57 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.
POLI 100U.S. Government and Politics Credits: 33
Foundation for understanding the philosophical heritage, constitutional principles, civil rights and liberties, and the formal and informal institutions that form the U.S. government. Focus on political factors and dynamics of democracy, the Constitution, political parties, interest groups, the media, elections, and the branches of U.S. government.
Deals with the nation state, international institutions, global issues and the international political system in a contemporary context. Attention given to the formulation and execution of foreign policy; political, economic, military and cultural interactions among states; and the organization and maintenance of the international community.
POLI 201Foundations of Political Science: Concepts and Critical Analysis Credits: 33
Examines the philosophical foundation of the discipline of political science. Examines the theoretical foundations of contemporary political regimes. Introduces political science theories and theory building. Introduces students to the tools to conduct critical literature reviews, access professional-level information, assess political arguments using systematic logical analysis, and use the analytical tools to develop independent research.
POLI 202Applications in Public Affairs Credits: 33
The objectives of this course are to provide students with the opportunity to develop information literacy, to develop the ability to properly apply information to answer open-ended and/or controversial questions, to organize that information in such a way that convincingly answers open-ended or controversial questions, to develop oral communication skills so as to gain confidence and rhetorical power when delivering a speech or engaging in vigorous deliberation. An additional set of objectives of the course are to facilitate the professionalization of students through career counseling, creation of resumes, post-college planning, among others.
Examines the policy making process and reviews the application of the policy process to contemporary public policy areas. Focuses upon the role of governance and its effects on policy preferences.
Study of the organization and functions of government at the state, county, township, and city levels. State-local and national-local relations are stressed.
POLI 251Introduction to Comparative Politics Credits: 33
Cross-national study of the principles, forms, and functions of democratic, fascist, and communist governments. Political parties and electoral systems, legislative representation, federalism, constitutional order, bureaucracy, and dictatorship are examined in the functional and comparative manner.
POLI 271Introduction to Public Administration Credits: 33
Basic introductory course in field of management in governmental offices. Includes organization of executive offices, controls over administration, budgeting and personnel procedures and methods to achieve administrative objectives.
Focuses on political or policy issues. Covers background of the issues, current developments, and prospects for change. Topics vary from semester to semester.
POLI 300Advanced American Government and Public Policy Credits: 33
In-depth description of the structure, functions, and public policy making involvement of U.S. governmental institutions. Focuses on legislative, executive, administrative, and judicial institutions and process, the impact of interest groups, political parties, public opinion, and federalism. Examines the policy-making process, both in general and with reference to specific types of public policies.
POLI 301Political Science Research Methods Credits: 33
Evaluates the process of research in political science, focusing on research design; discusses ethical issues in research; trains students in techniques of data collection and processing; provides computer-based training in quantitative analysis and interpretation of statistics.
Examines the policy making process(es) and implications for the conduct of policy analysis. Reviews the policy implementation process(es) and implications for the conduct of policy analysis. Focuses upon specific quantitative and qualitative policy analysis/program evaluation techniques.
POLI 307Applied Research in Political Science Credits: 1-31-3
This course provides Political Science majors with the opportunity to engage in an independent research project. The topic chosen with the consultation of a department faculty member. Each credit should reflect a minimum of 40 hours of research. Students are expected to present their research finding in writing and orally in an appropriate professional setting.
Analyzes the powers and rules of legislatures and legislators in modern democracies with special reference to the American Congress. Emphasis placed on the decision-making process, including internal and external pressures upon legislators.
Analyzes the structure and functions of the American institutionalized presidency, including an examination of the power and roles of the president and the decision-making process.
Describes the operation of the federal and state court systems; evaluates the processing of cases; examines the mechanisms of judicial recruitment; discusses the impact of decisions on the political process.
POLI 321Public Opinion and Political Media Credits: 33
Deals with the nature of public opinion and its role in the political process. Explores how the American political system operates in an age of mass communication, how citizens and politicians are affected by the media, and how the media influences the political process.
POLI 322Interest Groups in American Society Credits: 33
Studies the origins, organizations, opportunities, tactics of interest groups (pressure groups) and an assessment of the legitimacy of their role in democratic and quasi-democratic politics. Investigates problems connected with the existing incentive to join groups, the iron law of oligarchy, access points to government decision-making functions to private interest pressure groups.
POLI 323Campaigns, Elections & Political Parties Credits: 33
Explores operation of the electoral system both theoretically and practically, and examines the roles of citizens in the electoral process. Reviews the development and status of political parties in American society.
Intended and designed for males and females, examines the changing political role of women in the United States and compares women across American subcultures. Investigates political attitudes and values, voting behavior, and recruitment of women for political leadership.
Examines the relationship between African American citizens and the American political system in order to gain a broader prospective of the American political process. Representation and strategies for empowerment discussed. Provide consideration of the behavior of African Americans within the political institutional settings and at various levels of government. Also addresses the positive and negative impact of the Civil Rights Movement, the Supreme Court, and Affirmative Action as it relates to the integration of African Americans in the American political system.
This course uses film to demonstrate how popular culture reflects and attempts to shape political debates and understandings. It defines popular culture as “a form of entertainment that is mass produced or is made available to large numbers of people” and provides an opportunity to be enjoyed by many people with no social barriers or special knowledge required (Street 1997). The instructor will utilize different types of popular culture, based upon their expertise, to illustrate how political messages are sent, received, and interpreted. The course uses a seminar format to facilitate discussions about the effects of popular culture and multiple, competing understandings of current problems and phenomena in politics broadly. As a part of the seminar format, students will regularly engage in discussions about interpretations and the effectiveness of popular culture examples. This course will have different subtitles depending on which faculty member is teaching the course, their methods, and interests. Thus the subtitle of the course might be, for example, “World Politics and Film,” “American Political Thought through Popular Novels,” or “American Politics and Hip Hop Music.”
POLI 341International Law and Organization Credits: 33
Analyzes the role and dynamics of international law and organizational political system. Includes the scope and nature of international law and organization, the concepts and procedures for maintaining international peace and security, substantive rules, and international law and the function of the United Nations and regional organizations.
Study of the principles of American foreign policy including process and policy formulation and execution. Roles of the president, Congress and the State Department and other governmental agencies are investigated.
POLI 100 or POLI 141 or HONR 279 or HONR 274 or permission of instructor
POLI 343Global Economic and Political Conflict Credits: 33
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of global political, economic, security and social relationships. The key focus of the course is contemporary global cooperation and conflict.
POLI 344Sport in Comparative Political Perspective Credits: 33
This course is a research seminar centering on an in-depth examination of the role sports plays in the political life of countries around the world. We will examine the intersection of sports with subjects such as race, gender, religion, social class, and economics.
Uses an off-campus education experience to facilitate learning about international organizations, diplomacy, negotiations, and the politics of a region of the world. Students will represent a country at a regional, national or international simulation such as the Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States or Model European Union. Students may be responsible for additional expenses associated with off-campus travel and activities. Permission of the instructor is required.
Uses an off-campus education experience to facilitate learning about international organizations, diplomacy, negotiations, and the politics of a region of the world. Students will represent a country at a regional, national or international simulation such as the Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States or Model European Union. Students may be responsible for additional expenses associated with off-campus travel and activities.
Examines the politics, institutions, and political culture of European countries. The course focuses both on the internal dynamics of European societies as well as integration of the continent.
POLI 356Politics of Developing Regions Credits: 33
Examines the forces that shaped and continue to impact the governments and politics of the Third World. Emphasizes two lines of inquiry: colonialism and patterns of post-colonial relations between north and south; and the challenges faced by Third World nations in their efforts for political, economic and social advancement in an increasingly integrated world.
The course examines the theory and practice of revolution over time and across the world. Close focus is maintained on the conditions, causes, strategies, mobilizing techniques, and ideologies of revolution with particular attention on the strategies each employs in establishing and maintaining legitimacy as the `true voice’ of the people.
POLI 359European Political Culture & Identity Credits: 33
The primary theme of the course is how citizens and government interact to bring about change. The course provides a historical and contemporary analysis of how European governments try to both control and satisfy citizen demands and how citizens try to influence governments at the local, national and European Union levels. Particular attention is given to the rights of minority groups and non-citizens such immigrants and refugees.
POLI 362Contemporary Political Ideologies Credits: 33
Explores some of the most important concepts of political science taken up by contemporary philosophers. Course content can range from theories of justice, power, punishment, and leadership to representation, human rights, and democracy.
POLI 366Constitutional Law: First Amendment Freedoms Credits: 33
Examines body of constitutional law associated with the First Amendment including establishment and free exercise of religion; and the freedom of speech, press, and assembly. Discusses issues surrounding the freedom of expression and the right to privacy.
POLI 367Constitutional Law: Criminal Law and Equal Protection Credits: 33
Examines body of constitutional law associated with the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments and evaluates the protection of criminal defendants’ rights in the United States today. Discusses case law surrounding the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.
POLI 372Public Personnel Administration Credits: 33
Studies the development and functions of public personnel administration. Roles of various levels of management in the development and implementation of personnel policy and administration covered as well as those of the functional specialist. Impact of American culture and public policy upon public personnel administration also emphasized.
POLI 373Public Financial Administration Credits: 33
Deals with fiscal policy determination, accountability, and management of financial resources. Administrative and political aspects of the budgetary process covered. Appropriate references made to the impact of federal programs upon state and local governments and the fiscal relations existing between various levels of government.
Explores the historical and specific contemporary issues concerning ethics in the public sector. Ethical problems and their relationship to politics surveyed. Emphasizes ethical questions encountered by individuals who enter public service and will evaluate attempts to enforce ethical conduct among public servants by statutes and codes of conduct.
Required senior capstone course. Students complete an independent research project that integrates knowledge of the content and methods specific to the study of political systems and processes. Evaluation includes a senior thesis, oral presentation, and career development statement with resume.
( POLI 100 or HONR 279 ) and POLI 141 and POLI 201 and POLI 202 and POLI 300 and POLI 301 . In addition, students must demonstrate that they have enrolled in at least one Political Science elective class that emphasizes each of these three skill-sets: oral communication, written communication and problem solving.
POLI 431Pennsylvania Local Government Credits: 33
Concerns the structure and administrative functions of local governments in Pennsylvania. Extensive emphasis placed on analyzing local governmental functions and problems emanating from the jurisdictions’ political, social, and economic environments.
