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28 courses with the subject POLS, 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.

POLS 120American National Government (3 hrs)

LS/POLS 320 Constitutional Law (3 hrs)

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 203State and Local Government (3 hrs)

POLS/LS 310 Philosophy of Law (3 hrs)

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 210Introduction to International Relations

3 POLS/SOCL 240 Sustainability and Society

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 215China and the World – An introduction to the multifaceted

Chinese society through key topics in Chinese history, religion, economic reforms and development, political systems and governments, international relations, energy and environment, and social issues. This course is designed to develop an understanding and working knowledge of key concepts, events, and systems that shape and transform China in its political, economic, and cultural life. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 230Politics and Culture of Latin America – An introduction to

modern Latin America. Particular concentration is placed on the political culture and recent democratization (or lack thereof) throughout Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Specific countries and case studies are used to illustrate general political trends throughout the region. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 240Sustainability and Society – An introduction to

sustainability. This course introduces the principles of sustainability and provides a general understanding of key sustainability topics, including the history of the sustainability movement, energy poverty, natural resources, and sustainability in buildings and transportation. This course targets some of the most important issues that humans are facing today. It is designed to provide a foundational knowledge of the vocabulary, concepts, and principles in the field of sustainability. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 250American Foreign Policy (3 hrs)

POLS/LS 304 Law, Politics, and Global Development (3 hrs)

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 280Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies (3 hrs)

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Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 290Independent Study – Individualized study to enable the

student either to study material in a field not now in the curriculum or to facilitate an individualized approach in a field not now covered in a single course. Not open to freshmen. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 295International Human Rights (3 hrs)

international studies 103

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 304/304M. Law, Politics, and Global Development - An

examination of the function of law and politics in both domestic and international economic development. Concentration will be given to milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 315Wars and Revolutions in Asia – Through the lens of wars and

revolutions, this course focuses on the transformative events in key countries of Asia from late 19th century to today. Building on historical reviews and analyzing modern political and economic theories, this course discusses the implications of wars and revolutions in different countries and compares different countries in their responses to common or similar internal and external challenges. Wars and revolutions include but are not limited to: Opium Wars, Meiji Restoration, Russo-Japanese War, Sino- Japanese War, Indian Independence Movement, Great Leap Forward, Cultural Revolution, energy revolution, and information revolution. POLS 315 will fulfill a history elective requirement in the history major or the non- western history requirement for history teacher licensure. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 320Constitutional Law – A survey of the historical development

of the American Constitution with concentration on the role of the judicial branch of the government as arbiter in determining the respective limits on national and state power, in protecting the individual, and in securing civil rights. Offered fall term odd years. Three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 330Public Policy – An examination of different political policies

in the United States, how these policies are created, and their consequences. Possible topics include healthcare, education, taxation, environmental regulation, and immigration. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 360The Presidency (3 hrs)

Choose two of the following courses in International Politics: POLS 215 China and the World (3 hrs) OR POLS 315 Wars and Revolutions in Asia (3 hrs)

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 380Comparative Politics (3 hrs)

Nine hours of elective courses from the following list: (9 hours)

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 402Political Theory – An in-depth examination of major political

theories in western thought and their implications for the state, the individual, progress, freedom, and justice. Offered fall term odd years. Three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 460Tennessee Intercollegiate Legislature – A course preparing

students to compete at the Tennessee Intercollegiate Legislature in Nashville. Students will conduct in-depth research on the state government in Tennessee, write a draft resolution, and engage in research projects, debate, oral reports, and simulation. Offered spring term each year. May be taken for one to three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 470Politics, Religion and International Conflict (3 hrs)

Elective hours in political science chosen from the following (6 hrs) Any course listed above not being used to fulfill a requirement for core courses in the general concentration of the political science major (3 hrs)

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 480Model United Nations – A survey of the history and work of

the United Nations and its role in contemporary politics. Students will conduct in-depth research on a specific country’s role within the United Nations, and engage in research products, debate, oral reports, and in-class simulation in order to prepare for competition at a regional Model United Nations meeting. Offered as available. May be taken for one to three semester hours. undergraduate course descriptions 167

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 489Directed Readings – Supervised independent readings for a

greater depth or a different approach than provided in other courses.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu
Prerequisite: POLS 120. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.

POLS 490Directed Studies – A program of readings and conferences

which provides for individualized study. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 491Field Work – A practicum experience that involves the

student in a supervised position in government for the joint purpose of learning about government and possible professional choices. Credit hours are based on work hours during the semester with one credit hour assigned for each 45 work hours. Prerequisite: POLS 120. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 494Capstone: Senior Seminar (3 hrs)

Choose two of the following courses in American Politics: HIST 209 United States History Survey I (3 hrs) OR HIST 210 United States History Survey II (3 hrs)

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 495Seminar (3 hrs)

A political science major with a concentration in international politics is al available. Students who choose this concentration should follow the degree plan below: International Politics Concentration - Required Courses (33 hrs) MATH 213 Statistics OR SOCL 401 Qualitative Research (3 hrs)

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 499AMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course

in which students craft a research proposal, prepare a literature review, and outline the methods by which they plan to conduct research. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 499BMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course

in which students complete their research in a manner consistent with practices in their discipline and submit a written draft of their findings to their mentor. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

POLS 499CMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course

in which students revise their research and present their findings publicly. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.

Subject: POLS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

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