POLITICAL SCIENCE (P S)




P S 5000. Research Methods/(3).F.
The goal of this course is the development of the
analytical abilities of the student. The
foundations of inquiry, the various approaches to
the study of social phenomena, and several
analytical techniques are presented, discussed,
and practiced. (Same as C J 5000.) 




P S 5010. Seminar in Political Philosophy/(3).S.
The seminar will provide an overview and critique
of the literature in the field of political
philosophy from the Enlightenment to the present.




P S 5020. Pro-Seminar in International
Relations/(3).S.Alternate years.
The seminar will provide an overview and critique
of the literature in the field on international
relations.




P S 5030. Seminar in American Government and
Politics/(3).F.
Special investigation of selected topics in
American government and politics. The topics may
vary from year to year.




P S 5040. Pro-Seminar in Comparative Politics/(3).S.
(Alternate years).
The seminar will provide an overview and critique
of the literature in the field of comparative
politics.




P S 5050. Seminar in Public Law and Judicial
Behavior/(3).S.Alternate Years.
An examination of the multiple roles of law and
the judicial system in the formulation and
execution of public policy, to include the role of
the judiciary in politics and government with
emphasis on variables affecting judicial decision
making. (Same as C J 5050.) 




P S 5060. Seminar in Public Administration/(3).F.
History and development of the field of public
administration with focus on the role of the
administrator in the political process. Analysis
of public agencies in a political context.
Consideration of contemporary issues related to
the field such as administrative ethics, decision
making, and strategic planning.




P S 5120. Readings and Research in International
Relations/(3).F.
The problems and policies of developing nations,
the issues of colonialism, imperialism,
nationalism, and an examination of current
methodological trends in the exploration of these
problem areas.




P S 5130. Appalachian Political Perspectives/(3).F.
An examination of the political process in the
Appalachian region. The fundamental political
problems, the interrelationships of Appalachia and
its people with the larger American political
system, political culture, and economy. Offered
alternate odd years.




P S 5160. Topics in Public Administration/(3).S.
An examination of selected problems in public
administration with emphasis on analytical case
studies.




P S 5180. Public Policy Analysis and Program
Evaluation/(3).S.
An examination of the major forces that influence
the formation, implementation and administration
of public policy and methodological approaches to
assess the impact of public policies. Prerequisite:
P S 5000. (Same as C J 5180.)




P S 5260. Organization Theory and Behavior/(3).F.
An examination of the basic theoretical approaches
and issues in organizations and organizational
behavior and the dynamics of human interactions
within public bureaucracies.




P S 5330. Problems in State and Local
Government/(3).S.
Research on selected topics in American state and
local government. The topics may vary from year to
year.




P S 5360. Public Personnel Administration/(3).S.
Overview of public personnel practices with a
focus on methods of employee recruitment
selection, evaluation, and related aspects.
Analysis of issue areas such as fair employment
practices, affirmative action, and comparable
worth.




P S 5460. Budgeting and Fiscal
Administration/(3).S.
The politics of budgeting, budgetary process, and
fiscal administration in public and non-profit
agencies.




P S 5500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.




P S 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




P S 5550. Law and Society/(3).S.
An examination of the relationship between the
values and culture of a society and the laws which
it adopts; how law interacts with and responds to
change in social values as seen by the courts
through selected cases.  (Same as C J 5550.)
(Dual-listed with PS 4550.)




P S 5559. Capstone in Public Administration/(1).S.
This seminar integrates the theoretical and
practical perspectives of public administration as
a discipline. The capstone course involves
students in management problem-solving as well as
the following activities: development of executive
skills; refinement of presentation skills;
discussions of likely ethical situations; and
securing public sector employment. Students
present findings from a management research
project in a capstone conference. Success
completion of the course fulfills the requirement
for a comprehensive examination.




P S 5560. Local Government Administration/(3).S.
Administrative process, management, personnel,
budget and finance, and intergovernmental
relations in local government. Prerequisite:
approval by instructor. (Dual-listed with PS
4560.)




P S 5640. Studies in Regional Political
Patterns/(1-3).
On Demand.
An examination of selected regions of the world
which have common historical and cultural patterns
influencing their political styles and
capabilities. Topics may vary from semester to
semester. (Dual-listed with PS 4640.)




P S 5661. Court Administration/(3).On Demand.
This course is designed to familiarize students
with the need for, and approaches to, more
effective management of federal and state courts.
Topics include court reform, court unification,
caseload management, alternative dispute
resolution, personnel management and training, and
audio-visual applications in the courts, among
others. (Same as C J 5661.) (Dual-listed with PS
4661.)




P S 5665. Public Management/(3).S.
A study of the organization and operation of
government agencies and their role in policy
making and implementation and an examination of
the various concepts and theories pertaining to
administrative behavior and to the performance of
the basic tasks of management. (Dual-listed with
PS 4665.)




P S 5680. Organized Crime/(3).F.Alternate Years.
This course will provide an examination and
analysis of views on the phenomena of organized
crime and efforts to control it. Attention will be
paid to criminal organizations in the United
States, their beginnings in other cultural and
ethnic backgrounds and their relations with
criminal organizations around the world.  In
today's world, criminal organizations in other
countries and their activities have a major impact
on crime in the United States. Therefore, a
comparative approach to the subject must be used.
(Same as C J 5680). (Dual-listed with PS 4680.)




P S 5710. American Political Thought/(3).On Demand.
A survey of the diverse political ideas
represented in the American state from the
colonial period to the present. Special emphasis
is given to the political problems that emerge
with the process of industrialization and the
movement into a postindustrial economy.
(Dual-listed with PS 4710.)




P S 5720. International Organization and Law/(3).S.
An examination of the goals and structures of
multinational organizations created to solve
problems between nations, and the ways in which
disputes between nations are settled. (Dual-listed
with PS 4720.)




P S 5722. U.S. Foreign Policy/(3).F.Alternate
years
Investigates U.S. foreign policy from differing
perspectives, focusing in on the historical record
and contemporary issues. (Dual-listed with PS
4722.)




P S 5741. European Democracies/(3).S.
An examination of patterns of governmental
organization and socioeconomic policy outcomes in
the democracies of Europe as a basis for
comparative analysis. Major issues confronting the
democracies will be studies for possible options
and comparisons of policy. (Dual-listed with PS
4741.)




P S 5742. Politics of Developing Nations/(3).F.
(Alternate years).
Focuses on the efforts of a majority of the
world's governments to meet the twin challenges of
participatory politics and of the Global market
economy. (Dual-listed with PS 4742.)




P S 5744. Government and Politics of the Middle
East/(3).S.
An examination of the political, cultural,
economic and social patterns of the Middle East.
(Dual-listed with PS 4744.)




P S 5748. Latin American
Politics/(3).S.Alternate years.
Examines Latin American politics in detail
covering historical context, political actors, and
current issues in Latin America. (Dual-listed with
PS 4748.)




P S 5800. Directed Research/(3).On Demand.
Directed research on a topic selected by the
student in consultation with the instructor.
Student is expected to write a major research
paper on this topic. May not be repeated for
credit. Prerequisite: P S 5000.




P S 5850. Social Science Seminar/(3).On Demand.
A review and evaluation of the literature of the
individual social science disciplines, as well as
social science in general, emphasizing
contemporary contexts, philosophical
underpinnings, theoretical concerns, and
methodological convergence. Prerequisite: twelve
semester hours of graduate work. (Same as
C J/GHY/HIS/SOC 5850).




P S 5900. Internship in Public Affairs/(3-9).F;S.
Field work in government, community, professional
offices and agencies and involvement in problem
solving in these offices and agencies. Graded on
S/U basis only.




P S 5989. Graduate Research/(1-9).F;S.
This course is designed to provide access to
University facilities for continuing graduate
research at the master's and specialist's levels. 
It is graded on S/U basis and does not count
toward a degree.




P S 5999. Thesis/(2-4).F;S.
Graded on S/U basis.