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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course gives students a basic understanding of the major issues and aspects of world politics. It includes an overview of trends in world politics in the twenty-first century, considers the relevant global actors, explores the relevance of non-state actors, and focuses on the increasing importance of issues relating to global welfare. A central premise is that world politics is a combination of political, historical, economic, and sociological factors which are not static. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSPA 1000 or 1010.
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Analyzes the methods and dominant approaches to the study of international relations including international political economy, theories of conflict, decision making theory, integration theory and deterrence. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSPA 1000 or 1010.
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3.00 Credits
The history, development, organization, functions and purpose of parties and interest groups, and the role played by them in the policy-making and election of the government in the United States and other Western democracies. Credit, 3 sem. hours. PREREQ: PSPA 1010 and 2330.
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3.00 Credits
A study of American municipal government in its setting and development, power and politics, management process, administration of services, social and economic problems, planning, fiscal problems and practices, intergovernmental relations, and emerging trends. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSPA 1000 or 1010.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the historic and conceptual background of political thought from the classical through contemporary political thinkers. Emphasis is placed on the application of ideas and concepts learned to current political and personal situations so as to enable the student to function better and more thoughtfully as an individual and as a member of various social and political systems. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSPA 1000 or 1010.
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A study of: (1) the distribution of the legislative power in the three branches of the government, (2) the structure and functions of the legislature, (3) the actual process of legislation both in the national and state governments, its defects and remedies, and (4) the attainment of responsible and responsive government. Important legislative problems will be selected and serve as a basis for analyzing the legislative process. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSPA 1010 and 2330.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the nature of public opinion, campaigns, and elections and their functions in the American political system. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSPA 1010 and 2330.
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The central role of the American presidency in the political process and the relationship among the presidency and the other branches of government. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSPA 1010 and 2330.
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A study of (1) the federal system, especially the relations between the national government and the States, and (2) the jurisdiction of the federal courts. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSPA 1010 and 2170.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the U.S. Constitution and appellate court rulings and interpretations of civil liberties and individual rights. PREREQ: PSPA 1010 and 2170.
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