PSC - Political Science
An introduction to the historical and theoretical concepts and subject matter of political science. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Examines the formal institutions and political processes of U.S. government. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
This course will identify potential careers, and pathways to those careers, in law, politics, and international relations.
Credits
1(1-0)
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.
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)
Examines and applies theories, concepts, and methods of comparative political analysis in selected political systems. Recommended: ENG 101. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines the institutional structure and function of state, county, municipal, and township governments in the U.S. and the important issues confronting these units. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
Overview of common public sector research techniques and how research findings can be integrated into effective organizational decisions. Quantitative Reasoning. Identical to PAD 280QR. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: At least 6 hours in PAD, PSC, SOC, or SWK.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
PAD 280QR
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.
Provides an introduction to the judicial process in the United States and its relationship to the larger American political and social system. Prerequisite: PSC 105.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSC 105
Corequisites
None.
Examines the civil rights movement through documentary film and other sources, focusing on mass movement from 1940s to 1980s. 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, IGR 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)
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
Analysis of American political parties and interest groups as instruments of democratic pluralist government. 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.
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.
Explorations of special problems in Political Science agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
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)
Covers special topics of interest not covered in existing courses. May be repeated when the content is not a duplication of a previous course offering. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours of coursework.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
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)
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 365
Examines relevant theories and literature on the causes of violent conflicts such as revolution, insurgency and civil war. Prerequisites: PSC 150 and PSC 242; completion of 56 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Explores how the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution has allocated power to government actors, including through judicial review, separation of powers, and federalism. Prerequisite: PSC 105; completion of 56 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Provides an understanding of the civil liberties and civil rights which underlie our system of government, including the major doctrines developed by the Supreme Court. Prerequisite: PSC 105; completion of 56 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
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: WGS 100 or one course in philosophy or one of the following: PSC 275, PSC 326, PSC 371.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 426, PHL 426
Analyzes causes of forced migration and human trafficking and their implications for international security; students gain first-hand experience of meeting refugees. Identical to SOC 444. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: PSC 100 or SOC 100 or PSC 150 or PSC 242; completion of 56 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 444
Analyzes the external interests of the United States and how they are pursued.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Examines theories and literature on the causes and consequences of violent conflicts and the uses of non-violent means to conflict resolution. Prerequisites: PSC 150 or PSC 242.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course introduces the various models, theories, and concepts commonly employed in the study of public policy. Prerequisite: Completion of 56 credit hours at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Techniques of cross-national and other comparative policy analysis applied to social and economic policies of industrialized nations, especially Western Europe. Prerequisite: Completion of 56 credit hours at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
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.
This course is about the work of administrative agencies, the politics of regulation, and the role of administrative law in shaping policy. Prerequisite: 56 credit hours of undergraduate coursework or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
56 credit hours of undergraduate coursework 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.
Explorations of special problems in Political Science agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: At least 12 hours of undergraduate PSC coursework and instructor approval.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Subject matter not included in courses currently listed in Bulletin.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.