Carnahan Hall
Carnahan Hall° Department of Political Science, Philosophy, and Religion
° Political Science page
° Political Science course schedule (2010 academic year):
Fall
2010
° Earlier Semesters:
Fall 2009;
Spring 2010 - 2009 academic year
Fall 2008;
Spring
2009 - 2008 academic year
Fall 2007;
Spring 2008 - 2007 academic year
° Political Science majors - Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science
° Southeast Portal - seat availability by Course
Political Science Undergraduate Courses
| Course No. and Title | Course Description | Prerequisites |
| PS001 Senior Assessment | This is a non-credit graduation requirement in which all Political Science majors should enroll during their final semester. It involves a standardized exam, portfolio submission, self-assessment, and exit interview. (0) | senior status |
| PS103 U.S. Political Systems - Dr.
Althaus's class; |
Institutions and processes of national and state government, including an analysis of the Missouri Constitution. (University Studies course). (3) | None; fulfills Political Systems requirement |
| PS104 Comparative Political Systems
- Dr. Holzhauer's class; Dr. Nomi's class |
The institutions, cultures, and practices of democratic governments, including the United States, including an analysis of the Missouri Constitution. (University Studies course). (3) | None; fulfills Political Systems requirement |
| PS220 Missouri Government - Dr. Althaus | For transfer students only, with approval of the Registrar; study of the Constitution, government, and politics of Missouri. (1) | for transfer students from outside the State of Missouri |
| PS230 American Public Policy - Dr. Althaus | Major foreign and domestic policies of the U.S. with emphasis on current issues. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS240 Introduction to Political Science - Dr. Althaus' class; Dr. Smentkowski's class; Dr. Walling's class |
An introduction to the basic concepts and research methods of the discipline, including approaches to study of political science. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS280 Introduction to Global Issues - Dr. Nomi | Concepts and theories to analyze global issues emphasizing conflict, cooperation, arms control, human rights, the environment, development, and the role of the United States. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS300 Pre-Law LSAT | Noncredit course designed to familiarize students with the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). (0) | None |
| PS310 Government and Politics in the American States - Dr. Walling | In-depth analysis of the government processes and management of the American states with particular emphasis placed on their interaction. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS335 American Foreign Policy - Dr. Holzhauer | A study of the formulation and implementation of contemporary American foreign policy. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS355 Less Developed Nations - Dr. Nomi | A survey of socioeconomic and political developments of Third World countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS360 Political Parties and Voting Behavior - Dr. Renka | An examination of the central role of parties in the American democratic system, including its elections, political coalitions, and permeability to interest groups and public opinion. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS365 Legislative Process in the United States - Dr. Renka | Study of American legislative assemblies with primary attention on the U.S. Congress. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS377 The Politics of East Asia - Dr. Nomi | Processes, structure, and function of political institutions of China, Japan, and Korea emphasizing domestic and foreign policy. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS380 International Organizations - Dr. Holzhauer | Origins, objectives, structures, and functions of the United Nations and nonaffiliated organizations of regional cooperation. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS384-386 Political Science Internship | Practical experience with a public agency providing firsthand experience in the operations of public policy. (3) | PS103 or PS104; overall GPA of 2.5 up |
| PS387-389 Independent Study in Political Science | Directed individual study of special interest areas in political science. (1-3) | PS103 or PS104; consent of instructor. |
| PS390 The American Judicial System - Dr. Smentkowski | Organization and function of federal and state courts including their interaction with the executive and legislative branches of government. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS402/602 Fundamentals of Public Administration - Dr. Althaus | A comprehensive examination of the operations of public agencies from internal and external perspective. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS403/603 Public Personnel Administration - Dr. Althaus | An analysis of personnel practices, procedures, and research of the state and federal agencies. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS405/605 Organizational Theory and Behavior - Dr. Walling | An advanced survey course exploring the theory and practice of organization design and management.(3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS415/615 Government Budgeting Process - Dr. Walling | Procedures and decision making strategies involved in the preparation, authorization, and expenditure of the federal budget. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS418/618 Public Policy Analysis - Dr. Renka | Systematic analysis of the impact of public policies, including creation and effect of advocacy coalitions. (3) | PS103 or PS104; PS230 is recommended |
| PS425/625 Administrative Law and Procedure - Dr. Smentkowski | An analysis of rules, procedures, and decision-making practices of public agencies at the state and federal level. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS460 Government and Politics of Western Europe - Dr. Holzhauer | A study of government and politics of Western Europe. This course provides a comparative perspective emphasizing the politics of Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the institutions of the European Union. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS470 Politics of the Developed World - Dr. Holzhauer | An examination of the major political, social, and economic issues facing governments of the developed world. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS490 Constitutional Law - Dr. Smentkowski | Major decisions of the Supreme Court, the policy-making role of the Court and judicial behavior of judges. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS491 Special Topic in Political Science | This course focuses on the role of non-governmental political organizations that seek to influence the US government and its citizens. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS570 Comparative Government - Dr. Holzhauer | Governmental principles and practices in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Soviet Union. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS580 International Politics - Dr. Nomi | Analysis of the super power struggle for economic military and political power with emphasis on the Third World. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PS595 International Law - Dr. Smentkowski | Examination of those principles generally governing the conduct of nations. (3) | PS103 or PS104 |
| PI381-383 Political Science Internship | Practical experience with a public agency providing firsthand experience in the operations of public policy. (1-3) | PS103 or PS104; 2.5 GPA |
| UI320 The Modern Presidency - Dr. Renka | Examination of the modern American presidency from the combined perspectives of history, political science, and speech communication. (3) | US105 or US107; SC105; PS103 or PS104 |
| UI322 International Political Economy - Dr. Nomi | Exploration of the interaction of political and economic forces as it affects international flows of goods, money, investments and technology. (3) | Political Systems and Economic Systems |
| UI342 Modern Political Thought - Dr. Gerber | A critical analysis and examination of the normative concepts and ethical problems of modern political thought. (3) | Political Systems and Social Systems and Behavioral Systems |
| UI350 Middle East Politics - Dr. Nomi | A survey of social, economic and international forces that influence politics of Middle Eastern societies with particular emphasis on Egypt, Israel, Syria and Turkey. (3) | Political Systems and either Economic Systems or Social Systems |
| UI357 Early American Political Thought - Dr. Gerber | A critical historical analysis and philosophical examination of the origins and development of early American political thought articulated in the classic works of significant American political theorists. (3) | Political Systems and Social Systems and Behavioral Systems |
| UI358 Foundations of Political Thought - Dr. Gerber | A critical examination and study of ancient and medieval political thought articulated in the original classic works of significant political philosophers. (3) | Political Systems and Social Systems and Behavioral Systems |
| UI361 Contemporary Political Thought - Dr. Gerber | A critical historical analysis and philosophical examination of contemporary political thought and the origins and development of major political ideologies of the late 19th century and 20th century. (3) | Political Systems and Social Systems and Behavioral Systems |
| UI440 The Holocaust - Dr. Gerber | A critical historical analysis and philosophical examination of the Holocaust. (3) | Political Systems and Social Systems and Behavioral Systems |
Note: These class links are sometimes superceded by other links due to presence of on-line course sections or changes adopted by an instructor. To keep current with those changes, refer to the Fall 2010 Course Schedule or its successor(s). The group of recent-semester course schedules are listed in the heading to make easier a full search for relevant course web links.
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