Political Science Program

POLS 125 : POLITICAL IDEAS AND IDEOLOGIES

Credits: 5

Introductory course aimed at familiarizing the student with important ideas and ideologies that have shaped the contemporary world. Ideologies to be explored include Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Nationalism, Fascism, etc. We will explore the philosophical foundations that undergird different political and economic systems in the world. To promote a deeper understanding, we will also read a selection of original works of major contributors within the ideological traditions. (SS) Recommended: ENGL& 101.

POLS 205 : AMERICAN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Credits: 5

Institutions, processes, and problems of local and state governments. (E) POLS& 202 recommended.

POLS& 101 : INTRO POLITICAL SCIENCE

Credits: 5

Nature and function of political institutions in major national systems. (SS)

Prerequisites

POLS& 202 : AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Credits: 5

Popular government in United States; theory and practice of national institutions. (SS)

POLS& 203 : INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Credits: 5

Introduction to the core issues and approaches used to understand the international system. The study of international relations broadly encompasses the fields of political economy and international security, both of which will be covered in this course, along with increasingly prominent cross-border issues that require global governance (countries working together to resolve problems). (SS)

POLS& 204 : COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT

Credits: 5

This course introduces us to political systems and governments in different countries. We will learn some core approaches, concepts, themes, and theories that will help us understand, analyze, and compare domestic politics and institutions seen around the world. (SS)