GOVT

Subject

GOVT

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course examines the political process in a variety of European, Asian and Latin American countries. In an introductory fashion, study of historical political development, social forces and cultural pressures is pursued so as to acquaint students with the world's governments. Course includes field trip to United Nations - cost $30 Prerequisite: GOVT 141 or permission of instructor [Fall, Spring] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Applied Learning-Other [3 credits] [3 contact hours]

Subject

GOVT

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

cobleskill.edu

Subject

GOVT

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

cobleskill.edu

Subject

GOVT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course presents an overview of U.S. constitutional law. Topics include the nature and scope of due process law, the Bill of Rights, judicial review, separation of powers, the nature of executive and congressional power, federalism and the Interstate Commerce Clause, the right to privacy and equal protection of law. Issues to be considered will include the right to an abortion, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, affirmative action, gay marriage and the power of the government to restrict individuals' private property rights. Prerequisite: GOVT 141 - American Government, or permission of the instructor. [Fall, Spring] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Arts/Sci Upper-Level, Applied Learning-Other [3 credits] [3 contact hours]

Subject

GOVT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course introduces the historical development of modern nation-state relations, as well as some basic theories covering the interactions of the modern nation-state. The bulk of the course covers the major contemporary issue areas of international relations, e.g., international economics, global environmental crisis and the U.S. in the post-Cold War world. As part of this course, students are required to participate in a field trip to the United Nations, with a cost of $30 Upper-Level [3 credits] [3 contact hours]

Subject

GOVT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Prerequisite

GOVT 141, HIST 102 or GOVT 143 or permission of instructor [Fall] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Arts/Sci

This course presents an overview of important issues in American crime, criminology and law. Students will read about issues and cases that will be discussed in class. The course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of significant issues impacting the U.S. justice system and the underlying causes of crime. It also considers the forms of control that society has devised to deal with crime and other important issues in the administration of justice in the U.S. permission of the instructor [Spring, Fall] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Arts/Sci Upper-Level [3 credits] [3 contact hours] Page | 279 2026-2027

Subject

GOVT

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Prerequisite

ENGL 101 and one of the following courses: GOVT 141, PSYC 111, SOSC 111, SOSC 112, or BADM 223 or