POSC 110Introduction to Politics3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
Radford University · Courses
POSC
49 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 111Big Questions in Political Science (GE)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 120Introduction to American Government (GE)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 130Changing the World (GE)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 140Topics in Political Science3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 180The Art and Science of Leadership (GE)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 231Comparative Politics (WI) (GE)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 233Law in America (GE)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 120 . A survey of the sources and functions of American law. The emphasis of this course is the understanding of how law functions, where it functions, and how the political and social realms affect law in the United States. REAL Area A
POSC 234Mock Trial3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 241International Relations (GE)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 300Public Administration (AG, PA)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 120 . Background of administration as a profession, principles that are helpful to the administrator, and effect of political influence. REAL Area A
POSC 301Political Inquiry (WI)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 320Congress (AG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 120 . Constitutional basis for development, organization, and role of Congress in the American political system. Analysis of Congress and formulation of public policy. REAL Area A
POSC 321The American Presidency (AG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 120 . Development of the presidency since the founding of America. Institutional and political problems associated with the modern chief executive. REAL Area A
POSC 325Elections and Voting Behavior (AG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 120 . This course examines the determinants and processes of voting behavior, emphasizing the role of political socialization, public opinion, and voter turnout in elections. The course also examines the rules and processes of American elections as well as the effect of campaigns on voting behavior. REAL Area A
POSC 326American Political Parties (AG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 328Real Ads, Fake News, and the Search for Truth: Political Communication in America3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 330State and Local Government (AG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 120 . Governmental institutions and processes, political parties, voting at state and county levels.
POSC 335American Public Policy (AG, PA)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 120 . Examination of policy-making process and approaches to issues in American government; emphasis on role of informal influences as opposed to function of elected and appointed officials. REAL Area A
POSC 336Public Organization Theory and Leadership3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 300 or permission of instructor. Focuses on transformational leadership theories, the impact of leadership on organizational behavior/culture, and public sector revitalization in order to examine the role of (visionary) leadership in the redesign of public organizations to: (a) “fit” or become congruent with their turbulent operating environment(s); (b) enhance efficiency outcomes; and (c) fulfill their legislative, judicial, and/or political mandate. REAL Area L
POSC 337Contemporary Problems in Public Administration3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 300 . Developments in public finance, budgeting and personnel; trends in representative bureaucracy, regulation, regional administration. REAL Area L
POSC 338Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers and Constraints3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 120 . Constitutional powers exercised by federal government; emphasis on intergovernmental relations, separation of powers, role of the Supreme Court in constitutional process and general theories of constitutional government.
POSC 339Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties (AG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 120 . Theoretical bases, popular support, judicial interpretation, and role of civil liberties in the United States.
POSC 340Law and Social Change3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- POSC 120 or permission of instructor. This course looks at the interaction between the legal system and the formulation of public policy to investigate if courts and law can create social change. REAL Area A
POSC 341European Politics (CG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 342Chinese Politics3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 343Asian Politics (CG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 344Middle East Politics (CG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 345Developing Country Politics (CG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 346Latin America Politics (CG)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 350US Foreign Policy (IR)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 351Model United Nations (IR)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 352International Development (CG/IR)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 354Ethics in International Affairs3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 355Global Terrorism (CG/IR)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 356Force in International Relations (IR)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 357International Political Economy (IR)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 360International Law and Organization (IR)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 375Topics in Political Theory3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 390Topics In Political Science (AG, PA, IR, CG, PT, depending on course topic)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 392Political Science Careers3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 410Demystifying Leadership3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
POSC 466Travel Study in Political Science1-12
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 12
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- may be taken again for credit with different topics or areas of study.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- Sophomore Standing Involves domestic and/or international travel. Students will participate in the investigation of political topics in relevant locations. The course’s goal is to allow students to better understand and relate to political issues by exploring them ‘on location.’ This course may be taken again for credit with different topics or areas of study.
POSC 485Internships in Political Science and Public Administration3-15
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 15
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- Junior or Senior standing; 2.5 in political science; 2.0 cumulative university GPA; departmental approval. Must be POSC major or minor. This course allows students to integrate concepts developed in classroom experiences and relevant readings in the theory of political science and public administration with the practice of these concepts in public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions. REAL Area L
POSC 488Final Honors Project (AG; CG; IR; PA; PT: as designated)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in political science. Project and the topic to be explored will be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works, and the department. (Honors project may be a written or a written and performance-based project.) In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
POSC 490Capstone (AG; CG; IR; PA; PT; as designated) (WI)3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated as topics change.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- 30 hours in Political Science major or permission of department chair. Capstone course for Political Science majors. Topic may be in American Government, Public Administration, Political Thought, Public Law, Comparative Politics, or International Relations. Coursework will involve completion of a major culminating project or writing assignment done individually or in teams. REAL Area L Cornerstone WI
POSC 493Moot Court3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- Junior or senior standing and permission of the instructor. Examines the basics of appellate procedure and argument. Emphasis on critical thinking and communication skills. Students in this class may choose to participate in Moot Court competition. Satisfies capstone requirement for the Law, Society, and Justice concentration.
POSC 498Independent Study (AG; CG; IR; PA; PT: as designated)1-3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- may be repeated up to a total of six semester hours.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- 18 hours of political science, and permission of instructor. Independent study in the context of the discipline of Political Science. Students must get approval by an instructor and the Department of Political Science on the proposed topic by the end of add-drop in the semester the student wishes to conduct their study.
POSC 532Public Organization Theory and Leadership3
- Subject
- POSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Focuses on transformational leadership theories, the impact of leadership on organizational behavior/culture, and public sector revitalization in order to examine the role of (visionary) leadership in the redesign of public organizations to: (a) “fit” or become congruent with their turbulent operating environment(s); (b) enhance efficiency outcomes; and (c) fulfill their legislative, judicial, and/or political mandate.
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