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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 |