The Iowa Presidential Caucuses: History, The 2008 Presidential Candidate Selection, and The Future of the Iowa Caucuses.

Instructor: Dr Steffen Schmidt, University Professor of Political Science, Iowa State University

Learn about the Iowa Caucuses and presidential politics from professor and 17 year public radio talk show personality Dr. Steffen Schmidt "Dr. Politics." Prof Schmidt is an internationally recognized authority who is regularly quoted in much of the print and electronic media including CNN, C-Span, the New York Times, The BBC, and other major sources. Prof. Schmidt has been analyzing presidential politics for 37 years as a professor at Iowa State University.

See Dr. Politics on Wolf Blitzer Report (10:24 min) and Dr. Politics on Crossfire (2:50 min) during 2004 caucus.

The Iowa Presidential Caucuses are the lead-off process in the selection of the candidates for president of the most powerful nation on earth. It is both interesting and important to understand the strengths, weaknesses, and the future of this process.

Register for Pol S 312, section XW “Minicourse in American Government and Politics”. (3-0) Cr. 2. Fall, 2007. Second half of the semester. Dates: 10/15/2007-12/14/2007

Format: This course will be an Internet class with lots of discussion topics, streaming digital media, interviews and other great features. Prereq: Sophomore classification. (This can be individually waived if necessary)

For-Credit Registration Note: After August 24, 2007 and if AccessPlus does not function you can register by other convenient methods. Read Registration Information and select a method you prefer. If you need registration assistance, please email iowacaucus@iastate.edu.

Non-credit option:  If you want to take this Iowa Caucus Course for your professional development or just to satisfy your curiosity, enroll in it as a non-credit student.  You will have access to the same quality material and discussions as for-credit students.  If you want to receive a certificate of completion, you will need to pass a summary test at the end.  Non-credit course fee is $150.  First non-credit section starts on October 15 and closes on December 15, 2007. Starting September 15, 2007 register online.

Read what students from other classes by Dr. Schmidt said about their experiences:

Stan B., Summer 07 Coastal Policy Class: This class was not only very informative with "tons" of information that we all should really be aware of, but you made the class fun as well.  If you ever do another "online" class I would be the first person to sign up.  It was that good!

Deb P., Summer 07 Coastal Policy Class: This has turned out to be a very informative class - from the readings, videos, and discussions to the local information that I learned. This was the best use of WebCT that I saw during the whole MBA program. I appreciate the opportunity I had to be part of this class, and I would definitely recommend it in the future to others.

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