36 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.
Also fulfills LS Elective requirement: AN271 Cultural Area Studies: Africa (same as SO271) 3 AN272 Cultural Area Studies: China (same as SO272) 3 AN273 Cultural Area Studies: Southeast Asia (same as SO273) 3 AN274 Cultural Area Studies: Latin America (same as SO274) 3 AN314 Native Americans (same as SO314) 3
Controlled electives: 30sh At least one course in three of first four areas: American Studies: PS251, PS300, PS346, PS350, PS351, PS353, PS354, PS355, PS356, PS357, PS358, PS359 Political Theory: PS360, PS361, PS362 Public Policy and Administration: PS250, PS370, PS371, PS444 International Studies: PS280, PS282, PS283, PS285, PS320, PS321, PS380, PS382, PS383, PS384, PS385, PS386, PS387, PS388, PS389 (4) General Political Science: PS300 (strongly recommended), PS377, PS480, PS481, PS482, PS485, PS493 Other Requirements: 15-27 Second major, minor, or concentration as approved by advisor with maximum of 15 credits outside College of Humanities and Social Sciences unless specifically approved
3c-0l-3sh Emphasizes dynamics of government as they are evidenced in public opinion, pressure groups, political parties, and our governmental institutions; attention also directed toward the political-economical nexus within American society.
3c-0l-3sh Institutions and processes of state and local governments, with special attention to Pennsylvania; emphasis on the nature of federalism, state constitutions, and role of state and local government in an urban society.
Political Systems 3sh
var-1-3sh Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the
3c-0l-3sh Provides a conceptual framework for understanding sovereignty, nationalism, power, security, dispute settlement, and diplomatic, legal, economic, and military relations of nation-states.
3c-0l-3sh Examines formulation and execution of American foreign policy, with attention to governmental institutions, mass media, interest groups, and public opinion; emphasizes contemporary problems.
Non-Western Political Systems 3 Certain Study Abroad programs in non-Western culture areas are offered (information is in section; further information is available in the Office of International Services). Table of Contents | Index of Courses This information is maintained by the Office of the Registrar, with approval from the Uni at 12:19 PM on 7/19/98. the respective catalog versity Senate. Last Modified
3c-0l-3sh 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.
3c-0l-3sh Study of the development, nature, and function of international law, including recent trends.
3c-0l-3sh Inquiry into purposes, structures, and actions of contemporary international political organizations, such as United Nations, regional, and functional organizations.
3c-0l-3sh Examines (a) who controls the state and state policy, (b) the role the state plays in stabilizing capitalism and protecting the power of the upper class, (c) the political activities of the middle and upper class, (d) labor, civil rights, welfare rights, and social movements in America. Cross-listed as SO458.
3c-0l-3sh Examination of the Office of President, with attention to constitutional foundations, evolution, structure, powers, and functions; some comparisons between presidential and parliamentary systems and between offices of President and
3c-0l-3sh Functional study of legislative bodies and process of legislation, covering organization of legislative assemblies, operation of committee system, procedures, bill drafting, aides, and controls over legislation.
3c-0l-3sh The role of people, parties, and pressure groups in politics of American democracy; attention to sectional and historical roots of national politics, voting behavior, pressure group analysis, and campaign activities.
3c-0l-3sh Analyzes multiplicity of problems facing our metropolitan areas. Contemporary developments such as urban renewal, shrinking tax base, federal aid to cities, subsidized mass transit, municipal authorities, and political consolidation are examined.
3c-0l-3sh Explores characteristics of federal systems of government, with emphasis on theories, origins, institutions, problems in intergovernmental relations in the United States, federal systems in other nations, and trends.
3c-0l-3sh Variant theories of the symbolic relationship between American politics and the press are examined in the light of the American colonial-national experience. The special Constitutional rights given to the media are explored, with particular attention to radio-TV.
3c-0l-3sh 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.
3c-0l-3sh 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.
3c-0l-3sh Restriction: Not for credit after PH323
3c-0l-3sh Covers the major representatives of modern political thought since the Renaissance. Follows the development of the specifically modern notion of the state and political action through the works of Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Lenin. Emphasis on the “instrumentalist” state and the idea of a political science.
3c-0l-3sh Covers a variety of American political ideas from the Puritans through recent radical and conservative critiques of American liberal democracy. Focus on the continuing development of the idea of individual rights, the political theory of the Constitution, and the tension between classical liberalism and popular rule.
3c-0l-3sh Theories of organization and structural organization, personnel processes, executive functions, financial administration, the politics of administration, public relations, and problems of democratic control of bureaucracy.
3c-0l-3sh Intensive study of the role of federal agencies and their administrators in determining and developing public policy. Public administration in practice is emphasized by utilizing case studies.
3c-0l-3sh An interdisciplinary course which investigates the psychological bases of political behavior. Cross-listed as PC377.
3c-0l-3sh Essential features of Communist party and government of the former U.S.S.R., including geographical and historical background and ideological and theoretical foundations. PS280 should be taken prior to this course. (Course content is in revision to reflect changing structure.)
3c-0l-3sh Intensive, comparative study of the government and politics of a selected region. Suggested prerequisites: PS280 and/or PS285; PS382 Africa; PS383 Asia; PS384 Middle East; PS385 Central and Eastern Europe; PS387 Latin
3c-0l-3sh Deals with national security problems including decision making and budgeting, levels of strategy, the utility of force,
3c-0l-3sh Suggested prerequisites: PS280 and/or 285 Political characteristics of emerging nations; impact of economic and social change upon political structure; evolving patterns of political development; and techniques of nation-building.
3c-0l-3sh Readings and written assignments on a specific topic determined by the instructor in charge.
var-1-3sh Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are 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.
var-3sh Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
var-2-12sh Practical experience in government and politics. “Log” and research project required. Course grade determined by the instructor. Maximum of 6sh applied to minimum in major; maximum of 3sh applied to minimum in minor. Table of Contents | Index of Courses This information is maintained by the Office of the Registrar, with approval from the University Senate.
Source: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
