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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics under faculty supervision, with emphasis on experiential learning. Prereq: c/i and c/vc. (fall/spring)
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4.00 Credits
A survey of quantitative and qualitative methods and tools used by various disciplines across the social and behavioral sciences and the humanities to investigate individuals, cultures, and societies. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding and comprehension of course content through course examinations, out-of-class writing assignments, and the critical application of course content to a student-selected problem. Lecture, small group discussions, and problem solving. Prereq: Completed Gen Ed Behavioral & Social Sciences requirements (7-8 credits) and MATH 131, or c/i. (fall)
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4.00 Credits
Analysis of the various attempts within Western thought (from the ancient world to the present) to explain, instruct, and justify the dis-tribution of political power in society. Emphasis is placed upon those theories whose primary concern is to define the nature of political knowledge, ethical subjectivity, and a just society. Critiques of this tradition from both Western and non-Western sources will be explored, with special emphasis given to the justice claims of indigenous peoples. Students will demonstrate understanding of course content through in- and out-of-class writing assignments. Lecture and group discussion. (spring)
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3.00 Credits
Directed research or study, with emphasis on experiential learning. Prereq: c/i and c/vc. (fall/spring)
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of the world political system, theories of international relations, and American foreign policy from independence to the present. Particular emphasis will be placed on America's role as a hegemon in the 21st century. Students will be evaluated based on class participation and written assignments requiring some individual research. Seminar. $15 Course Fee. Prereq: PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/ HIST/POLS/ PSY/SOC 221and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or ci. (fall/even-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth examination of the comparative study of politics across both time and space. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of differing forms of government, processes of regime change, and the variety of political activity. Students will be evaluated based on class participation and written assignments requiring some individual research. Seminar. Prereq: PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/ PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (fall/even-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to classical, modern, and contemporary theories of political economy and the economic and political programs that were developed as a result of and in response to such theories. These prin-ciples will be used to promote understanding of how economic and political considerations constrain and influence one another. Students will be evaluated based on class participation and written assignments requiring some individual research. Seminar. $15 Course Fee. Prereq: ECON/GEOG/POLS 201, and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/ POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (fall/odd-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth look at how Congress really works and at the power and structure of the Executive branch. This will in-clude discussion regarding how elections, media, lobbyists, and per-sonal and professional relationships influence legislation and Congres-sional powers, as well as Congress's relationship with the President, and the President's ability to enact his agenda. Students will be evalu-ated on the basis of written assignments, examinations, and class discussion. Lecture and discussion. Prereq: POLS 121. (on demand)
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3.00 Credits
This option is intended to provide students with an opportunity to incorporate an appropriate extended field experience into their academic program. Field placement options to include all political settings. Prereq: c/i and c/vc. (fall/spring)
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4.00 Credits
Selected topics of interest, with emphasis on experiential learning. Prereq: c/i. (spring)
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