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3.00 Credits
(3)(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the boundaries of the civil rights and liberties protected by the Constitution. Selected covered topics include the liberties enumerated in the first Ten Amendments of the Constitution, and the civil rights of citizens protected in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendements of the Constitution. F,S.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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3.00 Credits
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the role of the Supreme Court in American politics. Covered topics include the historical development as an institution, the selection and nomination process of Supreme Court justices, the nature of Supreme Court decision-making, the relationship between the Supreme Court and the other branches, and other relevant topics.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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3.00 Credits
A study of the growth of law, the law-making function of the courts, the structure and organization of federal and state courts, the procedures involved in civil and criminal cases, and the problems and proposals for reform in the administration of justice.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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3.00 Credits
A study of the structure, organization, powers, functions and problems of legislative bodies.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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3.00 Credits
The constitutional powers and political roles of the American President with lesser emphasis upon state governors. An analysis of the chief executive and administration, executive relationship with legistatures, and party and popular leadership by the executive.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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3.00 Credits
A study of the powers, organizations, processes, and programs of municipal government, with special emphasis upon government in metropolitan areas.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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3.00 Credits
(3)(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course provides a regional overview of International Relations by focusing on the Western Hemisphere. The primary focus will be on U.S. - Latin American relations, given the dominant role the United States has played in the region, since the early 1800s. The course looks at key historical periods and the theoretical underpinnings of U.S. policies directed toward the nations of the Americas. It also discusses the foreign policies of Latin American states with the United States and each other. The course further explores the role of inter-governmental organizations, such as the Organization of American States (OAS) and its influence in promoting key issues such as hemispheric cooperation on counter-drugs and security issues, as well as promoting democratization and trade. F,S,Su.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*101;
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3.00 Credits
(3) Designed to be the captstone course for students majoring in political science. This course focuses on the nature and devlopment of the discipline of political science. Particular attention is given to controversies concerning the scope and methods of conducting research in political science. Students design and carry out independent research culminating in a capstone project. Political Science majors should take this course no earlier than the last semester of their junior year. F,S,Su
Prerequisite:
GROUP: Take POLI*200; GROUP: Take 90 credits;
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3.00 Credits
(3 credits)(Prereq: Professional Studies majors only) This seminar offers a platform for Professional Studies majors to reflect on and synthesize previously mastered educational content (Professional Studies courses, concentration courses, general education courses, and coursework prior to Coastal Carolina University). This culminating course requires students to apply previous knowledge and experience to practical cases, projects, and challenges encountered in the professional sphere. Students work on a variety of projects that anticiapte real-world issues across various professions. There is heavy emphasis on practical application of knowledge, concepts, and skills gained in the program. The course work includes a final project that draws on and integrates the knowledge, concepts, and skills learned as a Professional Studies major. F,S,Su
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3.00 Credits
=(PSYC 101H) A general introduction to the scientific study of behavior. The theme of basic research will be followed through the study of personality, learning and memory, cognition, developmental, social, abnormal, and the biological bases of behavior, in addition to some other selected topics.
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