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  • POL 102: Intro to American Government

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    DEC: F&4 SBC: SBS; USA

    What the informed citizen and specialist should know about the organization of American government, including the Constitution and what it means today, the Congress, political parties, pressure groups, growth of the Presidency, the Supreme Court, judicial review, federalism, separation of powers, and the Bill of Rights. May not be taken for credit in addition to POL 105.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 16314330Jason RoseOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 103: Intro to Comparative Politics

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    DEC: F SBC: SBS

    Analysis of political institutions and processes in the contemporary world, emphasizing the interaction of political structures and processes in a variety of political settings.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 26341630Asha VenugopalanOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 201: Intro to Stat Methods/Pol Sci

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: Satisfaction of entry skill in mathematics requirement or SBC category QPS or MAT Plac ement Score of level 2 or higher Advisory Prerequisite: POL 101 or 102 or 103 or 105

    DEC: C SBC: QPS

    Elementary statistical methods in empirical political science, focusing on the analysis of public opinion, survey research designs, sampling, and probability. The course considers the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to testing hypotheses on various political issues. May not be taken for credit after AMS 102, ECO 320, PSY 201, or SOC 202. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 26324530Ignacio UrbinaOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open +
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    Note: Offered as POL 201 and POL 501

  • POL 214: Modern Latin America

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    DEC: J SBC: GLO; SBS

    An introduction to the major themes in the history of modern Latin America, from the early nineteenth century to the present. Students will gain a deeper understanding of some of the central historical themes that have shaped Latin American society and politics since achieving independence, thus providing the basis for making sound observations and judgments about the political, economic, social, and cultural realities affecting Latin America today. The class advances chronologically as well as thematically, covering topics such as nationalism, political economy, U.S.-Latin American relations, revolutionary & counterrevolutionary struggle, and cultural practices. Lectures approach the hemisphere comparatively, drawing similarities and differences between different nation-states and regions. This course is offered as both HIS 214 and POL 214.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 26418430Jose Miguel Munive VargasOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open +
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    Note: HIS 214 and POL 214 meet together

  • POL 216: History of US-Latin Am Relatns

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    DEC: J SBC: GLO; SBS

    An examination of the impact of U.S. economic and political relations with Latin America from the mid-19th century to the present. The course considers changes in American policy toward Latin America, as well as the varying responses of Latin American nations to U.S. intervention and influence. This course is offered as both HIS 216 and POL 216.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 16418730Adrian MarquezOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open +
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    Note: HIS 216 and POL 216 meet together

  • POL 311: Intro to International Law

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: POL 101 and U3 or U4 standing

    SBC: SBS+

    Casebook approach to standard introductory course in international law, including the following topics: state jurisdiction and responsibility, individuals, international organization, and use of force.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 16325730Juliette PasserOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open +
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    Note: Offered as POL 311 and POL 530

  • POL 313: Problems of Intnat'l Relations

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: POL 101; U3 or U4 standing. Advisory Prerequisite: POL 201 or any other course satisfy ing the major's methodology requirement

    DEC: F SBC: SBS+

    Analysis of the international system, its characteristic forms, and the principal forces making for conflict and adjustment. Examination of some prevalent analytical concepts, of major current problems and developments, and of prospects and alternatives for the future.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 26397630Jason RoseOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 317: American Election Campaigns

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing Advisory Prerequisite: POL 102

    DEC: F SBC: SBS+

    The politics of presidential nominations through primaries, caucuses, and conventions; the conduct of presidential general election campaigns; mass media coverage and opinion polling; the citizen's involvement in campaign politics; voter attitudes toward parties, candidates, and issues; and the interpretation of electoral outcomes.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 16417630Harry ApplesteinOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 318: Voters and Elections

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing; Advisory Prerequisite: POL 102; POL 201 or any other course satisfy ing the major's methodology requirement

    DEC: F SBC: SBS+

    An examination of how citizens make electoral decisions, including the decision to participate at all in elections. The course compares models of voter behavior and probes the influence of such factors as party identification, opinions on issues, ideological orientations, and candidate evaluations. In addition, the social and economic context of voting is explored, as is the importance of elections for policy making and the functioning of the political system.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 26523230Jacob MartinOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 323: US Congress

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing Advisory Prerequisite: POL 102

    DEC: F SBC: SBS+

    An examination of the most powerful legislative institution in America. The historical background of Congress is examined along with its internal organization, rules, and relationship to the rest of government and to the world outside Washington.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 16431730Nicole HuffmanOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 325: Civil Liberties & Civil Rights

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing Advisory Prerequisite: POL 320

    DEC: F SBC: SBS+

    A systematic treatment of leading Supreme Court decisions in such areas as freedom of speech, the press, and religion; the rights of criminal defendants; voting rights; the right to privacy; and discrimination on grounds of race, sex, poverty, illegitimacy, and alienage.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 26523730Joshua ShumateOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 332: Politics of Criminal Due Proc

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing Advisory Prerequisite: POL 102

    DEC: F SBC: SBS+

    A survey of the procedural steps through which a criminal case passes commencing with the initial investigation of a crime, covering the laws and court rules governing arrest, search and seizure, bail and fair trial, and concluding with the unconditional release of an offender.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 16325630R. Stephanie GoodOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 346: Political Psychology

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing

    DEC: F SBC: SBS+

    Focus on the application of psychological concepts and measures to political behavior. Course topics include attitude measurement, stability and change, obedience to authority, learning theory, attention and problem solving, personality correlates of political activity, and stress and aggression.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 26336330Maggie McDonnellOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 352: Current Political Events

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: POL 102; U3 or U4 standing

    SBC: SBS+

    Addresses how political research explains current political events. Attention will be paid to primarily to American national politics. The course will address theories of presidential elections, presidential-congressional relations, and current public opinion. The course will analyze whether those theories apply to current U.S. politics or whether the theories are outdated because of recent developments.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 26523330Romeo GrayOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 365: Economy and Democracy

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisite: U3 or U4 standing; Advisory Prerequisite: POL 102; POL 201 or any other course satisfy ing the major's methodology requirement

    DEC: F SBC: SBS+

    An examination of the interplay between economics and politics in Western democracies. Topics include the economic theory of democracy; the political-business cycle; political parties and economic policies; the economy and voter choices in elections; economic performance and government (especially presidential) popularity; and the formation of economic expectations.

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 16523630Daniella AlvaOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 390: Topics in Political Science

    Undergraduate 3 credits

    Prerequisites: U3 or U4 standing; one POL course announced with topic

    May be repeated as the topic changes.

    Session Class # Section Topic Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 16523430Politics Of Latin America Vitoria SgorlonOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open
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  • POL 501: Introductory Statistics

    Graduate 3 credits

    This course acquaints student with statistics. It begins with the basics of applied statistical analysis, including probability and hypothesis testing, and builds to simple regression analysis. Requires use of computer packages. Prerequisites: Some elementary mathematics/statistics background helpful

    Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 26325830Ignacio UrbinaOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open +
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    Note: Offered as POL 201 and POL 501

  • POL 530: Topics in Public Affairs

    Graduate 3 credits

    Specially organized seminars are offered on topics of particular importance to students of public affairs. These courses are led by distinguished experts in those policy areas.

    Session Class # Section Topic Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Notes
    Session 16324430International Law Juliette PasserOnline AsynchronousFlexible (Online)TBAWest (Main Campus)Open +
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    Note: Offered as POL 311 and POL 530

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