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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A study of the theory and practice of international politics, with special emphasis upon decision making, policy making, the state system, war and arms control, ideology and nationalism, the ecological system, interdependence, the multinationals, and human rights.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the organization and functioning of the United Nations, significant problems confronting world organization, weaknesses of the UN, and the future of world organization. Students will conduct research and write papers on significant international issues confronting the UN and on the foreign policy of selected members of the UN. Students will participate each week in a mock session of the UN and will attend, at their own expense, the annual session of the Arkansas Model United Nations, which normally meets on Friday and Saturday of the first week in December. Only one Model United Nations course may be taken for credit during a semester Course offered in fall semester only.
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3.00 Credits
A study of national security policy making, with an emphasis on current national security issues.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: POLS 2003 and POLS/HIST 2153 or PSY/SOC 2053. Completion of MATH 1113 recommended. Introduction to elementary descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis on applications in political science.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of the United States Supreme Court's decisions in the evolution of American Government as seen in the leading cases dealing with judicial review, separation of powers, and federal systems; protection of personal rights, interstate commerce, taxation, and due process of law in economic regulation and control; and civil liberties and civil rights.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of environmental issues from a policy perspective. Although scientific questions are involved, emphasis is on the political process of environmental issues. Topics discussed include the actors, their power, limits to their power, and their impact on the environmental policy process. May not be taken after completion of POLS 5103 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
A required course for senior History and Political Science majors. Course content will cover a directed seminar in Political Science. Research techniques will be emphasized.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing, 2.75 grade point average, and consent of department head. A supervised placement in selected agency settings in student/ trainee status under professional guidance of both an agency supervisor and a faculty member. Emphasis will be on providing hands-on experience in research, editing, cultural management, public service, or some other area related to the discipline. Written report required and minimum of 125 clock hours of supervision required per credit hour. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit.
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1.00 Credits
A directed seminar in an area of social sciences. The specific focus will depend upon research underway, community or student need, and the unique educational opportunity available. This course may be repeated for credit if course content differs.
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1.00 Credits
Admission requires consent of department head.
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