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PLSC 100 Political Theory (3 Credit Hours)
Requirement: PHIL 130 for students admitted to Loyola University for Fall 2012 or later. No requirement for students admitted to Loyola prior to Fall 2012 or those with a declared major or minor in the Department of Philosophy or Department of Political Science. An introduction to political theory, covering the principal ideas, controversies and institutions of political society.
Knowledge Area: Tier 2 Philosophical Knowledge
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of major approaches to the normative study of politics; to identify the assumptions underlying philosophical arguments; and to critically assess different theories of political justice
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of major approaches to the normative study of politics; to identify the assumptions underlying philosophical arguments; and to critically assess different theories of political justicePLSC 101 American Politics (3 Credit Hours)
Requirement: ANTH 100, PLSC 102, PSYC 100 or SOCL 101 for students admitted to Loyola University for Fall 2012 or later. No requirement for students admitted to Loyola prior to Fall 2012 or those with a declared major or minor in the Department of Anthropology, Department of Criminal Justice, Department of Economics, Department of Psychology, Department of Political Science, the Department of Sociology, Human Services or the School of Nursing. American national government and politics, including institutions, group and electoral processes, and public policy.
Knowledge Area: Tier 2 Societal Knowledge
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the American political system, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in American society, and evaluate the roles and processes of U.S. political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the American political system, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in American society, and evaluate the roles and processes of U.S. political institutionsPLSC 102 International Relations in an Age of Globalization (3 Credit Hours)
Competing perspectives on international politics and global issues such as North-South relations, human rights, war and peace, population growth, and environmentalism.
Knowledge Area: Foundational Societal Knowledge
Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora, Black World Studies, Global Studies, Peace Studies
Course equivalencies: PLSC/PAX/ACPOL102/AFR110/INTS2
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main approaches to the study of international politics and to analyze and assess such major substantive issues as interstate war, terrorism, arms control, international political economy and sustainable development
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main approaches to the study of international politics and to analyze and assess such major substantive issues as interstate war, terrorism, arms control, international political economy and sustainable developmentPLSC 103 Comparative Politics (3 Credit Hours)
A cross-national comparison of political institutions and political behavior.
Knowledge Area: Tier 2 Societal Knowledge
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Global Studies
Students will learn why political systems differ and how different political systems function and change
Outcomes
Students will learn why political systems differ and how different political systems function and changePLSC 123 Speak Up Democracy (3 Credit Hours)
"Speak Up Democracy" is a course on perennial questions about the workings of democracies. Participating students will investigate the connection between speech and political power, ruminating on whose voices are heard (and silenced) in a democracy. This summer program is animated by a central question: how should we speak to one another in a democracy? The course is open to high school students participating in the summer program.
PLSC 195 Law and Civil Rights (3 Credit Hours)
The course focuses on the political processes surrounding laws and civil rights.
PLSC 202 Mock Trial (3 Credit Hours)
Students will study the trial as a process for finding truth and administering justice by learning the dynamics of the trial, by developing trial strategy, by learning how to conduct and respond to direct and cross examination and by delivering effective opening and closing arguments. Mock trial is an engaged learning course. Prior Permission is required.
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Mock trials are an activity that promotes critical thinking and reasoning; They call upon students to employ their problem-solving and public-speaking skills, and students gain knowledge of legal practices and procedures
Outcomes
Mock trials are an activity that promotes critical thinking and reasoning; They call upon students to employ their problem-solving and public-speaking skills, and students gain knowledge of legal practices and proceduresPLSC 203 Moot Court (3 Credit Hours)
Students will study the appeal as a process for finding truth and administering justice by learning the dynamics of appellate advocacy, by developing oral argument strategies, by learning how to respond to questions posed by judges in competition, and by delivering effective summations and rebuttal arguments. Moot court is an engaged learning course.
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Moot court competitions are an activity that promotes critical thinking and reasoning; They will enhance their ability-to-think- on-their-feet skills, their legal research skills, and their public-speaking skills; Students gain knowledge of legal argumentation and constitutional law
Outcomes
Moot court competitions are an activity that promotes critical thinking and reasoning; They will enhance their ability-to-think- on-their-feet skills, their legal research skills, and their public-speaking skills; Students gain knowledge of legal argumentation and constitutional lawPLSC 204 Conflict Management (3 Credit Hours)
This course considers a variety of different approaches to international conflict management: direct bargaining, mediation, military intervention, economic sanctions, arbitration, adjudication, and peacekeeping. In addition to learning about the differences among these various conflict resolution techniques.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
This course will treat state conflict as a natural phenomenon that must be understood before it can be mitigated; Doing so requires scientific investigation
Outcomes
This course will treat state conflict as a natural phenomenon that must be understood before it can be mitigated; Doing so requires scientific investigationPLSC 208 Representation in the United States (3 Credit Hours)
Considers what "political representation" means and how scholars study how well representation works in the contemporary United States.
Understanding of concept of political representation and tools scholars use to study representation
Outcomes
Understanding of concept of political representation and tools scholars use to study representationPLSC 213 International Human Rights (3 Credit Hours)
This course focuses on the theoretical foundations of such international human rights as well as their practical implications. It discusses the roles of states, intergovernmental organizations, and nongovernmental organizations in shaping human rights norms and practices.
Students will be able to identify assumptions of arguments and critically assess different theories of international human rights; They will also understand practical causes and consequences of human rights policies
Outcomes
Students will be able to identify assumptions of arguments and critically assess different theories of international human rights; They will also understand practical causes and consequences of human rights policiesPLSC 215 Politics of Marginalized Groups (3 Credit Hours)
This course focuses on the role that race, ethnicity, and marginalized status plays in American politics and public policy. It will provide a general overview of several groups, including Blacks, Latinxs, Asian and Muslim Americans, Women, LGBTQ, immigrants and refugees, indigenous peoples and other groups.
Students will acquire an understanding of the historical exclusion of various groups from the political system and the resulting political participation and behavior patterns of minoritized groups in American society
Outcomes
Students will acquire an understanding of the historical exclusion of various groups from the political system and the resulting political participation and behavior patterns of minoritized groups in American societyPLSC 216 Political Numbers (3 Credit Hours)
This course will train participants to be critical consumers of political arguments that cite quantitative evidence. The course will take a hands-on approach where students learn how to conduct, interpret, and critique quantitative analysis using common statistical software packages.
Students will learn to critically engage with the numbers-based claims they encounter in the political arena and beyond; They will also learn how to conduct and present quantitative analysis
Outcomes
Students will learn to critically engage with the numbers-based claims they encounter in the political arena and beyond; They will also learn how to conduct and present quantitative analysisPLSC 218 African-American Politics (3 Credit Hours)
The political goals, behavior, voting patterns, group structures, values, and attitudes of various segments of the African-American population, and how these affect the political system.
Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora, Black World Studies, Human Services, Race and Ethnicity
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC218/BWS 218
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the patterns of political participation and behavior of African-American individuals and groups in American society
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the patterns of political participation and behavior of African-American individuals and groups in American societyPLSC 224 Chicago Politics (3 Credit Hours)
The course focuses on the local politics in the city of Chicago.
Interdisciplinary Option: Urban Studies
Course equivalencies: PLSC391 / PLSC224
PLSC 232 Politics of the United Kingdom (3 Credit Hours)
This course offers an introduction to politics in the United Kingdom (officially known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and unofficially referred to as Britain).
Interdisciplinary Option: European Studies, Global Studies
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the structure and operation of the United Kingdom's domestic political system, as well as its relations with the rest of the world, especially the European Union
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the structure and operation of the United Kingdom's domestic political system, as well as its relations with the rest of the world, especially the European UnionPLSC 236 Political Communication (3 Credit Hours)
The purpose of this course is to explore and examine how elected officials and institutions communicate to the public - and the role journalists and PR professionals play in the process--through readings, seminar, and practicum. The class will challenge students to grapple with questions like - What is the meaning of the "truth" in today's media environment?
Students will understand how and why journalists cover what they cover, and the roles PR professionals/spin doctors attempt to shape the media narrative
Outcomes
Students will understand how and why journalists cover what they cover, and the roles PR professionals/spin doctors attempt to shape the media narrativePLSC 238 Political Advocacy (3 Credit Hours)
Policy-making and implementation in the United States is a complicated process. In any given year laws are passed by elected officials, decisions that guide our implementation of the law are made by government agencies, and rulings handed down by the courts shape our interpretation of those laws.
Students will understand their place in the policy-making ecosystem, and the efficacy of those efforts
Outcomes
Students will understand their place in the policy-making ecosystem, and the efficacy of those effortsPLSC 251 Women in American Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course focuses on Women and Politics in the United States. It looks at women's movements both historical and current, how women and men in the United States act differently in politics in terms of voting behavior, as political candidates, and as elected leaders. Students will gain a better understanding of the U.S. political system and how and when women are treated equally and unequally when compared with men.
Interdisciplinary Option: Women & Gender Studies
PLSC 252 Capitalism and Its Discontents (3 Credit Hours)
This course analyzes the intersection of capitalist economics and politics from a critical perspective. Capitalism and Marxism will be reviewed, followed by a critical examination of how capitalism has played out in economic/political practice in the world today. Includes discussions of many economic topics recently in the news, and the potential for change in a variety of directions. Students will learn to critically analyze the ways in which modern economics leads to less than optimal solutions, including economic inequality. They will also learn to identify other options that may lead to greater equality and economic success.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
PLSC 300 Contemporary Political Issues (3 Credit Hours)
Variable titles. Investigation of selected topics or methods in politics. This course may apply to any of the four areas of the department, and may be repeated depending on subject matter.
Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of a unique topic in contemporary politics
Outcomes
Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of a unique topic in contemporary politicsPLSC 300A Contemporary Political Issues: American Politics (3 Credit Hours)
Investigation of selected topics or methods in American Politics. This course may be repeated depending on subject matter.
PLSC 300B Contemporary Political Issues: Political Theory (3 Credit Hours)
Investigation of selected topics or methods in Political Theory. This course may be repeated depending on subject matter.
PLSC 300C Contemporary Political Issues: Comparative Politics (3 Credit Hours)
Investigation of selected topics or methods in Comparative Politics. This course may be repeated depending on subject matter.
PLSC 300D Contemporary Political issues in International Relations (3 Credit Hours)
Investigation of selected topics or methods in International Relations. This course may be repeated depending on subject matter.
PLSC 301 Political Justice (3 Credit Hours)
A study of alternative conceptions of political justice and the attempts to institutionalize them in various political systems.
Students will be required to demonstrate a mastery of competing theories about how various goods should be distributed fairly, and apply the just-war doctrine to various real-world cases; This course will help students to analyze and appraise social practices and policies that claim to be consistent with principles of justice
Outcomes
Students will be required to demonstrate a mastery of competing theories about how various goods should be distributed fairly, and apply the just-war doctrine to various real-world cases; This course will help students to analyze and appraise social practices and policies that claim to be consistent with principles of justicePLSC 302 American Political Thought (3 Credit Hours)
Major political themes from the founding era to the present.
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of major American political theorists, and to reflect on their significance in the evolution of American politics and society
Outcomes
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of major American political theorists, and to reflect on their significance in the evolution of American politics and societyPLSC 303 Conservatism (3 Credit Hours)
A survey of modern conservative thought. Attention will be devoted to the theoretical and political cleavages within the Right.
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of influential conservative political theorists and their critics, and to reflect on the significance of conservative political theory in promoting a more just society
Outcomes
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of influential conservative political theorists and their critics, and to reflect on the significance of conservative political theory in promoting a more just societyPLSC 304 Ancient Political Thought (3 Credit Hours)
(CLST 305) A study of major political theorists from Plato to the fall of the Roman republic.
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of major Ancient Greek and early Roman political theorists
Outcomes
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of major Ancient Greek and early Roman political theoristsPLSC 306 Modern Political Thought (3 Credit Hours)
A study of major political theorists from Machiavelli to the French Revolution.
Interdisciplinary Option: European Studies
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of the major political theorists from Machiavelli to Rousseau
Outcomes
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of the major political theorists from Machiavelli to RousseauPLSC 307 Democratic Theory (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines normative arguments for and against popular rule.
Students will be able to explain and assess critically arguments for and against democratic government
Outcomes
Students will be able to explain and assess critically arguments for and against democratic governmentPLSC 308 Contemporary Political Thought (3 Credit Hours)
A study of major political theorists from the nineteenth century to the present.
Interdisciplinary Option: German Studies
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and guiding principles of the writings of major political theorists from the nineteenth century to the present
Outcomes
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and guiding principles of the writings of major political theorists from the nineteenth century to the presentPLSC 309 Socialism (3 Credit Hours)
A survey of Marxist and post-Marxist socialist thought.
Interdisciplinary Option: Polish Studies
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of major socialist political theorists and their critics, and to reflect on the significance of socialist political theory in promoting a more just society
Outcomes
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of major socialist political theorists and their critics, and to reflect on the significance of socialist political theory in promoting a more just societyPLSC 310B Catholic Political Thought (3 Credit Hours)
A survey of classic and contemporary political thinkers in the Roman Catholic tradition. The problems examined include religious pluralism, moral decay, natural law, distributive justice, political obligation, war, and peace.
PLSC 312 Feminist Theory (3 Credit Hours)
(WOST 318) A survey of classical and contemporary feminist political theory.
Interdisciplinary Option: Women & Gender Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC312/WOST318/WSGS318
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of influential feminist political theorists and their critics, and to reflect on the significance of feminist political theory in promoting a more just society
Outcomes
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of influential feminist political theorists and their critics, and to reflect on the significance of feminist political theory in promoting a more just societyPLSC 313 Resistance and Obligation (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines normative arguments about the source of political obligation and the right to resist government through various means, both violent and nonviolent.
Students will be able to explain and assess critically various arguments about the duty to obey and the right to disobey government
Outcomes
Students will be able to explain and assess critically various arguments about the duty to obey and the right to disobey governmentPLSC 314 Liberalism (3 Credit Hours)
A survey of classical and contemporary political theorists in the liberal tradition.
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of major liberal political theorists and their critics, and to reflect on the significance of liberal political theory in promoting a more just society
Outcomes
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the assumptions and principles guiding the writings of major liberal political theorists and their critics, and to reflect on the significance of liberal political theory in promoting a more just societyPLSC 316 Politics of Genocide (3 Credit Hours)
This course analyzes the politics surrounding genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in contemporary times. The primary focus is on occurrences since the end of the Cold War, including the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora, Global Studies, Race and Ethnicity
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of genocide and other massive human rights violations, along with the role of the international community in preventing future atrocities
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of genocide and other massive human rights violations, along with the role of the international community in preventing future atrocitiesPLSC 317 Politics of International Health (3 Credit Hours)
This course discusses political issues in the field of international health, including comparing health care systems in the industrialized world, and treatment of diseases in the developing world, particularly Africa (HIV/AIDs, TB, Malaria, etc). Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of international health and comparative health systems.
Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora, Global Studies
PLSC 318 Politics & the Economy (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines how and why the U.S. government influences the economy. The government is the single most important actor in the economy, both as a consumer and as an entity seeking to manage important aspects of the economy.
At the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge about the key public and private institutions involved in economic policy and politics; Provide explanations of the development of both historical and contemporary economic policies; Explain the underlying bases of contemporary economic issues and competing views on appropriate policy actions to address them; Be able to access available public sources to conduct research on economic problems and policies
Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge about the key public and private institutions involved in economic policy and politics; Provide explanations of the development of both historical and contemporary economic policies; Explain the underlying bases of contemporary economic issues and competing views on appropriate policy actions to address them; Be able to access available public sources to conduct research on economic problems and policiesPLSC 319 Women, Law & Public Policy (3 Credit Hours)
The legal arrangements and public policies that structure the relationships of women and men in American society.
Interdisciplinary Option: Human Services, Women & Gender Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC319/WOST319/WSGS319
Students will be able to analyze and appraise the impact of judicial decisions and public policies on women in the United States
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and appraise the impact of judicial decisions and public policies on women in the United StatesPLSC 320 Constitutional Law-Due Process (3 Credit Hours)
The Supreme Court's role in defining substantive and procedural due process issues such as criminal procedure, individual autonomy, and economic regulation.
Interdisciplinary Option: Sociolegal Studies
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the meaning and application of due process in American law and its impact in safeguarding individual freedoms and civil rights
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the meaning and application of due process in American law and its impact in safeguarding individual freedoms and civil rightsPLSC 321 Constitutional Law-Powers of Government (3 Credit Hours)
The Supreme Court's role in allocating power among the three branches of the national government and between the state and federal governments.
Interdisciplinary Option: Sociolegal Studies
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of alternative judicial approaches to the separation of governmental powers
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of alternative judicial approaches to the separation of governmental powersPLSC 322 Constitutional Law-Rights and Liberties (3 Credit Hours)
The Supreme Court's role in defining constitutional guarantees of equal protection and individual freedom.
Interdisciplinary Option: Sociolegal Studies
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the meaning, protection and boundaries of civil rights and individual liberties in American law
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the meaning, protection and boundaries of civil rights and individual liberties in American lawPLSC 323 Children, Law & Public Policy (3 Credit Hours)
The constitutional rights of children in the home, the classroom, and the courtroom, and such policy areas as public welfare assistance, child abuse and neglect, and child support enforcement.
Interdisciplinary Option: Human Services
Students will be able to analyze and assess the impact of judicial decisions and public policies on children and families in the United States
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and assess the impact of judicial decisions and public policies on children and families in the United StatesPLSC 324 Civil-Military Relations (3 Credit Hours)
An exploration of the nature of military professionalism and the relationship between the military and the civil society whose task it is to defend.
Students will understand the role of the military in a free society, and the complex interactions between democratic norms and military organization
Outcomes
Students will understand the role of the military in a free society, and the complex interactions between democratic norms and military organizationPLSC 325 American Foreign Policy (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 375) Origins and development of American foreign policies; the method of their formulation and conduct.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC325/INTS375
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formulation, adoption and implementation of American foreign policy and its impact on domestic and international affairs
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formulation, adoption and implementation of American foreign policy and its impact on domestic and international affairsPLSC 326 American National Security (3 Credit Hours)
American national security policy, including the role of major political actors, the defense budgetary process, and the capability and effectiveness of the military.
Interdisciplinary Option: Peace Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC326/PAX 327
Students will be able to analyze and assess the formation, adoption and implementation of national security policies in the United States and their impact on domestic and international affairs
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and assess the formation, adoption and implementation of national security policies in the United States and their impact on domestic and international affairsPLSC 327 Political Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Political attitudes from a social psychological perspective with emphasis on cognitive development models.
Students will be able to understand the psychological sources of political decision making
Outcomes
Students will be able to understand the psychological sources of political decision makingPLSC 328 Political Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
This course covers a range of topics pertaining to political behavior in the United States. Topics will include research on the factors that shape public attitudes about political matters, and work that examines who participates in politics and why.
PLSC 329 Interest Group Politics (3 Credit Hours)
A study of the role of interest groups in American politics and policy.
Students will be able to analyze and assess the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse interest groups and their impact on the American political system
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and assess the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse interest groups and their impact on the American political systemPLSC 330 Global Justice (3 Credit Hours)
This course explores debates about global justice such as immigration, climate change, free trade, and humanitarian interventions. Rooted in political theory, the course also includes readings from sociology, philosophy, and economics.
Interdisciplinary Option: Peace Studies, Peace Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC330/PAX 330
Students will learn to critically assess different theories of political justice and learn how to evaluate the moral and political justifications of international practices and policies
Outcomes
Students will learn to critically assess different theories of political justice and learn how to evaluate the moral and political justifications of international practices and policiesPLSC 331 Islamic Political Thought (3 Credit Hours)
An introduction to Islamic political thought, covering main ideas, questions, debates of the Islamic religio-political society, from the Qur'an to the present. Among the authors studied include al-Farabi, al-Mawardi, Ibn Khaldun, Islamic feminists, Islamic modernists, and Islamists.
Students will be able to identify assumptions of arguments, critically assess different theories, and, having been familiarized with the inherent entanglement of religion and politics, will be able to identify what is specific to Islamic governance and what may be universalized
Outcomes
Students will be able to identify assumptions of arguments, critically assess different theories, and, having been familiarized with the inherent entanglement of religion and politics, will be able to identify what is specific to Islamic governance and what may be universalizedPLSC 332 Politics of American Bureaucracies (3 Credit Hours)
The political and social aspects of American bureaucracies at the local, state and national levels with emphasis on the roles of administrators and administrative institutions in the political system and policy process.
Students will be able understand the role of the federal bureaucracy in the formulation, adoption and implementation of public policies, and their impact on the everyday lives of citizens
Outcomes
Students will be able understand the role of the federal bureaucracy in the formulation, adoption and implementation of public policies, and their impact on the everyday lives of citizensPLSC 333 Crossing Borders: The Politics of Immigration (3 Credit Hours)
This course explores immigration policies and practices around the world. The primary goal is to gain a better understanding of the choices both countries and would-be immigrants face, as well as the consequences of the laws and policies enacted to regulate the movement of people across borders.
Interdisciplinary Option: Human Services, Human Services
Understand the range of motivations that cause people to migrate, the laws and policies to regulate this movement, the consequences of migration, and contribute to societal debates about migration
Outcomes
Understand the range of motivations that cause people to migrate, the laws and policies to regulate this movement, the consequences of migration, and contribute to societal debates about migrationPLSC 334 Urban Policies and Problems (3 Credit Hours)
An analysis of selected problems confronting governments in urban America as well as the range of public policies that address urban problems. (May be repeated with different issues.)
Interdisciplinary Option: Human Services, Race and Ethnicity, Urban Studies
Students will obtain in-depth knowledge of a unique topic in the area of urban policy-making
Outcomes
Students will obtain in-depth knowledge of a unique topic in the area of urban policy-makingPLSC 335 Urban Semester Seminar (3 Credit Hours)
See course description for SOCL 335.
Interdisciplinary Option: Urban Studies
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Course equivalencies: X-SOCL335/PLSC335
See outcome for SOCL 335
Outcomes
See outcome for SOCL 335PLSC 336 Politics in Contemporary China (3 Credit Hours)
This course primarily focuses on domestic politics in post-1978 China. It introduces and examines China's key political institutions and players, various forms of political participation by political elites and ordinary citizens, and issues on governance and political reforms.
Interdisciplinary Option: Asian Studies, Global & International Studies, Global Studies, Peace Studies, Asian Studies, Global & International Studies, Global Studies, Peace Studies
Course equivalencies: X-COMM304/PLSC/PAX336/INTS310
Students will be able to make informed use of China as a case in more general arguments and have a solid footing from which to pursue more in-depth study of particular topics in China
Outcomes
Students will be able to make informed use of China as a case in more general arguments and have a solid footing from which to pursue more in-depth study of particular topics in ChinaPLSC 337 Terrorism (3 Credit Hours)
An analysis of different types of terrorist insurgencies across the globe and of the efforts by governments to combat terrorism
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC337/INTS337
Students will be able to explain what motives the turn to terror as a method of struggle and to assess the morality and effectiveness of the counterterrorism tactics adopted by various governments
Outcomes
Students will be able to explain what motives the turn to terror as a method of struggle and to assess the morality and effectiveness of the counterterrorism tactics adopted by various governmentsPLSC 338 Comparative Public Policy: Policies in Western Democracies (3 Credit Hours)
The course will provide an overview of the policy process and consider the role of cultural, political, and institutional influences on policymaking in western democracies. The course will provide key concepts and strategies for evaluation of policy outcomes.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC338/INTS338C
Students will acquire knowledge for objective and comprehensive policy analysis and recommendations
Outcomes
Students will acquire knowledge for objective and comprehensive policy analysis and recommendationsPLSC 339 Political Ideologies (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 369) A comparative analysis of important modern political ideologies and the functions they serve in the political system. Attention will be devoted to the ideologies of non-Western regimes and movements.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC339/INTS339
Students will be able to analyze and assess the role and impact of political ideologies in the foundation, development, and justification of various political regimes
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and assess the role and impact of political ideologies in the foundation, development, and justification of various political regimesPLSC 340 International Relations of Africa (3 Credit Hours)
(BWS 340) (INTS 340) An introduction to the international relations of the countries that comprise the African continent. The primary focus is the evolution of African international relations during the post-colonial period (c. 1960-present).
Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora, Black World Studies, Global Studies, Islamic World Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC340/BWS 340/INTS340
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the nature and evolution of African international relations with the major northern industrialized democracies and various regions of the developing world
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the nature and evolution of African international relations with the major northern industrialized democracies and various regions of the developing worldPLSC 342 African Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(BWS 342) (INTS 342) Forces shaping political societies south of the Sahara: the heritage of colonialism, the sociology of modernization, race related stresses, economic factors, and political movements.
Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora, Black World Studies, Global Studies, Islamic World Studies
Course equivalencies: PLSC342/BWS 342/INTS342/IWS342
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of African political systems, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals, groups, and governments in African societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of African political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of African political systems, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals, groups, and governments in African societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of African political institutionsPLSC 343 Latin American Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 343) (LASP 343) Historical, cultural, economic and political forces in the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Latin American Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC343/INTS343/LASP343
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of Latin American and Caribbean political systems, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals, groups, and governments in Latin American and Caribbean societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of Latin American and Caribbean political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of Latin American and Caribbean political systems, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals, groups, and governments in Latin American and Caribbean societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of Latin American and Caribbean political institutionsPLSC 344 Contemporary Issues in Latin America (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 344) (LASP 344) A study of political forces and processes relating to population movement, land use, and urbanization in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Latin American Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC344/INTS344/LASP344
Students will obtain in-depth knowledge of a unique topic in Latin American and Caribbean politics
Outcomes
Students will obtain in-depth knowledge of a unique topic in Latin American and Caribbean politicsPLSC 345 South & Southeast Asian Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(ASIA 343) (INTS 345) Political forces and developments of the Asian cultures.
Interdisciplinary Option: Asian Studies, Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC345/ASIA343/INTS345
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of South and Southeast Asian political systems, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in South and Southeast Asian societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of South and Southeast Asian political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of South and Southeast Asian political systems, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in South and Southeast Asian societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of South and Southeast Asian political institutionsPLSC 346 East Asian Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(ASIA 342) (INTS 346) The social forces and structure of politics and government of East Asia.
Interdisciplinary Option: Asian Studies, Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC346/ASIA342/INTS346
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of East Asian political systems, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in East Asian societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of East Asian political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of East Asian political systems, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in East Asian societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of East Asian political institutionsPLSC 347 The European Union (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 381) An introduction to the European Union, a regional organization linking the nations of Europe.
Interdisciplinary Option: European Studies, Global Studies, Polish Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC347/INTS381
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of the European Union, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals, groups, and governments in the European Union, and evaluate the roles and processes of the European Union's political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of the European Union, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals, groups, and governments in the European Union, and evaluate the roles and processes of the European Union's political institutionsPLSC 348 Soviet & Post-Soviet Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 382) An examination of the institutions, processes, and policies of the former Soviet Union and its successor states.
Interdisciplinary Option: European Studies, Global Studies, Polish Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC348/INTS382
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of the former Soviet Union, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in the former Soviet Union, and evaluate the roles and processes of the former Soviet Union's political institutions; Students will also be able to understand the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the formation and structure of its successor states
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of the former Soviet Union, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in the former Soviet Union, and evaluate the roles and processes of the former Soviet Union's political institutions; Students will also be able to understand the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the formation and structure of its successor statesPLSC 349 Eastern European Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 382) An examination of the institutions, processes, and policies of the former Soviet Union and its successor states.
Interdisciplinary Option: European Studies, Global Studies, Polish Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC349/INTS349
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of the former Soviet Union, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in the former Soviet Union, and evaluate the roles and processes of the former Soviet Union's political institutions; Students will also be able to understand the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the formation and structure of its successor states
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of the former Soviet Union, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in the former Soviet Union, and evaluate the roles and processes of the former Soviet Union's political institutions; Students will also be able to understand the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the formation and structure of its successor statesPLSC 350 Politics of International Economic Relations (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 350) An examination of international political-economic relations with an emphasis on the post-World War II period.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC350/INTS350
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between the international economic and political systems
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between the international economic and political systemsPLSC 351 Latin American International System (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 395) (LASP 341) An introduction to the international relations of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The primary focus is the evolution of Latin American and Caribbean international relations during the Cold War period Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of how U.S. influence, revolutionary insurgencies, trade, the illicit narcotics traffic, human rights concerns, and international organizations have positively and negatively affected the region.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Latin American Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC351/INTS395/LASP341
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between the international system and the foreign policies of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between the international system and the foreign policies of the countries of Latin America and the CaribbeanPLSC 352 Canadian Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 320) The Canadian system of government, focusing on the Parliament, the Prime Minister and permanent government, the judiciary, political actors such as organized interests, political parties, mass media, and public opinion.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC352/INTS320
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the Canadian political system, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in Canadian society, and evaluate the roles and processes of Canadian political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the Canadian political system, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in Canadian society, and evaluate the roles and processes of Canadian political institutionsPLSC 353 International Law (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 353) (PAX 353) Introduction to legal principles and procedures of recognized international law.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Peace Studies, Sociolegal Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC353/INTS353/PAX 353
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and impact of law and legal principles and institutions in international relations
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and impact of law and legal principles and institutions in international relationsPLSC 354 Global Environmental Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(ESP 354) (INTS 354) (PAX 354) Examines the linkages between the world's natural environment and the global political system.
Interdisciplinary Option: Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Peace Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC/ESP/INTS/PAX 354
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of various private, national and international actors in the formulation, adoption and implementation of environmental public policies
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of various private, national and international actors in the formulation, adoption and implementation of environmental public policiesPLSC 355C Women and Politics: A Cross-National Perspective (3 Credit Hours)
This course offers a cross-national perspective of women's status in the political world, as voters, activists, and officeholders. It examines women's participation in the developed and developing world. Students will acquire knowledge of the role of women as political actors in a multitude of nations in the world.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Women & Gender Studies
Course equivalencies: PLSC355C/WSGS355C/INTS361C
PLSC 356 Intervent in World Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 356) (PAX 356) Examines the purposeful use of political, economic, and military instruments by one country to influence the domestic or the foreign policies of another country.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Peace Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC356/INTS356/PAX 356
Students will obtain an in-depth knowledge of the historical evolution, potential constraints, and case studies of U.S. intervention in the post World-War II era
Outcomes
Students will obtain an in-depth knowledge of the historical evolution, potential constraints, and case studies of U.S. intervention in the post World-War II eraPLSC 357 Hollywood and Law (3 Credit Hours)
This course analyzes films that focus on justice, the law, and the legal system, to see what they tell us about political and legal culture, and what messages (if any) they have for contemporary politics.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global & International Studies, Global & International Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC357/INTS357
Student will analyze how Hollywood portrays law, policy, and major trials and court decisions as well as be able to locate and ask questions about how the depiction of law, politics, and civic responsibility have changed across time
Outcomes
Student will analyze how Hollywood portrays law, policy, and major trials and court decisions as well as be able to locate and ask questions about how the depiction of law, politics, and civic responsibility have changed across timePLSC 358 War, Peace and Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(PAX 358) The historical evolution of war, the nature of wars in the 20th century and into the 21st century, the nature of threats, sources of conflict, and procedures for peaceful resolution of disputes.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Peace Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC358/INTS358/PAX 358
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principal causes of wars, the means and ends of warfare, and the process and prospects of reestablishing peace
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principal causes of wars, the means and ends of warfare, and the process and prospects of reestablishing peacePLSC 358D The Scientific Study of War (3 Credit Hours)
This course provides an introduction to & overview of the concepts & approaches related to the causes of war, conflict, and peace in the international system. The main topics of the course are: (1) an introduction to understanding war as a social science topic, (2) the origins of the demands and disputes that can lead to war, (3) the escalation of these, (4) the expansion of war, (5) the consequences of war, and (6) the possibility of peace.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Peace Studies
PLSC 359 Revolutions (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 368) A critical examination of different empirical theories of revolution. Case studies will be drawn from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC359/INTS384
Students will be able to analyze and assess the causes, development, and consequences of modern revolutionary movements and revolutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and assess the causes, development, and consequences of modern revolutionary movements and revolutionsPLSC 360 Western European Politics (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 360) Comparative study of the structures, processes, and functions of the parties and governments of the western powers with emphasis on the United Kingdom, France and the German Federal Republic.
Interdisciplinary Option: European Studies, Global Studies
Course equivalencies: PLSC360/INTS360
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of West European political systems, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in West European societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of West European political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of West European political systems, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in West European societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of West European political institutionsPLSC 362 Politics Developing Societies (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 362) Social, economic, and ideological factors influencing political developments in emerging nations.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC362/INTS362
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the foundation and structure of emerging nations, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals, groups, and governments in developing societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of political institutions in developing societies
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the foundation and structure of emerging nations, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals, groups, and governments in developing societies, and evaluate the roles and processes of political institutions in developing societiesPLSC 363 International Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course is intended to serve as an advanced exploration of the field of international politics. Students will explore the most recent developments in international relations theory and select political developments within the international system, including the evolution of these developments in various regions of the world.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
Students will hone their ability to assess/critique cutting edge theories and developments within the field of international politics
Outcomes
Students will hone their ability to assess/critique cutting edge theories and developments within the field of international politicsPLSC 364 UN & International Organization (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 364) (PAX 364) An examination of the purposes, organization, background, and operations of existing international organizations.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Peace Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC364/INTS364/PAX 364
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of various International Organizations, especially the United Nations, the patterns of political participation and behavior of individuals, private and public groups, and governments in International Organizations, and evaluate the roles and processes of International Organizations
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of various International Organizations, especially the United Nations, the patterns of political participation and behavior of individuals, private and public groups, and governments in International Organizations, and evaluate the roles and processes of International OrganizationsPLSC 365 Italian Politics & Government (3 Credit Hours)
(INTS 365) (ROST 365) An examination of the institutions, processes, and practices of Italian political life. Major concern is with post-1945 Italian politics.
Interdisciplinary Option: European Studies, Global Studies, Italian Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC365/INTS365/ROST365
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of Italy's contemporary political system, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in Italian society, and evaluate the roles and processes of Italian political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of Italy's contemporary political system, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in Italian society, and evaluate the roles and processes of Italian political institutionsPLSC 366 Dictatorship (3 Credit Hours)
This comparative politics course examines the origins, dynamics, and contradictions of various nondemocratic forms of government, including military and party dictatorships.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC366/INTS366
Students will be able to explain why authoritarian systems rise and fall and how politics in these systems compares to the political process in democratic states
Outcomes
Students will be able to explain why authoritarian systems rise and fall and how politics in these systems compares to the political process in democratic statesPLSC 367 Model United Nations (3 Credit Hours)
Introduction to the operations and practices of United Nations, including training for student participation in the Model U.N. program. Students taking PLSC 367 Model UN class and act as leaders of the team that represents Loyola at the New York conference. Prior permission required to enroll.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global Studies, Global Studies, Peace Studies, Peace Studies, Global Studies, Global Studies, Peace Studies, Peace Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC367/INTS367/PAX 367
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of the United Nations; Understanding in enhanced by the practical experience gained by participating in Loyola's Model UN program
Outcomes
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the formation and structure of the United Nations; Understanding in enhanced by the practical experience gained by participating in Loyola's Model UN programPLSC 368 Politics of the Middle East (3 Credit Hours)
This course will draw upon the theoretical insights of comparative politics to examine politics in the Middle East and North Africa. The seminar focuses on issues that are important for understanding the contemporary politics of the region, from the persistence of authoritarianism, petropolitics, political Islam, Arab-Israeli conflict, and the rise of ISIS to ethnic divisions, gender relations, and social movements.
Interdisciplinary Option: Arabic Language and Culture, Global Studies, Islamic World Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC368/INTS391/IWS368
PLSC 369 Politics of Energy (3 Credit Hours)
The course will discuss how the challenges of climate change, energy security, and poverty alleviation are being tackled by politicians and the public. It will also assess the degree to which changes in energy resources bring changes in economic, political, and social power.
Interdisciplinary Option: Global & International Studies, Islamic World Studies, Peace Studies, Global & International Studies, Islamic World Studies, Peace Studies
Course equivalencies: PLSC369/INTS386/PAX386/IWS369
Students will gain a firm understanding of the various global and regional trends that are shaping 21st Century foreign policy behavior generally, and energy diplomacy specifically
Outcomes
Students will gain a firm understanding of the various global and regional trends that are shaping 21st Century foreign policy behavior generally, and energy diplomacy specificallyPLSC 370 Fieldwork in Political Science-Internship (1-6 Credit Hours)
Practical experience in political and governmental agencies and organizations in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Interdisciplinary Option: Human Services
This course satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement.
Students learn about different forms of public service and the ethical responsibilities of civic engagement; Working in a professional office for fifteen weeks allows students to experience the world of public service first-hand; 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 learn about different forms of public service and the ethical responsibilities of civic engagement; Working in a professional office for fifteen weeks allows students to experience the world of public service first-hand; 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 fieldsPLSC 371 Roman Law (3 Credit Hours)
(CLST 362) An introduction to the general principles and basic concepts of Roman civil law with emphasis upon the Late Republican-Early Imperial period.
Interdisciplinary Option: European Studies, Rome Studies
Course equivalencies: X-CLST362/PLSC371/ROST362
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the assumptions and principles guiding the formulation and implementation of Roman civil law
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the assumptions and principles guiding the formulation and implementation of Roman civil lawPLSC 372 Crime, Race & Violence (3 Credit Hours)
This course discusses the political aspects that affect crime and violence in the United states, with a special focus on questions of race.
Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora, Human Services, Peace Studies, Psychology of Crime and Justice, Sociolegal Studies, Urban Studies
Course equivalencies: X-CJC/BWS/AFR/PLSC372/PAX373
PLSC 373 Politics and Literature (3 Credit Hours)
Literature as a medium of political analysis and political criticism. The literary tradition examined may vary, and the course may be repeated for credit, depending on the subject matter.
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the political assumptions and principles underlying the writings of major literary figures, and to reflect on the role and significance of literature in promoting a more just society
Outcomes
Students will learn to interpret and evaluate the political assumptions and principles underlying the writings of major literary figures, and to reflect on the role and significance of literature in promoting a more just societyPLSC 374 Democracy (3 Credit Hours)
A critical examination of the theory and practice of democratic government. The subfield to which this course belongs varies depending on its content.
Students will be able to analyze and assess the theoretical arguments for and against democracy, and to demonstrate an understanding of the various institutional arrangements of democratic government
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and assess the theoretical arguments for and against democracy, and to demonstrate an understanding of the various institutional arrangements of democratic governmentPLSC 376 Political Behavior and Public Opinion (3 Credit Hours)
This course will cover a range of topics pertaining to public opinion and political behavior in the United States. Topics will include how public opinion is measured, research on the factors that shape public attitudes about political matters, and work that examines who participates in politics and why.
Students will learn about substantive scholarly findings on these topics, as well as the methodologies researchers use to answer questions about public opinion and political participation
Outcomes
Students will learn about substantive scholarly findings on these topics, as well as the methodologies researchers use to answer questions about public opinion and political participationPLSC 377 American Public Policies (3 Credit Hours)
Public policy-making at the national and state government levels; includes social, economic, fiscal, judicial, and moral policies.
Course equivalencies: PLSC377 / PLSC205
Students will obtain in-depth knowledge of a unique topic in the area of American public policy adoption and implementation
Outcomes
Students will obtain in-depth knowledge of a unique topic in the area of American public policy adoption and implementationPLSC 378 Intro to Political Economy (3 Credit Hours)
The relationships between political and economic systems with an emphasis on revenues and expenditures, and the consequences of fiscal and monetary policies on economic activity.
Course equivalencies: PLSC378 / PLSC207
Students will be able to analyze the role of the economy and economic actors in the adoption of public policies, especially in the formulation and implementation of the budget, and their impact on the economic lives of citizens
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze the role of the economy and economic actors in the adoption of public policies, especially in the formulation and implementation of the budget, and their impact on the economic lives of citizensPLSC 379 The Legislative Process (3 Credit Hours)
Legislative campaigns and elections, the formal procedures of law making, the influence of political parties and interest groups, and the interaction with the president, the judiciary, and the bureaucracy.
Course equivalencies: PLSC379 / PLSC210
Students will be able to analyze and assess the role and processes of the US Congress in the deliberation and formulation of domestic policies and their impact on the everyday lives of citizens
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and assess the role and processes of the US Congress in the deliberation and formulation of domestic policies and their impact on the everyday lives of citizensPLSC 380 Public Policy Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
The course offers a broad approach to the study of public policy.
PLSC 381 The American Presidency (3 Credit Hours)
The powers, roles, and responsibilities of the presidential office with special attention to political leadership, the bureaucracy, and political parties.
Course equivalencies: PLSC381 / PLSC211
Students will be able to analyze and assess the role and impact of the U.S. presidency on domestic policy and foreign affairs
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and assess the role and impact of the U.S. presidency on domestic policy and foreign affairsPLSC 384 The Judicial Process (3 Credit Hours)
The judicial process in the American court system from the Supreme Court to local trial courts, civil and criminal procedure, appellate court decision-making, and the impact of judicial policies on American politics and society.
Interdisciplinary Option: Sociolegal Studies
Course equivalencies: PLSC384 / PLSC212
Students will be able analyze and assess the role and impact of the U.S. court system on the protection of individual freedoms and civil rights
Outcomes
Students will be able analyze and assess the role and impact of the U.S. court system on the protection of individual freedoms and civil rightsPLSC 385 Introduction to Law (3 Credit Hours)
The nature of law in society, including the constitutional origins and institutional structure of legal systems, the practices of the legal profession, and the substance of selected areas of case law.
Interdisciplinary Option: Sociolegal Studies
Course equivalencies: CRMJ375/PLSC385/PLSC214
Students will be able to understand the role of law and the legal system in American politics and its impact on the everyday lives of citizens
Outcomes
Students will be able to understand the role of law and the legal system in American politics and its impact on the everyday lives of citizensPLSC 386 Campaigns and Elections (3 Credit Hours)
The organization, functions, and behavior of political parties and elections in the United States.
Course equivalencies: PLSC386 / PLSC217
Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the role and impact of political parties and elections on the American political system
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the role and impact of political parties and elections on the American political systemPLSC 387 Politics and the Press (3 Credit Hours)
A study of the dynamics between politics and the press, including its impact on campaigns, elections, and public policy.
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC387/CMUN340
Students will be able to analyze and assess the role and impact of the press on the American politics
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and assess the role and impact of the press on the American politicsPLSC 388 The Morality and Legality of War (3 Credit Hours)
Competing perspectives on the moral, legal, and practical challenges of military force as a tool of foreign policy, especially focused on the complexity of using force to pursue humanitarian goals.
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of just war theory, international humanitarian law, and major theories of humanitarianism, to analyze the stakes and trade-offs involved in decisions about war and peace, and to critically engage with contemporary foreign policy events
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of just war theory, international humanitarian law, and major theories of humanitarianism, to analyze the stakes and trade-offs involved in decisions about war and peace, and to critically engage with contemporary foreign policy eventsPLSC 389 State Politics (3 Credit Hours)
A comparative study of the composition and powers of state governments.
Course equivalencies: PLSC389 / PLSC221
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of state governments, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in state politics, and evaluate the roles and processes of state political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of state governments, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in state politics, and evaluate the roles and processes of state political institutionsPLSC 390 Urban Politics (3 Credit Hours)
Political processes in cities and other local governments, Examination of mayors, city councils, bureaucrats, and their interaction with local citizens and interest groups.
Interdisciplinary Option: Human Services, Race and Ethnicity, Urban Studies
Course equivalencies: PLSC390 / PLSC222
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of urban governments, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in urban politics, and evaluate the roles and processes of urban political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of urban governments, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in urban politics, and evaluate the roles and processes of urban political institutionsPLSC 391 Chicago Politics (3 Credit Hours)
The political groups in Chicago, their political power and impact on city politics and policy. Attention will be given to the powers and roles of city council and the mayor's office.
Interdisciplinary Option: Human Services, Italian American Studies
Course equivalencies: PLSC391 / PLSC224
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of Chicago government, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in Chicago politics, and evaluate the roles and processes of Chicago's political institutions
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of Chicago government, the patterns of political participation and behavior of diverse individuals and groups in Chicago politics, and evaluate the roles and processes of Chicago's political institutionsPLSC 392 Environmental Politics (3 Credit Hours)
The issues, significant actors, and public policies relating to the environment. (ESP 235) (PAX 235)
Interdisciplinary Option: Environmental Studies, Peace Studies, Urban Studies
Course equivalencies: PLSC392/PLSC/ESP/PAX235
Students will be able to analyze and assess the role of various actors in the formulation, adoption and implementation of environmental public policies, and their impact on the everyday lives of citizens
Outcomes
Students will be able to analyze and assess the role of various actors in the formulation, adoption and implementation of environmental public policies, and their impact on the everyday lives of citizensPLSC 393 Black Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course will present a general overview of black politics in America, including the major black political ideologies and their theoretical underpinnings and the role of race in urban politics in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora
Course equivalencies: X-HIST374/PLSC393/BWS374
Students will gain an understanding of how the circumstances of Reconstruction shaped black political ideologies; how blacks came into political power in major urban centers; and what the contours of debate are in the black community over provocative issues such as the criminal justice system, affirmative action, reparations, and education
Outcomes
Students will gain an understanding of how the circumstances of Reconstruction shaped black political ideologies; how blacks came into political power in major urban centers; and what the contours of debate are in the black community over provocative issues such as the criminal justice system, affirmative action, reparations, and educationPLSC 395 Political Science Honors Seminar (3 Credit Hours)
Variable titles. Investigation of selected topics or methods in Political Science.
Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of a unique topic or method in Political Science
Outcomes
Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of a unique topic or method in Political SciencePLSC 396 Directed Readings (1-3 Credit Hours)
Opportunity for an unusually accomplished student to pursue a discrete area of knowledge in political studies in a format designed to stimulate highly productive effort.
Students will hone research and writing skills in close collaboration with a faculty sponsor
Outcomes
Students will hone research and writing skills in close collaboration with a faculty sponsorPLSC 397 Urban Studies Research (3 Credit Hours)
The course allows students to engage in research-related projects related to urban studies.
Interdisciplinary Option: Urban Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC397/URB397
PLSC 398 Washington DC Internship Seminar (3 Credit Hours)
This course requires you to combine your academic interests and your internship, allowing you to reflect on and think deeply about the relationship between your internship, experience and academic learning. This course will also explore political Washington.
This course will clarify students' career goals, and demonstrate how these goals can be enhanced by their academic work
Outcomes
This course will clarify students' career goals, and demonstrate how these goals can be enhanced by their academic workPLSC 399 Tunisia On-Site: Arab Spring, Democratic Change, Islam (3 Credit Hours)
A combination of site visits, lectures, and group discussions throughout Tunisia provides a unique experiential understanding of the relationship between the Arab spring, democratic change, Islam, gender relations, and U.S. foreign policy amidst the historical inheritances of the Carthaginian, Roman, Islamic, and French empires in North Africa.
Interdisciplinary Option: African Studies and the African Diaspora, Arabic Language and Culture, Global Studies, Islamic World Studies, Peace Studies, Women & Gender Studies
Course equivalencies: X-PLSC 399/HIST 313T
Experientially based knowledge of the politics, society, culture, history, and international relations of a country (Tunisia) in a region (North Africa) at the intersection of Africa and the Middle East
Outcomes
Experientially based knowledge of the politics, society, culture, history, and international relations of a country (Tunisia) in a region (North Africa) at the intersection of Africa and the Middle EastPLSC 400 Scope and Methods of Political Science (3 Credit Hours)
This is a broad course that lays out the main approaches to political science.
PLSC 401 Intro to Research Design & Method (3 Credit Hours)
This course is an introduction to principles of research design in political science. The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with the social scientific approach to studying politics.
Students will learn how to ask empirical questions about the political world, how to develop theories and generate testable hypotheses, how to collect appropriate types of evidence, how to answer research questions scientifically using such evidence, and how to clearly convey their evidence and argument to others
Outcomes
Students will learn how to ask empirical questions about the political world, how to develop theories and generate testable hypotheses, how to collect appropriate types of evidence, how to answer research questions scientifically using such evidence, and how to clearly convey their evidence and argument to othersPLSC 402 Seminar on Empirical Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
The course allows students to develop additional methods to empirical analysis.
PLSC 404 Selected Problems in American Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course focuses on selected problems in the study of American politics and the American Political system.
Gain an in-depth understanding of selected problems in American politics and the American Political system
Outcomes
Gain an in-depth understanding of selected problems in American politics and the American Political systemPLSC 405 American Executive Branch (3 Credit Hours)
This course relies on historical and contemporary scholarly literature on the American presidency to analyze the development and scope of rhetorical and party leadership, legislative relations, the commander-in-chief and diplomatic roles as well as the growth of the institutionalized presidency.
Students will master the key literature on the American presidency as well as conduct research on a particular aspect of the US presidency
Outcomes
Students will master the key literature on the American presidency as well as conduct research on a particular aspect of the US presidencyPLSC 406 American Legislative Branch (3 Credit Hours)
This course focuses on the organization of and decision-making in the US legislative branch.
Students will fully understand how the US Congress is structured and legislates, as well as its interactions with other US institutions and with American society
Outcomes
Students will fully understand how the US Congress is structured and legislates, as well as its interactions with other US institutions and with American societyPLSC 407 Public Policy-Making & Implementation (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines the process and dynamics of US policy-making systems.
Students will understand the development of the public sector agenda, the policy formation and legitimation processes, and the role of implementation functions, as these relate to substantive issues or policy arenas
Outcomes
Students will understand the development of the public sector agenda, the policy formation and legitimation processes, and the role of implementation functions, as these relate to substantive issues or policy arenasPLSC 409 Organizational Theory (3 Credit Hours)
The course offers a broad approach to the various theoretical and practical approaches to the study of organizations.
PLSC 410 Urban Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course addresses the major theories, studies and issues of urban politics.
Students will understand "political machines", parties, interest groups, voting, protests, minority and ethnic groups, city councils, mayors, bureaucrats and community power structures
Outcomes
Students will understand "political machines", parties, interest groups, voting, protests, minority and ethnic groups, city councils, mayors, bureaucrats and community power structuresPLSC 411 American Political Parties/Electoral Process (3 Credit Hours)
This course analyzes the roles and functions of the party system and voting behavior in the United States.
Students will understand the role of mass communication and issues in elections, the impact of party identification, and the impact of the electoral system on behavior of party and voter
Outcomes
Students will understand the role of mass communication and issues in elections, the impact of party identification, and the impact of the electoral system on behavior of party and voterPLSC 412 Constitutional Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines constitutional policy-making in the United States.
Students will understand the political role of the Supreme Court, judicial values in constitutional adjudication, and the impact of court decisions
Outcomes
Students will understand the political role of the Supreme Court, judicial values in constitutional adjudication, and the impact of court decisionsPLSC 417 The American Legal System (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines the structure, functions, interrelationships, dynamics, and decision-making processes of the US legal system.
Students will understand the major components of the American legal system - legislatures, administrative agencies, and courts
Outcomes
Students will understand the major components of the American legal system - legislatures, administrative agencies, and courtsPLSC 418 Political Psychology & Socialization (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines psychological, social and environmental influences on political attitudes and behavior.
Students will understand the psychodynamics of political development and socialization as they interact with opinion formation and political participation
Outcomes
Students will understand the psychodynamics of political development and socialization as they interact with opinion formation and political participationPLSC 419 Managing Urban Government (3 Credit Hours)
This course studies the politics of urban government management.
Students will understand the environments in which the urban manager functions
Outcomes
Students will understand the environments in which the urban manager functionsPLSC 420 Comparative Political Systems (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines political institutions and political behavior in various political systems.
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 analysisPLSC 421 Democratic Political Systems (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines selected democratic political systems.
Students will understand how selected democratic systems operate, focusing on their similarities and differences
Outcomes
Students will understand how selected democratic systems operate, focusing on their similarities and differencesPLSC 422 Authoritarian Political Systems (3 Credit Hours)
This is a graduate-level seminar on authoritarian political systems. The course explores theoretical perspectives on authoritarianism, political institutions in non-democracies, and paths to democratization.
Students will become familiar with concepts and theories of authoritarianism, gain knowledge about different types of authoritarian rule, and learn about how authoritarian governments work and perpetuate power
Outcomes
Students will become familiar with concepts and theories of authoritarianism, gain knowledge about different types of authoritarian rule, and learn about how authoritarian governments work and perpetuate powerPLSC 423 Soviet & Post-Soviet Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course analyzes the development of Soviet and post-Soviet politics since 1917.
Students will understand the emergence and development of Soviet politics, as well as its decline in the mid-1980s
Outcomes
Students will understand the emergence and development of Soviet politics, as well as its decline in the mid-1980sPLSC 424 Politics of Developing Areas (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines the politics of the "developing world."
Students will understand the methods used to analyze politics in the developing and underdeveloped nation-states
Outcomes
Students will understand the methods used to analyze politics in the developing and underdeveloped nation-statesPLSC 425 Sub-Saharan Africa (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines politics in Africa from the pre-colonial period to the present.
Students will understand issues relating to decolonization, ethnicity, class, political economy, democratization, and regime transition in Sub-Saharan Africa
Outcomes
Students will understand issues relating to decolonization, ethnicity, class, political economy, democratization, and regime transition in Sub-Saharan AfricaPLSC 426 Latin American Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines important themes in the study of politics in Latin America.
Students will understand the current scholarship and methodologies in the study of Latin American politics
Outcomes
Students will understand the current scholarship and methodologies in the study of Latin American politicsPLSC 427 Politics of the Middle East (3 Credit Hours)
Enrollment Conditions: Permission of the instructor required. This course offers a historical and thematic approach to study the society and politics of the contemporary Middle East. Two central aims of the course are to cultivate critical perceptions regarding widespread images and descriptions of the region and to bolster students' historical, socioeconomic and political knowledge of the region.
Students will master important political science literature on the Middle East and be well positioned to pursue original research
Outcomes
Students will master important political science literature on the Middle East and be well positioned to pursue original researchPLSC 428 Political Violence (3 Credit Hours)
This course offers a thematic approach to the study of political violence with a particular focus on armed conflicts involving non-state actors (i.e., civil wars). It addresses a wide variety of questions informed by the cutting-edge research in political science and other disciplines.
Students will develop an understanding of the causes of different forms of violence in different parts of the world, motivations of people who participate in violence, and solutions to armed conflicts
Outcomes
Students will develop an understanding of the causes of different forms of violence in different parts of the world, motivations of people who participate in violence, and solutions to armed conflictsPLSC 429 Comparative Politics Selected Problems (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines selected issues in comparative politics.
Students will master the literature or conduct research in a particular area of comparative politics
Outcomes
Students will master the literature or conduct research in a particular area of comparative politicsPLSC 430 Theories of International Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course analyzes theories and major issues of international politics.
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 relationsPLSC 431 Formulation US Foreign Policy (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines how US foreign policy is made.
Students will understand the decision-making institutions and their interaction in the formulation and execution of political, military and economic foreign policy
Outcomes
Students will understand the decision-making institutions and their interaction in the formulation and execution of political, military and economic foreign policyPLSC 432 Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines contemporary policy positions of major blocs of nations as well as specific nations.
Students will understand how foreign policy is made in countries other than the United States, as well as the policy of blocs of nations
Outcomes
Students will understand how foreign policy is made in countries other than the United States, as well as the policy of blocs of nationsPLSC 433 International Organization (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines the development and role of international organizations.
Students will understand the political and administrative principles and problems of various types of international organizations, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other key global and regional organizations
Outcomes
Students will understand the political and administrative principles and problems of various types of international organizations, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other key global and regional organizationsPLSC 435 International Political Economics (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines global economic systems.
Students will understand global political-economic relations in the post-WWII period, including international monetary relations, international trade, regional integration, direct investment, debt, and development assistance
Outcomes
Students will understand global political-economic relations in the post-WWII period, including international monetary relations, international trade, regional integration, direct investment, debt, and development assistancePLSC 436 International Conflict (3 Credit Hours)
This course focuses on concepts and approaches related to the causes of war, conflict and peace in the international system.
PLSC 437 Selected Problems International Law (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines selected issues or problems in international law.
Students will understand contemporary theories of international law and the relationships among the various traditional and contemporary areas of international law
Outcomes
Students will understand contemporary theories of international law and the relationships among the various traditional and contemporary areas of international lawPLSC 439 Selected Problems in International Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines important themes and theories in international politics.
Students will master a specific body of literature or conduct research in a particular area of international relations
Outcomes
Students will master a specific body of literature or conduct research in a particular area of international relationsPLSC 440 Ancient Political Thought (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines the major works of the most important theorists within the classical tradition.
Students will master key writings of Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, and other theorists
Outcomes
Students will master key writings of Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, and other theoristsPLSC 442 Modern Political Thought (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines major modern political thinkers.
Students will master key works of from the Italian Renaissance to the French Revolution
Outcomes
Students will master key works of from the Italian Renaissance to the French RevolutionPLSC 444 Great Authors (3 Credit Hours)
This course focuses on the works of political theorists in the western tradition.
Students will master key works of theorists in the western tradition
Outcomes
Students will master key works of theorists in the western traditionPLSC 446 Political Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
This course surveys classic debates on ethics - such as utilitarianism and deontological ethics - to provide students with analytical tools to answer the deceptively simple question "What is the right thing to do?" The course draws on classical readings of political philosophy, while seeking to make those abstract problems tangible by applying them to real world cases and examples.
PLSC 447 American Political Thought to Civil War (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines pre-Civil War US political thought.
Students will master the works of key thinkers from the American founding to the Civil War
Outcomes
Students will master the works of key thinkers from the American founding to the Civil WarPLSC 449 19th Century Political Thought (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines key theorists in the nineteenth century.
Student will master the works of key theorists beginning with the French Revolution and through the nineteenth century
Outcomes
Student will master the works of key theorists beginning with the French Revolution and through the nineteenth centuryPLSC 470 Fieldwork in Political Science-Internship (1-3 Credit Hours)
This is a graduate level course that allows students to get experience through internships. Restricted to Graduate School students.
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 fieldsPLSC 475 Political Analysis I (3 Credit Hours)
This course provides an introduction to the use of inferential statistics in political science.
Students will master the basic statistical techniques used in political science
Outcomes
Students will master the basic statistical techniques used in political sciencePLSC 476 Political Analysis II (3 Credit Hours)
This is an intermediate course in data analysis methods in political science.
Students will master intermediate research and quantitative methods in political science
Outcomes
Students will master intermediate research and quantitative methods in political sciencePLSC 499 Directed Readings (3-6 Credit Hours)
This course involves specialized study under the supervision of a faculty member.
Students will master a particular segment of academic literature or conduct in-depth research on a specific topic
Outcomes
Students will master a particular segment of academic literature or conduct in-depth research on a specific topicPLSC 502 Seminar in Political Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines selected topics in the development and shaping of political behavior.
Students will master the political behavior literature and conduct research in specific areas of the discipline
Outcomes
Students will master the political behavior literature and conduct research in specific areas of the disciplinePLSC 503 Seminar: Law & Political Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
This course analyzes selected topics concerning the relationship between legal processes, policies, and politics.
Students will understand a particular topic in law and political behavior
Outcomes
Students will understand a particular topic in law and political behaviorPLSC 504 Seminar: American Public Policy (3 Credit Hours)
This seminar analyzes the American public policy.
Students will understand the formation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies in the United States
Outcomes
Students will understand the formation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies in the United StatesPLSC 505 Seminar in Urban Problems (3 Credit Hours)
This course analyzes selected policies in urban and state politics.
Students will understand the politics of specific urban and state policies
Outcomes
Students will understand the politics of specific urban and state policiesPLSC 506 Seminar State & Urban Policy Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines current perspectives and techniques in the analysis of state and urban policies.
Students will understand contemporary policy analysis perspective and techniques as well as methods in policy analysis
Outcomes
Students will understand contemporary policy analysis perspective and techniques as well as methods in policy analysisPLSC 515 Seminar-Public Administration (3 Credit Hours)
This is an upper-level seminar on complex questions related to public administration.
PLSC 520 Seminar: Comparative Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines an important, contemporary area of research in comparative politics.
Students will master a specific body of literature and conduct research in a specific area in comparative politics
Outcomes
Students will master a specific body of literature and conduct research in a specific area in comparative politicsPLSC 521 Seminar Western European Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines contemporary politics in Western European countries.
Students will understand political and policy developments in Western Europe, as well as the structures of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Outcomes
Students will understand political and policy developments in Western Europe, as well as the structures of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationPLSC 531 Seminar: International Politics (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines various research topics in international politics.
Students will master a particular body of work or conduct research in a specific area of international politics
Outcomes
Students will master a particular body of work or conduct research in a specific area of international politicsPLSC 532 Soviet/Post-Soviet Foreign Policy (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines the foreign policies of the Soviet Union and the post-Soviet states.
Students will understand the formulation and application Soviet and post-Soviet foreign policies
Outcomes
Students will understand the formulation and application Soviet and post-Soviet foreign policiesPLSC 533 U.S. National Security (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines the U.S. security establishment and the national security process.
Students will understand how US security policy is made, including the defense budget, US force structure, intelligence, covert operations, and the role of Congress
Outcomes
Students will understand how US security policy is made, including the defense budget, US force structure, intelligence, covert operations, and the role of CongressPLSC 543 Liberalism (3 Credit Hours)
This course analyzes liberal political thought.
Students will master key works and theorists focusing on equality, liberty, natural rights, utilitarianism, and idealistic bases of modern liberal society
Outcomes
Students will master key works and theorists focusing on equality, liberty, natural rights, utilitarianism, and idealistic bases of modern liberal societyPLSC 546 Political Philosophy Selected Problems (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines a selected theoretical issue in the history of political thought.
Students will master the writings and theories in a particular theme of political theory
Outcomes
Students will master the writings and theories in a particular theme of political theoryPLSC 595 Thesis Supervision (0 Credit Hours)
The is the first course in a two-course sequence for researching a thesis towards earning a Master's degree.
PLSC 596 Thesis Research (3 Credit Hours)
The is the second course in a two-course sequence for researching a thesis towards earning a Master's degree.
PLSC 597 Dissertation Research (3-6 Credit Hours)
The course is for students researching a thesis topic towards writing a dissertation prospectus.
PLSC 598 Teaching Internship (3 Credit Hours)
The course allows students to complete an internship focused on teaching.
PLSC 600 Dissertation Supervision (0 Credit Hours)
The course is for students researching a dissertation towards earning a PhD.
PLSC 605 Master's Study (0 Credit Hours)
The course is for students researching a thesis towards earning a Master's degree.
PLSC 610 Doctoral Study (0 Credit Hours)
The course is for students researching a dissertation towards earning a PhD.