Department of Political Science
111 Mather House
Phone 368-2424; Fax 368-4681
Vincent McHale
The study of political science is primarily concerned with governmental structures and processes in world societies, including who governs, why, and how. Faculty specialties in the Department of Political Science include American politics and governmental institutions; violence and civil disorder; public policy analysis; international relations; the politics of world technology and resources; research methods; the political systems of Africa, Europe, and North America; and comparative politics with various regional concentrations. In its programs leading to the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D., the department makes a strong effort to relate the study of politics to students' needs and concerns and tries to reflect in its courses both the excitement and seriousness of real-world politics.
The study of political science can build a foundation for many types of future employment. Many political science majors are preparing for graduate study or law school. Others intend to pursue careers in journalism or teaching, in public administration, or jobs in private industry and business. Both the public and private sectors hold career possibilities for the political science major.
Vincent E. McHale, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University)
Professor and Chairman
Comparative politics; Europe; political sociology; methodology
Therese Filicko, M.A. (Duke University)
Instructor
American government; political psychology; American political thought; women and politics
Kenneth W. Grundy, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University)
Marcus A. Hanna Professor of Political Science
International relations; African politics
Alexander P. Lamis, Ph.D. (Vanderbilt University), J.D. (University of Maryland)
Associate Professor
American government; electoral politics; constitutional law
Elizabeth S. Rogers, Ph.D. (Duke University)
Assistant Professor
International relations; U.S. foreign policy; global policy studies
The major in political science leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree. While the specific courses to be taken are determined by the student's interest, with approval of a faculty adviser, those majoring in political science must complete 30 hours of course work in the department, distributed as follows:
- Three hours of POSC 109
- Six hours of POSC courses at the 200 level
- Eighteen hours of POSC courses at the 300 level
- Three hours of a senior project (POSC 395)
- No more than six hours of independent study (i.e., POSC 395 and/or POSC 397, 398, Honors Program) may count toward the major. Independent study completed through the Washington Semester program or the Washington Center program is excluded from this limitation.
A major in political science based on the Lambda Core is also available.
A minor in political science consists of 15 hours (5 courses) in the department, of which 9 hours must be at the 300 level. Examples of minor areas include, but are not limited to, pre-law, public policy, international affairs/transnational relations, science and government, and American government and politics. An elected minor sequence must be approved by a political science faculty adviser.
All sequences must include POSC 109 (3 hours), POSC 272 (3 hours), and two additional courses (3 hours each) selected in consultation with the department's sequence adviser.
Contact Vincent McHale, department chairman, for advising about all Case sequences.
A junior or senior political science major who has a minimum grade point average of 3.2 in political science courses and a 3.0 average overall, and who has completed all course work in the department except for six hours at the 300 level, may request permission to enroll in the Political Science Honors Program by contacting the department chairperson before registration for POSC 397.
Completion of both courses in the two-semester sequence (POSC 397 in the fall and POSC 398 in the spring) is mandatory for honors consideration. During the two semesters, the student carries out research and writes a substantial paper. It is expected that the student will meet frequently with his or her project adviser throughout both semesters to discuss and evaluate the work in progress. The student's work in POSC 397 will receive a grade of R; a grade of A, B, C, D, or F will be assigned upon completion of POSC 398 (with both semesters receiving the same grade). Should the student fail to enroll for or complete POSC 398, the R grade assigned to POSC 397 will be changed to a final grade based on work submitted during the first semester.
Completion of the two-course sequence requires that the final paper be submitted to the project adviser at a specified time during the second semester. If the department judges the paper to be of high quality (grade of A) and if academic standing is maintained, the student will receive honors in political science upon graduation.
Application to the Integrated Graduate Studies program in political science must occur no later than the beginning of the second semester of the junior year, but preferably earlier. Upon completion of 90 undergraduate hours, the student must have satisfied all general requirements for the B.A., including at least 21 hours in the political science major, the Western Reserve Core, and one minor program; and must have a 3.5 grade point average in political science courses and 3.3 overall.
If admitted to the IGS program, the student will take 30 hours of graduate-level political science courses during the senior year, adhering to the departmental regulations governing the master's degree program. If completed successfully, these hours will count simultaneously toward both degrees in political science. The B.A. will be awarded upon completion of all requirements for that degree, including total hours; the M.A. will be awarded upon successful completion of the 30 hours of graduate-level courses and the M.A. examination.
Requirements for admission to the Master of Arts program in political science are three letters of recommendation from former professors of political science; a minimum score of 500 on each required segment of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (verbal, quantitative, analytical); for students from other countries, a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), in addition to the minimum GRE cores indicated above; and transcripts of all undergraduate study, indicating completion of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree program which included a minimum of 18 semester hours (or their equivalent) in political science courses, as well as a grade point average of 3.2 overall and 3.5 in political science courses.
The Master of Arts in political science is a broadly based program in which the student is expected to acquire and exhibit general knowledge and skills. Therefore, within the 30 hours of graduate-level course work (400 level and above) required for the political science Master of Arts, 12 hours must be distributed as follows:
- Three hours in American government and politics
- Three hours in research methods
- Three hours in comparative politics
- Three hours in international affairs
Among the remaining 18 hours of "electives," the student may take courses oriented toward a general Master of Arts (i.e., covering the four broad areas listed above) or may elect to specialize in one of these or some other proposed and approved area.
Excluding those hours taken to fulfill degree requirements in quantitative methods, a maximum of six hours may be taken outside the Department of Political Science, with prior approval, for specialized work related to the Master of Arts degree for which no political science course is appropriate. A maximum of nine hours of independent study (POSC 601) may count toward the degree. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the Master of Arts program.
Upon completion of no less than 30 hours and no more than 36 hours of Master of Arts course work, the student must request scheduling of the political science Master of Arts examination. The examination will cover the four broad areas listed above, the political science Master of Arts reading list, and any elected area of concentration.
Complete information on the Master of Arts program in political science is available in a special announcement through the department office.
Requirements for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program in political science are three letters of recommendation from former professors of political science; a minimum score of 500 on each required segment of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (verbal, quantitative, analytical, and political science advanced); for students from other countries, a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), in addition to the minimum GRE scores indicated above; and transcripts of all prior study, indicating completion of a Master of Arts degree program in political science (whether at Case Western Reserve University or elsewhere), as well as a minimum grade point average of 3.3 in all work at the masters level.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a research-oriented degree. All doctoral students in political science are required to complete at least 36 hours of graduate-level course work (400 level and above), plus at least 18 hours of POSC 701, Dissertation. The 36 hours of pre-dissertation study must be distributed as follows (lists of approved courses and areas are available from the department):
- Six hours in general American government and politics
- Six hours in general international relations
- Six hours in general comparative polities
- Six hours in a specified political science subfield (concentrated within one of the above general areas)
- Six hours in research methods
- Six hours in a social science minor
No hours outside the Department of Political Science will be permitted, except those taken to fulfill degree requirements in quantitative methods and the social science minor. No more than nine hours of independent study (POSC 601) will be permitted.
The first review of academic progress will occur upon completion of nine hours of doctoral course work. At this time, the student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.O and must submit, in writing, the intended program of doctoral study.
Upon completion of not less than 36 hours and no more than 42 hours of doctoral course work, the student will sit for the Ph.D. comprehensive examination. Within one semester after passing this examination, the student must submit to the department a written prospectus for the dissertation. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the doctoral program.
Complete information on requirements and procedures for all aspects of the Doctor of Philosophy program in political science is available in a special announcement from the department office.
Political Science (POSC)
POSC 109. The American Political System (3).
Introduction to the study of American politics, addressing the questions "Who rules?" and "Who benefits?" in the American political system. Explores the nature of constitutional limits, the role of public participation, the impact of pressure groups, and the influence of various governmental institutions on American political life. POSC 109 and POSC 272 may be used to satisfy the Western Reserve Core Curriculum requirement in social and behavioral sciences.
POSC 196. Energy and Society (3).
(Also listed as GEOL 196, HSTY 196, PHYS 196.) Global and national perspectives on the problems of energy supply and demand; global warming; oil cartels; solar, nuclear, and wind energy; politics and economics of fossil fuels; and alternative energy sources.
POSC 239. Principles of Public Policy Analysis (3).
For students interested in public policy formation, implementation, and evaluation in American politics. Stages of the policy-making process and problems facing political actors concerning who makes policy, how policy is made, and the effects of policy.
POSC 241. Political Inquiry (3).
Organized around a fundamental question in the study of modern political science: Is systematic, general information about political phenomena obtainable? Opportunities to test various theories and explanations of political phenomena through the medium of computer applications. Assumes no previous familiarity with statistics and/or computers.
POSC 260. Introduction to Comparative Polities (3).
Comparison of selected national political systems organized around the concept of political developments. Examination of the interrelationships between the cultural, social, and economic characteristics of the nations and their government structure and political behavior.
POSC 272. Introduction to International Relations (3).
Survey of the principles of international relations, politics, law, and organization; the rise, development, and change of the nation-state system; development of international cooperation; methods of studying international relations. POSC 109 and POSC 272 may be used to satisfy the Western Reserve Core curriculum requirement in social and behavioral sciences.
POSC 305. Urban Politics and Policy (3).
The social, economic, participatory, service, fiscal, and planning challenges of metropolitan areas. Consideration of proposals for reforming urban government through new structures of greater centralization or decentralization, and the implications such structures may have on urban policy making.
POSC 308. The American Presidency (3).
The sources, strategies, and restraints of presidential leadership in the United States. Emphasis on problems of policy formation, presidential relations with Congress and executive agencies, and the electoral process.
POSC 310. The Legislative Process (3).
Legislative, representative, and other functions of Congress and state legislatures; legislative relations with the executive and with private interests; limitations of the legislature as a policy-making institution.
POSC 320 (B,C,D,E).
Major Issues in American Politics. A flexible course with varying content, depending on the instructor and topical interests in American politics.
POSC 320B. The U.S. Midterm Elections (3).
Analysis of the midterm elections in the United States. Covers congressional and state elections in all regions, focusing on the issues, personalities, campaign strategies, and voter trends in this key electoral battle held between presidential elections.
POSC 320C. The Presidential Election (3).
Analysis of the upcoming presidential election in the United States. Focuses on issues and personalities, polls and public opinion, campaign strategies, and electoral behavior. Offered every four years in conjunction with the U.S. presidential election cycle.
POSC 320D. Politics of the American South (3).
Analysis of forces that have transformed the political landscape of the American south since World War II, changing the region from an economically backward bastion of white supremacy to a prospering, biracial society fast on the way to rejoining the national mainstream.
POSC 320E. Reforming American Political Institutions (3).
Examination of current arguments about the American constitutional system and proposals for reform to make institutions respond with greater efficiency and equity.
POSC 321. The Media and Politics (3).
Theoretical and empirical examination of the role of the news media in interpreting political events, following elections, and setting the political agenda, primarily in the U.S.
POSC 325. American Constitutional Law (3).
Court cases on the United States governmental structure and relationships. Judicial review, federalism, relations among the president, Congress, and courts; taxing, spending, and commerce powers; treaty and war power; and an examination of judicial resources and technique in rendering decisions.
POSC 327. Civil Liberties in America (3).
Overview of constitutional interpretation and decision-making by the U.S. Supreme Court in the definition and protection of civil liberties. Emphasis is on First Amendment freedoms of speech, religion, press, and assembly; and Fourteenth Amendment issues of substantive due process and equal protection.
POSC 328. Topics in Civil Liberties in America (3).
Two or three current topics involving civil liberties in fields as diverse as medicine, creative arts, civil rights, education, domestic relations, and religion to be explored through case law, supplementary readings, and outside speakers.
POSC 334. Violence and the Political System (3).
Empirical analysis of various theories advanced in the cross-cultural explanation of factors which cause and mediate the occurrence of violence--revolutions, terrorism, and civil disorder--within the political system.
POSC 340. Major Issues in Political Behavior (B).
A flexible course with varying content, depending on the instructor and topical interests in political behavior.
POSC 340B. Political Campaigning (3).
Methods and applications of campaign strategies and themes, political survey research and polling, voter targeting, campaign financing and fundraising, and utilization of the mass media.
POSC 341. Elections, Voters, and Political Parties (3).
Examination of American political parties, their activities, organization, characteristics, and functions. Candidate strategic and electoral history viewed within the context of voter orientations and predispositions, stressing linkages between citizen and party and between party and government.
POSC 342. Research on Politics (3).
Introduction to various modes of empirical analysis in the social sciences, and their application to the study of political phenomena.
POSC 343. Public Opinion and American Democracy (3).
Examination of theories, concepts, and empirical research related to attitudes and the political behavior of mass publics.
POSC 344. Political Socialization (3).
How children and adults learn about politics, and what they learn. Learning includes cognitions, values, and motivations concerning authorities, war, democratic procedures, participation, the nation, and community. Socialization agents and implications.
POSC 345. Psychology and Politics (3).
Application of various psycholgoical concepts, theories, and methodologies to the study of politics.
POSC 346. Women and Politics (3).
Examination of the role of women in politics. Topics include: political socialization; sources and implications of gender difference in political participation (voting, candidacy, leadership); and the politics of "women's issues."
POSC 348. Political and Social Thought in the Machine Age (3).
(Also listed as HSTY 348.) Exploration of responses of writers, philosophers, culture critics, and public policy makers to changes in western society wrought by industrialization by focusing on their concerns with technological change.
POSC351. Modern Political Thought (3).
An examination of a limited topic in the study of modern political thought. Topics vary.
POSC 352. American Political Thought (3).
Examination of the unique contribution to the science of government made by American political thinkers.
POSC 354. Political and Social Philosophy (3).
(Also listed as PHIL 334.) Justification of social institutions, primarily political ones. Such distinctions as that beween de facto and legitimate authority; analysis of criteria for evaluation, such as social justice and equality; inquiry into theories of justification of the state; theory of democratic government and its alternatives. Readings from classical and contemporary sources. Prerequisite: PHIL 101 or consent of instructor.
POSC 360 (A,B,C,D,E).
Major Issues in Comparative Politics. Varying content, with concentration on a specific region, a type of state or government, or new or key modes of analysis in the study of comparative politics.
POSC 360A. Canadian Government and Politics (3).
The dynamics of contemporary political life in Canada, organized around aspects of the Canadian political culture, the evolution of political institutions, and the public policy process.
POSC 360B. Political Leadership (3).
Seminar directed toward an understanding of the role and character of political leadership in contemporary societies.
POSC 360C. Communist and Authoritarian Political Systems (3).
Primarily concentrates on the Soviet Union, but includes comparisons with other communist systems, such as those of China and Eastern Europe as well as various authoritarian societies.
POSC 360D. Politics of Change in Latin America (3).
Provides initial mastery of structure and process in the Latin American political environment. Examines critically some of the politically salient economic and social changes that have occurred in Latin American societies. The dynamic of political life in Latin America are related to the wider contexts of comparative politics and political sociology.
POSC 360E. Politics and Society of India (3).
Examination of the nature and durability of democracy in India, with an eye toward policy areas such as poverty, economic stability, and foreign relations. Readings include materials from a variety of disciplines--history, literature, and anthropology--in order to provide a sense of the cultural and social setting of Indian political life.
POSC 365. Science, Technology, and Government (3).
(Also listed as HSTY 366.) Inquiries into political interactions in the historical development of science and technology. Examinations of the influence of political philosophies (laissez-faire, statism, socialism) as well as topics such as the history of food legislation, agricultural research, and the development of nuclear weapons.
POSC 366. Governments and Politics of Africa (3).
Comparative analysis of the political forces and organizations currently functioning in Africa, as well as a survey of the formal governmental institutions. Special emphasis on single-party rule, military rule, and the political ramifications of African socialism, tribalism, and the problems of national integration.
POSC 367. Western European Political Systems (3).
Comparative analysis of sociopolitical systems of selected Western European industrial democracies, using North American systems as a point of comparison.
POSC 368. The People's Republic of China (3).
(Also listed as ASIA 383 and HSTY 383.) The development of Chinese Communist theory and practice from 1949 to the current reforms. The problems involved in attempting to establish a socialist state and society while engaging in industrial development.
POSC 370 (A,D,E,F,G,H,J).
Major Issues in World Politics. Proseminar in international relations. Topics vary. Imperialism and the role of ethnic minorities in world politics, conflict theories, dependence and growth, regional systems analysis, armaments and disarmament, limits to war.
POSC 370A. Political Economy (3).
Focus on debates concerning the proper relationship between political and economic systems, including conservative, liberal, and radical perspectives. The politics of international economics and the economics of international politics receive separate attention. The course concludes with study of "modern" political economy and the application of economic theory to the study of political systems.
POSC 370D. Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (3).
Role of international law and organizations in the maintenance of world peace.
POSC 370E. The United States and Japan (3).
Survey and analysis of U.S.-Japanese relations in the post-World War II period, with emphasis on the interaction of economics, politics, and culture.
POSC 370F. The Global Policy Agenda (3).
Examination of global pluralism, the idea that interest groups with policy preference are as active on the global level as they are at the national and local levels. Focus on: processes of the emergence of issues; formation of leadership groups and organizations; interlocking character of issues such as peace, population, natural resources, and environment; conflicts of value and perception; and development of new modes of activity designed to find solutions to complex global problems.
POSC 370G. U.S. Intelligence and National Security (3).
Examination of the impact of the intelligence process on foreign policy making and superpower relations. Covers the life cycle of U.S. strategic intelligence from the collection of data to formulation of analytic judgments and the policy-level uses of intelligence. Emphasis on contemporary intelligence issues and processes, but includes the formative period of modern American intelligence in the World War II era.
POSC 370H. Comparative Foreign Policy (3).
Examination of ways a variety of nations deal with their foreign affairs agendas in order to formulate general principles governing the conduct of diplomacy around the world.
POSC 370J. International Law and Organization (3).
Study of international organizations and international law as two means for regulating and coordinating nation-state behavior. History of the two techniques will be traced, covering 19th-century efforts at cooperation, the League of Nations and the United Nations, regional and specialized global organization. The functions of international law in global politics will be stressed, with primary focus on the evolving role of law in dealing with global problems, e.g., war, the environment, economic cooperation, and human rights.
POSC 371. Natural Resources and World Politics (3).
Examination of the political causes and ramifications of the uneven distribution of the valuable natural sources for modern industrial societies. Strategic and military issues and the exploitation of the sea bed. Examination in some detail of selected commodity issues, including petroleum, copper, and uranium.
POSC 373. The U.S. and Latin America (3).
Review of diplomatic and cultural relations between the United States and the countries of Latin America.
POSC 374. The Third World in Global Politics (3).
Exploration of the post-World War II emergence of the Third-World nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and the process and meaning of their entry into the world political arena.
POSC 375. Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control (3).
(Also listed as HSTY 377.) National and international problems concerning nuclear weapons, and the past and present attempts to control their spread (and prevent their use). Topics covered include the science and technology of nuclear weapons, their history, domestic politics, and international relations.
POSC 376. United States Foreign Policy (3).
Focus on U.S. foreign policy-making with a dynamic network of executive and congressional actors and organizations; analysis of traditional and contemporary U.S. foreign policies from nuclear defense to current economic resource issues; future role of the United States in world affairs.
POSC 377. Russian Foreign Policy (3).
Institutions, procedures, objectives, and instruments of Russian foreign policy since 1917, with emphasis on the period since the break-up of the USSR.
POSC 379. The Middle East: Politics, Economics, and American Policy (3).
Examination of continuing conflicts, major trends, and internal political and economic developments affecting U.S. policy in the Middle East region. Discussions include human rights, petroleum economics, and Islamic politics.
POSC 381 (A,B). Major Issues in Public Policy Analysis.
Analysis and evaluation of complex social and economic policies and their administration in contemporary political systems. Topics vary according to instructor and interests.
POSC 381A. United States Health Policy (3).
Definition of health; health care as a right; importance of medical interventions, personal behavior, and environmental conditions to the promotion of "good health"; assessment of current U.S. health policies; and the political dynamics of health policy formation.
POSC 381B. Law, the Courts, and Public Policy (3).
The decision-making process of the courts and the impacts of decisions on the other branches of government and on the public.
POSC 382. Policy and Planning Methods (3).
Designed to familiarize students with the empirical techniques and strategies of public policy planning. Conceptual, methodological, and political considerations that influence the effectiveness of policy analysts in the definition, implementation, and evaluation of public programs. The role of planning experts; the problems of experts in a democratic system; methodological approaches available to experts, such as survey research, quasi-experimental designs, and cost-benefit analysis.
POSC 385. Public Administration in the U.S. (3).
Analysis of the responsibilities, contributions, and activities of public bureaucracies with respect to their efficiency, responsiveness, and productivity.
POSC 390. Global Currents (1-3).
Seminar designed to investigate global perspectives on various international policy issues. Topics vary depending on instructor and interests.
POSC 395. Special Projects (1-6).
Study of a topic of particular interest, or an approved internship. The student must submit to the departmental office a project prospectus form, approved and signed by the faculty supervisor, no later than the end of the second week of classes. The prospectus must outline the goals of the project and the research methodology to be used and is part of the basis for grading. The prospectus form is available from the departmental office. Open to juniors and seniors majoring in political science; open to majors in other departments with consent of the supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
POSC 397. Honors Program I (3).
The student must submit to the departmental office an honor project prospects form, approved and signed by the faculty project supervisor, no later than the end of the second week of classes. The prospectus must outline the goals of the project and the research methodology to be used and thus is part of the basis for grading. The prospectus form is available from the departmental office. Contact department for eligibility information. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
POSC 398. Honors Program II (3).
Continuation of POSC 397. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; completion of POSC 397.
*POSC 405. Urban Politics and Policy (3).
(See POSC 305.)
*POSC 408. The American Presidency (3).
(See POSC 308.)
*POSC 410. The Legislative Process (3).
(See POSC 310.)
*POSC 420B. The U.S. Midterm Elections (3).
(See POSC 320B.)
*POSC 420C. The Presidential Election (3).
(See POSC 320C.)
*POSC 420D. Politics of the American South (3).
(See POSC 320D.)
*POSC 420E. Reforming American Political Institutions (3).
(See POSC 320E.)
*POSC 421. The Media and Politics (3).
(See POSC 321.)
*POSC 425. American Constitutional Law (3).
(See POSC 325.)
*POSC 427. Civil Liberties in America (3).
(See POSC 327.)
*POSC 428. Topics in Civil Liberties in America (3).
(See POSC 328.)
*POSC 434. Violence and the Political System (3).
(See POSC 334.)
*POSC 440B. Political Campaigning (3).
(See POSC 340B).
*POSC 441. Elections, Voters, and Political Parties (3).
(See POSC 341.)
*POSC 442. Research on Politics (3).
(See POSC 342.)
*POSC 443. Public Opinion and American Democracy (3).
(See POSC 343.)
*POSC 444. Political Socialization (3).
(See POSC 344.)
*POSC 445. Psychology and Politics (3).
(See POSC 345.)
*POSC 446. Women and Politics (3).
(See POSC 346.)
*POSC 451. Modern Political Thought (3).
(See POSC 351.)
*POSC 452. American Political Thought (3).
(See POSC 352.)
*POSC 454. Political and Social Philosophy (3).
(See POSC 434.)
*POSC 460A. Canadian Government and Politics (3).
(See POSC 360A.)
*POSC 460B. Political Leadership (3).
(See POSC 360B.)
*POSC 460C. Communist and Authoritarian Political Systems (3).
(See POSC 360C.)
*POSC 460D. Politics of Change in Latin America (3).
(See POSC 360D.)
*POSC 460E. Politics and Society of India (3).
(See POSC 360E.)
*POSC 466. Governments and Politics of Africa (3).
(See POSC 366.)
*POSC 467. Western European Political Systems (3).
(See POSC 367.)
*POSC 470A. Political Economy (3).
(See POSC 370A.)
*POSC 470D. Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (3).
(See POSC 370D.)
*POSC 470E. The United States and Japan (3).
(See POSC 370E.)
*POSC 470F. The Global Policy Agenda (3).
(See POSC 370F.)
*POSC 470G. U.S. Intelligence and National Security(3).
(See POSC 370G.)
*POSC 470H. Comparative Foreign Policy (3).
(See POSC 370H.)
*POSC 470J. International Law and Organization (3).
(See POSC 370J.)
*POSC 471. Natural Resources and World Politics (3).
(See POSC 371.)
*POSC 473. The U.S. and Latin America (3).
(See POSC 373.)
*POSC 474. The Third World in Global Politics (3).
(See POSC 374.)
*POSC 475. Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control. (See POSC 375.)
*POSC 476. United States Foreign Policy (3).
(See POSC 376.)
*POSC 477. Russian Foreign Policy (3).
(See POSC 377.)
*POSC 479. The Middle East: Politics, Economics, and American Policy (3).
(See POSC 379.)
POSC 480. Public Policy and Aging (3).
(Also listed as GERO 496, ANTH 498, Epidemiology 408, HSTY 480, Nursing 479/579, SOCI 496.) Overview of public policies affecting aging and impact of population aging on public policies. Contemporary policy dilemmas, policy choices for the future, and political contents of such dilemmas and choices.
*POSC 481A. United States Health Policy (3).
(See POSC 381A.)
*POSC 481B. Law, the Courts, and Public Policy (3).
(See POSC 381B.)
*POSC 482. Policy and Planning Methods (3).
(See POSC 382.)
*POSC 485. Public Administration in the U.S. (3).
(See POSC 385.)
*POSC 490. Global Currents (1-3).
(See POSC 390.)
POSC 601. Individual Investigation (1-6).
The student must submit to the departmental office a project prospectus form, approved and signed by the faculty project supervisor, no later than the end of the second week of classes. The prospectus must outline the goals of the project and the search methodology to be used and is part of the basis for grading. The prospectus form is available from the departmental office. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
POSC 651. Thesis M.A. (1-9).
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
POSC 701. Dissertation (Ph.D.) (1-3).
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
*Graduate Students registered for these 400-level courses share class with undergraduates registered for the corresponding 300-level course. Students registered at the 400 level may be expected to attend an additional seminar and/or meet additional requirements beyond those demanded of students registered at the 300 level.
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