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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; CW,S) Examines citizen's rights and liberties which the Constitution protects against infringement by the government. Those freedoms enumerated in the Bill of Rights are reviewed as well as the right to privacy, due process, and equal protection. Prerequisites: PS101 or permission.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Odd Years; 3.00 Credits; CW,S) Examines the intellectual and constitutional foundations of Congress and the Presidency, and the evolution of their powers and responsibilities. The course also explores how, through cooperation and confrontation, the institutions make decisions about war and peace, spending, and taxation. Prerequisite: PS 101.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Even Years; 3.00 Credits; CW,S) Examines the role political parties and elections play in democratic theory and practice in the U.S. Topics include party systems in the U.S., history, party organization, comparisons with parties in other countries, electoral competition, and elite mass linkages. Contemporary issues such as campaign finance, campaign strategy, and the role of the mass media are also explored. Prerequisite: PS 101.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,S) Examines specific topics in the area of political philosophy and law. Topics will include " Foundations of American Constitutionalism, " " African-American Social and Political Thought, " " Liberalism, " and " Shakespeare's Politics. " Students may take each course for credit.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; S) A study of the State Legislative and Legislative Process. Students will examine the State Legislature as an institution in all of its aspects and those factors which comprise and affect the legislative process. The course requires the written analysis of actual legislation and the drafting of legislative proposals. Prerequisite: PS 101.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,S) Examines the formation and implementation of public policy by an in-depth focus on a single policy area. The course will investigate a particular policy area for the semester, such as environmental policy or health care policy. Policy study will include analysis of interest groups, public opinion, congressional committees and federal agencies. Research and analytical exercise will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PS101.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Odd Years; 3.00 Credits; CW,S,I) A study of the historical evolution of International Law and its role and importance in the international system. In addition, the course will examine the issue of human rights, and the political factors that affect the extent to which human rights can be defined and protected by the international community. Prerequisite: PS 102. (A Peace and Conflict Studies course).
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,S,I) An examination of various theories and approaches to international politics within the past and present contexts of American, Eurasian, and Africancontinents. Special attention is given to theories of war and warfare (from Plato to NATO) and the religious, ideological, geographical, political, and economic determinants of war. Prerequisite: PS 102.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; CW,S,I) Examines international politics in light of a specific topic or issue. The topics include themes such as: Global Environmental Politics, Nationalism, and Competing World Ideologies.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,S,I) (See HS 348)
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