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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the influences of biology, and especially Darwinism, on the social sciences. Course topics include heredity and culture, the roots of aggression, evolutionary psychology and sexual behavior, the evolution of cooperation, and the moral sense. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the legal status, powers and functions, intergovernmental relations and political problems of state and local governments. 3 credits*
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3.00 Credits
A study of international relations including the sources of power and conflict, and the methods by which states compete and cooperate with each other. Additional international actors and contemporary issues will be addressed. 3 credits*
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3.00 Credits
This course uses simulations and public management cases, as well as contemporary public administration literature, to introduce students to the theory and practice of public administration. Students work in teams to resolve issues and problems common to the public service environment. 3 credits*
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3.00 Credits
This course provides intensive examination of the role of Congress in American government, including congressional elections, representation, the organization of Congress, and congressional policy making. It examines the larger context of congressional politics, including political parties, the president, and interest groups. 3 credits*
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3.00 Credits
A variable content course that will examine different institutions and processes of American national politics. Topics which will be covered in different semesters include Congress, the presidency, political parties, and the judiciary. May be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: POLS 100. 3 credits*
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3.00 Credits
Explores the process of state and federal judicial systems, judicial selection, agenda setting, decision making, and the influence of outside parties on legal policy. 3 credits
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6.00 Credits
Supervised work with government agencies, political parties, or interest groups to provide practical experience, supervised and evaluated by an off-campus professional. 1-12 credits A maximum of six semester hours in POLS 380 may be used as electives in the political science major; a maximum of three semester hours may be used as electives in the political science minor. Credits in excess may be applied toward general college electives. No more than twelve semester hours in POLS 380 and/or SS 396, Fieldwork in Community Services, may be applied to an undergraduate degree at Northern State University.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant oneon- one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. Independent study in political science directed by members of the political science faculty. Prerequisite: POLS 100. 1-6 credits
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3.00 Credits
Structure, functions, problems and political processes of modern city governments. Prerequisite: POLS 100. 3 credits*
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