Political Science

Associate Professor Hill
Associate Professor Vaccaro

Political science studies the use of authority and influence within legal, political, human and governmental contexts. It is designed to 1) prepare students to become effective citizens who contribute to and participate in democratic processes, 2) provide the knowledge and develop the intellectual skills which allow students to successfully enter and complete law school and graduate school, and 3) provide the knowledge and develop the talents of students for future leadership roles. Political science graduates generally pursue careers in law, government, politics, management, teaching and leadership positions.

Programs

Major

Political Science

Minor

Political Science Minor

Courses

Political Science

PSI 101 - American Politics (3)
PSI 105 - Comparative Governments (3)
PSI 215 - The Politics of the Developing World (3)
PSI 216 - Public Opinion and Citizen Action (3)
PSI 234 - Legislative and Executive Behavior (3)
PSI 243 - Contemporary Political Issues (3)
PSI 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
PSI 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
PSI 306 - U.S. Interwar Years (3)
PSI 310 - Women and Power (3)
PSI 313 - Political Parties and Interest Groups (3)
PSI 325 - International Relations in the Modern Era (3)
PSI 326 - Modern Asian History (3)
PSI 327 - Globalization and Transnationalism (3)
PSI 328 - Constitutional Law (3)
PSI 329 - The U.S. Revolutionary Era (3)
PSI 330 - Religion in Politics (3)
PSI 332 - Current Legal Issues (3)
PSI 337 - Political Thought (3)
PSI 338 - Modern Russia (3)
PSI 340 - The United States and Latin America (3)
PSI 342 - The United States and the Middle East (3)
PSI 421 - Governmental Internship (0-12)
PSI 425 - Encountering Washington: Internship (9)
PSI 426 - Encountering Washington: Experiential Learning Seminar (3)
PSI 427 - Encountering Washington: Policy Seminar (3)
PSI 496 - Seminar (3)