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89 courses with the subject PS, 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.
PS 201American Politics and Government ()3
Analysis of American political institutions and processes, including the constitution, political culture, campaigns and elections, political parties, interest groups, the media, the president, congress, the federal courts, and public policy. Discussion of contemporary and controversial issues in American politics. Emphasis on placing current issues in comparative and historical perspective where relevant. GEP Foundations of American Democracy, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
State and local governments within the context of the American federal system. Special emphasis on federalism, the constitutional/legal relationships between state and local governments, and the institutions, organizational forms, and political processes in American state and local government.
3 PS 204 Problems of American Democracy 3 3 PS 231 Introduction to International Relations 3 3 PS 236 Issues in Global Politics 3 3 PS 241 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 3 PS 298 Special Topics in Political Science 1-6
Political problems in America from the perspective of political theory. Democracy, economics and politics, racial and sexual equality, civil disobedience, and individual freedom. Typically offered in Spring only
Evolution of relations among nations and of the roles of the United Nations and other international institutions, including changes in the world political system since the end of the cold war. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Selected problems facing the world community, related political issues, and international responses to them, including international trade, economic development, wars, arms control, terrorism, ethnic conflict, human rights, status of women, population growth, food security, and environmental degradation. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer This course is offered alternate years
Introductory comparative analysis of a selected variety of political systems always including some developed democracies, some communist states and some developing countries. A minimum familiarity with the American political system is assumed. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Historical development, selection, and internal organization of the presidency and congress. Discussion of the relations between the branches and the influence of public opinion, interest groups and parties on the federal government. Analysis of the legislative process.
Race in American politics with emphasis on the African-American political experience: civil rights legislation, voting rights, political representation, campaigns and party politics, survey attitudes, and public policies including affirmative action. GEP Foundations of American Democracy, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate even years
PS 305The Justice System in the American Political3
6 Process 7 PS 307 Introduction to Criminal Law in the United States 3 2 PS 308 Supreme Court and Public Policy 3 3 PS 309 Equality and Justice in United States Law 3 5 PS 313 Criminal Justice Policy 3
PS 307Introduction to Criminal Law in the United States (3
hours) Principles underlying the criminal law in the United States and classification of crimes, criminal act, factors affecting criminal responsibility and various types of offenses. Observation of state and federal court sessions. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
The role of the Supreme Court in American politics, with emphasis on the use of litigation as a form of political activity. Readings include relevant court cases as well as descriptions of the Supreme Court in action. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
PS 309Equality and Justice in United States Law ()3
Equality and justice in American law; federal and state court interpretation of constitutional and statutory law. Topics include racial justice; prisoners' rights and just punishments; nontraditional families and reproductive technologies; gay rights; immigration law; criminal justice practices.
Introduction to public policy formulation and analysis, including agenda- setting strategies, problems of legitimation, the appropriations process, implementation, evaluation, resolution, and termination.
This course covers the basic policies and controversies in criminal justice in the United States. The course will explore how criminal justice policies get made, why they get made, how well or poorly they work, and what we can do better. The course will examine primarily longstanding areas of policy debate, e.g., illegal drugs, prisons, capital punishments, etc., but we will also pay attention to policy debates in the news. The course will also pay special attention to the intersection of race and social class with our modern criminal justice policies. P: PS 201 Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate even years
Technological innovation and scientific discovery since World War II have led to profound social, political, and economic change. This course explores some of the opportunities and challenges these advances have created and the ways in which society and government seek to limit their negative effects while maximizing gains and promoting further innovation.
Politics and administration in the American system of justice. Examination of "Justice" and how it is administered in the American political and criminal justice systems through empirical and philosophical lenses. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Emergence of the environment as an issue in United States politics. Law and policy pertaining to air and water pollution, land-use, water, energy, toxic substances, and wilderness. Roles of national and state governments, scientists, corporations, and citizens groups in addressing environmental problems
The content, formulation, and execution of U.S. foreign policy during the postwar period, with concentration on major issues and trends, the instruments for implementing foreign policy, and analysis of the policy- making process.
Usefulness and limitations of international law, including obligations and immunities of sovereign states, non-state actors, peaceful settlement of disputes, human rights, laws of war, and recent international war crimes tribunals. Emphasis on individual case decisions in U.S. and international courts. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall and Spring
International politics, laws, and policies pertaining to global environmental problems in the realms of population, pollution, climate change, biological diversity, forests oceans, and fisheries. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Politics of international trade and payments, including barriers to trade, dispute settlement, multinational corporations, financial crises, international economic institutions and the problems of economic underdevelopment.
Comparative analysis of the interests, institutions and processes that determine political stability and economic security in Europe, including the political and economic development of Europe, the role of parties and party politics, the institutions and politics of the European Union. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall only
Survey of government structures, politics, foreign policies and economic policies of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Democratization; religious, ethnic and sectarian conflicts; nuclear proliferation; Kashmir conflict; and economic development. Typically offered in Fall only Graduate Catalog 1431
PS 345Governments and Politics in the Middle East (3
hours) Historical, geographic, religious, and political-economic factors of the Middle East. Particular attention is given to the internal politics of selected countries, as well as issues of international concern. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Spring only
Nature and purpose of politics, as treated by such writers as Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, Marx, and Nietzsche.
American ideas and institutions as viewed from the perspective of great American political thinkers, such as Frederick Douglass, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Henry David Thoreau, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, and Malcolm X. GEP Foundations of American Democracy, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
PS 371Research Methodology of Political Science ()3
Research methods in social science and quantitative analysis in political science and public policy including research design, data collection, statistical analysis and computer applications. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Internship in a governmental agency, interest group, or like organization involves seminar or formal report. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
For topics not part of regular course offerings, or offering of new courses on a trial basis. May be taken up to three times provided the topics are different. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Political Parties are the central linkage mechanism of American Government. They serve to connect the desires and viewpoints of ordinary Americans to actual governing in Washington and statehouses. The course will explore the structure of the party system in America, how it compares to other countries, and the struggle of third parties in America. The course will also explore political parties as organizations working towards electoral victory. The course will examine parties as changing coalitions of voters and place our current partisan polarization in context. The course will conclude by examining how all these aspects of contemporary political parties come together to shape modern American politics and policy. Typically offered in Spring only
The American presidency focuses on theories of presidential power and character (from Aristotle to James David Barber), critical qualities that determine success or failure, the cultural phenomena of the highest office, and the historical records of post-war presidents. The seminar specifically examines two presidents (one R, one D) in terms of issues of character, leadership, communication, crisis management, retrospective impact and charisma. Typically offered in Spring only
An introduction to southern politics and the scientific study of southern politics that includes an examination of the historical, social, economic, and political forces that created modern southern politics. Includes a discussion of fundamental divisions within American politics (e.g. race and ethnicity, class, religion, gender, etc.) and their significance for southern politics and an assessment of the distinctive southern contribution to national political institutions and policymaking. P: PS 201 Typically offered in Fall and Spring
PS 408Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Capstone (3
hours) Capstone seminar in PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) minor. Advanced inquiry into constituent disciplines and inter-disciplinary nature of PPE, including formal theory, logic and reasoning, game theory, and social choice. Investigates critical questions in the three disciplines such as gains from trade, rent seeking, the provision of goods, ethical behavior, philosophy of law, electoral systems, and constitutional government. Typically offered in Fall and Spring PS 409/AFS 409 Black Political Participation in America (3 credit hours) African American political participation in the United States; political culture, socialization, and mobilization, with a focus on the interaction between African Americans and actors, institutions, processes, and policies of the American political system. Typically offered in Fall only
3 PS 411 3 PS 415 3 PS 418 3 PS 431 3 PS 432 3 PS 433 3 PS 437 3 PS 443 1-6 PS 445 1-6 PS 462 PS 463 3 PS 464 3 PS 471 3 PS 490 3 PS 492 3 PS 498 3 PS 502 3 PS 506 3 PS 507 3 PS 530 1-6 PS 531 3 PS 532 3 PS 533 PS 534 3 PS 536 3 PS 539 PS 540 3 PS 541 s 3 PS 542 3 PS 543 3 PS 544 3 PS 545 3 PS 546 3 PS 547 3 PS 560 3 PS 561 3 PS 571 3 PS 585 3 PS 590 3 PS 598 3 SOC 413 3 SOC 432 3 WGS 306 3 WGS 418 3 Psychology 3 AFS 345 3 EDP 304 1-6 EDP 476 3 EDP 582 3 ISE 540 3 PHI 425 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 797 Public Opinion and the Media in American Politics 3 Administration of Justice 3 Gender Law and Policies 3 The United Nations and Global Order 3 Violence, Terrorism, and Public Policy 3 Global Problems and Policies 3 U.S. National Security Policy 3 Seminar in Latin American & Caribbean Politics 3 Comparative Systems of Law and Justice 3 Seminar in Political Theory 3 Public Choice and Political Institutions 3 The Classical Liberal Tradition 3 Observational and Experimental Data Analysis 3 Readings and Research in Political Science 1-6 Honors Readings and Thesis in Political Science 1-6 Special Topics in Political Science 1-6 The Legislative Process 3 United States Constitutional Law 3 Civil Liberties In the United States 3 Seminar In International Relations 3 International Law 3 Seminar in Global Governance 3 Global Problems and Policy 3 The Politics of Human Rights Policies 3 Global Environmental Law and Policy 3 International Political Economy 3 Seminar In Comparative Politics 3 Political Islam 3 European Politics 3 Seminar in Latin American & Caribbean Politics 3 Contemporary African Politics 3 Comparative Systems of Law and Justice 3 The Politics of East Asia 3 Russian Politics 3 Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy & Process 3 Nuclear Strategy and Nonproliferation 3 Research Methods and Analysis 3 Constitutional and Legal Principles for Police 3
PS 411Public Opinion and the Media in American Politics (3
hours) Nature, content, origins, and effects of public opinion in the American political system; role of the mass media in articulating and shaping public opinion; issues concerning measurement of public opinion. Typically offered in Spring only PS 418/WGS 418 Gender Law and Policies (3 credit hours) Law and policy pertaining to contemporary gender issues. Examination of agenda setting, policy formation, implementation, judicial interpretation and evaluation of selected issues, such as reproductive policies, equal employment and sexual abuse. Typically offered in Spring only
A grade of C- or higher is required. Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which 120 courses fill this requirement. * Major Residency Requirement: Minimum of 18 hours of history at NC State. Twelve (12) of the 18 hours must be at the 400 level and must include at least one 491 seminar. Major Grade Point Average (MGPA) Requirements: 2.0 major GPA
United Nations in contemporary world politics. Functions and operation of central organs, commissions, and specialized agencies. Role in addressing global issues including peacekeeping, arms control, human rights, economic and social development, and environment.
3 PS 433 3 PS 437 3 PS 443 1-6 PS 445 1-6 PS 462 PS 463 3 PS 464 3 PS 471 3 PS 490 3 PS 492 3 PS 498 3 PS 502 3 PS 506 3 PS 507 3 PS 530 1-6 PS 531 3 PS 532 3 PS 533 PS 534 3 PS 536 3 PS 539 PS 540 3 PS 541 s 3 PS 542 3 PS 543 3 PS 544 3 PS 545 3 PS 546 3 PS 547 3 PS 560 3 PS 561 3 PS 571 3 PS 585 3 PS 590 3 PS 598 3 SOC 413 3 SOC 432 3 WGS 306 3 WGS 418 3 Psychology 3 AFS 345 3 EDP 304 1-6 EDP 476 3 EDP 582 3 ISE 540 3 PHI 425 s 3 PHI 525 3 PSY 200 3 PSY 208 3 PSY 230 3 PSY 240 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 821 Global Problems and Policies 3 U.S. National Security Policy 3 Seminar in Latin American & Caribbean Politics 3 Comparative Systems of Law and Justice 3 Seminar in Political Theory 3 Public Choice and Political Institutions 3 The Classical Liberal Tradition 3 Observational and Experimental Data Analysis 3 Readings and Research in Political Science 1-6 Honors Readings and Thesis in Political Science 1-6 Special Topics in Political Science 1-6 The Legislative Process 3 United States Constitutional Law 3 Civil Liberties In the United States 3 Seminar In International Relations 3 International Law 3 Seminar in Global Governance 3 Global Problems and Policy 3 The Politics of Human Rights Policies 3 Global Environmental Law and Policy 3 International Political Economy 3 Seminar In Comparative Politics 3 Political Islam 3 European Politics 3 Seminar in Latin American & Caribbean Politics 3 Contemporary African Politics 3 Comparative Systems of Law and Justice 3 The Politics of East Asia 3 Russian Politics 3 Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy & Process 3 Nuclear Strategy and Nonproliferation 3 Research Methods and Analysis 3 Constitutional and Legal Principles for Police 3
Critical analysis of issues and events in world politics, including terrorism, drug trafficking and money laundering, transmission of infectious diseases, democratization, globalization and economic development.
Formulation and implementation of United States national security policy, including its military, political and economic dimensions. Historical evolution of US policy primarily from the end of World War II through the end of the Cold War and to itscontemporary context. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
PS 441Politics and Policies of the European Union ()3
The European Union constitutes the most prominent experiment in peaceful international cooperation in world history. We consider the historical background against which the EU was created and examine the evolution of the EU over time. We investigate the way in which the EU is organized (i.e. its institutional structure), as well as its policies, it political economy, its relationship with the member states, and its role in international politics. Finally, we explore various theories that seek to explain the integration process and outline different 'visions for Europe.' P: PS 231 or PS 236 or PS 241
PS 443Seminar in Latin American & Caribbean Politics1
Total Hours 15 2 courses above the WLPO 201 Intermediate Portuguese I level through the UNC Language Exchange 1 course above the WLPO 201 level through the UNC Language
ration PS 463 3 PS 464 3 PS 471 3 PS 490 3 PS 492 3 PS 498 3 PS 502 3 PS 506 3 PS 507 3 PS 530 1-6 PS 531 3 PS 532 3 PS 533 PS 534 3 PS 536 3 PS 539 PS 540 3 PS 541 3 PS 542 3 PS 543 3 PS 544 3 PS 545 3 PS 546 3 PS 547 3 PS 560 3 PS 561 3 PS 571 3 PS 585 3 PS 590 3 PS 598 3 SOC 413 3 SOC 432 3 WGS 306 3 WGS 418 3 Psychology 3 AFS 345 3 EDP 304 1-6 EDP 476 3 EDP 582 3 ISE 540 3 PHI 425 3 PHI 525 3 PSY 200 3 PSY 208 3 PSY 230 3 PSY 240 3 PSY 241 3 PSY 242 3 PSY 243 3 PSY 307 3 PSY 311 Public Choice and Political Institutions 3 The Classical Liberal Tradition 3 Observational and Experimental Data Analysis 3 Readings and Research in Political Science 1-6 Honors Readings and Thesis in Political Science 1-6 Special Topics in Political Science 1-6 The Legislative Process 3 United States Constitutional Law 3 Civil Liberties In the United States 3 Seminar In International Relations 3 International Law 3 Seminar in Global Governance 3 Global Problems and Policy 3 The Politics of Human Rights Policies 3 Global Environmental Law and Policy 3 International Political Economy 3 Seminar In Comparative Politics 3 Political Islam 3 European Politics 3 Seminar in Latin American & Caribbean Politics 3 Contemporary African Politics 3 Comparative Systems of Law and Justice 3 The Politics of East Asia 3 Russian Politics 3 Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy & Process 3 Nuclear Strategy and Nonproliferation 3 Research Methods and Analysis 3 Constitutional and Legal Principles for Police 3
PS 463Public Choice and Political Institutions ()3
Examination of public choice approach to political science. Analysis of political institutions and how they modify human behavior and influence political and policy outcomes. Fulfills department's undergraduate senior seminar requirement. 12 hours of Political Science Courses Typically offered in Spring only
Junior standing or Senior standing, Political Science Majors,
PS 464The Classical Liberal Tradition ()3
Analysis of the genesis and development in Europe and North America of liberal ideas such as natural rights, individual liberty, democracy, economic liberalism, religious pluralism, and the rule of law with a particular emphasis on important documents, thinkers, events, and leaders. Typically offered in Fall only Graduate Catalog 1433
PS 490Readings and Research in Political Science (1-6
hours) Extensive readings or research in political science under direct faculty supervision. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
PS 492Honors Readings and Thesis in Political Science (1-6
hours) Independent reading and preparation of an honors thesis in political science. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Seminar on special topics in PS. Fulfills PS seminar requirement for some or all PS major concentrations depending on course topic. Check with your PS advisor for details. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
The formulation of public policy from institutional and behavioral viewpoints. Important current legislative problems at congressional and state legislative levels selected and serve as basis for analyzing legislative process. Graduate standing or PBS status Typically offered in Spring only
Advanced Undergraduate standing including 12 hrs. of PS,
PS 506United States Constitutional Law ()3
Basic constitutional doctrines, including fundamental law, judicial review, individual rights and political privileges and national and state power. Special attention given to application of these doctrines to regulation of business, agriculture andlabor and to rights safeguarded by First, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution. Typically offered in Fall only
Leading constitutional cases in civil liberties and individual rights along with writings of leading commentators. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
May be taken for up to six hours credit. In-depth examination of a topic within larger field of international politics to be selected by instructor for each semester from subjects pertaining to interstate relations, international law and organization, regional politics, foreign and security policy or global issues. Students undertake substantial independent research project. Typically offered in Fall only
Sources and subjects of international law, domestic and international jurisdictions, judicial settlement, legal and illegal uses of force and substance of law in selected policy areas. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Graduate standing or Advanced Undergraduate standing
PS 532Seminar in Global Governance ()3
The politics of global governance, with emphasis on the role of intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, international regimes, and supranational institutions, and the comparative analysis of different governance structures. Includes study of the mechanisms of international cooperation between states and their citizens in a variety of issue areas, such as trade, money, development, humanitarianism, the environment, human rights, and security. Graduate standing. Typically offered in Fall only
International policy processes and policy responses to problems of global scope including role of international law. Consideration given to economic development, human rights and other policy problems selected for specific semesters. Independent research on a global policy problem of student's choice. program, Graduate standing or PBS status Typically offered in Spring only
Advanced Undergraduate standing including 12 hours of PS
PS 534The Politics of Human Rights Policies ()3
Human rights policies and politics within the modern global society; the interplay of international organizations, governments and non- governmental actors in promoting and undermining international human rights; examines how domestic politics, sovereignty, cultural norms, religion, geo-political competition, past colonialism, and economic considerations affect efforts to address human rights violations in different countries; human rights issues such as genocide, humanitarian intervention, women and gender issues, refugees, transitional justice or reconciliation, ethnic/racial divisions, human trafficking, etc. Graduate standing. Typically offered in Fall only
International organizations, laws and policies addressing global environmental problems including: population growth, atmospheric pollution, climate change, use of oceans, forests and biodiversity. Relationship between environment and Third World economic development. Typically offered in Summer only
PS 537International Security: Policy and Process ()3
Describes significant international security concerns and the processes by which states/non-state actors manage or resolve these issues. Extends beyond the traditional analysis of security policy by examining the role of international law/institutions, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Restriction: Graduate Standing Typically offered in Spring only
This seminar opens with a survey of the problems and methods of comparative political analysis, after which students assigned a specific, limited subject to be examined within framework of a systematic, analytical scheme appropriate to topic. Specific topics drawn from subjects of political ideologies, political groups, political elites and decision-making institutions and processes. methodology Typically offered in Fall and Spring
One course in comparative politics and one course in PS
PS 541Political Islam ()3
Explores the diversity of movements, organizations, and political parties that fall within political Islam, from the extremist, violent fringe to democratically functioning groups. Begins with an overview of the interaction of religion and politics before defining political Islam and exploring major groups practicing it. The course provides a comparative perspective on Islam's interactions with the political realm, as well as a study of the role it plays in promoting or hindering democratic development. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate odd years
A survey of key themes, trajectories, and trends in contemporary African politics. It analyzes political and economic development on the continent since the dawn of independence in the late 1950s. Although largely focused on Sub-Saharan Africa, the course will nevertheless touch upon linkages and connections with North Africa as well as diasporic influences and inspirations especially in the pan-African struggles for independence and the forging of new sovereign nation-states. Typically offered in Fall only PS 545/PS 445 Comparative Systems of Law and Justice (3 credit hours) Legal culture and administration of justice in various countries and in the U.S. Emphasis on the impact of legal ideology on crime, political justice, police administration, corrections and judicial process. Credit will not be given for both PS 445 and PS 545 Junior standing or above Typically offered in Fall and Spring
This course examines the history and key theoretical and policy debates on the politics of East Asia, which in this course includes China, Japan, two Koreas, and Taiwan. Yet, other countries in and beyond the region (the United States, Russia, Southeast Asian nations) and their relations with the five states are an integral part of the course. The class comprises three parts. Part I introduces the modern history of East Asia. Part II examines the contemporary governments of East Asia, including their political systems and the main debates surrounding their politics. Part III focuses on interstate relations of East Asia and Pacific, comprising a series of topics that are both timely and heatedly debated among intellectuals and policymakers. While these topics are mostly country/ countries-specific, they together are important in understanding the regional dynamics of East Asia. Typically offered in Fall only
The course investigates the principal political and societal actors in today's Russia, as well as the key trends in Russia's domestic and foreign policy. Typically offered in Spring only
PS 560Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy & Process ()3
Policy and processes associated with global nuclear nonproliferation efforts. Special emphasis on the history of the development of the global nonproliferation regime, current challenges, and future threats. Typically offered in Fall and Spring Graduate Catalog 1435
No understanding of world politics is complete without an accounting of the role of nuclear weapons. Observers have credited the nuclear revolution with everything from responsibility for the longest period without a great-power war in modern history to bringing humanity to the precipice of annihilation. This course gives students an understanding of the role that nuclear weapons have played in world politics over the past seven decades. The course explores the ways these weapons have been incorporated into military force structures; the roles they have played in military strategy; and the effort to control their spread, limit deployments and stockpiles, avoid nuclear war, and prevent nuclear terrorism. This course will be of use to graduate students with an interest in international relations, foreign policy, and national security. No prior background in international security or nuclear policy is required. Typically offered in Fall only
A survey of methods used in behavioral research as applied to field of political science: elements of empirical theory, research design, measurement of variables, sampling procedures, data courses, techniques of data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative methodologies and presentation of research findings. program, Graduate standing or PBS status Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Advanced Undergraduate standing including 12 hours of PS
PS 585Constitutional and Legal Principles for Police
Supervisors (3 credit hours) Intensive look at the constitutional underpinnings and restrictions on laws and government agency policies impacting police agencies. Specific constitutional protections relating to interrogation and search of employees, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and drug testing. Legal risks and liabilities facing police managers and how to reduce these risks. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
