POLITICAL SCIENCE (PSC)

201. American Government: Three hours
An introduction to the American federal system of government.

202. State and Local Government: Three hours
An analysis of the development and operation of government at both state and local levels.

310. International Relations: Three hours
Prerequisite: PSC 201
A study of the development, dynamics, and nature of global politics and the international system. 

311. English Constitutional History (See HIS 311): Three hours
An examination of the constitutional development of the English government and the English Parliamentary System upon which the U. S. Constitution is based. Special emphasis will be given to comparisons between developments in England and Colonial America as each develops in different directions but also what each retains from that common heritage. 

320. Introduction to the United Nations: Three hours
An introduction to the role played today by the United States in the world's political, economic, and security activities, covering the history of the United States' involvement in the United Nations and the contemporary world issues facing the United Nations today. 

340. Comparative Governments: Three hours 
Prerequisite: PSC 201 
Descriptions and analysis of political structures and power systems in selected countries.

361. Public Administration: Three hours
Prerequisite: PSC 201 and PSC 202 or Instructor's Approval
An introduction to administration in a political environment by focusing on an analysis of the politics, problems, procedures, evolution, and human factors involved.

401: Constitutional History and Law (See HIS 401): Three hours
An advanced study of the influence and development of constitutionalism in the United States, under the Articles of Confederation, and the current U. S. constitution. Special emphasis will be given to the major precedent setting decisions of the Supreme Court, its institutional organization, and the role of the Third Branch of the American Government.

411. Special Studies: Three hours
Prerequisite: Approval by the Department Head
A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies.

412. History of the United States Presidency (See HIS 412): Three hours
An examination of the development and organization of the institution of the U. S. Presidency from its inception under the Articles of Confederation to the present.

413. History of the United States Congress (See HIS 413): Three hours
An examination of the development of the institution of the U. S. Congress from its inception as a unilateral legislature under the Articles of Confederation to the present. Emphasis on how the Houses of Congress are organized, how critical legislation is passed, and institutional developments over time.

414. History of American Political Parties (See HIS 414): Three hours
An examination of the development and organization of the political parties in the United States. Special emphasis will be given to the development of the four major parties of American history: the Federalists, the Whigs, the Democrats (Democratic-Republicans) and the Republicans.

430. Political Thought: Three hours 
Prerequisite: PSC 201, HIS 103 and HIS 104
A study of the major themes in and contributors to political thought from ancient to modern times.

440. The Contemporary World (See HIS 440): Three hours
Prerequisites: PSC 201 and PSC 202 and HIS 103 and HIS 104 or HIS 201 and  HIS 202
The senior capstone course for Political Science minors, this course is a study of the trends and themes in world history and politics since 1945.

441. Special Studies: Three hours
Prerequisite: Approval by the Department Head
A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies.

442. Special Studies Three hours
Prerequisite: Approval by the Department Head
A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies.

443. Special Studies Three hours 
Prerequisite: Approval by the Department Head 
A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies.