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Important Advisory Regarding Capstones: Students must complete at least two 3000-level courses in Political Science BEFORE they are eligible to register for the capstone (
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CourseNumber | 4900 |
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Discipline | POL |
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). Political Science does NOT offer any capstone courses in summer or winter sessions.
Program Learning Goals
Upon Completion of a Major in Political Science, students will be able to:
Political Science Concepts
- Gain a broad exposure to central issues of political science, which include:
- the ethical problems attendant to the exercise of power;
- the history of important political ideas, such as "liberty," "justice," "community," and "equality";
- the impact of historical, economic, and social forces on the operation of politics;
- the functioning and distinctive features of the US political system;
- the diversity of political systems found among nations and the significance of these differences;
- the interaction among international actors and the causes of war and peace.
- Employ a key concept, theory, or method of political science.
Critical Thinking Skills
- Articulate a thesis regarding a political question.
- Consider alternative perspectives regarding a political question.
- Evaluate evidence regarding a political question.
Research Skills
- Gather appropriate evidence pertinent to a political question, including:
- primary evidence (quantitative data, court cases, interviews, etc.);
- secondary evidence (political science literature).
Written and Oral Expression
1. Craft a well-structured written or oral argument regarding a political question.
Civic Engagement
1. Develop a greater sense of civic duty to participate in public affairs.
Base Course |
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CourseNumber | 1101 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| American Government: Practices and Values |
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Required Course |
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CourseNumber | 4900 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| Political Science Capstone Seminar |
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Electives 21 credits Students are to select 21 credits from among all the courses offered by the department, with at least one course from four of the six areas listed below. At least two electives must be at the 3000-level. Students can also receive elective credit for Special Topics courses ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3999 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| ), Independent Study projects ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 5000 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| ), Research Practicums ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 5030-5031 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| ), or honors thesis projects ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 6001H |
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Discipline | POL |
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CourseNumber | 6002H |
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Discipline | POL |
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American Government and Political Institutions |
| The United States in an Age of Globalization |
| Religion and Politics in the United States ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3008 |
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Discipline | HIS |
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| , Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3008 |
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Discipline | REL |
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| Political Psychology ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3101 |
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Discipline | PSY |
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| American Conservatism: Origins, Development, and Contemporary Controversies ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3102 |
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Discipline | HIS |
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| Public Opinion |
| Political Parties and Elections |
| Congress and the Legislative Process |
| Constitutional Law |
| Civil Liberties |
| The Presidency |
| Political Socialization |
| Case Studies in American Government |
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Comparative Politics |
| Introduction to Comparative Government |
| Modern Middle East and North Africa ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3086 |
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Discipline | HIS |
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| Politics of the Third World |
| Comparative Politics in Selected Areas of the World |
| European Political Systems |
| Latin American and Caribbean Political Systems |
| Asian Political Systems |
| African Political Systems |
| Comparative Revolutions |
| Communist Political Systems |
| Making of Modern India ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3842 |
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Discipline | AAS |
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| ), ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3842 |
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Discipline | HIS |
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International Politics |
| Introduction to International Relations |
| International Relations in the Middle East |
| American Foreign Policy |
| International Relations in Selected Areas of the World |
| The United Nations in World Politics |
| Contemporary International Conflict |
| The Rise of Asia in World Affairs ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3346 |
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Discipline | AAS |
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| ), ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3346 |
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Discipline | HIS |
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CourseNumber | 3347 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| Seminar on Political Globalization |
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Political Theory and Methodology |
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CourseNumber | 2280 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| The Great Political Debates: The Individual and Society |
| American Political Thought |
| Political Sociology ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3062 |
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Discipline | SOC |
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| Topics in Politics and Literature ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3201 |
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Discipline | ENG |
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| Political and Administrative Research effective spring 2020 course number and title change to: Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3000 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| Research Skills in Political Science |
| Political Behavior |
| American Radicalism |
| Early Political Theory |
| Modern Political Theory |
| Contemporary Political Ideologies |
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CourseNumber | 3456 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| American Intellectual History |
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CourseNumber | 3500 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| Political Analysis |
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Public Policy |
| Public Policy |
| Women: Politics and Policy |
| Social Welfare Policy ( Showcourse v |
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CourseNumber | 3005 |
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Discipline | HIS |
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| Political Economy |
| Government and the American Economy |
| The Politics of Energy and the Environment |
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CourseNumber | 3318 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| Immigration and Integration in the United States |
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CourseNumber | 5452 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| Field Work in Government and Politics |
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Urban Politics |
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CourseNumber | 3220 |
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Discipline | POL |
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| State and Local Government |
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CourseNumber | 3321 |
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Discipline | POl |
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| Urban Politics |
| Politics and Government of New York City |
| Urban Public Policy |
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