Political Science
PS201 American Government
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces American government and its attendant political culture. Focuses on the inner dynamics of American political ideologies, the nature of political socialization, and the political philosophy imbedded in the United States Constitution. Entails a study of the relationship between the American political system and its capitalist economic system. Provides an analysis of democratic theory and process, and the role of education and the mass media in shaping American politics. F, W, Sp. Su
PS202 American Government
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Continues PS201. Examines the three branches of government. Includes the study of the relationship of corporate America and government, and the making and execution of domestic and foreign policy. PS201 recommended but not required. F, W, Sp. Su
PS203 State & Local Government
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces U.S. state and local governments with emphasis on comparative political behavior in states and communities. Covers the political and institutional processes by which state and local governments make policy as well as the policy outputs themselves. Offered as needed.
PS205 International Relations
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces world politics. Deals with the nature of global conflict, nationalism, U.S. foreign policy, the role of multinational corporations in international decision making, North-South relations, and the mechanisms of conflict resolutions. Examines current global issues facing nation-states. Offered as needed.
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