Political Science (PSC)

PSC-103. Introduction to Political Science. (3 Credits)

Introduces the principles of politics and government. Explores the role of United States citizens in the political process. Ideologies, the role of the media in politics, political development, and analysis of politics will be discussed. (3 contact hours)

PSC-110. American National Government. (3 Credits)

Explores basic principles of the Constitution, and structure and functions of the federal government. Includes Congress, presidency and judiciary. The roles of political parties, pressure groups and public opinion in American politics are examined. (3 contact hours)

PSC-115. State and Local Government. (3 Credits)

Study basic principles of state constitutions. Structure and function of state legislatures, courts and chief executives; structure and functions of city, county and other local governments; and the role of political parties, pressure groups and public opinion are covered. (3 contact hours)

PSC-210. International Relations. (3 Credits)

Introduces international relations, foreign policies, international organizations, conflict, and accommodation in the international system. (3 contact hours)

PSC-212. Latin American Politics. (3 Credits)

Caribbean and Central and South American nations' historical development and current social, economic and political problems with focus on governments, politics and policies are included. (3 contact hours)

PSC-215. Comparative Government. (3 Credits)

Introduces comparative governments and institutions in major European democracies, Communist systems and the Third World. (3 contact hours)

PSC-225. Non-Western Comparative Politics. (3 Credits)

Examine and compare government and politics in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America within region-specific historical, social, and economic contexts and the global environment. (3 contact hours)

PSC-245. Politics of the Middle East. (3 Credits)

This course examines the contemporary politics of the Middle East and the influence of the region in international relations. The course explores domestic and foreign policies within and between states in the regions. (3 contact hours)

PSC-280. Introduction to Political Philosophy. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on classical and modern political theorists, and emphasizes concepts such as justice, equality, power, liberty and rights. (3 contact hours)