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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Development and operations of courts and related institutions; impact of judicial decisions upon the political system.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced study of the U.S. Congress and the state legislature.
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3.00 Credits
Theories of international politics and the decision-making process that generates foreign policy. An examination of the role of power in the modern world, the utility of force in conflict resolution versus the multilateral, collaborative approach. An introduction to the way current international politics is increasingly related to the world economic situation, with special attention to the role of multinational corporations, international trade and finance. Prerequisite: INST 2351 or permission of faculty member. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the role of the presidency in the American political system. Emphasis will be placed on the office and powers of the President, the expansion of the constitutional presidency and the changing nature of presidential politics.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the development and evolutionary interpretation of the United States Constitution through study of decisions by the United States Supreme Court from 1789 to the present.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the American constitutional law of criminal justice and criminal procedure as it relates to the administration of criminal substantive ;aw, and the procedural law of: arrest, stop and frisk, search, confessions, identification, preliminary hearings, bail, indictment, plea bargaining, venue, discovery, trial, sentencing, appeal, and habeas corpus.
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3.00 Credits
A basic overview of justice and peace studies, based on the seven main principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Among the topics that will be reviewed in conjunction with these principles are the dignity of the human person, community-building, human rights, economic development, culture, class, and gender concerns, conflict resolution and care for the environment.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of political participation by minorities (African-American, Asian-American, Latin-American, Native American, women, and other minorities) in American politics, and of the impact of public policies on minority groups. Particular reference will be made to Texas and U.S. Southwest politics.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the basic components of administration in government and nonprofit organizations. Topics covered include executive branch structures, federalism, budgeting, policymaking, personnel administration and ethics.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to civil service systems in the United States. Particular emphasis will be placed on the following topics: the history of the U.S. Civil Service, position classification systems, equal employment opportunity, employee recruitment, in-service training, performance appraisals, employee motivation and collective bargaining.
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