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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Offered: DD. A survey of the policy process and specific policies or issues in government selected from a variety of areas, such as crime and punishment, health and welfare, bioethical, education, energy, environment, spending, taxation, civil liberties, immigration, and homeland security. Prerequisite: PSC 101. LAS Ethics; LAS Writing.
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3.00 Credits
Offered: S (even-numbered years). This class is a survey of domestic and international terrorism focusing on major terrorist groups and their actions throughout the world. Root causes of terrorism will be examined and domestic and international reactions to terrorism will be explained and evaluated. There is a special emphasis in this class on the U.S. Homeland Security response to terrorism. Prerequisite: PSC101.
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3.00 Credits
Offered: DD (Odd-numbered years). Comparative approach to Asian politics and culture. This course pays special attention to Japanese governance, culture and leadership as well as emerging governments and economies in Southeast Asia. Relations with the United States are also examined. Prerequisite: PSC101. LAS International/Intercultural.
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3.00 Credits
Offered: S (odd-numbered years). An examination of the functions, history and actions of the United Nations since its inception. Special attention will be given to an examination of the past and current peacekeeping missions and the role of nations and national power within the United Nations organization. Prerequisite: PSC101. LAS Writing.
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3.00 Credits
Offered: DD. Special Topics vary.
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3.00 Credits
Offered: F (even-numbered years). Policy making, the role of the public in decisions, formulation and implementation of national policy, U.S. policy goals in various areas of the world, decision making in crisis situations. Prerequisites: PSC101 and PSC200. LAS International/Intercultural.
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3.00 Credits
Offered: F (even-numbered years). The American Congress, its organization, rules, role in law making; the role of interest groups, congressional investigations, and the modern presidency in the legislative process. Prerequisite: PSC101.
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3.00 Credits
Offered: F. The role of the Supreme Court in the American system; judicial review and its significance under Marshall, Fuller, Taft, Hughes, and Warren; majority and minority opinions; the process of decision making. Prerequisite: PSC101. LAS Writing.
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Offered: Sp, F. Investigation of a research problem, project, or topic or an individual conference basis. Prerequisites: Declared Political Science major, a minimum of 2.5 GPA, and departmental approval.
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3.00 - 12.00 Credits
Offered: Sp. Internships with public agencies, governmental organizations, or private groups or agencies that interact with government are available with the approval of the Department of Government, Social Work & Sociology via its Political Science faculty. This field work will provide first hand exprience with the operations, institutions, and policy concerns of cooperating agencies, organizations, and groups. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, declared Political Science major, PSC101, either PSC110 or PSC320, and one of PSC300, PSC330, or PSC410. Student internship positions in a state and local government setting require PSC 110. Internships must be arranged and approved by the department during the semester preceding the internship.
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