PSC - Political Science
An introduction to the historical and theoretical concepts and subject matter of political science, required for all political science majors and minors. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Focus is on the elements of individual political behavior. Includes rational choice; political involvement, commitment, and participation; elections and voting behavior; and political opinion. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Examines the formal institutions of government and how politics actually works in the United States: civil rights, civil liberties, elections, media, interest groups and more. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Examines issues of political economy, political participation, political efficacy, alienation, Black Nationalism, PanAfricanism and institutional, ideological and individual racism. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity in the United States)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to theoretical tools used in the field of international relations. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Prepares the student to confront the issues to be faced as a citizen of the US and as a member of the global society. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
An examination of relevant theories, concepts, and methods of comparative political analysis and application of these in the study of selected political systems.v(University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Structure and functions of states, cities and counties, with emphasis on Michigan. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Discussion of vital issues in the history of Western political thought, such as freedom, justice, equality, and power. Authors include Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Marx. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Empirical political research techniques including the scientific method, measurement, descriptive and inferential statistics, literature reviews, data collection, computer assisted data analysis, and research reporting. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: PSC 100, 105, or 150; one other political science course.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 100, PSC 105, or PSC 150; one other political science course
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of Michigan's election campaigns with focus on organization, strategies and tactics. Emphasis on election consequences for state's policy leaders, opinion, interests and government. Prerequisite:
PSC 105 or
PSC 261.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 105 or PSC 261
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of Michigan's legislative process, policy issues, and state government politics. Emphasis on origination, shaping, negotiating, and content of state policy. Prerequisite:
PSC 105 or
PSC 261.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 105 or PSC 261
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of the legislative process, studying formal and informal devices used by legislative bodies in determining policy. Primary emphasis is on the United States Congress. Prerequisites: PSC 105.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 105.
Corequisites
None.
This course examines the development of the executive office of the United States, with emphasis on the Presidency. Prerequisite: PSC 105.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 105
Corequisites
None.
Focuses on the American judicial process, including federal and state courts, roles of judges and other actors, civil and criminal justice processes, and judicial policymaking. Recommended:
PSC 100 or
PSC 105.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Examines the civil rights movement from 1954 to 1980s; based on PBS series: Eyes on the Prize. Identical to
PHL 345,
REL 345,
SOC 345. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Any one of the following:
HST 110,
HST 111,
HST 112, LAR 145,
PSC 100,
PSC 105,
PSC 125,
REL 140,
SOC 100. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Diversity in the United States)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Any one of the following: HST 110, HST 111, HST 112, LAR 145, PSC 100, PSC 105, PSC 125, REL 140, SOC 100
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
REL 345/SOC 345/PHL 345
This course will look primarily at empirical studies of women’s role in politics in the U.S. but also in other contexts. Identical to WGS 326. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 326
The reasons for, and the methods of, lobbying government officials in the United States, with an emphasis on implications for democracy. Recommended:
PSC 105.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Study of campaigns and elections in the United States, including candidate emergence and nominations, campaign organization and strategy, election results, and electoral reform. Prerequisite: PSC 105.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 105
Corequisites
None.
Students travel to Greece (Athens, Delphi, Olympia, and elsewhere) to study politics, citizenship, and culture in ancient Athens and modern Greece. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Comparative survey of selected African political systems with focus upon Sub-Saharan Africa.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Emphasis on selected states in East Asia. East Asia consists of China, Japan, and Korea. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Comparative analysis of the politics of selected Middle Eastern states, including Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Jordan, Morocco, Iran, Israel and Turkey.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Comparative political analysis of selected European states and the European Union. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Global Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
A comparative analysis of politics in contemporary Latin America with focus on the impact of authoritarianism, international intervention, economic underdevelopment, and democratization. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Introduces students to the activities of the United Nations and the protocol and procedures of diplomacy in order to participate in United Nations simulations. Prerequisite: 26 credits completed.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
26 credits completed
Corequisites
None.
Allows advanced students to further their knowledge of the protocol and procedures of diplomacy and participate in United Nations simulations. Prerequisite:
PSC 353. Co-requisite:
PSC 355.
Credits
1-6(1-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 353
Corequisites
PSC 355
This course is a lab for
PSC 353 and
PSC 354. Can be repeated up to a total of nine credits. CR/NC only. Co-requisite:
PSC 353 or 354.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
PSC 353 or PSC 354
Practice conducting all stages of criminal and civil trials and gain a strong working knowledge of the judicial system, evidentiary rules, and methods of persuasion. Recommended:
PSC 105.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the study of substantive criminal law, including the elements of crimes, defenses to crimes, criminal sanctions, and constitutional limits on criminal law. Identical to
SOC 365. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 365
This course will introduce students to South Asian politics. It will examine the evolution of political institutions, ethnic conflicts, and political crises in the region. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Selective survey of dominant trends in American political thought from the revolutionary era to the present. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course examines a number of different modern ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, fascism, conservatism, environmentalism, and radical Islamism.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Directed reading or research on an approved topic. Prerequisite: Open to students not on academic probation and who shall have completed 12 semester hours in political science, with the permission of the instructor.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Prerequisites
Open to students not on academic probation and who shall have completed 12 semester hours in political science, with the permission of the instructor
Corequisites
None.
This course provides experiential learning in the use of public opinion polling to facilitate democratic processes and governance. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: PSC 280 and permission of instructor.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
PSC 280 and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
An integrative learning experience where students apply textbook knowledge to governmental and public affairs work experience. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Examines the role of public and nonprofit organizations in society. Covers special topics of interest not covered in existing courses. May be repeated when the content is not a duplication of a previous special topics offering. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
Corequisites
None.
Examines major U.S. Supreme Court decisions concerning judicial review, separation of powers, federalism, fiscal and commerce powers, and economic liberties.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Examines major U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding the First Amendment, criminal procedure, racial and gender equality, and the right to privacy.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Examination of theories that describe and criticize the social, cultural and political status of women and offer alternatives to the status quo. Identical to
WGS 426 and
PHL 426. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: one course in philosophy or one of
PSC 275, 326, 371, 372, 373, 378.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 426, PHL 426
Analyzes the external interests of the United States and how they are pursued.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course examines the theory and literature on the causes of violent conflicts such as revolution, insurgency and civil war.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course serves to integrate political institutions and levels of government in terms of policy development and implementation. Prerequisites:
PSC 105 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 105 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Techniques of cross-national and other comparative policy analysis applied to social and economic policies of industrialized nations, especially Western Europe. May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of relationships between politics and public policy in the environmental arena. Emphasis upon policy making process, political strategies, and alternative decision modes. Prerequisite: Completion of 56 credit hours or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Completion of 56 credit hours or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
This course will examine the major theoretical frameworks used in the study of American national government and politics and survey current research in the area. Prerequisite: PSC 105 and a minimum of 12 hours of political science coursework at the 200-level or above, or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
a minimum of 9 hours of political science coursework, including PSC 105
Corequisites
None.
Survey of the principles of administrative law and the politics of the U.S. regulatory processes.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Major causes of forced migration and their implications for international security. Prerequisites: Completion of 56 credit hours or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Completion of 56 credit hours or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Significant aspects of international relations on the basis of timeliness and importance.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Processes of international law; role in international relations and organizations; effects on individual rights in peacetime through cases, treaties, customs, and legal rules.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
This course examines the theory and literature on the causes and consequences of violent conflicts and the uses of non-violent means to conflict resolution.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Examination of large and small city governments. Their political process, behavior and citizen participation. Emerging public policies and intergovernmental cooperation.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Explorations of special problems in subject areas found within Political Science individually agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: Undergraduates must have a major or minor in PSC and/or PAD and at least 12 hours completed in PSC and/or PAD, as well as approval by instructor and department chair before registration. Graduate students must have approval by instructor and department chair before registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Undergraduates must have a major or minor in PSC and/or PAD and at least 12 hours completed in PSC and/or PAD, as well as approval by instructor and department chair before registrationGraduate students must have approval by instructor and department chair before registration
Corequisites
None.
Subject matter not included in courses currently listed in Bulletin.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.