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Course Criteria
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
A systems analysis of the American political environment and decision-making agencies, including study of federalism, state and local government, political parties, Congress, the presidency, and the judiciary.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
General comparative theory applied to developed and developing nations.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Analysis of civil liberties, civil rights, and fiscal, regulatory, social, defense, and foreign policies. Prerequisite: PLSC 1000.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course is a survey of the processes of government and politics within and across the states. This is not a course on Mississippi politics, though special consideration will be given to historical examples and current events in our state. The primary focus of the course is a comparative examination of the institutions and politics of state government. Significant time is also devoted to studying the structures and practices of local government. Students gain a special appreciation for the complex relationships between state, local, and national levels of governance. Prerequisite: PLSC 1000.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course considers the challenges that women face as they participate in the public political world. Women's current level of political power as both citizens and elites is examined. The historical and psycho- logical origins of this power dynamic are also explored. Though special conside- ation will be given to the U.S. political context, time will also be spent discussing women and politics around the world.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course examines the roles and functions of Congress in American governance. Recruitment is analyzed, as are formal and informal structures and processes, interbranch relations, and legislative reform. Prerequisite: PLSC 1000. Offered in alternate years.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course analyzes the institutional nature, roles, and functions of the American presidency. Questions of selection, the nature of leadership and executive power, formal and informal duties of office, evolution of the presidency, and performance evaluation are also explored. Prerequisite: PLSC 1000. Offered in alternate years.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
The nature and functioning of the judicial branch of American government is examined. This course analyzes judicial recruitment and selection, decision making, court organization, and management in courts from the U.S. Supreme Court to the municipal magistrate. Prerequisite: PLSC 1000. Offered occasionally.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
The nature of urban, suburban, and metropolitan governance is examined. Questions of urban policy, the future of cities, and quality of urban/metropolitan management are explored. Policy questions such as community and economic development, housing, growth management and planning, etc. are analyzed. Offered in alternate years.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
The course investigates various aspects of the public policy regarding economic issues. Both macro and micro policy issues may be considered. This course is the same as ECON 2200. Prerequisites: ECON 2000 and sophomore standing.
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