Identification and analysis of the principle rules, actors and institutions of national politics and explanation of their development.
An introduction to political ideals, with emphasis on concepts of freedom, citizenship, justice, and power; attendant focus on ideologies (from democracy to fascism) and contributions of ancient and modern worlds.
An introduction to the major issues facing the global community such as terrorism, environmental depletion and pollution, immigration, pandemics, economic integration, and regional and international security.
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.
Examination of Colorado state and local politics including the institutions and processes of policy making from a comparative perspective.
Examination of the women's movement and its development including the strategies and tactics employed and the ends sought.
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.
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.
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.
Learn the basic principles, processes and problems of the international political system.
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.
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.
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.
A study of the political and economic viewpoints on key value issues in society, exploring the influence of seminal thinkers.
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.
An examination of the process for the nomination and election of national officials. What are the roles of the electorate, interest groups, political parties and the media.
An examination of different theories of political and economic power and their applications to the national arena with special emphasis on corporate power and policymaking.
American public policy in the areas of health care, transportation, education, housing, labor-management relations, income maintenance and taxation.
An analysis of Supreme Court decisions regarding civil liberties and relations among the branches of the national government and between the national and state governments.
Examination of the changing contours of American national government focusing on political economy, social policies, race, and political culture; the dynamics of state building from constitutional origins through the 21st century.
Cross-nationally compare public policy in such areas as education, transportation, taxation, population and income maintenance. Identify and explain differences and similarities across policy areas within one country and cross-nationally.
An examination of the dynamics of Latin American politics in terms of its domestic, regional, and international aspects.
Examination of why and how countries in various regions of the world have moved from bureaucratic authoritarianism and military rule to democratic forms of government.
Analysis of the politics of the developing states from a comparative and historical perspective. Emergence of a Third World and domestic politics of selected states will be examined.
Examination of economic development, domestic politics and international security issues affecting Asian nations, such as India, China and Japan.
Analysis of American foreign policy with emphasis on the Twentieth Century and of the process by which policy is made.
Examination of the causes and occasions of wars and of the peaceful resolution of international disputes.
An examination of the relationship between religion and politics in a comparative context spanning different world religions and historical periods.
Examination of the principal governmental and nongovernmental actors and their policies in the Middle East and relations among them.
An examination of the dynamics of the global economy, including trade, capital movements and investment, and the politics of international economic competition and integration.
An examination of the politics of migration, including the causes and effects of migration, refugees and forced migration, global governance of migration, the politics of citizenship and immigration, and regional migration patterns that affect global and national affairs.
An examination of international organizations, e.g., U.N. and O.A.S., and international agreements concerning the environment, health, finance, trade, etc.
Analysis and evaluation of the principles and institutions proposed by major philosophers from Plato to Hobbes.
Analysis and evaluation of the principles and institutions proposed by major philosophers from Rousseau to Freud.
Analysis and evaluation of the principles and institutions proposed by major American philosophers from the framers of the Constitution to the present.
This course examines perennial questions concerning the problems of truth, global identity, nationhood, culture, the individual, and political life through the lens of world cinema.
Once per week screening time to complement
PSCI 350.
Provides opportunity for field experience in a variety of governmental and nongovernmental settings.
9.0 Credit Hours in PSCI
An in-depth analysis of select problems in American Politics.
An in-depth analysis of select problems in Comparative Politics.
Credit counts toward major, students must have taken two courses in the elective group of proposed directed study. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
An in-depth analysis of select problems in International Relations.
An in-depth analysis of select problems in Political Philosophy.