Political Science Major with Teacher Certification in Social Studies (Preschool-Grade 12) (B.A.) - Undergraduate - 2009 University Catalog

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR

Complete 33 semester hours including the following 3 requirement(s):

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR REQUIRED COURSES

Complete the following 9 courses:

POLS	100	Introduction to Politics	3
POLS	101	American Government and Politics	3
POLS	201	Comparative Politics	3
POLS	202	International Relations	3
POLS	214	Women in Politics	3
POLS	215	Ethnic Politics in America	3
POLS	307	American Political Thought	3
POLS	323	American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties	3
POLS	360	Development of Political Thought to Machiavelli	3

POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE COURSES A

Complete 1 course from the following:

POLS 341 Government and Politics of Latin America 3

POLS 342 Government and Politics of the Middle East 3
POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE COURSES B

Complete 1 course from the following:

POLS 317 The American Congress 3

POLS 318 The American Presidency 3

Course Descriptions:

POLS100: Introduction to Politics

This course analyzes politics from the four main vantage points of the discipline of political science, that is, political theory, comparative politics, international relations and American government. Of special concern is the U.S. Constitution, its classical and English roots, and its development to the present. This course is required for Political Science Majors. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Social Science. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, Topic Course. 3 sh.

POLS101: American Government and Politics

This course will introduce students to the basic institutions and processes of American politics, and will do so, in part, through a focus on current policy issues. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Social Science. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, Topic Course. 3 sh.

POLS201: Comparative Politics

Constitutional principles, governmental institutions and political processes of selected contemporary states. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Social Science. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, Survey Course. Meets the University Writing Requirement for POED and POLS majors. 3 sh.

POLS202: International Relations

Recent and contemporary world politics and the foreign relations and policies of selected states. 3 sh.

POLS214: Women in Politics

The role of women in the functioning of the American political system. Meets the World Languages and Cultures - World Cultures. 3 sh.

POLS215: Ethnic Politics in America

The political behavior of American ethnic groups from the Puritans to the Puerto Ricans. Meets the Human and Intercultural Relations Requirement (HIRR). Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. 3 sh.

POLS307: American Political Thought

The development of American ideas covering political authority from Hamilton, Madison and Marshall to the present. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: POLS 100 or POLS 101 or departmental approval.

POLS317: The American Congress

This course will provide a detailed examination of the United States Congress. It will allow students to explore in depth one of the key American political institutions introduced to them in POLS 101, American Government and Politics. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: POLS 101 or departmental approval.

POLS318: The American Presidency

This course will provide a detailed examination of the American presidency. It will allow students who were introduced to the presidency in POLS 101, American Government and Politics, to explore in depth one of the key institutions of the American political system. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: POLS 101 or departmental approval.

POLS323: American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties

The development of the constitution and the Supreme Court of the United States illustrated through reference to court opinions in civil rights and liberties. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: POLS 101 or LAWS 200 or JURI 210 or departmental approval.

POLS341: Government and Politics of Latin America

Governmental and political development, organization and practices in the states of Central America and South America. Meets the World Languages and Cultures Requirement - World Cultures. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: POLS 201 or departmental approval.

POLS342: Government and Politics of the Middle East

Govenment and politics in the Arab states, Turkey, Israel and Iran. 3 sh.