Political Science Course Descriptions

This course studies the basic characteristics of democracy; the nature of American democracy as evolved from the Constitution; examination of the Bill of Rights, judicial review, the nature of a federal government, the question of civil rights in the United States. Class hrs. 3.

This course explores the political system in the United States. It examines the British political system and compares the British and American systems. The development of the welfare state; the challenge posed by Communism; basic elements in American foreign policy and its application to specific areas are also studied. Class hrs. 3.

This course studies the institutions of state and local governments; federalism and regionalism; the structure and operation of governments at various levels below the national; current problems of the cities. It is designed for students with a special need or interest in understanding local politics and particularly recommended for police science students. Class hrs. 3.

This course is designed to help the student understand international affairs and politics. Topics covered include realist vs. idealist theory, the balance of power, the role of ideology and leaders, the nation-state, why nations go to war, imperialism, regionalism, international law and organizations. Specific case studies and class simulations are used. Class hrs. 3.