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POL-SCI 5501
Seminar in American Government
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5505
Scope And Methods Of Political Science
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5506
Research Design and Analysis
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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
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5513
Comparative Politics: Asia, Africa, And Latin America
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5521
Judicial Politics
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5522
Seminar In The Presidency
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Critical examination of the American presidency, with in-depth research into selected themes and presidents. Prerequisites: POL-SCI 406 or permission.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5524
Urban Politics
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5530
Seminar in International Relations
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5541
American Political Thought
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5542
Constitutional Interpretation
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5570
The Politics Of Social Security
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5575
Political Ideologies
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Consideration of political ideologies and their effects, with in-depth research into selected topics.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5580
Government And Politics Seminar
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5590
Directed Studies And Research
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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.
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Credits: 1-6 hours
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POL-SCI 5599
Thesis
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Directed specialized research.
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Credits: 1-6 hours
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POL-SCI 5680
Traditions, Theories, And Trends In Political Science
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This intensive survey of political science provides an opportunity for integration of the study of political values, behavior, and institutions with other social sciences.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5688
Doctoral Research Seminar
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5697
Doctoral-Level Independent Readings
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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.
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5697A
Doctoral-Level Ir: American National Politics And Institutions
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Credits: 3 hours
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POL-SCI 5697I
Doctoral-Level Ir: International Politics And Processes
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Credits: 3 hours
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