7 courses with the subject POSC, 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.
POSC 1110American National Government3
Studies the structure and operation of the American federal government. Special attention is given to an examination of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches as well as constitutional rights, elections, voting behavior and the duties of citizenship in a constitutional democracy. Fall and Summer, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Reviews the history and philosophy of criminal law and examines the United States Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights. Constitutional issues such as the basis for arrests, search, seizure, and disposition are explored to illustrate the court’s interpretive process. Reviews law, legal institutions, criminal court procedures, and offenses against person and property. POSC 1110 or POSC 2110 is recommended prior to taking this course. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits. POSC 3115/HIST 3110 Civil Rights in America: Examines the history and politics of the Black Civil Rights Movement from Reconstruction to the present. This course will introduce students to the historiographical debates surrounding the Civil Rights Movement and the evolving historical interpretations of the Movement and the Black Freedom Struggle. HIST 1135, POSC 1110, or POSC 2110 are recommended prior to taking this course. Every other Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Introduces comparative political analysis with applications to political systems, processes, and issues in selected nation states, emphasizing those of the major powers of Europe and Asia. HIST 2120 or POSC 1110 is recommended prior to this course. Spring of odd numbered years, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits. POSC 3125/HIST 3115 U.S. History Since 1945: Provides an in-depth examination and critical analysis of the political, cultural, social, and economic trends that shaped the contemporary American perspective. HIST 1130 or 1135 recommended. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
