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POL-SCI 347
Crime and Civil Liberties
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A study of civil liberties in American society, emphasizing their role in the criminal and legal process. Topics include issues related to the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and 14th amendments. Other topics to be covered will depend on class interest and current events. Part of PACE Block -- Justice and Society.
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Credits: hours
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POL-SCI 358
Global Political And Social Issues
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This course is designed to afford the student with an overview of important global and regional challenges associated with the emerging 21st century. Hence, there are three objectives: (1) gain an understanding of the facts and complexities of the selected issues within the framework of globilization; (2) describe and explain difficulties in formulating political/ policy consensus aimed at resolving these issues; (3) considering both the factual complexities and difficulties in formulating policy; identify future trends related to major global challenges.
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Credits: 4 hours
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POL-SCI 406
Presidential Politics
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This course will examine the American presidency as an institution, and will analyze its role in the American political system. It will also consider the administrations of the various presidents.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 407
Congressional Politics
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A study of legislative institutions, procedures and behavior (with emphasis on the U.S. Congress) in the context of theories of political representation.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 409
Bureaucratic Politics
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A study of political processes that create and operate within bureaucracies in the American pluralist system. Close attention is given to the tension between representation and rationality when making decisions.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 435
Politics Of The Environment
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A survey of the political aspects of environmental issues. The course poses the problems of environmental damage and examines actual and proposed policies aimed at addressing them. Also offered through the PACE program. Prerequisite: None.
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Credits: 3 hours
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