Political Science (Minor)
The study of politics entails much more than an analysis of current events, the activities of politicians, or the workings of governmental institutions. It is concerned with the nature of power and with its uses and abuses. Because this definition encompasses all of human activity, the study of politics must attend to a vast range of human endeavors. The study of politics must attend to a vase range of human endeavors. The study of politics is a vital component of an authentic liberal arts education with which students learn to identify, analyze and evaluate critically significant aspects of the human condition.
Requirements
| POL 1501 | Introduction to World Politics | 4.00 units |
| | or | |
| POL 1100 | American Politics, Policy & Society | 4.00 units |
Students select courses in at least 2 subfields of the discipline. Subfields include
International Politics and Policy,
Law and Society,
Political Philosophy and
American Politics and Society. Courses designated by subfield in catalog course description.
| | Elective | 4.00 units |
| | Elective | 4.00 units |
| | Elective | 4.00 units |
Course Lists
International Politics and Policy
Alternative courses meet requirement if designated in catalog course description.
| POL 3440 | International Law | 4.00 units |
| POL 3520 | American Foreign Policy & National Security | 4.00 units |
| POL 3524 | Model United Nations | 4.00 units |
| POL 3561 | International Political Economy | 4.00 units |
| POL 3563 | Politics of Developing Countries | 4.00 units |
| POL 3565 | Women in Politics | 4.00 units |
| POL 3571 | Ethnicity, Nationalism & Conflict | 4.00 units |
| POL 3600 | Comparative Politics | 4.00 units |
| POL 3622 | Politics of Europe | 4.00 units |
| POL 3641 | Politics of the Middle East | 4.00 units |
Law and Society
Alternative courses meet requirement if designated in catalog course description.
| POL 3411 | Constitutional Criminal Procedure | 4.00 units |
| POL 3410 | Constitutional Law: Powers, Rights & Liberties | 4.00 units |
| POL 3430 | Environmental History and Law | 4.00 units |
| POL 3440 | International Law | 4.00 units |
| POL 3400 | The American Legal System | 4.00 units |
| POL 3450 | Tech Law: Law for the 21st Century | 4.00 units |
Political Philosophy
Alternative courses meet requirement if designated in catalog course description.
American Politics and Society
Alternative courses meet requirement if designated in catalog course description.
| POL 3300 | State and Local Politics and Policy | 4.00 units |
| POL 3302 | American Presidency | 4.00 units |
| POL 3303 | Congress | 4.00 units |
| POL 3304 | Political Parties and Interest Groups | 4.00 units |
| POL 3305 | Politics and the Media | 4.00 units |
| POL 3310 | Campaigns, Elections and Political Behavior | 4.00 units |
| POL 3400 | The American Legal System | 4.00 units |
Total Credit Hours: 16