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PSC 100 - Power, Politics, Processes
Power, Politics, Processes
Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to engage students in the study of politics by introducing them to the role of government in the creation of public policy and the role of the public in the running of government. This course will provide a strong foundation in the role of government here in the U.S. as well as a perspective on how U.S. policy and institutions differ from other nations.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Critical Thinking, LAC T1SS-Social Science

PSC 101 - U.S. Government Basics
U.S. Government Basics: U.S. Government for Education Majors
Prerequisites: Liberal Studies Majors Only

This one credit Political Science course is designed to be paired with similar courses in Geography Science and Economics and will provide basic content for components of the Praxis II Exam for teacher certification.

1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 110 - American Government/Politics
American Government And Politics
Prerequisite: None

Basic introductory course in political science and the American political process. Both institutional and behavioral aspects of American government will be examined.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
CSUS Common Course, GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography, LAC T1SS-Social Science

PSC 1XX - Political Science Elective
Political Science Elective
Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only



0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PSC 200 - State/Local Politics And Govt
State And Local Politics And Government
Prerequisite: None

State and local governments and their institutional arrangements and processes. Particular attention will be given to local governments in Connecticut.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 201 - Applied Qualitative Methods
Applied Qualitative Research Methods
Prerequisites: PSC 110

The purpose of this course is to provide students with practical experience using a variety of applied qualitative research methodologies commonly employed to do research about politics. The course emphasizes development and application of a qualitative research design.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Seminar

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
Middle Level Writing Intensive

PSC 202 - Applied Quantitative Methods
Applied Quantitative Research Methods
Pre-requisite: PSC 110

This course is designed to introduce or reinforce the research methodologies employed in Political Science, with a special emphasis on quantitative methods. Students in the course will be guided through the steps of a research process, culminating in the use of basic statistics to test hypotheses. The course will also introduce students to computer software used in Political Science Research.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Seminar

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 205 - Public Administration
Public Administration
Prerequisite: PSC 110

Introduction to public administration. Surveys executive branch and independent agencies and their efforts to shape and implement legislation and public policy.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 208 - International Politics
International Politics
Prerequisites:None

This class will introduce students to the subfield of Comparative Politics from a contemporary perspective and drawing examples from around the world. Students will explore political theory and the way in which it becomes functional in different countries. This means studying not only the practical and procedural aspects of the political process, such as the notion of democracy and the structure and composition of governments, but also the global forces that shape the political world. Examples of particular questions to be addressed in this course include why is democracy so difficult to attain around the world? Why is the Western-European welfare system different from that of the U.S.? What are the main constraints that developing nations face at the time of building their states? What is the influence of political ideology in our contemporary world?

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Online

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
CSUS Common Course, GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography, ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Ethical Reasoning, LAC T2IS-Individual&Societies

PSC 209 - Democracy, Power & Criticism
Democracy, Power and Criticism
Prerequisites: None

This course provides an introduction to key concepts in modern democratic theory as well as modern and post-modern critiques of those theories. In this course we will be reading political philosophy in order to gain a better understanding of both the philosophical ideas supporting democracy in the world today as well as a set of criticisms of those ideas.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
LAC T1LT-Literature & Thought

PSC 211 - U.S. National Politics
U.S. National Politics
Prerequisites:None

The U.S. Government creates and implements public policy that impacts your daily life. In this course, students will examine the way that Congress and the President view problems and solutions facing our society. Students will also investigate the way that the Courts, the public, the media and interest groups can shape policy outcomes. The policy topic on which this course is focused varies by semester allowing faculty to readily engage students in highly relevant subjects.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Critical Thinking, LAC T1SS-Social Science

PSC 212 - Political Science Statistics
Political Science Statistics
Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the various quantitative methods available to analyze data and test hypotheses of interest to political scientists. The objective is to help students understand the logic behind statistics so that they may use them appropriately.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 215 - Political Parties/Elections
Political Parties And Elections
Prerequisite: None

American political parties and their structure and relationship to the electoral and government system. Past electoral behavior and the techniques for analyzing and predicting elections. Particular attention will be given to the Connecticut party system including statutes governing the state's elections and parties.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 216 - Interest Group Politics
Interest Group Politics
Prerequisite: None

This course provides comprehensive study of interest groups nationally and internationally, with a strong emphasis on the United States. The focus of the course is on interest group activity, social movements and changes that have occurred over time.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 217 - War,Diplomacy & Int. Relations
War, Diplomacy & International Relations
This class will introduce you to the study of International Relations, which primary concern is the relationship among the world's governments. You will explore various theoretical frameworks that will allow you to understand how countries interact with one another, how diplomacy is used to foster the economic, political and social interests of countries and world events as well as the way that war changes the world order.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
CSUS Common Course, GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography, ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Ethical Reasoning, LAC T1SS-Social Science

PSC 220 - Democratic Theory
Democratic Theory
Prerequisite: PSC 110

An examination of the historical, economic, social, political and logical conditions for the development and success of democracies.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 225 - Organizational Theory
Organizational Theory
Prerequisite: None

A study of organizations from the point of view of effectiveness, efficiency and their internal dynamics.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 227 - Women And Politics
Women And Politics
Prerequisite: None

This course will examine the role of women in politics from participation to representation. Students will evaluate the role that women have played over time in the development of our political system.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Ethical Reasoning, LAC T2IS-Individual&Societies

PSC 230 - Middle East Politics
Middle East Politics
Prerequisite: None

Major political and economic tension points in the Middle East today with emphasis on why and how these tensions have emerged.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
GER IC2-Cultural Traditions 2, TWLD - AATW Minor

PSC 250 - Asian Politics
Asian Politics
Prerequisite: None

Political systems of the major Asian states and China, Japan, and India.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Self Pace Program Instruction

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
GER IC2-Cultural Traditions 2, TWLD - AATW Minor

PSC 265 - Topics In Political Science
Topics In Political Science
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor

Note: Course may be repeated with a change of topic. Special areas of interest in studies in political science.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 270 - Former Soviet Union
Former Soviet Union
Prerequisite: None

A comparative analysis of Tsarist, Soviet and Post-Soviet political systems.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography

PSC 275 - Media And Internet In Politics
Media And Internet In Politics
Prerequisites: LAC student with T1A, T1LT, T1H or T1SS course or ELAC student

This course explores the ways in which the internet and the technologies which are available via the internet are transforming politics, as well as how domestic and international politics are shaping the internet's availability and usage. Regulatory laws and ethical concerns regarding information technology and the applications of internet-based technologies to electoral campaigns, voting, political activism, and conflict are key topics covered.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Online

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
LAC T2CP-Cultural Perspective

PSC 2XX - Political Science Elective
Political Science Elective
Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only



0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PSC 300 - Ideological Divisions: U.S.
Ideological Divisions in the U.S.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 credits earned is required.

The primary purpose of this class is to investigate an ongoing debate in the discipline of political science, are we as a country closely divided or deeply divided? Reasonable scholars can look at similar or sometimes different data and come up with different answers to this question. This course will examine some of that evidence with regard to individual political behavior as well as the politics of national, state and local institutions. This course is an elective course for PSC majors and a required course for the Social Science Track of the Liberal Studies Major.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Quantitative Literacy, LAC T2IS-Individual&Societies

PSC 305 - Comparative Public Admin
Comparative Public Administration
Prerequisite: None

An examination of the substantive and procedural process of the administrative sectors of the U.S. and Canadian governments. Employs a comparative methodology to illustrate the growing interdependence of policy formation and administrative practice. To explore how economic interdependence implies the conveyance of the administrative practice of the trading partners.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 310 - European Politics
European Politics
Prerequisites: None

This course will look at European politics on both the supranational and domestic level. The history, structure and continued development of the European Union and its key institutions will be studied. The domestic political systems and cultural context of European countries will be explored comparatively. Additionally, issues of foreign, economic, environmental, and social policy-making that intersect both the domestic and the supranational levels will be investigated.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 311 - International Development
International Development and Sustainability
Pre-requisites: None

This course focuses on the politics of international development globally, examining the impact of international institutions, domestic policy-making, and non-state actors in promoting human versus economic development. Many of the cases explored in the class will focus on Latin America, Africa, and Asia, but the linkage between global efforts to eradicate poverty and local policy-making and activism on these issues will be bridged. Additionally, students will investigate the sustainability of development programs and conduct research evaluating development projects.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 314 - Modern Social/Political Thght
Modern Social And Political Thought
Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 credits earned is required.

A broad introductory survey of social and political thought from Machiavelli to the emergence of modern ideologies.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
GER IVA-Social Sciences, ELAC DC-Arts & Humanities, ELAC LO-Ethical Reasoning

PSC 315 - Amer Social/Political Thought
American Social And Political Thought
Prerequisite: None

A broad introduction to political and social thought from the colonial period to contemporary America.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 316 - Ancient Political Thought
Ancient Political Thought
Prerequisite: None

A broad survey of Ancient Thought with emphasis on Attic Tragedy, Plato and Aristotle.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 320 - American Foreign Policy
American Foreign Policy
Prerequisite: None

Formulation and execution of American foreign policy since the end of the Second World War.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 323 - Democratization
Democratization
Prerequisites: None

This course focuses on the process of democratization, when nations shift from a non-democratic organizational model to a democratic one. It will expose students to some of the theoretical controversies, practical issues, and normative considerations that surround the process of democratization by focusing on the transitions of a set of nations. The course will be both historical and dynamic in nature.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 325 - Politics And The Mass Media
Politics And The Mass Media
Prerequisite: None

This course explores diverse forms of political communication through the mega-institution known as the mass media. The course provides an overview of the role of media in politics from the news to popular culture.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
New Media Text & Context

PSC 326 - Politics Of Race/Class/Gender
Politics Of Race, Class And Gender
Prerequisite: None

This course provides perspectives on identity politics, the complex interaction between the categories of race, class, gender and ethnicity. Students will examine the role that race, class, gender and ethnicity play in our politics on a personal, local and national level.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Online

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography, ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Ethical Reasoning, LAC T2CP-Cultural Perspective

PSC 328 - Latin American Politics
Latin American Politics
Prerequisites: LAC student with T1A, T1LT, T1H or T1SS course or ELAC student.

Current trends in the political development of selected Latin American nations.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
LAC T2CP-Cultural Perspective

PSC 330 - The Presidency
The Presidency
Prerequisite: None

From campaigns to administrations and Congressional relations to media coverage, the course takes a historical perspective on the development of the whole office of the presidency.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 333 - Constructing Political Ads
Constructing Political Advertisements
Prerequisites: None



3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO- Creativity, New Media Interactivity, LAC T2CE-Creative Expression

PSC 335 - Legislative Politics
Legislative Politics
Prerequisite: None

This course examines the role of Congress in the politics of legislation. It covers the creation of legislation, the role of committees and influence of elections on the behavior of elected representatives. A key focus of the course is on the concept of representation and the responsibility of elected representatives to their constituents.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 336 - Politics of Race and Violence
Politics of Race and Violence
Prerequisite: None

This class explores the relationship between white prosperity and peace and racial war and violence as it played out in the United States during the period between World War II and the present. We will ask how anti-black racism is foundational to white prosperity and how racism has continually shaped the United States. We will examine anti-black racism not as an exceptional or discrete phenomenon, but rather a fundamental everyday American life.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 338 - Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Prerequisites: LAC student with T1A, T1LT, T1H or T1SS course or ELAC student.

An historical ananysis of the ways in which policy makers have divided up the globe into categories such as East/West, colonizer/colonized and developed/undeveloped and the effects of these policies upon people in place.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
LAC T2CP-Cultural Perspective

PSC 339 - Constitnl Law I:Powers/Process
Constitutional Law I: Powers And Process
Prerequisite: Must have 30 earned credits

An examination of the forms, powers and processes of American constitutional government. While the Constitution allocates powers, either by direct or indirect grant, to all levels of government, as well as reserving powers for the people, this course will focus on the powers of the federal government, dealing with the states only when there is a conflict of jurisdictions. The role of the courts is to deal with the cases and controversies which inevitably arise, when various instrumentalities of government try to give effect to the political will without traversing the letter or spirit of constitutionalism.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Critical Thinking, LAC T2IS-Individual&Societies

PSC 340 - Constitnl Law II-Civil Liberty
Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties
Prerequisite:Must have 30 earned credits

An overview of the American constitutional system with a focus on the rights and liberties of American Citizens. The course will be taught using the case method.


3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Critical Thinking, LAC T2IS-Individual&Societies

PSC 341 - Justice in the Courts
Justice in the Courts
Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 credits earned is required.

The judicial branches of the United States maintain the rule of law by settling disputes that occur in our society. Whether criminal or civil disputes, the courts are responsible for fairly reaching resolutions that best serve the interested parties. This course is focused on identifying obstacles to providing justice and proposing solutions to those problems. Students attending this course will develop knowledge of the main components of the U.S. Legal System and evaluate what is working and what is not. Students will also be able to analyze the main political factors that impact the ability of the judicial system to pursue policy reform to address these issues. Students will work on the skills necessary for critical and analytic thinking and effective communication over the course of the semester and apply them through individual assignments and group discussion.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Critical Thinking

PSC 345 - Electoral Politics
Electoral Politics
Prerequisite: None

An investigation of American electoral politics through readings and participation in an election campaign. Students will work for a candidate in a local, state, or national election and write an analytical report on the election.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Online

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 350 - Public Policy/Decision Making
Public Policy And Decision-Making
Prerequisite: None

Public policy decision-making including study of the multiple approaches to the analysis of decision-making with case examples.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 351 - Environmental Politics/Policy
Environmental Politics And Policy
Prerequisite: None

This course was taught as special topic PSC 365 Spring 2001. An examination of the evolution and impacts of environmental policy within the context of American government. Focus primarily on pollution control policy and energy issues, and their impacts on politics and society.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Mass Media Instruction, Online

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 352 - Global Environmental Politics
Global Environmental Politics
Prerequisite: None

This course was taught as Special Topics PSC 365 Fall 2001. An examination of the interaction among international actors when addressing global environmental issues. The roles of individuals, nation states, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations are examined.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 353 - Natural Resource Politics
Natural Resource Politics
Prerequisite: None

This course was formerly offered as a Special Topics Course PSC 365 in Spring 2001. This course examines the issues involved in natural resource in the United States. Particular attention is paid to public lands management and energy policy.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 355 - Nuclear Threat/Peaceful Change
The Nuclear Threat And Peaceful Change
Prerequisite: None

An examination of the nuclear arms race and an analysis of the various negative and positive peace approaches for the containing or elimination of the nuclear threat.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography

PSC 365 - Topics In Political Science
Topics In Political Science
Note: Course may be repeated with change of topic. Special areas of interest in advanced studies in political science.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 370 - Human Rights: Natural & Civil
Human Rights: Natural And Civil
Prerequisite: None

Human rights involves the claims and entitlements that encompass both endowed natural and civil rights. This course is based upon this premise and the proposition that these rights can only be expressed in a political regime which emphasizes political participation of its citizens on a basis of legally guaranteed and socially supported equality.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 3XX - Political Science Elective
Political Science Elective
Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only



0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PSC 400 - Political Inquiry
Political Inquiry: Political Theory
Prerequisite:LAC student with at least two Tier II courses or ELAC student

This course is a liberal arts capstone which will satisfy Tier III requirements.

Students will engage in a topic of political theory and will reflect on how their liberal arts education informs their understanding of course materials. Students will engage in independent inquiry as part of the reflective process.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
LAC T3-LiberalArts Experience

PSC 460 - Seminar In Political Science
Seminar In Political Science
Prerequisite: PSC 110, PSC 140 and PSC 201

This course will provide a capstone experience where students will examine relevant political topics in great depth. The course is geared for advanced students with a basic understanding of political systems and democratic principles.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Seminar

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
Writing Intensive

PSC 480 - Independent Study
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor

Research and analysis of a topic of concern to political scientists.

1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours
1.000 TO 6.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 490 - Municipal Govt Internship
Municipal Government Internship
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor

Internship in a municipality in Connecticut. Students will work under the direction of the municipal government official.

1.000 TO 15.000 Credit hours
2.000 TO 30.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Internship

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 491 - State Government Internship
State Government Internship
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor

Students work full time for state government agency. Interns will report on a regular basis to their faculty and prepare an analytic report on their internship.

1.000 TO 15.000 Credit hours
2.000 TO 30.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Internship

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 492 - Law Internship
Law Internship
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor

Students will work full time with a public law agency under the direction of an attorney or paralegal. Interns report on a regular basis to their advisors. An analytic report on their internship is required.

1.000 TO 15.000 Credit hours
2.000 TO 30.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Internship

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 493 - National Gov Internship
National Government Internship
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor

Internship program in one of the major branches of the American national government. Placement usually in Washington D.C. Interns will report regularly to their faculty advisor and prepare an analytic report on their internship.

3.000 TO 15.000 Credit hours
6.000 TO 30.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Internship

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 494 - International Internship
International Internship
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor

An overseas internship program in which the faculty advisor and student work closely together to formulate each project. Interns will report regularly to their faculty advisor and prepare an analytic report on their internship.

3.000 TO 15.000 Credit hours
9.000 TO 30.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Internship

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 495 - State/Local/Law Internship
State/Local/Law Internship
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor

This course provides an opportunity for students doing local, state or law internships to complete the academic component of their internship. Students meet as a group with the faculty supervisor on a regular basis and complete assignments.

3.000 TO 15.000 Credit hours
6.000 TO 30.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Internship, Seminar and Field Instruction

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 496 - Washington Center Internship
Washington Center Internship
Prerequisite: None

This course is designed for students pursuing internships through The Washington Center in Washington D.C.. Washington Center internships take place during the Spring, Summer and Fall Semesters. Department Permission Required.

12.000 TO 15.000 Credit hours
24.000 TO 30.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Internship

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 498 - Teaching Assistantship
Teaching Internship
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor and Department Chairperson

The teaching assistantship allows advanced undergraduate students to gain practical teaching and research experience by supporting class work in topics relevant to Political Science and under the supervision of the class instructor.

1.000 TO 10.000 Credit hours
2.000 TO 20.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Internship

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

PSC 4XX - Political Science Elective
Political Science Elective
Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only



0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture


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