POL-SCI 5501      Seminar in American Government
A seminar involving intense examination of the foundations, development, and structure of American national government through study of a broad range of classic materials and current research findings; course will prepare a political science graduate student to teach an introductory college course in American government. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing - Consent Required.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5505      Scope And Methods Of Political Science
This seminar surveys the various descriptive and quantitative approaches to the study of politics, government and public policy. It covers the methods used in various sub-disciplines and the models employed in political analysis.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5506      Research Design and Analysis
This course focuses on methods of data gathering, management, and analysis used in political science research. Students gain an understanding of different types of data including surveys, experiments, and archival records. The curriculum will also include ways that these data are managed and analyzed, and how the results are presented in a useful manner. Offered: on demand
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5513      Comparative Politics: Asia, Africa, And Latin America
A comparison of politics in selected countries from one or more of these regions, with an emphasis on how and why processes differ and change.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5521      Judicial Politics
This course addresses broad trends of current research in the area of the judicial process based on empirical studies and the various methodological tools currently used by researchers. Case studies may be used to illustrate in depth the institutional aspects of the judicial process. Biographies may also be used to emphasize the personal and environmental factors which affect judicial decision making.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5522      Seminar In The Presidency
Critical examination of the American presidency, with in-depth research into selected themes and presidents. Prerequisites: POL-SCI 406 or permission.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5524      Urban Politics
A seminar on politics and government in urban areas with special attention to community leadership, power structures, interest group and party activity, political behavior, and movements toward local government reform.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5530      Seminar in International Relations
This course examines major schools of thought that attempt to explain contemporary and historical international politics. Topics discussed include international systems, the balance of power, collective security, and international political economy, morality, and law.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5541      American Political Thought
This course will focus on intellectual reactions 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 Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton and Marshall.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5542      Constitutional Interpretation
This course will provide an in-depth treatment of selected areas of constitutional development, related to various aspects of public policy developed under the Constitution through judicial interpretation, including federalism, equality, fundamental rights and freedom of expression.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5570      The Politics Of Social Security
This course will concentrate upon the principles of social insurance in general, and of the American Social Security system in particular. It will consider the system in relation to the history and traditions of American society. It will analyze popular misconceptions and will pay special attention to the political, economic, and demographic issues relevant to Social Security's current operation and to the program's future.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5575      Political Ideologies
Consideration of political ideologies and their effects, with in-depth research into selected topics.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5580      Government And Politics Seminar
Offered as a special seminar in the individual faculty member's area of research specialization. The seminar may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. The topic and instructor will be announced in advance.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5590      Directed Studies And Research
Under the direction of the instructor, students in this course will produce a major research paper: a self-contained thesis chapter, an article for publication or the equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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POL-SCI 5599      Thesis
Directed specialized research.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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POL-SCI 5680      Traditions, Theories, And Trends In Political Science
This intensive survey of political science provides an opportunity for integration of the study of political values, behavior, and institutions with other social sciences.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5688      Doctoral Research Seminar
Students will produce a major research paper under the direction of the instructor. The research project will consist of a self-contained chapter of the dissertation or a work of publishable quality. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5697      Doctoral-Level Independent Readings
Individual readings under the supervision of members of the Political Science Graduate or Doctoral Faculty in the specified topic or topics. May be repeated. May not be taken during an academic year in which a graduate course or seminar is offered on the topic.
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5697A      Doctoral-Level Ir: American National Politics And Institutions
Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5697I      Doctoral-Level Ir: International Politics And Processes
Credits: 3 hours
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