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24 courses with the subject POL, 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.

POL 1001American National Government4

African American Experience 4 Natural Science 4 SOC/CRJ/ANT Department Elective 4 Total 16

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 1002Intro to Political Science4

Natural Science w/ Lab 4 Social Science 4 Total 16

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 2000Politics in the World Systems4

This course traces the history of the evolution of the world system, its basic properties and characteristics, and the dynamics of the relationships between the advanced industrialized countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The non-western perspective is explored, and emphasis is placed on geography and current international issues. Prerequisite: POL 1001

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 2001State and Local Government4

This course studies the organization, powers, functions and methods of formal government at the state and local levels. The class is designed to acquaint students with the major features and theories of state and local administration, with an emphasis on the intergovernmental context in which these governments function. The course will rely on political, legal and fiscal perspectives to illustrate current management issues and the context of management in a multi- governmental system. These perspectives will be used to explore management issues in federal, state, municipal, county, and other forms of sub-federal governments.

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 2002Comparative Politics I4

This course examines the nature of the various institutions, structures, processes, and issues involved in the politics and society of developed countries and regions such as Japan, South Korea, Canada, the United States and Western Europe. Prerequisite: POL 1001

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 2004Introduction to International Relations4

This course studies the relationships among nation states, the operation of international organizations, international law, and transnational forces. Prerequisite: POL 1001

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 2005African American Politics4

CSC or Language 4 Natural Science w/ Lab or MAT 4 Total 16

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 2006The Legal System4

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 2026

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 3000Political Theory I4

POL 3013 OR POL 4090 4 Natural Science w/ Lab or MAT 4 Humanities 4 Total 16

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 3001Political Theory II4

Total Political Science Minor 24 credits

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 3003Comparative Politics II4

CSC or Language 4 Humanities 4 Total 16

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 3004Comparative African Politics4

Political science Elective 4 Humanities 4 Total 16

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 3010Race and American Law4

Total Legal Studies Track 56 credits General Education 52 credits Major 56 credits Electives 20 credits Total required for BS degree 128 credits General Education 52 credits Major 56 credits Language through 2002 level 8 credits LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 2026

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 3011Public Administration4

Public Administration is the study of the formulation and implementation of public policy. It includes the principles and practice of administration in government and public service organizations. Modern theories of public administration and public policy are applied to the study of bureaucracies, public budgeting, and management. Prerequisite: POL 1001 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 2026

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 3013Introduction to Public Policy4

The course introduces the student to the field of Public Policy. It begins with the analysis of the politics of public policy. Such an analysis examines the actors, institutions, processes, values and policy programs of government and politics. Prerequisite: POL 1001

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 3014Urban Politics4

Urban Politics is the study of political behavior in the urban environment. The political cultures and political structures of various cities are analyzed with a view to determining how decisions and actions are made to deal with urban crises, and with the routing problem of delivering essential services. The impact of social and economic forces on the delivery of essential services is assessed. Prerequisite: POL 1001

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 3060International Political Economy4

This course will provide students with a theoretical and empirical understanding of the general dynamics and the institutional features of the global political economy. Critical issues, such as the relative decline of the U.S., the role of Japan and China in the world economy, European economic integration, international capital flows, economic development in developing regions, trade, transnational corporations, international debt, and restructuring will be discussed in depth. Prerequisite: POL 1001

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 4000Legal Problem Solving and Skills Development4

This course consists of lectures, classroom student exercises, and regular tests in areas related to the American legal system. Concepts such as stare desist and judicial review, as well as the role of precedent and the principle of judicial abstention will be reviewed and evaluated. Each class will begin with a quiz using an LSAT type question, which will be discussed by the class before the end of the hour. Prerequisite: POL 1001

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 4001Supreme Court and Constitutional Law4

Select one (1): 4

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 4060Workshop in International Affairs4

Total International Relations Minor 24 credits

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 4080Intro to Research Methods4

Elective or Pre-law or IR 4 Elective or Pre-law or IR 4 Total 16

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 4082Senior Seminar4

One course from POL (POL 3011 Public Administration preferred) 4 Select one (1): 4

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 4090Political Science Internship4

Total Political Science Major 48 credits LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 2026

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

POL 4095Independent Study1-4

Subject: POL
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.lincoln.edu

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