36 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.
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Source of democratic ideas and principles of the constitutional system. Cultural, group, party, and governmental influences on the process of public policymaking. The administration and impact of public policy. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Methods and approaches of social science and political science, including theory and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research design. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $6 Fee This lab provides an engaged learning experience with emphasis on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data using spreadsheets and statistical software to apply critical-analysis concepts learned in
Credit(s) | $18 Fee A fundamental introduction to the essential definitions, concepts, theories, authors, institutions, and contemporary background for an understanding of current international affairs. (Fall, Summer - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Introduction to basic concepts of political analysis and their application in comparing societies and their politics (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An introductory survey of key political ideas, concepts, and movements from antiquity to the 21st century. (Fall, Summer - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $6 per credit Fee Credit given for practical experience with a public official, government agency, or other entity related to political science. A maximum of six (6) hours of internship at any level may be counted toward the major, and a maximum of three (3) hours of internship at any level may be counted toward the minor. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee The study of selected controversies in politics revolving around moral, legal, philosophical, policy, and empirical issues. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee This course introduces students to political economy approaches to policy questions and shows how they can be used to address contemporary problems. Students are introduced to the tools of modern political economy and apply these tools to policy problems. Through these methods and their application, students will learn how to evaluate public policy using theory and evidence. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Function, structure, and politics of state and local government policymaking within the context of the federal system. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee This class explores how we can make policy recommendations using data. We attempt to establish causal relationships between policy interventions and outcomes based on statistical evidence. Hands-on examples will be provided throughout the course. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee The study of political parties, elections, voting behavior, campaigns, and electoral systems with an emphasis on the electoral rules of both the U.S. and non-U.S. systems. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Examination of the American presidency, including historical foundations, constitutional provisions, the various constituencies the president is expected to serve, the different roles the president fills, and comparisons with executives in other government organizations. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Examination of law, courts, judges, the legal profession and their roles in the larger political system with an emphasis on judicial processes, U.S. courts compared to other nations, and current issues surrounding the legal system. Can also be counted as Criminal Justice credit. (Spring, Summer - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Organization, procedures, and leadership of Congress. The committee system, legislative-administrative relationships and inter-legislative relationships. Problems of legislative leadership and procedures. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee This course examines the political economy of development by comparing how societies pursue development over time and across space. It also conceptualizes development broadly as an ongoing objective that concerns societies and communities around the world, and not only in impoverished regions. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Why do some countries become democracies, while others remain authoritarian? How can democracy be put at risk? From the fall of military dictatorships in Latin America to the rise of autocratic regimes in Europe and Asia, this course focuses on the global struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. This course will survey the democratic transitions literature from a comparative perspective. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Examination of the mechanics and dynamics of government administration. Emphasis on the rise and impact of bureaucratic state, tasks of administrators, technical aspects of administration, and administrative responsibility. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An introduction to the study of the Middle East by way of geography, religion, political developments and ideas, and contemporary conflicts. Particular emphasis will be put on how early political events have come to affect the twenty-first century world. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee The study of the development of constitutional law as it pertains to separation of powers, governmental authority, federalism, economic issues, war powers, taxing and spending, and the elections process. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Origins and philosophic basis of the Bill of Rights; a case-law approach focusing on the First Amendment, equality, and privacy. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Explores why public policies ranging from social welfare, education, and immigration differ markedly from nation to nation. Focuses on contrasting cultures, state institutions, societal organizations, or some mix of all of these explanations. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An examination of specific issues and topics in political science such as social choice theory, American political thought, ethics and politics, and public policy. This course will vary in substantive content and may be repeated for credit. (As Needed) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $18 Fee A historical approach to American political ideology and philosophy with an emphasis upon the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the origins and the evolution of American liberalism and conservatism as they relate to democracy and the role of government. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee This course studies important thinkers and concepts in the history of political thought from the pre-Socratics to the Post-Modern period. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An examination of specific issues and topics in international relations including current crises and conflicts and their immediate effect on national politics and world affairs. This course varies in substantive content and may be repeated for credit. (Summer, As Needed) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $18 Fee This course examines specific issues and topics in political theory such as liberalism, aesthetics, political economy, post-modernism, and social choice theory. This course varies in substantive content and may be repeated for credit. (As Needed) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $18 Fee An examination of specific issues, topics, and fields in Public Policy. This course will vary in substantive content and may be repeated for up to six (6) credits. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Analysis of selected issues and topics in comparative political systems. This course varies in substantive content and may be repeated once for credit. (As Needed) [Graded Letter] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Analysis of the major theories of international relations and an overview of the recognized authors in the area of study. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Historical and theoretical foundations, and the modern application of the law of nations; the nature and function of international organizations including the League of Nations, the United Nations, and other public, private, regional and general institutions and organizations. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee A fundamental survey of the foundations, institutions, trends, and intentions of American foreign policy with particular emphasis on the development and implementation of policies of recent administrations. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee Analysis of contemporary international and regional conflicts, identification of the major players and the causes and impact of these conflicts. Areas of focus may include the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, Southwest Asia, and the Balkans. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $6 per credit Fee This course is repeatable up to six (6) credits. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $6 per credit Fee Credit given for practical experience with a public official or government agency. A maximum of six (6) hours may be counted toward the major and three (3) toward a minor. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $18 Fee The completion of a substantial capstone paper based upon an in-depth study of contemporary issues in political science. The paper will be related to the content of the course and approved by the professor. The subject may vary from one semester to the next. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Source: Southern Utah University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
