- PSC 1210 American Government
- ECO 2220 Principles of Microeconomics
- PSC 2200 American Political Institutions
- PSC 2300 International Relations
- PSC 2400 Comparative Politics
- PSC 2500 Political Theory
- PSC 2600 Social Scientific Methods
- PSC 4600 Research Seminar in Political Science
3 Hours
An introductory course covering the federal government in the United States. This course may not count toward a major or minor in Political Science or Political Economy.
3 Hours
An introductory course in microeconomic theory. Primary emphasis is placed upon the study of the behavior of individual decision-making units. Topics to be studied include: demand and supply analysis, the theory of consumer behavior, the theory of the firm, market structures and resource allocation, and resource price-employment determination.
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSC 1210 or permission of the instructor.
The focus of this course is on Congress and the Presidency, the political branches of American government, and the bureaucracy. As an introduction to the sub-field of American politics, the course will study these institutions in greater depth through looking at the approaches the discipline takes toward them. In studying these three institutions in greater detail, it will also investigate how they interact to create public policy.
3 Hours
A survey of the sub-field of international relations, this course gives special emphasis to political and economic factors which contribute to conflict and cooperation among nations.
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSC 1210.
This course examines political, economic and social divergence between nations. As one field of political science, comparative politics attempts to identify patterns of divergence and to determine their causes. A particular focus of this course is how differences in institutional arrangements across countries affect differences in outcomes.
Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
3 Hours
An introduction to the foundations of normative political theory, with emphasis on great political ideas and thinkers.
4 Hours
This course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the various sub-fields, approaches, and methods of Political Science. Special emphasis is placed on honing the research, writing, and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in the discipline.
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PSC 1210, PSC 2300, and PSC 2600 or permission of the instructor.
A culminating research seminar designed for majors in their last year of matriculation. Students will examine the many sub-fields in the discipline and complete and present a major independent research thesis. Normally taken in concert with PSC 4980. Open to non-majors with instructor’s permission. Taught each spring semester.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (R - Undergraduate Research).