Political Science

This course sequence is designed to acquaint students with major issues and problems of contemporary society through examination of current events. Emphasis is placed on topics which contribute to student awareness of historical development and political significance of selected contemporary issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain factors in the historical development of, explain political significance of, and express informed judgments about selected contemporary social and political issues.

This course sequence is designed to acquaint students with major issues and problems of contemporary society through examination of current events. Emphasis is placed on topics which contribute to student awareness of historical development and political significance of selected contemporary issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain factors in the historical development of, explain political significance of, and express informed judgments about selected contemporary social and political issues.

This course sequence is designed to acquaint students with major issues and problems of contemporary society through examination of current events. Emphasis is placed on topics which contribute to student awareness of historical development and political significance of selected contemporary issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain factors in the historical development of, explain political significance of, and express informed judgments about selected contemporary social and political issues.

This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organization, and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U.S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting behavior, elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic elements of American government and function as more informed participants of the American political system.