POLITICAL SCIENCE HONORS (PS)




PS 3510. Junior/Senior Honors Seminar/(3).F;S.


An intensive study of a selected topic in
political science. Course content will be
determined by the instructor. The course will
satisfy one of the area requirements for political
science majors. Enrollment by invitation of the
honors committee. Course may be repeated for
credit.




PS 4510. Senior Honors Thesis/(3).F;S.


An opportunity for undergraduates to perform
independent research on a topic of their choosing,
with the approval of the honors committee. Work
will be supervised by a member of the political
science faculty. Feedback will be provided as the
honors thesis develops. Enrollment limited to
qualified political science majors. (WRITING)






POLITICAL SCIENCE (PS)




PS 1000. Introduction to Political
Science/(3).F;S.


A study of political science as a discipline; the
course is divided into two parts. The first part
familiarizes the student with the scope and
content of politics and introduces the main
approaches used to study political phenomena. The
second part applies the general knowledge acquired
in the first part to the study of a selected
number of actual political systems. (MULTI-
CULTURAL) (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)




PS 1100. American National Government and
Politics/(3).F;S.


A study of the development and operation of the
American national government, its powers,
organization and policies. (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)




PS 1200. Current Political Issues/(3).F;S.


A study of the current political issues and
problems facing the national government. Problems
in such areas as labor, education, the economy,
agriculture, equal rights, foreign relations and
national security will be analyzed. Not open to
students with credit for PS 1201. (CORE: SOCIAL
SCIENCES)




PS 1201. Contemporary Political
Controversies/(3).F;S.


An examination of some leading controversies in
politics from the perspective of the conflicting
arguments, designed to foster understanding of the
issues and to enhance critical thinking and
speaking skills. Intended primarily for students
majoring or minoring in political science. Not
open to students with credit for PS 1200.
(SPEAKING) (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)




PS 2120. International Politics and Foreign
Policy/(3).F.


An introduction to the study of international
politics and foreign policy. Students will be
introduced to a variety of analytical approaches
to the study of global relations, including the
participant, the systemic, the perceptual, and the
instrumental frameworks. Students will be exposed
to the complexities of international affairs and
global relations which are the result of the
confluence of historical, geographical, economic,
cultural, and political factors. (MULTI-CULTURAL)
(CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)




PS 2130. State and Local Government/(3).F;S.


An examination of the organization, problems and
powers of state and local governments in the
United States, focusing upon the responses of
states, counties, and municipalities to needs
caused by poverty, growth,and social change.
(CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)




PS 2160. Introduction to Public
Administration/(3).F;S.


A general survey course aimed at introducing the
student to the theory and practice of public
administration. The course includes an
introduction to organization theory, personnel
and financial administration, and administrative
responsibility. The principal focus is on American
public administration, but some comparisons and
illustrations from other administrative systems
are included.




PS 2240. Comparative Politics/(3).F;S.


An examination of political system challenges and
development patterns, with comparative reference
to a number of systems including the Former Soviet
Union, Britain, France, and selected African,
Asian, and Latin American countries. (MULTI-
CULTURAL) (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)




PS 2500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.




PS 3110. Political Theory Through Sixteenth
Century/(3).F.


An examination of political theory from
approximately 300 B.C. through the sixteenth
century. The political philosophers studied
include Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St. Augustine,
St. Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Luther, Calvin,
and Jean Bodin. Emphasis is placed on historical
development of political philosophy. Offered
alternate even years. (CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)




PS 3115. Research Methods/(4).F;S.


An introduction to the logic and techniques of
social science research with computer
applications, examination of the structure of
scientific inquiry, methods utilized to analyze
information, with emphasis placed upon the
interpretation of that information. Lecture three
hours, laboratory two hours. Required of all PS
and CJ majors. Prerequisite: STT 2810 or
equivalent. (Same as CJ 3115.) (NUMERICAL DATA;
COMPUTER)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




PS 3121. International Terrorism/(3).S.


This course introduces the student to the
characteristics of international terrorism, the
causes of terrorism, and the control of terrorism.
Throughout, students are presented key concepts to
which they can refer for analyzing the future of
international terrorism. (Same as CJ 3121.)




PS 3130. American Political Parties and Interest
Groups/(3).F.


A study of the organization, tactics and functions
of political parties and interest groups. A
comparison of goals and methods of influencing
public policy ranging from the normal to the
revolutionary. Campaigning techniques discussed.




PS 3150. Constitutional Law/(3).F.


This course is designed to introduce students to
the role of the courts (particularly the U.S.
Supreme Court) as instruments of change in the
United States. The course will examine the powers
of the judiciary and the limitations placed on the
exercise of the courts' powers. The courts and
their role as interpreters of the Constitution
will be seen primarily through an examination of
Supreme Court decisions. (WRITING)




PS 3210. Political Theory From the Seventeenth
Century to the Present/(3).S.


A study of political thought from the seventeenth
century to the present. Political philosophers
studied include Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke,
Hegel, Bentham, Marx, and Lenin. Emphasis is
placed on the development of nationalism,
capitalism, communism, socialism, and fascism.
(CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)




PS 3230. American Legislative Politics/(3).S.


An examination of the structure, functions and
behavior of Congress and state legislatures, with
emphasis on how composition, leadership,
constituency role orientations and interest groups
actively influence public policy. The legislative
institutions are also viewed in relationship to
larger environments and inclusive political
systems.




PS 3280. Public Policy Analysis/(3).F.


A study of the policy-making process, with special
attention to the various factors that influence
policy choices in the American government and an
examination of the procedures for evaluating
actual and alternative public policy programs.
(WRITING)




PS 3310. Political Ideologies/(3).On Demand.


A survey of the central ideas of various
philosophers from the early Enlightenment to the
late Twentieth Century. Special emphasis will be
given to a breadth of political ideas and
ideologies, stressing the direct relationship
between concepts and political life. (SPEAKING;
MULTI-CULTURAL)




PS 3320. Global Conflict and Mediation: The
UN/(3).F.


This course introduces students to the United
Nations and its role in global conflict and
mediation. Topics include basic facts about the
United Nations institutions and functions, as well
as the competing positions of various countries
within the United Nations on specific issues.
(MULTI-CULTURAL)




PS 3330. Urban Politics/(3).S.


A focus upon politics in urban areas. Topics
include the problems of urban government, politics
within metropolitan areas, community power
structures, and decision-making structures.




PS 3500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.




PS 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Grading
will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis
only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May
be repeated for a total credit of three semester
hours.




PS 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




PS 3630. Appalachian Politics/(3).On Demand.


An examination of the fundamental political
problems and possibilities for the people in the
Appalachian Region. The interrelationships of
Appalachia with the larger American political
system, political culture, and economy will also
be studied.




PS 3660. Administrative Law/(3).F.


A study of the administrative powers and
procedures in the United States and of the
relevant experiences of some other democracies
such as Britain, France with special attention to
the legal and administrative methods of achieving
a responsible bureaucracy and of balancing public
interest with private rights.




PS 4175. Public Opinion/(3).F.


An examination of attitude and opinion formation
within and among publics; the role and impact of
government secrecy on opinion; and a study of
media as influence mechanisms.




PS 4220. Globalization/(3).S.Alternate years.


Examines the interactions of politics, economic
trends and business actions as they create
patterns of international stability, crisis, and
change. (Same as ANT 4220.)




PS 4230. The Presidency and the Executive
Branch/(3).F.


An examination of the central role of the American
presidency in the political process. Emphasis is
given to contemporary responsibilities of the
President and of the major agencies supporting the
President. (WRITING)




PS 4270. Political Socialization/(3).S.


Focuses upon the process by which political
behavior is learned; analyzes the role of
socialization agencies throughout the life cycle;
offers cross national comparisons; examines
political elites and masses; discusses
countercultural trends.




PS 4530-4549. Selected Topics in Political
Science/(1-4).On Demand.


An intensive examination of selected topics.




PS 4550. Law and Society/(3).S.


An examination of the relationship between the
values and culture of a society and the laws which
it adopts and how law interacts with and responds
to change in social values as seen by the courts
through selected cases. (Same as CJ 4550.)
(WRITING; SPEAKING) [Dual-listed with PS/CJ 5550.]




PS 4560. 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
5560.]




PS 4640. 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 5640.]




PS 4661. 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 CJ 4661.) (SPEAKING) [Dual-listed
with PS/CJ 5661.]




PS 4665. 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. (WRITING; SPEAKING)
[Dual-listed with PS 5665.]




PS 4680. 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 CJ 4680.) [Dual-listed with PS/CJ 5680.]




PS 4710. 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 industrialzation and the
movement into a postindustrial economy.
(CROSS-DISCIPLINARY) [Dual-listed with PS 5710.]




PS 4720. 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 5720.]




PS 4722. 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. (WRITING; SPEAKING)
[Dual-listed with PS 5722.]




PS 4741. 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. (MULTI-CULTURAL)
[Dual-listed with PS 5741.]




PS 4742. 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 5742.]




PS 4744. 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 5744.]




PS 4748. Latin American Politics/(3).S.Alternate
years.


Examines Latin American politics in detail
covering historical context, political actors, and
current issues in Latin America. (WRITING;
SPEAKING; MULTI-CULTURAL) [Dual-listed with PS
5748.]




PS 4900. Internship in Public Affairs/(3-12).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. (WRITING)