Courses

OR 415 PROBABILITY/LINEAR ALGEBRA   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PH 398 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP   3.0 Credit(s)
In this seminar-style course, students will develop an understanding of philosophical research methods by assisting faculty engaged in current philosophical research. They will learn to use research databases, evaluate relevant literature, and be introduced to the research writing process.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PH 399 MAJOR CAPSTONE   3.0 Credit(s)
A topical seminar drawing upon skills and content developed in the Philosophy major. The student will write and defend a major research project. For PH majors only.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

PO 314 MIDDLE EAST POLITICS   3.0 Credit(s)
Problems and prospects of the Middle East. Area history, culture, Islam, intrusion of the West, oil, impact of personalities, Arab-Israeli problem, modernization, and Islamic fundamentalism are studied.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

PO 315 LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS   3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to the political culture and structures of Latin America. Explores key themes and challenges for the region, including democratization, economic development, violence and revolution, militarism, and the relationship with the United States.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 316 SOUTH ASIAN POLITICS   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores South Asia as a region with special emphasis on India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. Domestic and international politics of these countries are examined along with bilateral relations. Role of South Asia in a globalized world is studied in light of growing political, cultural, and economic interdependence.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 318 EUROPEAN POLITICS   3.0 Credit(s)
A comparative analysis of several European political systems. Similarities and differences are explored with respect to governing structures, political culture, and patterns of political behavior.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 321 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION   3.0 Credit(s)
Survey of organizational theories and professional skills useful to those contemplating public sector service. Addresses public service context, planning, budgeting, communication, leadership, and other skills.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 322 AMERICAN PUBLIC POLICY   3.0 Credit(s)
Models of policymaking. Examines government policies toward civil, gender, and minority rights, crime, health, welfare, education, environment, and other areas.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 323 AMERICAN EDUCATION POLICY   3.0 Credit(s)
Overview of the major issues and themes affecting education policy in the U.S. Historical, political, and social setting of American education are explored with special focus on the major actors involved in the policymaking process.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 325 THE POLITICS OF LAW   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the judiciary's role in the American political process. Topics include the nature of law, political influence in judicial decision-making, court organization, judicial recruitment, and the powers and limitations of the judiciary.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 341 INTERNATIONAL LAW   3.0 Credit(s)
Traces the development of international law and reviews principles and cases in major topical areas.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 351 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW   3.0 Credit(s)
An inquiry into American constitutional law through the study of outstanding cases. Attention is given to the development of constitutional doctrines and the processes of legal reasoning.
Offered: Fall Semester Odd Academic Years

PO 352 THE FIRST AMENDMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines U.S. Supreme Court cases involving the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. Special attention is given to the balance between personal liberty and societal order.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 391 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM   1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Credit for internship experiences and related reflective paper.
Offered: All Semesters Contact Department