Political Science Program
Political Science Classes
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. Recommended: ENGL& 101 or concurrent enrollment.
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)