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POLS 1333 : Introduction to Political Science
(Texas Common Course Number is GOVT 2304.)
Fall, Spring
Emphasis on political fundamentals, public law, theory and organization of the modern state, political dynamics and institutions. Open to freshmen. (Does not meet University core curriculum or state-mandated American and Texas government requirement.)
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POLS 2313 : United States and Texas Government and Politics
(Texas Common Course Number is GOVT 2301.)
Fall, Spring, Summer
The origins and development of the American governmental system; U.S. and Texas constitutions; federal, state and interstate relations; the individual as a citizen, person
and voter; political parties; civil rights and the judicial system. Fulfills three hours of the legislative requirements of six hours of American and Texas government. Open to freshmen. Credit Restriction: Credit may be received in only one of POLS 2313 or POLS 2387.
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POLS 2314 : United States and Texas Government and Politics
(Texas Common Course Number is GOVT 2302.)
Fall, Spring, Summer
A functional study of the U.S. and Texas constitutions and governments in relation to the legislative, executive and administrative processes; and a study of the policy process, including domestic and foreign policy areas. Fulfills three hours of the legislative requirements of six hours of American and Texas government. Open to freshmen. Credit Restriction: Credit may be received in only one of POLS 2314 or POLS 2388.
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POLS 2334 : Political Economy
as Scheduled
This course examines various economic models including private enterprise, capitalism, state capitalism and socialism; the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on the economy; and alternative viewpoints as to the appropriate extent of government regulation of the economy.
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POLS 2387 : United States and Texas Government and Politics (Honors Plan)
Fall
The origins and development of the American governmental system; U.S. and Texas constitutions; federal-state and interstate relations; the individual as a citizen, person and voter; political parties; civil rights and the judicial system. Fulfills three hours of the legislative requirements of six hours of American and Texas government. Credit Restriction: Credit may be received in only one of POLS 2313 or POLS 2387.
Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Studies or by invitation.
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POLS 2388 : United States and Texas Government and Politics (Honors Plan)
Spring
A functional study of the U.S. and Texas constitutions and governments in relation to the legislative, executive and administrative processes; and a study of the policy process, including domestic and foreign policy areas. Fulfills three hours of the legislative requirement of six hours ofAmerican and Texas government. Credit Restriction: Credit may be received in only one of POLS 2314 or POLS 2388.
Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Studies or by invitation.
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POLS 3185 : Internship
as Scheduled
This course is designed for students seeking credit through an internship placement. The internship must be directly related to government; the student must be under direct academic supervision and must complete written assignments to be evaluated by the supervising teacher.The course may be repeated for credit with a maximum of four hours counted as an elective toward fulfillment of the requirements for a major in Political Science. (Must receive approval of Political Science Department Chair.)
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3314 : American State and Local Government
as Scheduled
A study of the basic functions, structure, procedures and problems of American state and local government, with an emphasis upon intergovernmental relations. Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3316 : American Public Policy
as Scheduled
An analysis of rationales underlying selected governmental programs and assessments of the effectiveness of these programs.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3318 : Special Topics
as Scheduled
Significant issues and problems in politics and political systems. Course may be repeated for credit provided different topics are the focus of each class. (Does not count toward fulfillment of any of the six political science fields.)
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3322 : Politics of Developing Nations
as Scheduled
Analysis of political institutions and processes with focus on developing nations, such as those in Africa and the Middle East.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3323 : Introduction to Public Administration
as Scheduled
A survey of public administration in the United States, highlighting a wide variety of topics in the discipline, but with emphasis upon the general machinery of the national bureaucracy and on the powers, problems and control of its agencies.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3324 : Government Organization and Administrative Theory
as Scheduled
An analysis of the various theories of public administration and government organization. The contribution of such theorists as Weber, Taylor, Mayo, McGregor, Maslow, Simon and others will be studied. The development of public administration will be surveyed.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3325 : Public Personnel Administration
as Scheduled
Fundamental concepts of public personnel management with analysis and evaluation of employee-employer relations at the national, state and local levels. Treats topics such as environmental influences on the personnel function, career systems, human resources planning and management, performance evaluation, ethics in public service and collective bargaining. Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3331 : Methods of Political Science Research
as Scheduled
Analysis of the study of politics, models of inquiry, research methods and introduction to the use of computers in political science research.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3333 : Classical Political Theory
as Scheduled
A study of classical political philosophy from Socrates to Machiavelli.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3334 : Modern Political Theory
as Scheduled
A study of political philosophy from Machiavelli to the end of the 19th century.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3343 : International Politics
as Scheduled
A study of the political principles, problems and factors involved in the foreign policies and relations of the nation-state with particular emphasis on the sources and uses of national power and the difficulties in limiting the use of such power.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3344 : Contemporary Political Theory
as Scheduled
A study of 20th century political philosophy.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3363 : American Hispanic Politics
as Scheduled
A study of the American Hispanic experience. Analyzes political socialization and culture, political participation and behavior, leadership, organizations and power in the American political system. Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3364 : U.S.-Mexico Border Relations
as Scheduled
An analysis of the politics at the U.S.-Mexican border. Focus on the political economy and the administration of the borderlands.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3365 : Politics of Immigration
as Scheduled
Analysis of the politics of immigration, migration and emigration. Study of the history, theories and policy alternatives concerning immigration. The administration process and the legal and law enforcement systems of immigration will be examined.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3371 : Politics of the Russian Federation and Eastern Europe
as Scheduled
A survey of governmental structures and politics in the Russian Federation and Eastern Europe. Examines competing ideologies; group developments; party interests; influence of revolution; economics; relationships among political, social and economic structures; and the roles of the Russian Federation and Eastern Europe in the international political arena.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 3375 : Politics of Germany
as Scheduled
A study of the politics and government of Germany in the context of German history and culture. Examines the leading role of Germany within the European Union.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4300 : Legal Research & Writing I
By departmental approval
An introduction to the techniques and skills involved in conducting legal research. Special attention is given to translating research into different forms of legal writing (i.e., memorandums and briefs).
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POLS 4301 : Legal Research & Writing II
By departmental approval
Continued development of legal research and writing skills, with special attention paid to reading comprehension and logical reasoning relating to legal issues.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4309 : Public Fiscal Administration
as Scheduled
Survey and analysis of governmental budgeting and public finance, emphasizing theories, techniques, procedures and implementation.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4310 : Comparative Public Administration
as Scheduled
A comparative analysis of the administrative systems of different governments. Particular attention is focused on the relationship of administrative practices and decision making processes in the various states.
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POLS 4313 : Comparative Governments: Western Democracies
as Scheduled
A study of the major democracies of Europe: Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, low countries, Scandinavian countries, Switzerland and Austria. A comparative study of peoples and their institutions.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4314 : Politics of the Middle East
as Scheduled
A comparative examination of the social, economic and theological components of Middle Eastern politics.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4320 : American Constitutional Law: Federalism
as Scheduled
A study of national-state relations by use of court cases, with special emphasis on the impacts of the commerce and taxation clauses; a study of Congressional-presidential relationships by use of court cases. Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4321 : American Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
as Scheduled
A study of the limitations of governmental powers in the United States by use of court cases, with primary emphasis on civil and political rights.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4332 : American Political Theory
as Scheduled
An analysis of American political theory and values from the Colonial period to the present. The work of Jefferson, Jackson, Calhoun, Bellamy, Hoover and Galbraith are included.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4353 : International Organization
as Scheduled
An analysis of the judicial-political foundations. Actual machinery and activities of the principal international organizations, particularly the United Nations and related bodies. An appreciation of their achievements toward international peace.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4360 : American Executive Process
as Scheduled
Advanced study of the development of the power and influence of the president and other American executives; procedures and politics of the executive process; executive policy outputs; the relation of the executive to the other elements of the political system.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4363 : American Legislative Process
as Scheduled
Advanced study of the legislative process; structure, powers, organization, political control and procedures of Congress, state legislatures and local legislative bodies in the rest of the political system.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4365 : American Administrative Process
as Scheduled
Advanced study of law and procedures of national, state and local administrative agencies and their behavior; problems in administrative management; theory of complex organizations; policy outcomes of the administrative process.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4367 : American Judicial Process
as Scheduled
Advanced study of the structure, functions and procedures of the national, state and local judicial systems; the interrelationship between the American judiciary and other components of the political system; the impact of judicial decision-making on public policy; jurisprudence.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4373 : American Political Parties and Politics
as Scheduled
A study of the history, organization, function and leadership of political parties and the role they play in the operation of national, state and local governments in the United States and a study of the role of group politics and voting behavior in the American political process.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4374 : Public Opinion and Political Behavior
as Scheduled
An analysis of public opinion and political behavior, with emphasis on the nature, origins, distribution and measurement of public opinion, as well as its impact on citizen participation in the U.S. political system.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and 2314.
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POLS 4375 : American Foreign Policy
as Scheduled
Study of the politics, formulation, conduct and consequences of U.S. foreign policy. The roles of the president, Congress, interest groups, political parties, the military and intelligence agencies and public opinion are examined. Specific cases of major foreign policy decisions to be examined.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4382 : Governments and Politics of China, Japan and India
as Scheduled
Study of the socio-economic setting, constitutional framework, political forces, authoritative decision-making agencies and certain major policy outputs of China, Japan and India. Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4383 : Politics of Central America and the Caribbean
as Scheduled
A survey of governmental structures and politics in Central America and the Caribbean. Examines competing ideologies, group developments, party interests, influence
of revolution, relationships among political, social and economic structures and Latin America’s role in the world political arena.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4384 : Seminar in Local Government Problems
as Scheduled
An examination and study of administrative problems in local government.
Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4386 : South American Politics
as Scheduled
A survey of governmental structures and politics in South America. Examines competing ideologies, group developments, party interests, influence of revolution, relationship between
political, social and economic structures and South America’s role in the world political arena. Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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POLS 4387 : Politics of Mexico
as Scheduled
A study of the politics and government of Mexico focusing on the political system in the context of history and culture. Study of Mexico’s relations with the United States and other nations. Prerequisites: POLS 2313 and POLS 2314.
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