2001-2002 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies HIST-373 History of Modern Political Thought-Sp 3 hours Historical development of political thought from Machiavelli to the present. Stress is on reading and analyzing primary documents. HIST-375 Social Movements-W,Sp 4 hours Study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social movements in America. HIST-400,401,402 Research in History 5 hours HIST-400 Research in American History-Sp HIST-401 Research in European History-Su HIST-402 Research in Asian History-W All majors are required to take eithe1: HIST-400, HIST-401, or HIST-402. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: major or minor in histOI)'· HIST-405 Great Power Diplomacy in the ModernWorld-W 4 hours Examines diplomatic relations among the world's most powerful nations, focusing on 20th centmy diplomacy and the future of international relations in the 21st centmy. Prerequisite: POLS/INTL– Intematio11al Relations or by permission ofinstructor. HIST-411 Interpretations in American History-A 5 hours Study of selected historical problems in America. Emphasis placed on new interpretations and their impact. Intemational Studies INTL-319 Global lssues-W 5 hours Analysis of the internationla issues that are shaping our contempo– rary and future wold, ranging from the environment, international crime, disease, and collapsing states to the digital revolution and the global economy. INTL-320 History and Politics of Latin America-A 4 hours See course description for HIST-320 History and Politics of Latin America. INTL-321 History and Politics of East Asia-Sp 4 hours See course description for HIST-321 Histmy and Politics of East Asia. INTL-322 History and Politics of the Middle East -W 4 hours See course description for HIST-322 History and Politics of the Middle East. INTL-365 International Relations-A 5 hours See course description for POLS-365 International Relations. INTL-405 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World-W 4 hours See course description for HIST-405 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World. INTL-450 Research in International Studies-A,W,Sp 5 hours Students will prepare and present a formal research project on a countly, region, or significant international issue. Political Science POLS-261 American National Government-A 5 hours Introductmy study of the development and structure of the Constitution and the operation of our national political institutions. POLS-262 American State and Local Government-W 5 hours The organization and function of states and their political subdivi- sions form the basis of study in this course. POLS-264 Problems in American Politics-W 5 hours Analysis of key issues affecting various levels of government such as abortion, social welfare, terrorism, and nuclear war. POLS-310 Public Budgeting-Sp 5 hours See course description for PUAD-310 Public Budgeting. POLS-319 Global Issues-W 5 hours See course description for INTL-319 Global Issues. POLS-320 History and Politics of Latin America-A 4 hours See course desription for HIST-320 History and Politics of Latin Amedca. POLS-321 History and Politics of East Asia-Sp 4 hours See course description for HIST-321 History and Politics of East Asia. POLS-322 History and Politics of the Middle East-W 4 hours See course description for HIST-322 History and Politics of the Middle East. POLS-361 The American Presidency-Sp 4 hours Overview of the office of the American president, the various responsibilities that he holds, the contrasting theories held in regard to the execution of his office, and the increasingly important influence his actions have upon the nation and the rest of the world. · (odd years) POLS-362 The Supreme Court-W 4 hours Introductmy course to the United States Supreme Court as an institution oflasting permanence within the American governmental structure. POLS-363 The Legislative Process-Sp 4 hours In-depth analysis of the real mechanisms that undergird the role of the Congress of the United States as shown by the current literature and exemplified by present members. (even years) POLS-365 International Relations-A 5 hours Survey of contemporary world affairs in relationship to the struggle for power within the nation-state system. Divisive and cohesive factors among nations are stressed. POLS-369 Public Policy-A 4 homs See course description for PUAD-369 Public Policy. POLS-371 History of Ancient Political Thought-A 3 homs See course description for HIST-371 History of Ancient Political Thought. POLS-372 History of Medieval Political Thought-W 3 hours See course description for HIST-372 History of Medieval Political Thought. POLS-373 History of Modern Political Thought-Sp 3 hours See course description for HIST-373 History of Modern Political Thought. POLS-374 Political Ideologies-Sp 3 hours This course examines the major ideologies that have dominated modern politics since the beginning of classical liberalism in the 18th century. Emphasis is given to the epistemological foundations of politics, the pluralist universe of ideologies and its antagonistic character, and, lastly, the ideological character of conservative thought. POLS-405 Great Power Diplomacy in the ModernWorld-W 4 hours See course decription for HIST-405 Great Power Deplomacy in the Modern World. POLS-459 Political Science Seminar I-A 2 hours The collection and analysis of data, from a normative and/or empirical perspective, pertaining to a political topic chosen in conjunction with a professor who directs the research project. POLS-460 Political Science Seminar 11-W 3 hours The completion of data analysis, the preparation of the research report, and the oral defense of the research project under the guidance ofthe research director. Prerequisite: POLS-459 Political Science Seminar I. POLS-461 Political Dynamics-A 3 hours Analysis of public opi;1ion, interest groups, political parties, voting behavior; a study of the formation of political attitudes and their influence on the political process. Prerequisite: POLS-261 A111erica11 National Govem111e11t; GSS-368 Data Ana~)isis. (even years) POLS-463 American Constitutional Law-Sp 5 hours In-depth analysis of selected Supreme Court decisions and their relevance to political, social, economic, and religious dimensions of American life. POLS-470 Prelaw Seminar-W 5 hours Individual projects acquaint the student with legal procedures and research in areas such as briefs and contracts. Public Admi11istratio11 PUAD-310 Public Budgeting-Sp 5 hours Analysis ofpublic sector budgeting at all levels of government in the United States with an emphasis on budgets as reflectors of priority, power, and control. PUAD-361 Public Administration-A 4 hours Introduction to public administration both as a discipline and profes– sion, including organization themy, budgeting, public policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector administration. PUAD-369 Public Policy-A 4 hours Focus on decision making, problem solving, and methods of program analysis. Prerequisite: HJST-111, 112 U.S. HistolJ': POLS-261 A111en·– ca11 National Government. (even years)