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  • PL 233A: Urban Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Merrimack College

    An examination of the institutions and processes of urban politics as they affect specific problems such as housing, poverty, transportation and finance. Prerequisite: PL 101A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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  • PL 240A: Criminal Law

    3.00 Credits
    Merrimack College

    This course is a survey of criminal law, including sources, classification, definitions, elements, defenses and culpability. It will cover the history and development of criminal law and will differentiate between substantive, procedural, civil and administrative law. The course will focus on the various crimes that are particularly applicable to the law enforcement officer, including murder, rape, narcotics, illegal firearms and Internet related crimes. Special emphasis will be placed on gang related offenses, weapon and narcotic trafficking, sexual assault, Internet child predators and white collar crime. The course will also underscore the procedures associated with the judicial process, including criminal procedure and court jurisdiction on the federal and state levels. Three hours a week.
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  • PL 271A: International Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Merrimack College

    An examination of the major forces in world politics; nationalism, political and economic development, conflict, negotiation, energy and population. Prerequisite: PL 102A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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  • PL 274A: Latin American Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Merrimack College

    An examination of the major political trends and issues in contemporary Latin American countries, including poverty, inequality, underdevelopment, human rights, elections, military intervention and social changes. Investigation and discussion of the theories which seek to explain the determinants and consequences of these developments. No prerequisites. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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  • PL 276A: British Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Merrimack College

    An examination of the structure, dynamics and processes of government in the United Kingdom. Topics for study: Parliament; the executive; political parties; interest groups; the judicial system; policy determination. Prerequisite: PL 102A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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  • PL 278A: Japanese Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Merrimack College

    An examination of the modern political system; topics include the “consensual style” of politics,formal and informal institutions including parties and interest groups; domestic and foreign politics. Prerequisite: PL 102A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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  • PL 291A: Government, Business and Society

    3.00 Credits
    Merrimack College

    An examination of relations between the U.S. government and the private sector from an historical and contemporary perspective. Public policy areas in which public and private sectors interface will be analyzed in the light of alternative interpretations of the political economy. Prerequisite: PL101A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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  • PL 310A: International Political Economy

    3.00 Credits
    Merrimack College

    This course examines how politics and economics come together in international relations and global problems. It explores why nations trade with each other and why they sometimes practice trade protectionism. It also probes the growing importance of regional economic blocks, such as the European Union and the North American Free Trade Agreement. Other topics include the rise and decline of American economic hegemony, the rise of Japan’s economic power, and global trade conflicts. The course also surveys economic reforms in the former Soviet Union and China as well as causes of underdevelopment in the developing world. Prerequisite: PL 102A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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  • PL 322A: Public Administration and Public Policy

    3.00 Credits
    Merrimack College

    An examination of the agencies and the policy making processes of the federal bureaucracy. Prerequisite: PL 101A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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  • PL 326A: Issues in Public Policy

    3.00 Credits
    Merrimack College

    An examination of current national issues confronting American leaders and institutions. Prerequisite: PL 101A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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