62 courses with the subject POLS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
POLS 1001Introduction to Political Science3
An overview course designed to introduce students to the discipline of Political Science, including its subfields and important contemporary questions, theories and research methods in each. In-depth analysis of the nature of politics in human society, what it means to be a “government,” the use of power, relationships between nation-states, the rule of law and other central questions that cross important disciplinary and interdisciplinary lines. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
A study of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the national government with emphasis on the changing interpretation of the Constitution. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
This course studies the principles and problems of public administration at the local, state and national levels. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A survey course that examines and compares institutions, cultures, and philosophies in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and other countries. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A survey course that examines the interactions among states (countries), nations, and international institutions in the global arena with regard to military, political, economic, and environmental issues. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A study of the relationship of state government to national and local governments and the problems and operations of state government, particularly state government in North Carolina. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2125Legal and Judicial Process3
An overview of the civil and criminal legal systems of the United States, as well as functions and roles of major actors within those systems such as lawyers, juries and appellate courts. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An introduction to the four fundamental clinical and intellectual production skills required by American law schools: the case method of research and reading, the Socratic method of course content delivery, writing beliefs and other basic legal documents, process and principles of legal argumentation using legal databases and casebooks in the preparation of arguments and documents. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2105 . Introduction to the study of the relationship between civic engagement, public policy and social justice. This relationship is grounded by the precept that robust democratic participation is necessary for the development of public policies that authentically address poverty, economic inequality, education, economic development and other issues related to the quality of life. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
An introduction to the content and context of political philosophies and how they have shaped political structures and modes of governing throughout history. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A review of contemporary social, economic, and public policy alternatives and an examination of the micro and macro level social, economic, and public policy making process from a local, state, national, and international perspective, employing international service-learning as a tool for addressing social, economic, and public policy issues. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A study of practical application techniques and methods used in the collection, analysis, and written presentation of political data. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A survey of the inter-relationship of the global interests of the major powers (U. S., Russia, People’s Republic of China) and the regional interests of Asian nations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 3030Foreign Policy of Major Afro-Asian Nations3
POLS 2100 . An analytical review of the trends and goals of the foreign policies of selected African and Asian nations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A survey of the inter-relationship of the global interests of the major powers (U.S., Russia, People’s Republic of China) and the regional interests of African nations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A study of China, Japan, and other East Asian governments, with emphasis on the relationship of governmental structure to the historical and philosophical development of these nations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A study of the nature, formation, and content of public opinion and the uses and characteristics of propaganda in the modern state. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A study of the role of mass non-electoral political participation, specifically community organizing and social movements, in the development and trajectory of American democracy and public policy. The course will look at the historical and ongoing struggle to address racism, sexism, classism, environmental injustice, and other issues such as poverty and inequality. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 3310Constitutional Law: Powers of Government3
POLS 2100 . A study of judicial interpretation of the Constitution, the separation of governmental powers, federal-state relations, the control of interstate commerce, and the role of the federal courts in the development of the concepts of due process and equal protection. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 3311Constitutional Law: Civil Rights & Liberties3
A study of rights and liberties protected by the Bill of Rights and selected other amendments. Additional topics include the rights of the accused, rights of privacy, discrimination and state obligations under the 14th Amendment. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A study of the purposes, history, and organization of major parties and pressure groups. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 3339Foreign Service Seminar3
A survey of the history of the U.S. foreign service, and contemporary challenges facing the implementation of American foreign policy. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . An analysis of the major institutions and actors in the European political arena, with a particular focus on political parties, elections, and the European Union. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 and POLS 2120 . A study of the history and types of city and town governments, problems of metropolitan area governments, and federal-local relations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2105 . An analysis of the public policy-making process in the U.S., including policies governing housing, welfare, and health delivery programs. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . An introduction to the theory and practice of the community political process. Students entering the course will spend a minimum of three hours per week in a particular field under the guidance of an instructor. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A study of the history and impact of African-Americans’ participation in government and politics in the U.S. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . An examination of U.S. foreign policy with emphasis on the process and mechanics of policy formulation and execution, and on economic and military implications in conducting American foreign policy. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . A study of the U.S. Congress, focusing on both its internal functions and policy processes, with special emphasis on the issues of representation and responsiveness. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . An examination of presidential leadership and decision making as well as the sources of and obstacles to presidential influence. Particular attention is paid to the problems and prospects of the modern presidency. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2115 . A survey of global security challenges in the post-cold war era from state and non-state actors at different levels of analysis in the military, economic, and political realms. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2115 . A survey of human security challenges in the post-cold war era from state and non-state actors at the individual and group levels of analysis in the economic and political realms. Topics include terrorism, genocide, refugees and immigration, human trafficking, and compliance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 and permission of the instructor. A course that allows students to do independent study and research in a specialized area of political science. (Students may take course two times for credit.) Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 3000 . A craft-oriented course using open source online information in developing graphical analysis for studying the radicalization process. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2330 . An examination of the development of political philosophy from Plato to the eighteenth century with the advent of the modern state system. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 3920Enlightenment to Contemporary Philosophy3
POLS 2100 . A review of the history, principles, and issues in American environmental politics with a focus on both governmental institutions and organizations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 and ECON 2200 or ECON 2100 . A course designed to be an advanced-level introduction to a range of theoretical and applied concerns regarding political economy. It is an exploration of the fundamental questions about government, policies, and the relationship between global market systems. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 4060Special Topics in Civic Engagement and Public Policy3
POLS 2100 . This course will examine special topics related to civic engagement and public policy. Topics may focus on issues such as education, healthcare, voting rights, housing, the criminal justice system, inequality, poverty and other related issues. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 , POLS 3000 , Advanced junior classification or permission of the Chair. (This course can be taken multiple semesters for a maximum of 12 credit hours). The course is designed to give students the opportunity to gain practical experience in political science. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 4102Public Service Internship3
This course is based on experiential learning through an internship at a public service organization that has been approved by the Director of Students Initiative in Public Service (SiPS) Academy. Internships can be in every professional sector-public, private, and non-profit. The objective of this internship is to open the door to careers in public service and assist students gain vital transferable skills to serve their communities and the nation. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 or POLS 3510 . A course to study alternative philosophical and political strategies based on the analysis of various black political movements. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2110 . An analysis of major Russian political trends, institutions, and actors, with a focus on explaining the paradox of a weak state with a highly repressive regime. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 or permission of the instructor. A study of the United Nations, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and their contribution to the development of international law. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2110 or POLS 2115 or permission of instructor. A study of processes and forces involved with political integration and economic development in selected countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 4340Civil Rights: Problems in Administration and Compliance3
POLS 2100 and POLS 3310 or permission of the instructor. An advanced study of public administration and constitutional problems in the context of civil rights laws. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 4350Directed Research in Civic Engagement and Public Policy3
POLS 2100 . In collaboration with a community or policy advocacy organization and under the direction of a political science instructor, students will propose and conduct a research project that will produce a major research paper or portfolio. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 4400Problems of Contemporary Governments3
A study of selected challenges facing the global political system. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2120 or permission of instructor. An advanced exploration of legal issues involving federal and state powers and the conflicts that arise from competing claims of sovereignty. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2120 or permission of instructor. A seminar-style class for advanced undergraduates exploring topics and legal issues with immediate consequences for the American political system. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 or permission of instructor. An examination of the political and social thought of Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud. Topics discussed include: capitalism, socialism, communism, human nature, social conflict, human emancipation, the psychological-political relationship, race and capitalism, ideology, power, and the future of humanity. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 4500Revolution and Ideology in the Third World3
POLS 2100 , POLS 2110 , POLS 2115 or permission of instructor. A study of political movements and ideas among nations and groups challenging the structure of global power. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2110 . An analysis of formal power structures of Sub-Saharan African countries and an examination of the relations African states have with each other and with the global system. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 . An analysis of formal power structures of Middle Eastern countries and an examination of political forces impinging upon and undergirding the foreign policy of these nations. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 4800Capstone in Political Science: Decoding Democracy3
A capstone course that enables students to apply their research skills and knowledge to real-world political science questions. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 or permission of instructor. An examination of how “beauty” has been used as a political ideology to sustain patriarchal systems of power throughout history. The course analyzes how political philosophies have influenced gender identity, and contributed to corporeal practices that adversely affect the health and wellbeing of women and men. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 , advanced standing, and permission of the instructor or department chairman. Honors course offered for senior political science majors with a 3.0 grade point average. This course focuses on important political works and requires independent research. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
POLS 2100 , advanced standing and permission of the instructor or department chairman. Honors course offered for senior political science majors with a 3.0 grade point average. This course offers additional readings beyond Senior Honors I and independent research. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Source: North Carolina Central University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
