PSC - 1200 AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
[3 hours] An introductory survey of the institutions, processes and politics of the
government of the United States and its relationship to state governments. (not for major credit)
PSC - 1710 CURRENT INTERNATIONAL PROBLEMS
[3 hours] A course designed to give the student a perspective on world affairs
through an examination of some contemporary international problems.
PSC - 2210 WOMEN IN AMERICAN POLITICS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as WGST 2610. An examination of the role of
women in the American political system with special attention to their socializing experiences, political power bases and legal status.
Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 2300 PRINCIPLES OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
[3 hours] A study of the political processes and institutions of
American state and local governments, with attention given to selected areas of public policy and intergovernmental relations.
Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 2610 GOVERNMENT OF GREAT BRITAIN
[3 hours] An analysis of British parliamentary democracy and an examination of modern
British politics. Recommended: PSC 1200.
PSC - 2620 COMPARATIVE POLITICS - CONTINENTAL EUROPE
[3 hours] A comparative analysis of the politics of continental Europe
focusing on the French and German political systems. Recommended: PSC 1200
PSC - 2660 POLITICS IN AFRICA
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as AFST 2660. The character and development of African
political institutions and processes with a special emphasis on patterns in the post-independence period and prospects for the future.
PSC - 2680 GOVERNMENTS OF ASIA
[3 hours] An examination of culture, political institutions, and political processes and
problems of development of selected Asian countries.
PSC - 2700 PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
[3 hours] An examination of such basic forces as nationalism, ideology and
power that promote conflict and cooperation among states in the international community.
PSC - 2790 POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDY ABROAD
[1 - 3 hours] An examination of topics in political science or public
administration requiring study and travel in other countries. Topics vary.
PSC - 2800 PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL THEORY
[3 hours] An investigation of important themes in classical and contemporary
political theory, including: justice, liberty, and democracy. These issues are approached through discussion of a number of original works
by political theorists.
PSC - 3110 SOCIAL SCIENCE STATISTICS
[3 hours] Descriptive statistics, introduction to inferential statistics, data
processing and computer applications in the social sciences.
PSC - 3210 POLITICAL PARTIES
[3 hours] An analysis of the theory, organization, techniques and dynamics of the American
party system. Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 3240 AFRICAN-AMERICAN POLITICS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as AFST 3240. A study of the many ways blacks have
involved themselves in American politics; examines African-American participation in the political and governmental process. Prerequisite:
PSC 1200
PSC - 3250 PUBLIC OPINION
[3 hours] A study of American public opinion with attention to polling and voting data and
analysis. Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 3260 GOVERNMENT AND THE ECONOMY
[3 hours] An examination of the politics of the American economic system including the
role of government in both the public and private sectors of the economy. Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 3310 MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
[3 hours] A survey of urban government and politics, including the philosophy of local
government, urban political processes, structural problems and relations with other units of government. Prerequisite: PSC 2300 and Junior
standing or consent of instructor
PSC - 3420 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] An overview of public administration including organization theory,
decision making, budgeting, public policy and the changing role of public institutions. Prerequisite: PSC 1200 or equivalent
PSC - 3500 PRINCIPLES OF LAW
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 3500. An overview of law, legal procedures and the
legal professions. Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 3510 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 3510. The development of the American legal
system and the implications of judicial decisions affecting the institutions and powers of government, the federal system and the relationship of
the individual to government. Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 3520 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 3520. The development of the American legal
system and the implications of judicial decisions affecting the institutions and powers of government, the federal system and the relationship of
the individual to government. Prerequisite: PSC 1200; PSC 3510
PSC - 3730 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
[3 hours] An examination of the American foreign policy-making process as well as an
analysis of the major problems facing the United States in its interaction with the international environment. Prerequisite: PSC 1200;
PSC 2700
PSC - 3800 SEXUAL POLITICS
[3 hours] This course examines sexual politics through studying canonical literature of Western
political theory, feminism and postmodern theory.
PSC - 3900 HONORS SEMINAR
[3 hours] Seminar focused on timely topics in political science chosen by rotating faculty in the
department. Prerequisite: Invitation or permission of instructor.
PSC - 3990 INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR HONORS STUDENTS
[3 hours] Individual reading and research in selected topics for honors
students. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program or permission of Department Chairperson
PSC - 4180 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] Applications of spreadsheet, database and statistical
software to policy and administrative problems in the public sector. Prerequisite: PSC 3420; PSC 3110
PSC - 4210 POLITICAL BEHAVIOR AND VOTING
[3 hours] A study of the political ideas and the psychological and sociological
motivations underlying voting and other types of political behavior in the United States. Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 4230 CHIEF EXECUTIVE
[3 hours] Development and use of powers and responsibilities of president, governor and mayor.
Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 4250 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
[3 hours] A study of the relationships among the various types and levels of
government in the United States with an examination of the fields in which the major governmental contacts occur. Prerequisite: PSC 1200;
PSC 1300
PSC - 4280 U.S. CONGRESS
[3 hours] An intensive study of the development, functions, committees, party and factional
organizations of the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 4320 URBAN POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] An examination of the policy process in modern cities, focusing on the
interactions between the principle political and administrative organizations in formulating and implementing policy. Prerequisite: PSC
3310, 3420
PSC - 4330 HEALTH CARE POLICY
[3 hours] An examination of United States health care policy and its progression to the
current era of cost controls. In addition, the principal actors and theories influencing health care policy are analyzed. Prerequisite: PSC
1200, PSC 3420
PSC - 4340 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] Policy for air and water pollution control, hazardous wastes,
nuclear wastes. Examination of EPA, Congressional committees, state and city agencies. Some international issues. Prerequisite: PSC 3420 or
permission of instructor
PSC - 4350 HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
[3 hours] An overview of the United States health care delivery system. The roles,
responsibilities and relationships of various components are discussed and analyzed, with emphasis on interrelationships between government,
providers and institutions. Prerequisite: PSC 1200, PSC 3420
PSC - 4360 ETHICS IN PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] Examination of values and principles which influence public
policy and public administration. Applications to policy problems and responsibilities of public administrators will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: PSC 3420
PSC - 4370 ADMINISTRATIVE BEHAVIOR
[3 hours] Individual and group behavior in public organizations from the perspective of
alternative management strategies. Occasionally offered as a writing intensive course. Prerequisite: PSC 3420
PSC - 4410 MANAGEMENT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
[3 hours] Examination of forces that influence management of nonprofit
organizations in the United States, and their roles and responsibilities. Consideration of organizational structures, leadership, fiscal
administration, and relations with citizens and other organizations. Prerequisite: PSC 3420
PSC - 4430 PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] The organization, operation and problems of public personnel systems in
the functions of selection, training, classification and employee relations. Prerequisite: PSC 3420
PSC - 4440 BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] An examination of the institutions and techniques of financial
administration, including government accounting, budgeting, financial management and governmental choice. Prerequisite: PSC 3420; knowledge
of a computer spreadsheet
PSC - 4460 POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] The relationship of national administration to the formulation of policy by
the Executive Branch and Congress and the exercise of controls over the bureaucracy by the Executive Branch, Congress and the Judiciary.
Prerequisite: PSC 3420
PSC - 4470 PUBLIC ORGANIZATION THEORY
[3 hours] A systematic consideration of theories of political organization and
administration, including institutional, behavioral, sociological, psychological and political theories, with emphasis on decision-making in
governmental organizations. Prerequisite: PSC 3420
PSC - 4480 COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] The organization, staffing and management of governmental
bureaucracies in contrasting social and cultural contexts and an analysis of attempts to transplant patterns of administration into developing
nations. Prerequisite: PSC 3420
PSC - 4490 CURRENT TOPICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] Examination of selected current problems in public policy and
administration. Topics vary and are listed in each term�s schedule of classes. Prerequisite: PSC 3420, or consent of adviser
PSC - 4530 CIVIL RIGHTS
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 4530. Course is crosslisted as AFST 4530. A study of
judicial policy-making and administrative implementation of decisions affecting racial issues, freedom of expression, national security and
criminal procedures. Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 4550 ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY LAW
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 4550. Examination of contemporary approaches to
the analyses of law and the judicial system with special focus on current issues facing the courts. Prerequisite: PSC 3510 or PSC 3520
PSC - 4560 LAW AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] The impact of law on public administration with emphasis on judicial
review, agency rule making and procedures. Prerequisite: PSC 3420
PSC - 4570 JUDICIAL PROCESS AND JURISPRUDENCE
[3 hours] A study of the politics and practices of judges and courts,
including judicial reasoning. Prerequisite: PSC 1200
PSC - 4580 INTERNATIONAL LAW
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 4580. An examination of the legal status of nation
states and dependencies and of the rules concerning international diplomacy, treatment of persons, and peaceful settlement of disputes.
Recommended: PSC 1710 or PSC 2700
PSC - 4600 POLITICS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
[3 hours] An analysis of the political processes and issues of economic
development in the Third World with a focus on theories of development. Recommended: PSC 2710
PSC - 4610 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT
[3 hours] A study of political functions such as elections, political parties, interest
groups, executive-legislative relations and centralization of powers in various nations. Recommended: PSC 2610 or PSC 2620
PSC - 4620 POLITICS OF RUSSIA AND FORMER SOVIET REPUBLICS
[3 hours] Politics and government of Russia, especially since
1989. Discussion of other former Soviet republics will also be included.
PSC - 4630 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
[3 hours] The government and politics of Canada with particular emphasis on federalism and
the operation of parliamentary government in a changing party system. Recommended: PSC 1200
PSC - 4650 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
[3 hours] An examination of the relationship between political and economic
structures, organizations and events, including such issues as the politics of trade, foreign aid and economic development. Prerequisite:
PSC 2700 or consent of instructor
PSC - 4660 GOVERNMENTAL & POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS OF AFRICA
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as AFST 4680. An examination
of political behavior in selected African states using a case method to examine alternative courses of action available to decision makers.
Prerequisite: Prior social science or history course on Africa
PSC - 4670 GOVERNMENTS OF THE MIDDLE EAST
[3 hours] A survey of the institutions of government, political processes, parties
and interest groups and problems of development in the Middle East. Recommended: PSC 1710 or PSC 2610 or PSC 2620.
PSC - 4690 GOVERNMENT OF CHINA
[3 hours] A study of the development of Chinese governmental institutions and political
process, interest groups, political culture, political participation, economic development, national defense and foreign relations.
Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 4700 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - AFRICA
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as AFST 4700. An examination of factors
affecting foreign policy processes in Africa, emphasizing the relations between Africa, the Big Powers and the United Nations.
Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 4710 THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
[3 hours] An analysis of the major concepts of international politics that
attempt to construct a general theory of behavior in world affairs. Recommended PSC 2800. Prerequisite: PSC 2700
PSC - 4720 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
[3 hours] A study of the background, general concepts and problems of international
organizations including the United Nations, historical models, regional organizations and non-governmental organizations. Recommended: PSC 2700
PSC - 4730 THE UNITED NATIONS
[3 hours] An investigation of the origins, organization, political practices, administrative
activities and problems of the United Nations and its related agencies. Recommended: PSC 1710 or PSC 2700
PSC - 4740 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - MIDDLE EAST
[3 hours] An examination of political, economic and geographic actors
affecting international relations of the Middle East, including the role of the major world and regional powers. Recommended: PSC 1710 or
PSC 2700
PSC - 4780 CHINESE FOREIGN RELATIONS
[3 hours] An examination of the goals, strategies, instrumentalities and performance of
the foreign policy of China. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 4800 COMPARATIVE FOREIGN POLICY
[3 hours] A theoretical and comparative study of the patterns of foreign policy.
It emphasizes the evaluation of analytical models and conceptual frameworks, and the examination of the foreign policy of key states as case
material. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 4840 CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL IDEAS
[3 hours] Analysis and discussion of debates and issues in contemporary political
theory. Prerequisite: PSC 2800
PSC - 4860 FEMINIST POLITICAL THEORY
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as WGST 4610. An analysis and discussion of
contemporary feminist political theory. Prerequisite: PSC 2800
PSC - 4880 ISSUES IN POLITICAL THEORY
[3 hours] The course will focus on close readings of influential critical theories
about particular issues relevant to contemporary political life. The themes of the course will vary and may include questions of liberalism
and power, the politics of violence, identity and difference, or poststructualism. Prerequisite: PSC 2800
PSC - 4900 SEMINAR IN ASIAN AFFAIRS
[3 hours] An interdisciplinary and comparative study of the major issues in Asia with
special emphasis on political and economic development and international relations in Asia. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 4940 APPLIED POLITICS INTERNSHIP
[3 hours] A study of electoral politics, public decision-making or policy
implementation through internships with candidates, political parties, public officials or governmental or nonprofit agencies.
Prerequisite: PSC 2300 and consent of instructor
PSC - 4960 SENIOR HONORS THESIS
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 4860. Supervised research and writing for honors
students only. Prerequisite: consent of departmental honors director; consent of instructor
PSC - 4980 CURRENT TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
[3 hours] Timely examination of emerging issues within the various segments
of the discipline of political science. Prerequisite: a prior course in the topic subfield
PSC - 4990 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
[1 - 3 hours] Individual study in selected topic. Prerequisite:
three courses at the 4000 level; consent of instructor
PSC - 5110 SOCIAL SCIENCE STATISTICS
[3 hours] A course covering descriptive statistics and providing an introduction to
inferential statistics, data processing and computer applications specifically tailored for the needs of the social sciences
PSC - 5140 INTERMEDIATE SOCIAL SCIENCE STATISTICS
[3 hours] An approach to regression analysis designed for social
scientists. Development of a common conceptual basis for correlation and regression analysis and analyses of variance and covariance.
Prerequisite: PSC 3110 or equivalent
PSC - 5180 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] Use of software with an emphasis on data-base,
spreadsheet, statistical and desktop publishing programs for microcomputers. Application to analysis of administrative and policy problems in the
public sector. Prerequisite: PSC 5110, PSC 3420 or equivalent
PSC - 5210 POLITICAL BEHAVIOR AND ELECTIONS
[3 hours] A study of American voting and political behavior. Emphasis is placed
on the ideological, psychological and sociological parameters which affect the political behavior and voting of Americans. Prerequisite:
two courses in political science
PSC - 5230 CHIEF EXECUTIVE
[3 hours] Development and use of powers and responsibilities of president, governor and mayor. A
research paper is required. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5250 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
[3 hours] National, state and local governmental relationships are examined with
emphasis on grant-in-aid, formal and informal cooperative devices, and current problems of the federal system in the United States.
Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5260 GOVERNMENT AND THE ECONOMY
[3 hours] An examination of the politics of the American economic system including the
role of government in both the public and private sectors of the economy.
PSC - 5280 LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
[3 hours] An intensive study of the development, functions, committees, party and factional
organizations of the U.S. Congress and state legislatures.
PSC - 5320 URBAN POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] An examination of the policy process in modern cities, focusing on the
interactions between the principal political and administrative organizations in formulating and implementing policy. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing (PSC 3310 and 3420 or 6410 recommended)
PSC - 5330 HEALTH CARE POLICY
[3 hours] An examination of United States health care policy and its progression to the
current era of cost controls. In addition, the principal actors and theories influencing health care policy are analyzed. Prerequisite: PSC
3420 or permission of instructor
PSC - 5340 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] Policy for air and water pollution control, hazardous wastes,
nuclear wastes. Examination of EPA, Congressional committees, state and city agencies as well as some international issues. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing
PSC - 5350 HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
[3 hours] An overview of the United States health care delivery system. The roles,
responsibilities and relationships of various components are discussed and analyzed with emphasis on interrelationships between government,
providers and institutions. Prerequisite: PSC 3420 or permission of instructor
PSC - 5360 ETHICS IN PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] Examination of values and principles which guide public
policy formation and public administration. Applications of philosophical concepts to policy problems and the responsibilities of public
administrators will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PSC 3420 or equivalent
PSC - 5370 ADMINISTRATIVE BEHAVIOR
[3 hours] Individual and group behavior in public organizations from the perspective of
alternative management strategies. Prerequisite: Admission to MPA program or permission of instructor
PSC - 5390 APPLIED POLITICS INTERNSHIP
[3 hours] A study of electoral politics, public decision-making or policy
implementation through internships with candidates, political parties, public officials or governmental or nonprofit agencies.
Prerequisite: two courses in political science; consent of instructor
PSC - 5410 MANAGEMENT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
[3 hours] Examination of social, cultural, organizational, economic and
political forces that influence management of nonprofit organizations in the United States. Historical and theoretical origins of their roles and
responsibilities.
PSC - 5430 PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] A study of developments and problems in the recruitment and management
of public employees. Prerequisite: Admission to MPA program or permission of instructor
PSC - 5440 BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] An examination of the institutions and techniques of financial
administration, including government accounting, budgeting, financial management and governmental choice. Prerequisite: PSC 3420; knowledge
of a computer spreadsheet
PSC - 5470 PUBLIC ORGANIZATION THEORY
[3 hours] Relates a diverse body of literature known as �organization theory� to the
behavior of public organizations in their political setting. Prerequisite: PSC 3420 or equivalent
PSC - 5480 COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] A comparison of the public bureaucracies in differing cultural and
social patterns and an assessment of utility of cross-national adaptation. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5490 CURRENT TOPICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] Examination and analysis of a current policy or administrative
issue. Topics vary and are listed in each term�s schedule of courses. Prerequisite: consent of MPA adviser
PSC - 5530 CIVIL RIGHTS
[3 hours] Development of analytical methods and research into the judicial and administrative
decisions with regard to political dissent and criminal administration. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC � 5550 ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY LAW
[3 hours] Development of research techniques into the structure of contemporary problems
facing the courts, with emphasis on integrating such issues into existing theory.
PSC - 5560 LAW AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] Reading, research and discourse on the impact of law on public
administration, including judicial review. Prerequisite: PSC 3420 or equivalent
PSC - 5570 JUDICIAL PROCESS AND JURISPRUDENCE
[3 hours] A research-oriented course providing a broad theoretical context for
the study of decision making, reasoning and politics in the process of court adjudication. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5580 INTERNATIONAL LAW
[3 hours] A study of the legal system governing interstate relations. Cases will be
reviewed. State jurisdiction and responsibilities will be examined, emphasizing the rules of war. Prerequisite: two courses in
political science
PSC - 5600 POLITICS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
[3 hours] An analysis of the political processes and issues of economic
development in the Third World with a focus on theories of development.
PSC - 5610 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT
[3 hours] An examination of selected topics in comparative politics, with special emphasis
on the problems of advanced industrial democracies. Prerequisite: open to graduate students in political science
PSC - 5620 POLITICS OF RUSSIA AND FORMER SOVIET REPUBLIC
[3 hours] An examination of government and politics in Russia and
the former Soviet Republics. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5630 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
[3 hours] An examination of the political institutions and parties of Canada with special
attention to the effect of federalism on a parliamentary system of government.
PSC - 5650 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
[3 hours] An analysis of the interaction of the international political and
economic systems with focus on the political aspects of the international economy. Topics include economic development, interdependence,
trade and multilateral institutions.
PSC - 5660 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS OF AFRICA
[3 hours] A study of political decision making in selected
African states using a case method to examine alternative types of political behavior and their practical consequences. Prerequisite: prior
social science or history course on Africa
PSC - 5670 GOVERNMENTS OF THE MIDDLE EAST
[3 hours] A survey within a historical context of the states in the Middle East.
Study of political processes and structures. Conferences with the instructor and a paper are required. Prerequisite: two courses in
political science
PSC - 5690 GOVERNMENT OF CHINA
[3 hours] A study of the development of Chinese governmental institutions and political
process, interest groups, political culture, political participation, economic development, national defense and foreign relations.
Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5700 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - AFRICA
[3 hours] An examination of factors affecting foreign policy processes in
Africa, emphasizing the relations between Africa, the Big Powers and the United Nations. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5710 THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
[3 hours] An analysis of the leading approaches to the study of international
politics that contribute to the construction of a general theory. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5720 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
[3 hours] A study of the background, aims, purposes and problems of international
organizations. An examination of the functions of the specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system.
Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5730 THE UNITED NATIONS
[3 hours] An investigation of the origins of the United Nations. Study of the relevant
articles of the charter of the United Nations, emphasizing problems of the United Nations through case study. Prerequisite: two courses in
political science
PSC - 5740 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - MIDDLE EAST
[3 hours] A survey of geopolitical, economic and sociocultural factors
affecting foreign policy processes; an examination of the role of the Big Powers and the United Nations. Conferences with the
instructor are required. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5780 CHINESE FOREIGN RELATIONS
[3 hours] An analytical study of the formulation and execution of Chinese foreign
policy including the examination of its goals, strategies, instrumentalities and performance. Prerequisite: two courses in political
science
PSC - 5800 COMPARATIVE FOREIGN POLICY
[3 hours] A theoretical and comparative study of the patterns of foreign policy.
It emphasizes the evaluation of analytical models and conceptual frameworks, and the examination of the foreign policy of key states as case
material. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5840 CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL IDEAS
[3 hours] Discussion of the principal political theories and ideologies and their
proponents.
PSC - 5860 FEMINIST POLITICAL THEORY
[3 hours] An analysis and discussion of contemporary feminist political theory.
Prerequisite: PSC 2800 or equivalent
PSC - 5880 ISSUES IN POLITICAL THEORY
[3 hours] This course will focus on close readings of influential critical theories about particular
issues relevant to contemporary political life. The themes of the course will vary and may include questions of liberalism and power, the
politics of violence, identity and difference, or poststructuralism.
PSC - 5920 SEMINAR IN ASIAN AFFAIRS
[3 hours] An interdisciplinary and comparative study of the major issues in Asia with
special emphasis on political and economic development and international relations in Asia. Prerequisite: two courses in political science
PSC - 5950 MPA RESEARCH REPORT
[2 hours] Independent research, under the direction of a faculty adviser, analyzing
experience as a public official. Prerequisite: consent of MPA adviser
PSC - 5980 CURRENT TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
[3 hours] Examination of emerging issues within the various segments and
subfields of the discipline of political science. Prerequisite: a prior course in the topic subfield
PSC - 5990 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
[1 - 3 hours] Individual study in selected topic. Prerequisite:
three courses at the 4000 or 5000 level; consent of graduate adviser and instructor
PSC - 6100 SEMINAR IN METHODOLOGY
[3 hours] A seminar in selected topics of methodology. Prerequisite: PSC 5110 or
equivalent; one other course in Political Science and consent of instructor
PSC - 6110 SCOPE AND METHODS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
[3 hours] An examination of the development, fields of study and
methodological approaches of political science and of research techniques and the process of thesis writing. Prerequisite: two courses in
political science; consent of graduate adviser
PSC - 6200 SEMINAR IN AMERICAN POLITICS
[3 hours] A seminar in selected topics of American political behavior.
Prerequisite: two courses in political science; consent of graduate adviser
PSC - 6300 SEMINAR IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
[3 hours] A seminar in selected problems of state and local political
issues. Prerequisite: two courses in political science; consent of graduate adviser
PSC - 6400 SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] A seminar in selected problems and issues of public administration.
Prerequisite: two courses in political science; consent of graduate adviser
PSC - 6410 PROSEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] An extensive examination of the field of public administration
designed to acquaint advanced students with the major academic literature of the major subfields. Prerequisite: PSC 3420 and admission into
MPA program or consent of instructor
PSC - 6420 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN DECISION MAKING
[3 hours] Examination of analytical techniques appropriate for public
sector decision making and applications to specific problems. Decision analysis, cost benefit analysis, and tools for evaluating public policies
will be considered. Prerequisite: PSC 3420, PSC 5140, PSC 6430; consent of graduate adviser
PSC - 6430 SEMINAR IN PUBLIC POLICY THEORY AND ANALYSIS
[3 hours] Models, theories, approaches and techniques used to
analyze public policy with application to policy areas such as discrimination, welfare, mental health or the environment. Prerequisite:
admission into MPA program or consent of instructor
PSC - 6440 HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] An overview of the management process and the opportunity to develop skills
to apply the process of health-related settings. Emphasis is placed on the premise that an effective manager must be a leader.
Prerequisite: PSC 3420
PSC - 6460 PROBLEMS IN POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] An in-depth examination of major problems in the administration
of public policies. Topics will vary from year to year. Prerequisite: PSC 6410
PSC - 6470 SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
[3 hours] The course will acquaint students with the structure of
international organizations, personnel policies and problems, and budgeting. Emphasis is placed on the concept of international civil
service, management and programming. Prerequisite: two courses in political science or consent of graduate adviser or instructor
PSC - 6500 SEMINAR IN PUBLIC LAW
[3 hours] A seminar in selected topics of constitutional administrative or international
law. Prerequisite: two courses in political science; consent of graduate adviser
PSC - 6600 SEMINAR IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS
[3 hours] A seminar in selected topics of comparative political processes or area
of studies. Prerequisite: two courses in political science; consent of graduate adviser
PSC - 6700 SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
[3 hours] A seminar in selected topics of international politics or national
foreign policies. Prerequisite: two courses in political science; consent of graduate adviser
PSC - 6710 SEMINAR ON THE UNITED NATIONS
[3 hours] A seminar on selected topics of the United Nations and other
international organizations within the United Nations system. Prerequisite: two courses in political science; consent of graduate adviser
PSC - 6800 SEMINAR IN POLITICAL THEORY
[3 hours] A seminar in selected political theorists or political ideas.
Prerequisite: two courses in political science; consent of graduate adviser
PSC - 6940 PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP
[1 - 6 hours] Internship in public or nonprofit agency and preparation of an internship
paper analyzing the internship experience. Prerequisite: consent of MPA adviser
PSC - 6960 THESIS SEMINAR
[1 - 6 hours] Supervision of master�s thesis writing. Prerequisite: consent of graduate
adviser
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