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United States Government I (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of ENG 1301.
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. (POLS 2301) |
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2304
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United States Government II (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of ENG 1301.
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) |
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3301
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Introduction to Public Administration (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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3302
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Public Policy Analysis (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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3303
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Urban Politics (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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3304
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Introduction to Constitutional Law (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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3305
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Principles of Political Science
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
A study of the basic concepts of political science and various methodologies of the discipline. |
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3306
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Civil Liberties in the United States (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
The judicial interpretations of political and civil rights in the Constitution. Emphasis is on principles related to civil liberties and civil rights. |
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3307
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122
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The American Presidency (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
The role of the president in the American political system, through an examination of presidential relationships with Congress, the bureaucracy and the public. |
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3309
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Texas Politics (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
This course will cover the current political system in Texas including historical background. It will also show you what you can do to affect politics in Texas and nationally. |
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3310
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American Legislatures (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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3311
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Campaign Politics (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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4301
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The American Legal System (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
An overview of the U.S. legal system, with emphasis on the courts in an urban environment. |
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4302
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Comparative Politics (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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4303
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International Politics (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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4304
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American Political Thought (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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4305
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War in the Modern World (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
An investigation into the causes and correlates of conflict in our time and how conflicts may be peacefully resolved. |
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4306
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Women and Politics (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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4390
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Selected Topics in Political Science (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing.
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. |
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6301
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American Government and Politics
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
This course is intended to introduce graduate students to the major theoretical concepts and important readings in the study of American politics and government. Students will read books and articles from a wide range of topics, including studies of the origins of American constitutionalism, federalism, legislatures, courts, executives, bureaucracies, elections, mass opinion and political behavior at both national and state levels. |
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6302
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Elements of Politics
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
This course is intended to introduce graduate students to the major theoretical concepts in the study of Political Science. Topics to be discussed include: approaches to the study of political science; the nature of power, influence, authority; political ideologies; relationship of politics and culture; the individual in politics; political parties and groups; legislatures, executives, bureaucracies, and legal systems; interaction of local, national, international units. While some of the material will have an American focus, this course has a broader conceptual, geographical and temporal focus than POLS 6301. |
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