POL-SCI 432      American Security Policy
An examination of national security policy as an organizational and intellectual response to changes in technology and international conflict.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 435      Politics Of The Environment
A survey of the political aspects of environmental issues. The course poses the problems of environmental damage and examines actual and proposed policies aimed at addressing them. Also offered through the PACE program. Prerequisite: None.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 438      Urban Politics
The study of local politics and government in metropolitan areas with special attention to political party and interest group activity; community leadership, influences and ""power""; and citizen participation and political behavior.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 440      Contemporary Political Thought
Political philosophy from Nietzsche to today.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 441      Political Freedom
Selected writings by political thinkers dealing with the establishment of freedom and justice in the state. Examines the challenges to political freedom under various regimes.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 442      American Political Thought
This course will focus on intellectual reations to the major periods in American history (the movement for independence, the writing of the Constitution, the Jacksonian period, the Civil War debate, the growth of big business, the rise of the positive state and contemporary America). Contemporary theorists will be included along with Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Marshall, etc.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 450      Ethics And Government
An examination of ethical issues related to government with the primary focus on national and local governmental bodies in the United States. Ethics in the executive, legislative and judicial branches are examined. Ethical standards for elected officials and appointed public servants are reviewed. Attempts to "legislate morality" are considered. The course includes a historical review of ethics and government and an analysis of the legal implication of legislation regarding ethics in the executive branch. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the WEPT.
Credits: hours
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POL-SCI 451      International Politics In Europe
An examination of developments in international politics in Europe since the end of the Cold War. Issues are discussed in the context of relevant theories of international relations. Offered: every two years Restrictions: May not be taken by those who took ""Europe After the Cold War
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 452      Concepts in International Relations
This course exposes advanced undergraduate students to major conceptual and theoretical approaches to international relations. Restrictions: Prior course in international relations, politics, economics or history, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 480      Government And Politics
This variable credit course will explore different contemporary issues and problems related to government and politics. Credit may apply to the major but will not satisfy any of the four subfields distribution requirements.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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POL-SCI 490      Senior Seminar
A review, analysis and integration of the literatures of the several sub-fields of the discipline. For senior political science majors only. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Offered: Each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 491      Internship
With the written consent of the department chairman, students may participate in structured internship programs approved by the department for a maximum of six hours.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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POL-SCI 492      Senior Seminar (Capstone)
This intensive survey of political science provides graduating seniors an opportunity for integration and review of their study of political values, behavior, and institutions. Satisfies both writing intensive and capstone requirements. Prerequisites: Senior standing in political science and completion of the WEPT. Offered: Winter.
Credits: hours
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POL-SCI 493      Study Abroad
This course is designed to allow students to get credit for overseas study in approved programs. These include research intensive programs like InterFuture, programs which are approved by the International Studies Center at UMKC, internships and other programs run by angelicas of the U.S. government, and programs run by accredited Colleges and Universities. Students will need the prior approval of the Chair or Undergraduate Advisor of the Political Science Department, and will be required to work with a faculty member in the Department. Offered: On demand.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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POL-SCI 497      Political Science Tutorial
Senior political science majors may apply to do independent study under a selected professor. Must have written consent of the professor prior to registration. Only one tutorial will count toward the major.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 498      Honors Tutorial
Senior political science majors with a grade point average of 3.4 or above in political science may apply to do independent study under a selected professor. Must have written consent of professor prior to registration. Only one tutorial will count toward the major.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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POL-SCI H220      Introduction To Comparative Politics
An analysis of the way political institutions, processes and policies vary from country to country. Emphasis on politics in Europe, with attention to other nations when making comparisons. Prerequisite: None.
Credits: hours
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POL-SCI H318      Political Psychology
The field of political psychology is an interdisciplinary field that draws on both psychology and political science to address topics in the political world. This course will focus on a variety of topics including inter-group conflict, stereotyping and prejudice, political socialization, attitude formation and change, political communication, decision heuristics and biases , public opinion, and the future of political psychology.
Credits: hours
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