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3.00 Credits
Provides students with an understanding of the complex politics of the Middle East. Draws theories and concepts from the field of comparative politics to understand the issues of the region. The course will trace the evolution of the region by engaging in case studies of countries that dominate its politics. Particular emphasis is placed on the environmental contexts that shape policy in each country, including political culture, political economy, and interaction with the regional and international communities.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303 and POLS 2304
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3.00 Credits
In-depth examination of government at the state and local levels. Areas covered include the roles of state and local governments in the federal system, how state and local governments are administered, the level of professionalism in state and local government, the impact of political culture on governance, and the effect of state and local institutions, special interests, bureaucracy and public opinion on the policy process.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303 and POLS 2304
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3.00 Credits
Aims to train students in systematically, critically, and analytically examining the political and economic interactions in the post-WWII international system. Provides students with an in-depth knowledge of trade policies and rules guiding international economic transactions and the challenges facing the global community in the 21st century.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303 and POLS 2304
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3.00 Credits
Explores the vibrant and ever-growing role of the non-profit organization in American society. Includes a review of the current nonprofit sector and its relationship with government, business and the economy. The importance of organization, management, evaluation, ethics and leadership in the non-profit sector will also be examined.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303 and POLS 2304
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3.00 Credits
Survey of political thinkers from the classical and medieval eras addressing conceptions of just war, leadership, political knowledge, the role of oratory, citizenship, regime types, law, and church-state relations.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics in political science. Topics may vary from semester to semester, and the course may be repeated when the topics vary. Topics include comparative politics, American political thought, international relations, development of political ideas, Texas politics, campaign politics, and the U.S. Congress.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to introduce graduate students to the major theoretical concepts and important readings in the study of American politics and government. Students will read books and articles from a wide range of topics, including studies of the origins of American constitutionalism, federalism, legislatures, courts, executives, bureaucracies, elections, mass opinion and political behavior at both national and state levels.
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Graduate standing
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to introduce graduate students to the major theoretical concepts in the study of political science. Topics include approaches to the study of political science; the nature of power, influence, authority; political ideologies; relationship of politics and culture; the individual in politics; political parties and groups; legislatures, executives, bureaucracies, and legal systems; interaction of local, national, international units. While some of the material will have an American focus, this course has a broader conceptual, geographical and temporal focus than POLS 6301.
Corequisite:
Graduate standing
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the essential subject areas, major theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. (PSYC 2301)
Corequisite:
Enrollment in or completion of ENG 1301
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3.00 Credits
Psychological theory and research as they relate to contemporary problems of human behavior. Factors contributing to healthy individualsā relationships with themselves and their environment. (PSYC 2315)
Corequisite:
PSY 1303
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