Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus · Courses
POLI
42 courses with the subject POLI, 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.
None. Restriction: None. Description: Analyzes contemporary (post-1945) state system and forces shaping the world using a framework for understanding international politics.
None Restriction: None Description: Explores the foundations, institutions, and processes of American national government, emphasizing the roles of individuals and groups in shaping public policy and governance. Through the lens of civic readiness, develops the knowledge and skills necessary to engage thoughtfully and actively in public life. Topics include the U.S. Constitution, the federal system, political institutions, civil liberties, civil rights, and the importance of civic participation in a democracy. Cross-Listed: No
POLI 202Civic Savvy: Navigating Citizenship in the Modern World3
none Restriction: none Description: Explores the principles of civic responsibility and investigates contemporary political issues. Develops critical thinking skills through case studies, discussions, and community projects. Analyzes democratic processes and evaluates strategies for meaningful civic engagement. Cross-Listed: No
As appropriate to course content Description: Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
POLI 101 or POLI 111 Description: An examination of the application of the scientific approach to the investigation of social and political phenomena. Concentrates on approaches, methods, and computer tools. All political science majors and minors are strongly urged to enroll.
NONE Restriction: NONE Description: Examines variant theories of the symbolic relationship between American politics and the press in the light of the American colonial-national experience. Explores the special Constitutional rights given to the media, with particular attention to radio-TV. Cross-Listed: Yes
POLI 111 Description: Explores nature and limits of judicial power, courts as policymaking bodies, selection of judges, decision process, external forces impinging on the courts, and role of Supreme Court in its relationship with Congress, the presidency, and federalism.
POLI 111 Description: A study of civil liberties and civil rights issues through leading Supreme Court decisions; topics treated include First Amendment rights, procedural due process and the Bill of Rights, and Equal Protection problems in civil rights.
None. Restriction: None. Description: Examines the tranformative impact of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies on democratic institutions and processes. Analyzes and evaluates adaptive strategies to balance technological advancement with democratic values such as liberty, fairness, and government accountability.
Suggested POLI 280 and/or POLI 285 Description: Political characteristics of emerging nations; impact of economic and social change on political structure; evolving patterns of political development; and techniques of nation building.
As appropriate to course content Description: Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
9cr in political science with 2.0 GPA; POLI 111 ; approval of internship director and chairperson Description: Practical experience in government and politics. Log and research project required. Course grade determined by the instructor. Maximum of 6cr applied to minimum in major; maximum of 3cr applied in minor.
Source: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
