: open to selected students from any major. Cr 6.
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3.00 Credits
Provision may be made to gain professional experience in a local government. Students will meet for a series of internship seminars. Readings and research reports are required, focusing on the management, financial control and administration of modern American cities, with emphasis on administration of personnel and finance, the city plan and line functions; public safety, transportation, health, welfare and housing. Prerequisite: open to selected students from any major. Cr 6.
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