Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

PSCI 200 Introduction to Comparative Politics

A survey of the concepts and approaches used to study government and politics in countries around the world. Students will become acquainted with politics in different countries around the world.
3

PSCI 203 Colorado Politics

Examination of Colorado state and local politics including the institutions and processes of policy making from a comparative perspective.
3

PSCI 207 Women and Politics

Examination of the women's movement and its development including the strategies and tactics employed and the ends sought.
3

PSCI 208 Introduction to Public Administration

Learn history and theory of public administration. Public policy process, administrative execution, organizational mission and external pressures on administrators analyzed. Emphasize case studies, decisions and impact on citizens.
3

PSCI 210 European Politics

An examination of various aspects of European politics using examples from Western and Central Europe. It covers the European Union's functions and its relationship with member countries.
3

PSCI 215 Post-Communist Russian Empire

An examination of the politics of the former Communist states in the area including Russia and of relations among the members of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
3

PSCI 220 Introduction to International Relations

Learn the basic principles, processes and problems of the international political system.
3

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

PSCI 230 The Evolution of the Modern State

An examination of the historical development of the modern state, its accompanying social structures and intellectual foundations, from the Renaissance to the late-twentieth century.
3

PSCI 240 Globalization

Analysis of the political, social and economic aspects of globalization and its bearing upon developments in the modern world in general and the late twentieth century in particular.
3

PSCI 270 Nationalism, Ethnicity and Race

An examination of the politics of nationalism, ethnicity, and race in the modern world. Topics include ethnic conflict, the origins of nationalism, new nationalist movements, and the colonial origins of racialized difference.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Attribute

LAB1-Soc&BehSci-EconorPoli Sys and LAMS-Multicultural Studies and GT Economics & Political Sys

PSCI 286 Value Issues in Political Economy

A study of the political and economic viewpoints on key value issues in society, exploring the influence of seminal thinkers.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: PSCI 286 and MIND 286

Course Attribute

LAB1-Soc&BehSci-EconorPoli Sys and GT Economics & Political Sys

PSCI 296 Study Abroad Experience

An experiential approach to learning about the politics, society, history and culture of another country. Students engage with the local community through assignments, field trips and meetings with practitioners.
3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time