POLI 102. State And Local Government. (3 Credits)

A study of the structure, operations, and functions of the state and local institutions of government.

POLI 150. United States Government. (3 Credits)

An introductory course in the study of the American political system.

POLI 201. Political Philosophy. (3 Credits)

A study of the development of political thought from the Greek period through the Middle Ages.

POLI 202. Contemporary Political Thought. (3 Credits)

A study of political thought from the end of the Middle Ages to the present.

POLI 203. Govt & Politics In Russia. (3 Credits)

A study of the theory, organization, and administrative processes in the Russian political system.

POLI 204. Modern Africa. (3 Credits)

A political and historical analysis of the problems of nation-states on the African continent, from 1945 to the present.

POLI 205. Govt & Politics Develop Countr. (3 Credits)

A study of the political and economic problems of underdeveloped countries in the Third World.

POLI 206. Govt & Politics In China. (3 Credits)

A study of the political ideologies, institutions, and decision-making processes in the People’s Republic of China.

POLI 207. International Relations. (3 Credits)

A study of the political, social, and economic dynamics of the present international system.

POLI 208. International Law. (3 Credits)

A study of the origin, character, and principles of law that determine the duties and rights of nations in their relations.

POLI 209. Public Administration. (3 Credits)

A study of the principles of public administration; structure, organization, and management in modern government with emphasis on the bureaucratic role in public policy formation.

POLI 210. Comparative Government. (3 Credits)

A comparative analysis of nation-states within the contemporary international system.

POLI 211. Introduction to Social Justice. (3 Credits)

An introductory course that examines the historic, ideological, and cultural patterns of social justice practice. Special emphasis is on contemporary justice realities in order to understand the dynamics of oppression, linking competing theories of social justice to hierarchies of power grounded in race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identities and class to strategies for social transformation and change.

POLI 301. The Scope & Methods Of Poli Sc. (3 Credits)

Inquiry into the methodology, epistemology, and techniques of the discipline of political science.

POLI 302. The Techniques Political Analy. (3 Credits)

A study of the research methodologies and techniques used in the study of political problems. Prerequisite: POLI 301.

POLI 303. Political Parties & Pressure G. (3 Credits)

A study of political parties and interest groups and their impact on public policy.

POLI 304. American Constitutional Law. (3 Credits)

A study of judicial interpretation, the nature of judicial review, selected leading decisions of the United States Supreme Court and their impact on the basic principles of government.

POLI 305. Seminar In Black Politics. (3 Credits)

A study of the political impact of African-Americans in local, state, and national policy issues.

POLI 306. Seminar In Urban Problems. (3 Credits)

A study of the political, social, and economic problems affecting metropolitan communities.

POLI 307. American Foreign Policy. (3 Credits)

A study of the formation, implementation, and implications of American foreign policy.

POLI 308. Polimetrics I. (3 Credits)

A study of statistical approaches in political science research, with emphasis on survey research and data analysis using the SPSS statistical analysis program. Prerequisites: GEMA 112 Basic Mathematics; GEMA 113 Basic Mathematics; STAT 210 Elementary Statistics I.

POLI 309. Polimetrics II. (3 Credits)

A study of statistical approaches in political science research. Advance data analysis techniques, including univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis, and the testing of hypotheses. Prerequisites: POLI 308 Polimetrics I.

POLI 310. Political Science Internship. (6 Credits)

Students provided with the opportunity to experience the workings of government, through placement in internships with various legislators, and public and private agencies. Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore status, or approval of Department Chairperson.

POLI 311. Theoretical App in Soc Justice. (3 Credits)

This course will present a wide array of theoretical approaches to social justice. These theoretical foundations will encompass historic theory, social psychology, sociological theory, liberation, theology, and philosophical foundations of metaphysics and epistemology. Pre-requisite: POLI 211.

POLI 315. The Civil Rights Movement. (3 Credits)

A study of the political, social, and economic dimensions of the civil rights movement from 1954 to the present.

POLI 400. Seminar In Local Politics. (3 Credits)

A study of the dynamics of local politics. Seminar format that would include assigned readings, field research, lecture, and discussion.

POLI 403. Senior Thesis. (3 Credits)

Execution of senior thesis research design, computer-based data analysis, and production of first draft of the senior thesis. Prerequisites: POLI 301 The Scope and Methods of Political Science; POLI 302 The Techniques of Political Analysis.

POLI 404. Senior Seminar. (3 Credits)

Production of final draft of senior thesis complete with faculty suggested revisions. Presentation and defense of thesis must be concluded by deadline date for submission of senior grades. Prerequisite: POLI 403 Senior Thesis.

POLI 408. Independent Study. (3 Credits)

Opportunity to work on community issues, policy issues, or independent research. Work is supervised by assigned faculty member. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chairperson.

POLI 409. Constitutional & Civil Liberti. (3 Credits)

A study of the role of the Constitution and the function of the courts in defining and safeguarding civil rights and civil liberties.

POLI 410. Presidential Policy-Making. (3 Credits)

A study of the President’s role in formulating public policy through interaction with domestic and foreign political actors.

POLI 412. Political Economy Southen Afri. (3 Credits)

A study of the political and economic forces which shape the politics of nation-states in southern Africa.

POLI 413. Politics Multina'L Corp 3rd Wr. (3 Credits)

A study of the impact of multinational corporations on the politics of nation-states in the Third World.

POLI 414. Marxist Political Philosopy. (3 Credits)

A study of the nature of the state, politics, social development, and class struggle from the writings of Karl Marx and Frederick Engels.