Political Science
Chairperson
Paul Weizer
Professors
Eric Budd
Paul Weizer
Assistant Professors
Rod Christy
Joshua Spero
Objectives for the Program in Political Science
Courses in Political Science are intended for any student with a general interest in politics and government. They are also designed to provide a proper background for students interested in pursuing graduate study or a career in law, public administration, or government and political science.
Requirements for the Major in Political Science
The bachelor of science and bachelor of arts in Political Science require 36 hours of course work. All bachelor of science and bachelor of arts candidates will pick an area of concentration after consulting with their faculty advisor.
Required Courses
CSC 1010 Computer Science Basics
CSC 1100 Computer Applications
MATH 1700 Applied Statistics
PHIL 4200 Political and Social Philosophy
POLS 1000 U.S. Government
POLS 1100 Introduction to Political Science
POLS 2200 Contemporary International Relations
POLS 3900 Research Methods
SPCH 1000 Introduction to Speech or
SPCH 1100 Argument and Debate
*PSY 2100 or CJ 3130 Research Methods (alternatives)
Concentrations
With the assistance of their academic advisor, students will select an area of concentration in American Government/Law or International Politics. Select four courses from either concentration.
American Government/Law
POLS 1500 State and Urban Government
POLS 2270 Introduction to the Legal Process
POLS 2550 Sex, Race and Constitution
POLS 2600 The First Amendment
POLS 2700 Criminal Procedure: Rights of the Accused
POLS 3000 Public Policy Analysis:
Case Studies in American Politics
POLS 3500 Constitutional Law
POLS 4350 Moot Court
International Politics
IDIS 1500 Introduction to Peace Studies
IDIS 1800 Global Issues
POLS 2500 Political Systems of the Modern World
POLS 3150 Europe Today
POLS 3400 Conduct American Foreign Policy
POLS 3510 International Terrorism
POLS 3700 Asian Politics and Culture
POLS 3800 Third World Politics, Economics and Society
Capstone
Each student must select one of the following:
Internships in Political Science
Legal Internship
Senior Seminar in Political Science
Requirements for the Minor in Political Science
The minor in Political Science includes:
Required Courses
POLS 1000 U.S. Government
POLS 1100 Introduction to Political Science
Electives
Choose four courses with at least one from each of the above concentrations.
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