Political Science (POLS)

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POLS 100 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
(3-0) 3 credits. A study of the basic principles of the American system of government with emphasis on problems relating to governmental structure and policies.

POLS 350 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
(3-0) 3 credits. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. How nations/states behave and why they behave as they do in their relations with each other.

POLS 407 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY
(3-0) 3 credits. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. An examination of the political issues involved with environmental and ecological concerns such as land use, population, air and water pollution, energy, and public policy.

POLS 430 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
(3-0) 3 credits. A study of the interpretation of the federal constitution through leading decisions of the Supreme Court.

POLS 440 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT
(4-0) 4 credits. A comparative study of the governmental institutions and processes of leading countries of the world. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.

POLS 453 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
(3-0) 3 credits. An analysis of the formulation and execution of American foreign policy. Emphasis will be placed on national security issues and American policies with regard to particular regions and countries.

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