LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

2024-2025 CATALOG

The Academic Catalog is the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies and degree requirements for Loyola University Chicago. It is published every year in advance of the next academic year.

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INTA 420  Comparative Political Systems  (3 Credit Hours)  
This course examines political institutions and political behavior in various political systems. Restricted to Graduate School students.
Course equivalencies: X-INTA 420/PLSC 420  
Students will master the literature on comparative politics, including the methodology of comparative analysis

Outcomes

Students will master the literature on comparative politics, including the methodology of comparative analysis
INTA 430  Theories of International Politics  (3 Credit Hours)  
This course analyzes theories and major issues of international politics. Restricted to Graduate School students.
Course equivalencies: X-INTA 430/PLSC 430  
Students will master the literature in major research areas and theoretical frameworks in international relations

Outcomes

Students will master the literature in major research areas and theoretical frameworks in international relations
INTA 470  Fieldwork in PLSC-Internship  (1-3 Credit Hours)  
This is a graduate level course that allows students to get experience through internships. Restricted to Graduate School students.
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC 470/INTA 470  
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of models of leadership and public service by working with supervisors who are normally leaders in their fields

Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of models of leadership and public service by working with supervisors who are normally leaders in their fields
INTA 475  Political Analysis I  (3 Credit Hours)  
This course provides an introduction to the use of inferential statistics in political science. Restricted to Graduate School students.
Course equivalencies: X-INTA 475/PLSC 475  
Students will master the basic statistical techniques used in political science

Outcomes

Students will master the basic statistical techniques used in political science