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  • POLS 110: Issues in American Politics

    4.00 Credits
    Friends University

    This course provides an introductory look at the systems and major issues facing American government. Emphasis is placed on the application of general knowledge of American government to current events and discussion of governmental policies.Delivery Methods: WEB, HYB, ONL
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  • POLS 120: Political Ideas and Ideologies

    3.00 Credits
    Friends University

    This introductory course addresses the historical emergence of and the continuing role played by numerous different ideological perspectives in our political thinking. “Ideology” will be defined; and the ways inwhich our own ideological perspectives shape the way we interpret events, read the news, and prioritize political and social concerns will be considered. Important political ideas that will be discussed include liberalism, conservatism, socialism environmentalism and so forth.
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  • POLS 160: International Relations

    3.00 Credits
    Friends University

    A course designed to assist students in understanding the process, behavior and institutions that emerge as nation-states act, react and interact in the world political arena. After a survey of the historical background of the present state system, with special reference to political developments, nationalism, sovereignty and power, attention is turned to patterns of state action includingnonalignment, alliances, collective security, war and diplomacy, and cooperation through international and regional organizations.
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  • POLS 211: Current Events

    3.00 Credits
    Friends University

    Current events uses the events of the day to investigate American political policy, government, and politics. The course focuses on domestic and international issues from an American perspective. Special focus is placed on the role of the media and how point of view influences issue coverage and preception of coverage. No previous experience with American government is necessary as relevant policies, government structures and concepts are explained as they arise naturally from teh events of the day.Delivery Methods: HYB, ONL
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  • POLS 250: Christianity and Social Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Friends University

    This course deals with two topics: the notion of ‘justice’ in both social and political matters, and the contribution which the Christian tradition has historically made and continues to make in regards to the pursuit of justice in those same social and political matters. The focus will be on familiarizing students with the perspectives and tools (ranging from the economic to the philosophical) necessary for them to better formulate a definition of justice, consider whatever value Christian ideas may provide to assessing any number of social and political problems (including but not limited to poverty, education, the environment, and more), and thereby craft just responses to them. As such, the outcomes of this course are both theoretical and practical.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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  • POLS 260: Comparative Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Friends University

    This course deals with the political culture, institutions, processes and behavior of different modern political systems, including their respective governments, their civil society and their political parties. The focus will be on familiarizing students with the variety of approaches to sovereignty, constitutionalism, legitimacy, and so forth around the world. Historical background treated as part of the environment of the political system will also be in question. Students in this course will also have the opportunity to participate in the collegiate Model United Nations program through forming a mock U.N. delegation and attending a Model U.N. conference.Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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  • POLS 270: International Issues and Organizations

    3.00 Credits
    Friends University

    POLS 160 or consent of instructor. This course deals with the origin, structure and operations of international organizations, especially that of the United Nations and related agencies, as well as the development of international law and the globalizing of certain ideas with international legal and political implications, such as human rights, immigration, environmentalism, and so forth. Students in this course will also have the opportunity to participate in the collegiate Model United Nations program through forming a mock U.N. delegation and attending a Model U.N. conference.
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  • POLS 328: Diplomatic History and Foreign Policy

    3.00 Credits
    Friends University

    A survey of American diplomacy and foreign policy from the late 19th century until today, addressing America’s acquisition of colonies, the development of international law, and the international situation surrounding World Wars I and II, the Cold War and the post-Cold War era. Contemporary topics which may be focused on include terrorism, humanitarian aid, military interventions, economic globalization, and so forth.Course Delivery Methods: TRACrosslisted with HIST 328
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  • POLS 330: Constitutional History and Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Friends University

    This course will examine the history and politics behind various different (and continuing) interpretations of the U.S. Constitution. This will include studying theorigin and development of the Supreme Court and the judicial branch itself, as well as how important decisions by the Supreme Court, made in response to different political and social and legal crises, have profoundly changed our country’s approach to religion, morality, citizenship, crime, free speech, relations between state and national governments, and so forth.This course is cross listed with HIST 330
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  • POLS 340: Travel Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Friends University

    (see History)This course is cross listed with HIST 340
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