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Undergraduate Political Science
Undergraduate Political Science
2023 Summer Term
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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POLISCI 141
An introductory course covering the history, structure and functioning of American national government and its relation to state and local government.
POLITICS OF URBAN INEQUALITY IN THE U.S.
POLISCI 280
The course offers a sophisticated depiction of systemic urban inequality that constrains the lives of the urban poor. The readings will feature academic books and research articles that describe and analyze the politics and life experiences in inner-city neighborhoods.
THE CONSTITUTION AND CIVIL RIGHTS
POLISCI 416
This course focuses on the development of constitutional law in the area of equal rights protections offered by the Fourteenth Amendment and civil rights protections guaranteed by the national government.
AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
POLISCI 420
A study of the fundamental political ideas of America and the political philosophers who espoused them from colonial times to the present.
INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLISCI 493
Study and work with a government unit or in some area of public affairs under the direction of a faculty supervisor. Students will have the opportunity to combine academic learning with practical experience in government and politics. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits in major/degree.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
POLISCI 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits in major/degree. Department Consent required.