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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of political processes, institutions, problems, and issues at the local level with emphasis on metropolitan areas, city management and federal/state/urban relations. Prerequisite: PS 202 or consent of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Capitalism, liberalism, conservatism, communism, socialism and fascism considered as world views and politico-economic systems in various cultures, with emphasis on comparative values and methods. Prerequisite: PS 203 or consent of instructor
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3.00 Credits
An advanced study of global problems (war, human rights, economic development) and organizations designed to alleviate them. Consideration and assessment of various cultural views of such problems and of the successes/failures of the United Nations, European Union and collective security arrangements. Prerequisite: PS 203 or consent of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to labor relations in the public sector. Topics include the historical background and legal environment of public sector unions, the fundamentals of collective bargaining, including processes, politics, and methods of resolving impasses, the implementation of collective bargaining agreements, including grievance procedures and the impact of unions on public personnel policies.
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3.00 Credits
A consideration of the origin, character and consequences of American foreign policy with an emphasis on policy-making and issues since 1945. Prerequisites: PS 201, PS 203 or consent of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes the demographic, economic, social, and political dimensions of our aging population. The unique nature, needs and policy implications of the growing elderly population receive particular attention.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines public policy, the policy process and policy-making institutions through a "gender lens." It deals with how gender differences affect the identification of public policy problems, their perceived importance and their potential solutions, the differences between male and female policy-makers and the differential gender impact of policies.
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3.00 Credits
A study of governmental personnel systems. Topics include the underlying values of public personnel administration, classification, pay and benefits, evaluation, recruitment, training, affirmative action and collective bargaining.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the political, fiscal, policy and management aspects of budget formation and implementation in American state and national governments.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of American constitutional law that involves a detailed case-study approach in which the students prepare briefs on case law. Focuses on the application of the concepts of federalism and separation of powers; the evolving relationship between the states and the national government; between the three institutions of the presidency, congress, and the courts; and between government and the individual. Prerequisite: PS 201 or consent of instructor
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