Fall 2019
POSC 103
INTRO TO AMERICAN PUBLIC POLCY
(Fall 2019)
Provides an introduction to the field of public policy analysis within the context of American government and politics. Basic concepts and explanations related to the policy making structures and processes within the federal government of the U.S. are explored, including the Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy and the federal courts. The role played by interest groups, classes, social movements and the media are reviewed and evaluated. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
POSC 110
AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVT
(Fall 2019)
Comprehensive examination of the American political process which analyzes the role of the Constitution, the organization and function of the presidency, Congress, Supreme Court, political parties and interest groups and the distribution of power within American society. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
POSC 340
POLITICAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
(Fall 2019)
Helps students learn about political behavior and policy problems as participant-observers in a government organization at the national, state or local level. Prerequisite: C or better in POSC 101 or 103, permission of instructor. (P/F)
POSC 490
INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH
(Fall 2019)
Advanced students pursue their own research project under the direction of a faculty member, or assist a faculty member in a research project. Involves in-depth reading program or the collection and analysis of data from primary sources. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with faculty approval; credit beyond three hours requires approval of the department chair.
Winter 2020
POSC 110
AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVT
(Winter 2020)
Comprehensive examination of the American political process which analyzes the role of the Constitution, the organization and function of the presidency, Congress, Supreme Court, political parties and interest groups and the distribution of power within American society. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).
Spring 2020
POSC 300
METHODS EMPER POL ANALYSIS
(Spring 2020)
Focuses on student-developed research projects that utilize the scientific method and the collection and analysis of quantitative data, especially public opinion polls. The use of computers and statistics in political science research emphasized. Prerequisites: C or better in POSC 101 or 103, sophomore standing or above. Three hours lecture, one two-hour laboratory per week.
POSC 340
POLITICAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
(Spring 2020)
Helps students learn about political behavior and policy problems as participant-observers in a government organization at the national, state or local level. Prerequisite: C or better in POSC 101 or 103, permission of instructor. (P/F)
POSC 341
POL SCI INTERNSHIP SEMINAR
(Spring 2020)
Places an intern’s work experience within a broader, analytical perspective. Interns thoroughly examine existing research on the relevant governmental agency and relate the findings of this research to their own internship experiences. Designed to be taken with POSC 340. Prerequisite: C or better in POSC 101 or 103, permission of instructor. Three hours per week with enhancement
POSC 490
INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH
(Spring 2020)
Advanced students pursue their own research project under the direction of a faculty member, or assist a faculty member in a research project. Involves in-depth reading program or the collection and analysis of data from primary sources. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with faculty approval; credit beyond three hours requires approval of the department chair.