134 courses with the subject PSC, 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.
Introduction to the analysis of politics (domestic and international) through the study of social media, databases, polls, blogs, and on-line news sources.
Introduction to the main intellectual traditions of political science. Discusses basic problems, political ideologies, and competing theories of politics.
An introduction to foundational political documents and the organization and behavior of the institutions, groups, and persons in American national government and politics. Introductory level course.
Analysis of governmental health policies with emphasis on the impact of these policies on the individual, states, and the nation.
Introduction to international politics focusing upon major changes in the international system since 1945.
Introduces students to the structure and processes of the United Nations and involves participation in a simulation of the UN at the Southern Regional Model UN.
Basic concepts and methods of comparative political analysis. Introduction to political institutions, processes, and problems of democratic, non-democratic, and transitional political systems.
Examines the tradition of Western political thought beginning with Plato and ending with twentieth century philosophers. Topics include the nature and meaning of liberty, justice, and equality and the purpose of politics.
What is “America” and what does it mean to be an “American”? This course explores these questions by reading texts by Paine, Madison, Hamilton, Tocqueville, Lincoln, Black Hawk, Calhoun, Stanton, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Audre Lorde.
Introduction to legal method and principles and the legal profession. Students acquire knowledge of substantive areas of law and recognition of legal issues and resolution through the legal process.
Introduces students to the problems facing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Introduces the social science literature concerning globalization, conflict and conflict resolution, political economy, and democratization.
Study of an issue in political science.
Basic principles of research in political science. Focus on testing of empirical propositions, with particular emphasis on survey research methods and on data analysis and interpretation. No statistical knowledge required.
Introduction to development of individual political attitudes and their relationship to political behavior. Topics include the psychology of political leaders, the belief systems of mass publics, and the development of distinct political cultures. Emphasis on the range of political participation, from voting behavior to extremism and violence.
An interdisciplinary seminar combining analysis of the relationship between contemporary art and politics with community engagement via public-facing projects and discussions.
This course considers the relationship between social identities and politics within the United States. It addresses how the experiences of different groups inform opinions and actions, and how the political system helps create these experiences. Topics include the political construction of social groups, group-based appeals and representation, and how social group evaluations shape opinions.
Introduction to principles and practices of entrepreneurship in the public sector through literature, case studies of initiatives, such as citizen innovation and cross-sectoral collaborations, online class discussions, and group projects.
Major concepts in administration of public bureaucracies, including comparative administration, organization theory, budgeting, public personnel, and decision-making.
Development of nonprofit organizations and their contributions in the U.S. and internationally; their political, social, and economic roles; nonprofit governance; relationships to government; types of nonprofits; contemporary issues. Service-learning course.
Study of federal and international environmental law and policy: topics include air and water pollution, hazardous and toxic substances, climate change, atmospheric pollutions, and related issues.
Study of state, federal, and international natural resources law and policy: topics include acquisition and management of public lands, wildlife, biodiversity, resource conservation.
Analysis of the American legal system, focusing on the behavior of actors in that system, theoretical foundations of the system, and policy-making role of the courts.
Case-method approach to the most important aspects of constitutional law regarding separation of powers, federalism, and economic regulation. Emphasis on importance of historical eras to the evolution of these cases, and current reassessment.
Case-method approach to issues involving civil liberties and civil rights. Examination of historical evolution of Supreme Court decisions and evaluation of the Court's reassessment of previous decisions.
Comparison of political behavior and institutions among the 50 American states.
Examination of political behavior, processes, and institutions in city as a special focus for study of politics and government in United States. Discussion and readings directed to current development in American cities.
This course explores the politics, policies, and practice of community development in the United States. The course tracks the political debates that accompany the historical evolution of community development, examines the primary elements of the community development process, and identifies core programs that improve quality of life for disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Examines legal aspects of election in the U.S., with a particular emphasis on the controversies over these laws and on the court interpretations of these laws.
Analysis of the role of political parties in the American political process, with emphasis on recent elections and campaigns.
Examination of contemporary political and governmental developments in the American South. Particular attention to North Carolina politics and government.
Emphasis on interest groups' ideologies, tactics, and effect on public policy.
Analysis of electoral campaign strategies by party and candidate through actual participation in campaigns and by writing of case studies based on student campaign participation. Spring semester in even numbered years covers primary elections; fall semester concentrates on general elections. Either semester may be taken independently.
Analysis of influences on voting behavior and of the relationship among voting behavior, elections, and the political process as a whole, with emphasis on contemporary U.S. presidential elections.
Examination of the U.S. Congress, its evolution and contemporary standing. Attention given to internal organization—rules, committees, voting behavior—and relationship to constituencies, especially campaigns, elections, and home styles.
Examination of the contemporary American presidency. Attention given to the multiple roles of the president, to the rise of the presidency in American government and politics, and to the implications of a powerful presidency for democratic government.
Examination of interaction between women and the legal system. Role of women in legal professions and the impact of the legal system on women in American society.
Analysis of the interaction between the American media, and public and political institutions. Particular attention is given to how media interact with the three branches of government, particularly the executive.
Introduction and analysis of the fundamentals of international law and its role in the contemporary international system.
Analysis of the decision-making process concerning formulation and execution of American foreign policy.
Political impact of globalization at the international, national, and subnational levels. Attention given to its implications for the politics of international civil society, world affairs, and citizenship.
Examines traditional security threats such as war, conflict, and instability as well as more recent security challenges including weapons proliferation, terrorism, and human security concerns.
The role of international organizations in international affairs with a special emphasis on the United Nations, its special agencies, and regional organizations such as the European Union.
Explores the role of international and nongovernmental organizations, and other non-state actors in the development of international human rights. Analyzes advocacy networks' role in the protections of those rights.
Comparative examination of political institutions and behavior in selected industrialized and non-industrialized countries.
Explores competing explanations of nationalism and ethnic politics. Course focuses on comparative analysis in a global context, and examines strategies that have been employed by governments to manage ethnic tension.
Examines the post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation process in war-torn societies. Among the topics covered are security sector reform, elections, institutional design, transitional justice, and economic stabilization efforts.
See PSC 355.
See PSC 355.
See PSC 355.
Cross-national examination of specific topics in political organization and behavior.
See PSC 355.
See PSC 355.
Civic Leadership and Engagement will provide students with the knowledge and skills to effectively participate in, organize, and lead civic groups and communities as they work to solve public problems.
What does it look like when the people rule themselves? This course explores classical and contemporary accounts of the meaning, value, and challenges of democracy to answer this question.
This course introduces various modes of thinking critically about modern political and social life, focusing specifically on how power and resistance work in economic, moral, cultural, racial, and gender relations.
Survey and analysis of the institutions and current problems of African states. Emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa.
This course uses film and literature as the vehicle to examine the issues associated with the remarkable evolution of South African politics from the institutionalized racism of apartheid through the transformation to majority rule.
Field learning experience in governmental agencies and private organizations involved in the political process. Academic supervision provided by faculty advisor and direction in field provided by job supervisor. Written report on a substantive topic related to the internship required.
Opportunity for advanced students to study in depth a topic of special interest.
Reading or research. Available to qualified students upon recommendation of an instructor.
Reading or research. Available to qualified students upon recommendation of an instructor.
Theoretical and practical issues involved in designing and using sample surveys for political and policy research. Emphasis on survey methods used by the government and others in public sector.
Intensive analysis of a major area of public policy. Examination of sources of policymaking, the policymaking process, and the impact of policy. PSC 410A-Politics of Education; PSC 410B-Criminal Justice; PSC 410C-Labor Relations; PSC 410D-Foreign and Defense Policy; PSC 410E-Environmental Policy; PSC 410F-Urban Development Policy; PSC 410G-Health Strategies; PSC 410H-Global Challenges; PSC 410I-Press and Politics; PSC 410J-Politics of Industrial Policy; PSC 410K-Ethics in Public Policy.
See PSC 510.
See PSC 410.
See PSC 510.
See PSC 510.
See PSC 410.
Topics in Public Policy.
Examination of a current topic in the management of public and nonprofit agencies. PSC 511A–Oral Communication Skills; PSC 511B–Marketing for Public and Nonprofit Agencies; PSC 511C–Information Technology and Management; PSC 511D–Strategic Planning; PSC 511E–Legislative Relations; PSC 511F–Financial Management; PSC 511G–Grant Writing; PSC 511J–Legal Issues in Public Administration; PSC 511K–Legal Issues in Local Government; PSC 511M–Media Relations; PSC 511N–Nonprofit Law; PSC 511P–Group Facilitation; PSC 511R–Diversity and Culture; PSC 511S–Social Entrepreneurship in Nonprofits; PSC 511V–Volunteer Management.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
Coverage of the types of evaluation approaches, including needs assessment, formative research, process evaluation, monitoring of outputs and outcomes, impact assessment, and cost analysis.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
See PSC 411.
Focuses on changing relationships of local-state-federal agencies, expanding role of regional cooperation, and recent developments in sub-national governments.
Examination of major topics in the study of urban government and policy. Systems approach to provide an analytic framework for interrelating specific topics such as citizen participation, interest groups, parties, types of elections, forms of government, community power, and racial politics.
Political participation and citizen involvement in governmental policy-making. Both citizen initiated and government sponsored efforts to increase popular input analyzed. Assessment of impact of citizen participation on policy-making in specific areas of policy and on performance of government in general.
Overview of major concepts and concerns of nonprofit organizations, including tax-exempt status, incorporation, nonprofit-government relations, board-director-staff relations, volunteers, services and program planning, implementation, resource development.
Students may repeat three-semester-hour courses when topics vary, but one-semester-hour courses when topics vary only for a maximum of three semester hours. Specific topic identified by extension to basic title, e.g., Special Topics in Public Administration: Public Financial Management; Financial Analysis Techniques; Grants and Contract Administration.
Honors Work.
Theoretical and practical issues involved in designing and using sample surveys for political and policy research. Emphasis on survey methods used by the government and others in public sector.
Intensive analysis of a major area of public policy. Examination of sources of policymaking, the policymaking process, and the impact of policy. PSC 510A–Politics of Education; PSC 510B–Criminal Justice; PSC 510C–Labor Relations; PSC 510D–Foreign and Defense Policy; PSC 510E–Environmental Policy; PSC 510F–Urban Development Policy; PSC 510G–Health Strategies; PSC 510H–Global Challenges; PSC 510I–Press and Politics; PSC 510J–Politics of Industrial Policy; PSC 510K–Ethics in Public Policy.
See PSC 510.
See PSC 510.
See PSC 510.
Examination of a current topic in the management of public and nonprofit agencies.
See PSC 511.
See PSC 511.
See PSC 511.
See PSC 511.
See PSC 511.
See PSC 511.
See PSC 511.
See PSC 511.
See PSC 511.
See PSC 511.
See PSC 511.
Examination of major topics in the study of urban government and policy. Systems approach to provide an analytic framework for interrelating specific topics such as citizen participation, interest groups, parties, types of elections, forms of government, community power, and racial politics.
Overview of major concepts and concerns of nonprofit organizations, including tax-exempt status, incorporation, nonprofit-government relations, board-director-staff relations, volunteers, services and program planning, implementation, resource development.
Students may repeat three-semester-hour courses when topics vary, but one-semester-hour courses when topics vary only for a maximum of three semester hours. Specific topic identified by extension to basic title, e.g., Special Topics in Public Administration: Public Financial Management; Financial Analysis Techniques; Grants and Contract Administration.
Political environment, structure and process of public bureaucracies; organizational theory; professional ethics; and administrative functions including management, budgeting, and personnel.
Public policy process from agenda-setting to policy formation, legitimation, and implementation.
Basic principles of research design, measurement, data analysis, and computer usage for research in politics and public policy.
Purposes of budgets. The political and economic environment that surrounds the budgetary process in government. Budget preparation, enactment, execution, and decision making at the federal, state, and local levels.
Problems and exercises designed to assist students in understanding public budgeting. Emphasis on analyzing and communicating budget data.
Employment practices as applied in the public sector; merit and merit systems, position management, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, unionization, employee rights, and representative bureaucracy.
Structure of program evaluation; identification and measurement of program outcomes; use of experiments and quasi-experiments in evaluation; development of performance measures; analysis of program evaluation data.
Behavior of public and nonprofit organizations. Problems of leadership, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and organizational change.
Administrative process, management, personnel, budget and finance, and intergovernmental relations in local government.
Public and nonprofit employee performance evaluation and development: theories of motivation, workforce trends, training techniques and trends, career development, employee performance and evaluation techniques. Workshop format with group exercises.
Adapted each year, according to the interests of the class, this course examines 21st century urban and regional development policy, focusing on innovations emerging at the intersection of economy, equity, and the environment in the US and elsewhere.
Critical analysis of community and economic development theory and practice and its historical and theoretical roots, methods, strategies, and tactics.
Nonprofit financial management and budgeting concepts, techniques and practices, including management control, budgeting, cost accounting, long-term financing, nonprofit accounting and financial reporting, financial analysis, cash management, and accountability and control.
Major concepts, strategies, issues, and approaches to resource development and philanthropy in nonprofit and educational organizations.
Work with community partners in identifying issues that may need analysis; determining when a problem exists and what is causing it; defining and prioritizing the goals to be achieved in addressing the problem; developing creative alternatives to address the problem; analyzing the impact of different alternatives.
A full-time work and learning experience in a public or nonprofit agency of approximately three months duration designed to provide the graduate student with practical experience in the ongoing operations of an agency of government or an organization engaged in public affairs activities.
Field research on selected problems and issues in public policy, including research design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
Independent study or research in political science. Prior consent of faculty member with whom student wishes to work.
Independent study or research in political science. Prior consent of faculty member with whom student wishes to work.
Individual guidance in the development of a specific research problem.
Thesis Extension.
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