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Political Science Courses

Fall 2022 Political Science Courses

PLSC 001: American Politics: Principles, Processes and Powers (offered in fall and spring) (GS) (US)

3 Credits | Dr. Nicholas Pyeatt | MWF 10:10-11:00
This course examines American democracy by looking at the dynamic interaction between the founding ideals of the United States government, the institutions established by the Constitution, and the ongoing contest for power within and through those institutions.

PLSC 001S: American Politics First-Year Seminar

3 Credits | Dr. Nicholas Pyeatt | MWF 12:20-1:10
This course examines American democracy by looking at the dynamic interaction between the founding ideals of the United States government, the institutions established by the Constitution, and the ongoing contest for power. This course also satisfies the First-year Seminar requirements.

PLSC 003: Comparing Politics around the Globe (offered in fall and spring) (IL) (GS)

3 Credits | Dr. Matt Evans | MW 6:00-7:15 PM
This course examines the variety of ways that people seek and wield power around the world.

PLSC 014: International Relations (offered in fall and spring) (IL) (GS)

3 Credits | Dr. Pamela Blackmon | TTH 9:05-10:20, and 10:35-11:50
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of international issues.

PLSC 017N: Introduction to Political Theory (offered in fall and spring) (GH) (GS)

3 Credits | Dr. Dan DiLeo | TTH 10:35-11:50
In this course, we will consider what government should be rather than what is.

PHIL 010Z: Critical Thinking (offered in fall semesters)

3 Credits | Dr. Dan DiLeo | TTH 9:05-10:20
This course provides a critical awareness of the function, nature, strengths, and weaknesses of argumentation in its various real-world and academic forms and contexts.

PLSC 230: American Political Campaigns (offered in the fall (GS) (US)

3 Credits| Dr. Nicholas Pyeatt | MWF 11:15-12:05
Methods and strategies of American political campaigns: polls, political consultants, parties and the media.

PLSC 235: The Politics of the Ecological Crisis (offered in fall semesters) (GS)

3 Credits | Dr. Matt Evans | MW 4:00-5:15
This course examines the political issues and the most important actors affecting policies that impact the environment.

PLSC 201N: Politics and Religion

3 Credits | Dr. Matt Evans | MW 2:00-3:45
This course examines the interplay between the topics of politics and religion.

PLSC 471: American Constitutional Law

3 Credits | Dr. Dan DiLeo | TTH 1:35-2:50
The origins of judicial review, landmark decisions of the Supreme Court, and their impact on the American form of government.

PLSC/WMNST 428: Gender and Politics (offered in fall semesters)

3 Credits | Dr. Pamela Blackmon | TTH 3:05-4:20
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the theories and topics in gender and politics including military and defense, political economy and economic development.

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