Course Descriptions
POL 200 - United States Government
Credit Hours: 3
Fundamentals of the United States federal system of government;
governmental organizations; processes and function at national,
state, and local levels with emphasis on national. This course
satisfies teacher certification and statute requirements. [S5 900]
POL 220 - Intro To Non-Western Political
Systems
Credit Hours: 3
A comparative survey of the political and economic dilemmas of Less Developed
Countries. Problems and theories concerning political development, colonialism,
aid, and credit will be addressed as well as the impact of LDC's on the U.S.
and vice versa.
POL 231 - Research and Writing in Political
Science
Credit Hours: 3
Selecting a topic, constructing the thesis, using resources, format for citations
and bibliographies, writing assignments, in Political Science from essays to
major research papers.
POL 236 - International Relations
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of contemporary international affairs with an emphasis upon
relations among states, national power, foreign policy, international conflict,
and competition and cooperation in the legal, political, economic, and social
fields.
POL 260 - The American Judicial Process
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of the American judicial system with an emphasis upon recruitment,
the decision-making process, the judicial structure and operating environment,
and the impact of and compliance with some major Supreme Court decisions.
POL 261 - Mock Trial (Criminal)
Credit Hours: 2
A course on trial procedures designed especially for pre-law students. No
more than 3 credit hours of Mock Trial may apply towards pre-law degree.
POL 262 - Mock Trial II (Criminal)
Credit Hours: 1
A course on trial procedures designed especially for pre-law students. No
more than 3 credit hours of Mock Trial may apply towards pre-law degree.
Prerequisite(s): POL 261
POL 263 - Mock Trial I (Civil)
Credit Hours: 2
A course on trial procedures designed especially for pre-law
students. No more than 3 credit hours of Mock Trial may
apply towards pre-law degree.
POL 264 - Mock Trial II (Civil)
Credit Hours: 1
A course on trial procedures designed especially for pre-law
students. No more than 3 credit hours of Mock Trial may
apply towards pre-law degree.
Prerequisite(s): POL 263
POL 270-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics of current interest depending upon demand
and staff.
POL 310 - Current Affairs and Contemporary Issues
Credit Hours: 3
A course covering the major issues we face in American society and the approaches
we take to address these issues.
POL 316 - The American Presidency
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the origin and background of the American presidency. The powers
and functions of the office, the processes of selection and tenure, and the
organization of and policy-making within the executive branch of the federal
government.
Prerequisite(s): POL 200
POL 319 - International Conflict Management
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the structure and functions of international organizations
and their role in the resolution of international conflicts. It is through
the management of conflict situations that international policies are derived.
For the purpose at hand, conflicts embody a wide range of competitive situations
which range from the physical to the economic to the purely symbolic. Consequently,
negotiation, diplomacy, and strategy will be examined in light of their theoretical
and practical applications. We also examine game theory as a method of analysis
and prediction.
POL 324 - Comparative Politics: Developed Political Systems
This course is a comparative study of the historical background, development, and
functions of developed political systems.
Although the focus will of necessity be on
European systems, the addition of similar nonwestern
systems such as Japan will also be
included in order to demonstrate the nature
of structure and function of successful political
development.
POL 325 Comparative Politics:
Developing Political Systems
This course is an examination of the historical
background, cultural, and economic challenges
that confront the development of political systems
through a regional analysis. The region
under consideration will shift from year to year
based upon student interest and world events.
The regional sub-topic will be the focus of the
unique factors that determine the nature of
the process of political development.
POL 330 - American
Foreign Policy
Credit Hours: 3
A survey and analysis of the institutions and issues involved with the formulation,
conduct, and content of contemporary U.S. foreign policy.
POL 363 - American Constitutional Law
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of Constitutional Law in the United States with an emphasis
upon the basic structure and power relationships in the American Constitutional
system.
Prerequisite(s): POL 200.
POL 364 - Civil Right and Civil Liberties
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of Constitutional Law in the United States with an emphasis
upon civil rights and liberties.
Prerequisite(s): POL 200
POL 370-9 - Special
Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics and problems of current interest to the advanced student depending
upon demand and staff.
POL 373 - Electing the President: 2008
Credit Hours:
This course deals with the candidates, issues, and processes associated with the 2008 presidential election.
POL 384 - Political Theory: Ancient
Greece to 1500
Credit Hours: 3
Major political ideas of the Greeks, Romans, and Early Christians on the Role
of government in the pursuit of justice, wisdom, happiness, and salvation.
POL 385 - Political Theory: 1500 - Present
Credit Hours: 3
Ideas of the major political thinkers from Machiavelli to Marx on the attempt
to balance the desire for order and stability with the desire for freedom and
liberty.
POL 386 - Ideas, Movements, and Ideologies
Credit Hours: 3
Democracy, liberalism, the welfare state, conservatism, Marxism, Leninism,
Stalinism, Fascism, Nazism, the religion right, and student protest movements.
POL 421 - International Law
Credit Hours: 3
Nature, sources, and development of international law;
leading principles defining the rights of states in times of peace,
war, and neutrality. Mediation, arbitration, international courts,
maritime and aviation law will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): POL 236.
POL 470-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics of current interest to the advanced student
depending upon demand and staff.
POL 480-1 - Practicum in Political Science
Credit Hours: 1-6
An assignment involving the practical application of political science knowledge.
Interns will work with one of several governmental offices or governmental-related
private agencies located within the nearby tri-state area. Approximately 50
hours of practicum required per credit hour. Graded on A/F scale. Only 3 hours
may count toward Political Science Degree.
POL 497 - Seminar in Political Science
Credit Hours: 3
Research and discussion in depth on scholarly periodicals and books in the
field; interpretation and integration of specialized areas of political science,
awareness of present day authorities and scholars in the field; preparation
of scholarly oral and written reports.
Prerequisite(s): POL 231 and Senior standing. |
