2303

68

United States Government I (3-3-0)

Examines the political systems of the United States and Texas. Focuses on constitutions, federalism, the development and organization of political parties, public opinion and the role of pressure groups. (POLS2301)

2304

United States Government II (3-3-0)

Examines the three branches of government at both state and national levels and analyzes the role of each in the making of public policy. Selected topics on domestic and foreign policy are included. (POLS 2302)

3301

Introduction to Public Administration (3-3-0)

The field of public management, including a comprehensive view of the dynamics of policy formation and implementation in governmental agencies: structures and procedures, organizational behavior, administrative accountability, personnel administration, financial administration and public service as a career.

3302

Public Policy Analysis (3-3-0)

An examination and appraisal of the various theories which have been advanced to explain the definition of public problems and creation of government agendas, government’s action in formulating, adopting and imple-

menting policies to address these problems and the impact that government policies actually have on society. Selected policy areas will be examined in detail.

3303

Urban Politics (3-3-0)

The American urban center within its political environment, with emphasis on social, economic and governmental problems, as well as urban services and the process of policy formation.

3304

Introduction to Constitutional Law (3-3-0)

Major U.S. Supreme Court decisions which have defined the constitutional boundaries of the American political system. The Constitution and its development through judicial interpretation. Emphasis is on the distribution of power in the national government, between the national government and the states, and between government and the individual.

3306

Civil Liberties in the United States (3-3-0)

The judicial interpretations of political and civil rights in the Constitution. Emphasis is on principles related to civil liberties and civil rights.

3307

The American Presidency (3-3-0)

The role of the president in the American political system, through an examination of presidential relationships with Congress, the bureaucracy and the public.

3309

Texas Politics (3-3-0)

This study of Texas politics acquaints students with the history of the Lone Star state.

3310

American Legislatures (3-3-0)

This course in American legislatures compares the structures and functions of local, state and national legislatures across time and across legislative agendas and interest groups.

3311

Campaign Politics (3-3-0)

Campaign politics examines recent American election contests and the various strategies candidates and parties have used to achieve electoral success. Topics include the legal environment of national elections, parties and partisanship, voter interest and turnout, theories of voter behavior, campaign finance, the mass media, pubic opinion polls and campaign reform.

4301

The American Legal System (3-3-0)

An overview of the U.S. legal system, with emphasis on the courts in an urban environment.

4302

Comparative Politics (3-3-0)

The study of comparative politics aims at training students in systematically, critically and analytically examining the political, economic and social dynamics of nations in the international political system. More specifically, this course provides students with an in-depth knowledge about a particular region of the world. The region emphasized may differ from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when the area focus changes.

4303

International Politics (3-3-0)

The study of international politics requires that the student discern who/what are the key actors in world politics; from what perspectives to view global events; determine if there are regular behavior patterns of such global actors; what are the stimuli of such behavior; and, to what extent does change in the behavior patterns of these key actors lead to changes in the structure of the international system.

4304

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American Political Thought (3-3-0)

The early influence of European thought on the formation of a purely American political belief system and the influence of modern American thought on the current political system.

4305

War in the Modern World (3-3-0)

An investigation into the causes and correlates of conflict in our time and how conflicts may be peacefully resolved.

4306

Women and Politics (3-3-0)

Examines the changing political role of women in the United States and compares it to that of women around the world. Investigates political attitudes and values, voting behavior, recruitment, and performance of women in the political arena, as well as the influence of women on public policy.

4390

Selected Topics in Political Science (3-3-0)

Selected topics in political science. Topics may vary from semester to semester, and the course may be repeated when the topics vary. Topics include: Comparative politics, American political thought, international relations, development of political ideas, Texas politics, campaign politics, and the U.S. Congress.