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POLITICAL SCIENCE
2005-2006 Faculty: Dr. S. Meredith, Dr. Bradley, Ms. Abraham

Requirements for a Political Science Major
PS 102, 103, 201, 204, 205, 224, 304, 491, 492; PS 206 or 310; 12 hours of electives in Political Science. These elective hours may include EC 432 and up to 3 hours of Internship.
TOTAL: 39 semester hours in Political Science

Requirements for a Political Science Major – Pre-Law Track
PS 102, 103, 201, 204, 205, 224, 301, 304, 331, 332, 348, 491, 492; PS 206 or 310; PS/PR 342, PR 232; one course from CJ 324, PR 202, PR 212, PS 325 or any upper division English literature or literary criticism course.
TOTAL: 42 semester hours in Political Science plus 6 hours outside the department

Requirements for a Public Administration Major
PS 102, 204, 205, 224, 301, 324, 325, 491, 492; PY 207, PY 207L; CS 120 or 211; EC 200, 202; CO 213 or 221; BA 330 or EC 332
TOTAL: 24 hours in Political Science and 19-20 hours outside the department

Requirements for a Minor in Political Science
PS 102, 103, 201, 204 or 205; PS 206 or 310; plus 3 hours of Political Science electives at the 300 level or above.
TOTAL: 18 semester hours

Requirements for a Minor in Public Administration
PS 204, 224, 301, 324, 325; PY 207, PY 207L; CS 120 or 211
TOTAL: 15 hours in Political Science and 7-8 hours outside the department

Requirements for a Minor in International Relations
PS 103, 201, 301; 12 hours of electives in at least two departments taken from the following: PS 206, 212 (taken three times) PS/HI 310; HI 228, 351 (when topic is appropriate), 352 (when topic is appropriate).
TOTAL: 21-22 semester hours.

Courses
102. U.S. National Government (3 hours)
First Semester
Analysis of the national political system, the Constitution and the effects of values, pressure groups, parties and voters on the organizations, behavior and decisions of Congress, the President and the courts. (IAI: S5 900)

103. Introduction to World Affairs (3 hours)
First Semester
Current world affairs problems with emphasis on their background, causes and alternative solutions, with special attention to the role of the United States in world affairs.

104. State and Local Government (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
Analysis of state and local government with an emphasis on Illinois state government. Includes study of the Constitution, functions of government, and the formulation and implementation of policy.

201. Introduction to International Relations (3 hours)
Second Semester
Nature and causes of wars, development of the state system, balance of power, collective security, and international law as approaches to peace, formulation and implementation of foreign policy, and problems of global interdependence. Prerequisite: PS 103. (IAI: S5 904N)

204. Public Administration (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
A study of policy implementation and evaluation that focuses on the leadership roles of bureaucrats, the political skills they need to manage the agency and work with external groups such as elected officials and clientele, and the politics of the implementation and evaluation process. Prerequisite: PS 102.

205. The Congress and The Presidency (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
A study of policy formulation and authorization that focuses on Presidential and congressional leadership roles, coalition building, and politics of legislative-executive relations in the policy-making process. Prerequisite: PS 102.

206. Government and Politics in Advanced Democracies (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
An introduction to the comparative method and the comparative study of governments and politics of Western Europe and Japan, including approaches to public policy in advanced, industrialized nations. Prerequisite: PS 102 or 103.

212. Model United Nations (1 hour)
Second Semester
Intensive training in Model UN parliamentary procedures and public speaking tactics through the use of simulations. Preparation of draft resolutions and country position papers on international issues. Attendance at and active participation in Model UN Conference. Prerequisite: PS 103 or 201. May be repeated for credit three times.

224. Methods of Political and Policy Research (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
An introduction to research methods in political science including research design; measurement of political variables; data gathering including survey research, library research, and aggregate statistics; computerized data analysis; and writing of research reports. Prerequisite: PS 102.

300. Internship (1-12 hours)
Each Semester
Internships involve working and learning experiences off campus. Each student’s program is developed according to established College guidelines under the sponsorship of a faculty member. See the index under “Internships” for reference to additional information on internship guidelines, or consult the department chair. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above. Not open to any student who is on academic, disciplinary, or Work Program probation.

301. The Constructive Resolution of Conflict (3 hours)
First Semester
An interdisciplinary study of methods to resolve conflict through negotiation, mediation, joint problem-solving; consideration of interpersonal, intergroup, inter-organizational, and international disputes. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

304. Political Philosophy (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
An examination of Western political thought from Plato and Aristotle to Marx and J.S. Mill. Special attention to the concepts of political authority, legitimacy, obligation, political education, virtue, rights, justice, equality, liberty, harm, and political goods. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.

306. Political Economy of the Americas (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
The course introduces students to the issues relating to the increasing levels of economic and political integration affecting governments and peoples of North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Special attention is given to the impacts of trade liberalization and the movement of financial capital on labor, democracy, the natural environment, and cultural and ethnic integrity.

310. Development in the Post-Colonial World (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
Analysis of the historical, political, and economic development in the Third World since 1945, focusing on the political and economic relations between the developed and less developed world. Prerequisite: PS 102 or 103.

324. Public Policy Analysis (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
A study of substantive areas of public policy and the methods and approaches used in the design and evaluation of public policy including needs analysis, assessment of political feasibility and risk, assessment of alternate approaches to policy design, and methods of policy evaluation. Prerequisite: PS 102.

325. Theory and Practice of Leadership (3 hours)
Second Semester
An examination of leadership roles in American and non-American contexts and in a variety of settings, including small group, legislative, administrative, national and international arenas; analysis of leadership skills common to these roles and linkages between occupants of different roles; consideration of the ethical implications and responsibilities of leadership. Prerequisite: PS 102 or 301 or PR/LD 210.

331. American Constitutional Law (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
The development of the Constitution of the United States through leading Supreme Court decisions.

332. American Constitutional Law (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
The continuation of PS 331.

342. Philosophy of Law (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
This course introduces students to the major philosophical perspectives on the nature of law. As such, it takes a critical look at what key philosophers and theorists have said about the law, its sources and purposes, and its relation to politics and morality. Attention is given to forms of reasoning and justification peculiar to the practice of law. Students are introduced to a variety of cases in the areas of contract, tort, property, and constitutional law. In this context, students will examine assumptions and outcomes relating to the subjects of liberty, harm, justice equality, personal responsibility, and punishment.

348. Judicial Politics (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
An introduction to the role of American judges and courts in the wider political system. Attention is given to the role of judges in American democracy, the structure of the court system, relationships between the branches of government, determinants of judicial behavior and decision-making, and legal and judicial procedures. Prerequisite: PS 102.

375. Topics in Political Science (3 hours)
As Needed
The study of selected topics in Political Science to be drawn from American government, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, and public administration; topic to be announced in Time Schedule of Classes. Prerequisites: PS 102 or 103.

399. Independent Studies in Political Science (3 hours)
Each Semester
Independent study in an area of political science, culminating in a research paper. May be repeated for up to 6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor, junior standing.

491. Seminar I (1 hour)
First Semester
Design and implementation of individual research in the field of political science. Prerequisite: Senior standing or departmental approval.

492. Seminar II (2 hours)
Second Semester
Continuation of PS 491. Completion and oral defense of senior thesis.

Sociology Courses
SO 104. Principles of Sociology (3 hours)
First Semester
A survey of the fundamental principles of sociology, including basic sociological concepts, theoretical perspectives and research techniques. (IAI: S7 900)