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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Examines Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in, America, a great work of modern political theory. , The validity of Tocqueville's analysis for, understanding the development of American, political culture over time is also considered, as, is the continuing importance of Tocqueville's, investigation of the significance of democratic, values for religion, morality, family, and, perceptions of self.
Prerequisite:
Humanities 1 and 2
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3.00 Credits
An examination of relations between geographical, globalization and how they shape the role and, function of the state. Heavy emphasis will be, placed on the issues of war and peace, as well as, the attainment of geographical knowledge.
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3.00 Credits
A study of American Foreign policy as it relates, to Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin, America. Attention is given to the historical, development of American foreign policy from 1945, to the present, but primary emphasis is placed on, current U.S. economic and strategic interests.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines two interrelated subjects., International law is the study of the norms of, behavior which nations regard as binding and the, international political processes that produce, them. International organizations are an, integral part of these processes which deal with, issues of war and peace, justice, and human, welfare. Particular emphasis will be placed on, the United Nations.
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3.00 Credits
Cross-listed with LG-330., An examination of constitutional law and the, impact of the U.S. Supreme Court on American, politics. Debates regarding constitutional, reasoning are examined. Leading Supreme Court, decisions in the areas of intergovernmental, relations, commerce, and civil rights and, liberties are analyzed.
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3.00 Credits
Cross-listed with LG-362., A seminar based upon individual student research, in public policy and law. The course consists of, lectures, individual investigations, and, presentations and discussions.
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3.00 Credits
Experiential learning opportunity in the field of, political science at an approved setting under, professional supervision. Each student should, choose a setting related to their personal,, professional or vocational interests that will, allow them to apply what they are learning in, their political science courses. Recommended, settings include non-profit agencies, human, services, law firms, and government. Permission of, the instructor and Career Development Center is, required.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the various familial structures, and issues facing families throughout American, history. Attention is given to the diversity of, family arrangements, how they have changed over, time, and the social/political/economical, problems confronting them today. Students will, participate in a guided classroom debate at the, end of the semester. Limited to juniors and, seniors.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with the opportunity to, pursue independent study under the guidance of, department faculty.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of psychology that emphasizes how, psychologists function as scientists. Topics, include research methods, psychobiology,, motivation, perception, consciousness, learning,, cognition, development, personality, psychology, and health, psychological disorders,, psychotherapy, and social relationships.
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