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Political Science
www. iastate.edu/~polsci/
James M. McCormick, Chair of
Department
University Professor: Schmidt
Professors: Dearin, Dobratz, James, Kihl, Lee, Maney, Mansbach, McCormick, Moses, Shelley,
Smith, Snow
Distinguished Professor (Emeritus): Rasmussen
Professors (Emeritus): Boles, Parks, Talbot
Associate Professors: Coates, Hutter, Lowry
Associate Professor (Emeritus): Whitmer
Assistant Professors: Clark-Daniels, Ho, Kaelberer, Nemacheck, Potoski,
Tuckness, Weibust
Assistant Professors (Adjunct): Bystrom, Waggoner
Undergraduate Study
For the undergraduate curriculum in
Liberal Arts and Sciences, with major in political science, leading to the degree of
Bachelor of Arts, see Liberal Arts and Sciences, Curriculum.
The study of political science is
designed to enable students to become familiar with theories of public values and patterns
of national, regional, and international political systems. A political science major
should complete a broad liberal arts program, which would maximize opportunities for study
in related social science disciplines, as well as in various areas of the humanities.
Students will understand the interrelationships of the subfields of political science,
develop skills in analysis and critical thinking, and be able to apply research methods
relevant to the discipline.
The political science major is often
chosen by students preparing for a career in law. Students with this goal should consult
with the department in selecting courses. See also Preprofessional Study.
Several internship options are
available to the political science major, offering students the opportunity to experience
practical application of the knowledge learned in academic courses.
Requirements for the Major:
For the purpose of defining
undergraduate requirements in the Department of Political Science, the Department employs
four subfields within the discipline, with the following courses in each:
I. Theory and Methods (Pol S 230,
301, 305, 306, 313, 356, 406, 430, 431, 433, 470, 490B).
II. American Government and Politics
(Pol S 215, 310, 311, 312, 320, 344, 358, 359, 360, 361, 370, 371, 385, 410, 413, 417,
420, 421, 464, 475, 476, 477, 478, 480, 482, 486, 490A).
III. Comparative Politics (Pol S 241,
314, 340, 341, 342, 343, 346, 348, 349, 350, 440, 490C).
IV. International Relations (Pol S
251, 315, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 381, 422, 451, 452, 453, 490D).
To complete the major in Political
Science a student must earn 33 semester credits of courses in Political Science subject to
the following conditions:
a. Students must satisfactorily
complete Pol S 101.
b. Students must complete at least
two courses in each of the four subfields listed above. Students may apply only one half
semester mini-course (Pol S 312, 313, 314, 315) in each group.
c. At least 18 credits of Political
Science courses must be numbered 300 or above.
d. Students must pass one statistics
course from among Stat 101, 104, 227 or 231.
e. Students must develop a research
tool by following one of the following options: (1) two years (four semesters) of a single
college-level foreign language as demonstrated by successful completion of a foreign
language class numbered 202, (2) successful completion of Pol S 301, or (3) passing a
national-level examination demonstrating an intermediate level of proficiency in a
language other than English. Students whose first language is not English may fulfill the
research tool requirement via the options described above or by providing documentation of
at least 3 years full-time course work in a secondary school, or one year of course work
in a college or university, in which the language of instruction is other than English.
f. No more than six credits of Pol S
490 or 499 (alone or in combination) can be used to fulfill any of these requirements. A
maximum of three credits of Pol S 490 can be applied to meet any of the four subfield
requirements.
g. A maximum of six credits from half
semester mini-courses (Pol S 312, 313, 314, 315) can be applied to satisfy the above
requirements.
h. At least 15 credits of Political
Science coursework must be earned at Iowa State University.
English Proficiency: Majors must earn
at least a C+ in both Engl 104 and 105. Those who do not must complete Engl 309 or 314
with a grade of C or higher.
The department offers a minor in
political science that may be earned by completing 15 credits beyond the 100-level of
coursework in political science, nine of which must be at the 300 level or above. A
student minoring in Political Science normally will be expected to take at least 9 credits
in Political Science coursework at Iowa State University. Only 3 credits of Pol S 490 or
Pol S 499, alone or in combination, and only 2 credits of Pol S 312-315 may be included in
the total of 15 credits required for the minor. All minors in the College of Liberal Arts
and Science required a minimum of 6 credits in courses numbered 300 and above taken at ISU
with a grade of C or higher. Credits earned in Pol S 499, offered on a satisfactory/fail
basis only, will not fulfill this requirement.
Graduate Study
The department offers work for a
Master of Arts degree (M.A.), with a major in political science, and minor for students in
other departments. The department also offers work for a Master of Public Administration
(M.P.A) degree or a Certificate of Public Management (C.P.M) for those interested in an
educational certificate program that requires less work than a full masters program.
Brochures with detailed requirements for all graduate degrees may be obtained from the
department office or at the department’s web page at www.iastate.edu/
~polsci/graduate.html.
The M.A. program is designed to
enable its graduates to engage in governmental research, enter public service or private
industry, teach, or pursue further graduate study. Graduate students may also wish to work
for certification for high school or junior college teaching. A thesis is required for
this degree. A specialization in public administration is possible. The department also
has a joint Master of Arts/Juris Doctor (M.A./J.D.) program with the Law School of Drake
University. Detailed information for the M.A./J.D. can be found at the ISU Political
Science webpage as well as the Drake Law School website (under Joint Degree):
www.law.drake.edu/admissions/ specprograms.html. Students wishing to pursue this joint
degree must submit separate applications to both Drake University and Iowa State
University and be accepted by both institutions.
M.A. graduates have a broad
substantive understanding of the political process and the academic study of politics.
They also have in-depth knowledge of one or more subfields in political science. Graduates
are skilled at conducting research and preparing thorough research summaries. They are
able to identify and address complex political questions, taking into account related
ethical, legal, economic, and social issues.
The usual prerequisites for major
graduate work in the M.A. program normally are completion of at least 15 credits in
political science, the GRE (Graduate Record Examination), one year of a foreign language
(equivalent to 8 semester hours) and a course in basic statistics (equivalent to Stat
101). If the basic statistics requirement has not been met, the student may remedy the
deficiency by passing equivalent courses, for which no graduate credit will be received.
During their program of study, all students are expected to complete Stat 401, a core
class of Pol S 502 or Pol S 503, and a thesis. Students normally do concentrated course
work in at least one of the following three areas: international relations, comparative
politics, or American politics. The student’s program of study committee may require
additional work.
The M.P.A. program is designed for
current or aspiring administrators in city, county, state, federal, or international
government work as well as those who work in nonprofit organizations. It is a professional
degree, which may lead to further graduate work, but is generally considered the terminal
degree for those working in the public sector. M.P.A. graduates have broad understanding
of organizational processes, change management, administrative and collaborative
leadership, human resource issues, policy and statistical analysis, political processes,
ethical and values questions, and financial management among other issues. The program
offers current practitioners networking opportunities and skills expansion; pre-service
students participate in internship opportunities to provide real-world experience to
complement their academic studies. Students may elect to concentrate in public management,
budgeting and finance, public policy and administration, and educational leadership.
Students may take their coursework in Ames or in Des Moines, and may move freely between
the two locations. Classes are available over the ICN but only the Certificate of Public
Management can be completed fully in this medium.
Requirements for admission normally
are a graduate school application, an essay stating purposes for study, college
transcripts, the GRE (waived for those with five or more years of public sector
experience), three letters of recommendation, and the TOEFL for international students.
During the program the students are required to complete a core of six classes (Pol S 503,
570, 571, 572, 573, 574, and Stat 401), a concentration area of 12 credits, an internship
if the student has not worked in the public sector, and a creative component. The program
requires a minimum of 37 credits.
The C.P.M. (the Certificate of Public
Management) is a 15-credit educational certificate for those taking classes over the ICN,
those pursuing other degrees and who seek the equivalent of a minor, or for those not
interested in pursuing a full masters at this time. The admission process is identical to
the M.P.A. program; therefore, those students later electing to continue work on a full
masters degree do not need to reapply. Generally, three classes must come from the M.P.A.
core and the other two courses are considered electives.
The department cooperates in the
interdepartmental program in industrial relations, interdepartmental majors in
transportation and water resources, and an interdepartmental minor in gerontology (see
Index).
Courses open for nonmajor graduate
credit: 350, 370, 406, 410, 413, 417, 420, 421, 422, 430, 431, 433, 440, 451, 452, 453,
470, 475, 476, 477, 478, 480, 482, 486.
Refer to the Schedule of Classes
(www.iastate.edu/~catalog/) or consult the department
(www.iastate.edu/~polsci/graduate.html) for up-to-date scheduling information.
Courses Primarily for
Undergraduate Students
Pol S 101.
Orientation to Political Science
(2-0) Cr. 1. 8 weeks, F.S. Prereq: Political Science and Open Option majors only or
permission of the instructor. Introduction to the discipline and sub-fields of Political
Science, including an introduction to analytical thinking, and research skills relevant to
political science. Orientation to university, college, and departmental structure,
policies, and procedures; student roles and responsibilities; degree planning and career
awareness. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
Pol S 215.
American Government: Institutions and Policies
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Fundamentals of American democracy; constitutionalism; nature of
federalism; rights and duties of citizens; institutions and processes of the executive,
legislative, and judicial branches of government; role of public opinion, interest groups,
and political parties. Policies and problems of national government.
Pol S 230. Introduction to Law and
Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. A general introduction to the basic concepts and theories of the
state and of law, including such philosophic issues as authority, power, legitimacy,
freedom, and political obligation. Readings from theories in political philosophy,
jurisprudence, constitutionalism, and related areas of thought.
Pol S 241. Introduction to
Comparative Government and Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Basic concepts and major theories; application to selected political
systems, including non-western political systems.
Pol S 251. Introduction to
International Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Dynamics of interstate relations pertaining to nationalism, the
nation state; peace and war; foreign policy making; the national interest; military
capability and strategy; case studies of transnational issues, such as population, food,
energy, and terrorism.
Pol S 298. Cooperative Education
Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator;
sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must
register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Pol S 301.
Introduction to Empirical Political Research
(3-2) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: 3 credits in political science; one statistics course
required. Techniques of empirical political research and analysis; surveys; methods of
data collection; applications of statistics and computer techniques.
Pol S 305. Political Behavior
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Empirical theories and descriptions
of political behavior, including decision-making, opinion, and attitudes, with an emphasis
on groups and political elites.
Pol S 306. Political
Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 3 credits in political science. Study of domestic and
international political conflict. Simulation and games will be used to illustrate the
process through which conflict is resolved.
Pol S 310. State and Local
Government
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 3 credits in political science. Role of state and local
governments in the American federal system. Structures of participation: political
parties, elections, interest groups. Major governmental institutions: legislative,
executive, and judicial. Structure and functions of local governments.
Pol S 311. Municipal Government
and Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: 215. Legal position of municipal
corporation; forms of organization; administration of municipal services; problem-solving
in municipal government; urban and metropolitan political process; implications of federal
urban policies.
Pol S 312. Minicourse in American
Government and Politics
(3-0) Cr. 2. 8 weeks. F.S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Half-semester courses on
selected topical issues in American government and politics. Designated repeat not
permitted. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for
information.
Pol S 313. Minicourse in Theory
and Methods
(3-0) Cr. 2. 8 weeks. F.S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Half-semester course on
selected topical issues in theory and methods in political science. Designated repeat not
permitted. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for
information.
Pol S 314. Minicourse in
Comparative Politics
(3-0) Cr. 2. 8 weeks. F.S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Half-semester course on
selected topical issues in comparative politics. Designated repeat not permitted. Use of
credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
Pol S 315. Minicourse in
International Relations
(3-0) Cr. 2. 8 weeks. F.S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Half-semester course on
selected topical issues in international relations. Designated repeat not permitted. Use
of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
Pol S 320. American Judicial
Process (Same as C J St 320.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 215. The genesis, structure, processes, and personnel of American
courts; basic juridical concepts; restraints on exercise of the judicial power; major eras
of American constitutional history; an overview of civil liberties; impact of court
decisions on public policy.
Pol S 340. Politics of Developing
Areas
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2002. Examination of economic and political development
as they relate to the political process of developing states. Impact of social and
technological change on political systems of developing areas. Some case studies.
Pol S 341. Politics of Japan
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2002. Political traditions and cultures. Contemporary
governmental structures and processes. Examination of public policy issues in Japan as a
post-industrial society.
Pol S 342. Politics of China
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. The Chinese Revolution: origins, political theory
and practice, party and government. China as a modernizing nation including the problems
of leadership succession and economic transformation.
Pol S 343. Latin American
Government and Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. Political institutions, processes, and contemporary issues. Selected
countries examined intensively to illustrate generalizations. Role of parties, military,
church, human rights, women, environmental issues, interest groups, ideology, and
globalization.
Pol S 344. Public Policy
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. How agendas come to be set in public policy, theories describing the
policy-making process, forces molding policy choices and the impact of such choices.
Pol S 346. European Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Comparative study of political institutions of Europe and the European
Union; emphasis on parties, elections, and governmental structures. Substance and process
of public policies in selected problem areas.
Pol S 348. Israeli Government and
Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. Prereq: 241 or comparable background in Middle East/Israeli
history. Major factors that have shaped and continue to influence the distinctive nature
of Israeli society and politics. Patterns and determinants of Mideast international
relations, as reflected in Arab-Israeli conflict, foreign policymaking in Israel, and
American involvement since 1945.
Pol S 349. Soviet and Post-Soviet
Politics and Government
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. Nation-states of the former Soviet Union. Analysis
of Soviet Communist system 1917-85 and the politics and revolutionary conflict leading to
the dissolution of the Soviet Union from 1985 through 1991. Problems of post-Soviet
nation-states of Russia and Central Eurasia since 1991.
Pol S 350. Introduction to the
Middle East
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Introduction to the Middle East as a region and to issues of political
importance to the Middle East and its place in the world. Topics covered include Islam,
regional conflicts and alliances, local leaders, economic issues, and gender and social
relations. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 355. Soviet and Post-Soviet
Foreign Policy
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: 251 or comparable background in
Soviet/Russian history. History and determinants of Soviet foreign policy from 1941
through 1991, emphasizing Soviet relations with Europe, the United States, China, and the
Third World. Foreign relations of the post-Soviet states of Russia and Central Eurasia
since 1991.
Pol S 356. Theories of
International Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. Introduction to essential theoretical concepts and approaches, both
classical and contemporary on world politics including realism, empiricism, liberalism,
and postpositivism; for example, war and conflict, peace and cooperation, political
economy, crisis decision-making, systemic theory, dependence and interdependence.
Pol S 357. International Security
Policy
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. The major theoretical approaches in security
policy—strategy and deterrence, game theory, bargaining theory, compellance, and
coercive diplomacy, and crisis diplomacy. Illustration of these various approaches through
historical and contemporary cases.
Pol S 358. United States Foreign
Policy
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 215 or 251, or Hist 467 or 470 or 471. U.S. foreign policy
since World War II with emphasis on changing American values in foreign policy, the role
of the President, Congress, and the bureaucracy in policy making, and a survey of current
foreign policy issues and problems.
Pol S 359. Current Issues in
American Foreign Policy
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 215, 251, or 358. Examination of contemporary U.S. foreign
policy issues (e.g., U.S. policy in the Middle East; defense budgeting in the post-Cold
War era; conventional and nuclear arms control policy). The course will explore alternate
methods to analyze policy, survey the evolution of each issue, and discuss different
policy alternatives.
Pol S 360. Congress and the State
Legislatures
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: 215. Theory of representation in
democratic government. Organization, procedures, voting patterns, and leadership roles of
United States Congress and state legislatures.
Pol S 361. The President and the
State Governors
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. Prereq: 215. Creation and historical development
of the office of chief executive; character and behavior of past chief executives;
selection and control; powers, roles, functions; executive staff; relations with Congress,
press, public opinion.
Pol S 370. Religion and Politics
(Same as Relig 370.)
See Religious Studies. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 371. Introduction to Public
Administration
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 215. The development of public administration in federal,
state, and local government. Analysis of the organization and operations of public
agencies.
Pol S 381. Introduction to
Political Economy
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Introduction to the theoretical perspectives on international
political economy. Exploration of specific issues such as the changing international trade
regime, international finance, and Third World development under conditions of
globalization.
Pol S 385. Women in Politics
(Same as W S 385.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Examination of the entry and participation of women in politics in the
United States and other countries including a focus on contemporary issues and strategies
for change through the political process.
Pol S 398. Cooperative Education
Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator;
junior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must
register for this course prior to commencing work period.
Pol S 406.
Public Opinion and Voting Behavior
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in political science or junior classification. The
formation of political opinions and attitudes, political participation, and voting
behavior of the general public, and their influences on American politics; polling as a
means of assessing public opinions and behaviors. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 410. Iowa Government and
Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 215. Analysis of Iowa government and politics: public opinion
and political participation, governmental institutions, and major policy issues. Nonmajor
graduate credit.
Pol S 413. Intergovernmental
Relations (Dual-listed with 513.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in American government. Theories and practices of the
American federal system. Politics and policy making among federal, state, and local
governments. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 417. Campaign Rhetoric
(Same as Sp Cm 417.)
See Speech Communication. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 420. Constitutional Law
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 215; junior classification. Development of the United States
Constitution through judicial action; influence of public law and judicial interpretations
upon American government and society. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 421. Constitutional Freedoms
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 320 or 420. Leading Supreme Court cases interpreting the Bill
of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. Emphasis on religion, speech, privacy, due
process, and equal protection. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 422. International Law
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 215 or 251; junior classification.
Development of the principles of international law of peace and war; analysis of theories
concerning its nature and fundamental conceptions; its relation to national law; problems
of international legislation and codification. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 430. Western Political
Thought: Plato to Machiavelli (Same as Cl St 430.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 6 credits in political science, philosophy, or European history.
Major concepts in original texts of classical, medieval, and renaissance authors: justice,
community, man’s basic nature; natural law; force; society outside the political
order. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 431. Modern Political
Thought (Dual-listed with 531.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 6 credits in political science, philosophy, or European history.
Texts of political thinkers beginning with Thomas Hobbes. Human nature and its influence
on contract theory; private rights; differing conceptions of liberty; sovereignty;
constitutionalism; bureaucracy; law and democratic theory. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 433. American Political
Thought
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in political science or in American history. Review
of major political concepts and theorists in American political history. Analysis of
current concepts in U.S. political thought, and their possible impacts on our political
institutions. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 440. Comparative Politics of
the Middle East
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 241 and coursework on the Middle East. Applies comparative
methodology to the analysis of problems and issues affecting the Middle East as a region.
Focus on democratization and economic liberalization. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 451. International Politics
of Asia
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 241 or 251. International politics of Asia; emphasis on
shifting power balance, role of major powers, security dilemma, foreign policies of small
nations, prospect for regional integration. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 452. Comparative Foreign
Policy (Dual-listed with 552.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 251. Various theoretical approaches to explain foreign policy
making and behavior through the use of case studies of selected nations. Nonmajor graduate
credit.
Pol S 453. International
Organizations
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 251. Private and public organizations such as the United
Nations, other specialized agencies, and multinational organizations, and their influence
on our daily lives. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 464. Political Parties and
Interest Groups
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 215; junior classification. Interest groups and American
political parties, their principles, organizations and activities.
Pol S 470. Public Choice (Same
as Econ 470.)
See Economics. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 475. Management in the
Public Sector (Dual-listed with 575.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 371. Literature and research on organizational behavior and
management theory with emphasis on applied aspects of managing contemporary public sector
organizations. Topics include distinctions between public and private organizations,
leadership, productivity, employee motivation, organizational structure, and
organizational change. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 476. Administrative Law
(Dual-listed with 576.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: 215; junior classification. Constitutional
problems of delegation of governmental powers, elements of fair administrative procedures,
judicial control over administrative determinations. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 477. Government, Business,
and Society (Dual-listed with 577.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: Junior classification. Diverse perspectives on
the changing roles and relationships of business, government and society so as to open the
way for more effective policy decisions on corporate-government affairs. Topics may
include the changing economy; transformation of workplace and community conditions;
consumerism; social responsibilities of businesses; economic policies and regulations; and
politics in the business-government relationship. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 478. Politics of the
Bureaucracy (Dual-listed with 578.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Senior classification and 371, or 6 credits of political science.
Examination of the interaction between government and politics. Emphasis placed on public
administration theorists, and on current behavior among the bureaucracy, Congress, and the
executive branches of government. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 480. Ethics and Public
Policy (Dual-listed with 580.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. Major ethical concepts in U.S.
political philosophy. The controversy over public versus private morality in political
policy making. Analysis of public decision-making case studies, with emphasis on ethical
considerations. Major proposals and legislation related to improving the quality of
ethical criteria and decisions in public policy making. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 482. Environmental Politics
and Policies (Dual-listed with 582; same as Env S 482.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 3 credits in political science or 3 credits in Environmental
Studies; junior classification. Major ideologies relation to conservation and ecology.
Processes, participants, and institutions involved in state, national, and global
environmental policymaking. Case studies of environmental controversies and proposals for
policy reform. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Pol S 486. Science, Technology and
Public Policy (Dual-listed with 586.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 6 credits in Political Science; junior or
senior classification. Examines the development of science and technology policy in the
United States, including the historical evolution of the government’s role in science
and technology, the dynamics of government-university-industry relations on technological
advancement, and the impact of science and technology on global politics. Nonmajor
graduate credit.
Pol S 490. Independent Study
Cr. var. F.S. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. No more than 9 credits of Pol S
490 may be counted toward graduation. Special studies in the political institutions,
processes and policies of American, foreign, and international governments. Also, studies
in traditional and behavioral political theory. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is
limited. See Undergraduate Study for information.
A. American Government and Politics
B. Theory and Method
C. Comparative Politics
D. International Relations
E. Extended credit. The student may earn an additional 1 or 2 credits for extra
study done for any 300- or 400-level course, with instructor’s approval.
G. Catt Center Project
H. Honors
Pol S 495. Capstone Project in
Political Science
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 21 credits in political science and permission of instructor.
Capstone project for political science majors; integrating research, analysis and
participation.
Pol S 498. Cooperative Education
Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department cooperative education coordinator;
senior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must
register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
Pol S 499. Internship in Political
Science
Cr. var. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in political science; junior or senior
classification; and permission of internship coordinator. Work experience with a specific
nongovernmental or governmental agency at the local, state, national, or international
level, combined with academic work under faculty supervision. Offered on a
satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Use of credit in Pol S major and minor is limited.
See Undergraduate Study for information.
Courses
Primarily for Graduate Students, Open to Qualified Undergraduate Students
Pol S 502. Political Analysis
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. Introduction to systematic
reasoning and analysis in political science. Concepts, hypotheses, and major theories
introduced. Alternative methods of analysis surveyed.
Pol S 503. Political Research
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. Principles of scientific,
empirical research applied to political data and public policies. Research design, ethics,
role of theory, types and sources of data. Survey research, voting analysis, program
evaluation, computer utilization, interviewing, review of algebra and the role of
statistical techniques in research.
Pol S 504. Proseminar in
International Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 6 credits in political science or graduate standing. An
overview of the major theoretical and empirical works in the study of international
politics and foreign policy. Among the major theoretical approaches surveyed and applied
to international politics are realism, neo-realism, liberalism, functionalism, rational
choice theory, game theory, and decision-making theory. Seminal writings by leading
scholars will be reviewed.
Pol S 506. Proseminar in American
Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in political science or graduate standing. A
presentation of the major theories and research on American government and politics.
Substantive topics include modern democratic theory, institutional performance, and mass
political behavior. A variety of research methodologies are examined, including normative
theory, behavioralism, and rational choice analysis.
Pol S 510. State Government and
Politics
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 310. Comparative analysis of state political systems. Role of
interest groups, political parties, legislatures, courts, and governors in state politics.
Possible determinants of public policy outputs at the state level.
Pol S 513. Intergovernmental
Relations (Dual-listed with 413.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits of American government. Theories and practices of the
American federal system. Politics and policy making among federal, state, and local
governments.
Pol S 531. Modern Political
Thought (Dual-listed with 431.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 6 credits in political science, philosophy, or European history.
Texts of political thinkers beginning with Thomas Hobbes. Human nature and its influence
on contract theory; private rights; differing conceptions of liberty; sovereignty;
constitutionalism; bureaucracy; law and democratic theory.
Pol S 535. Contemporary Political
Philosophy (Same as Phil 535.)
See Philosophy.
Pol S 544. Comparative Public
Policy
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. Examines how, why, and to what
effect governments deal with substantive policy problems differently. Environmental
factors, ideologies, cultures, domestic policy making processes, and interest groups.
Pol S 547. Political Leadership
and Elites
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. Various forms of leadership and
leader-follower relations. Obligations, exchanges, incentives, coercion, corruption,
bossism in both the U.S. and foreign experience.
Pol S 549. Comparative Political
Behavior
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 305 or 405. Empirical analysis of political behavior in
cross-national perspective, including activist participation, level of political
sophistication, cleavage structures and voting, role of partisan identification.
Pol S 552. Comparative Foreign
Policy (Dual-listed with 452.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 251. Various theoretical approaches to explain foreign policy
making and behavior through the use of case studies of selected nations.
Pol S 559. International Relations
Theory
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 6 credits in international studies. Selected theoretical
writings, both classical and contemporary, on world politics. Realism, war and conflict,
peace and cooperation, political economy, crisis decision making, and transnational
relations.
Pol S 560. Legislative Behavior
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 360 or equivalent. Principles, procedures, and problems of the
legislative process. Policy-making in state legislatures and the U.S. Congress.
Pol S 561. The Chief Executive
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 6 credits in American government. Legal and political forces
influencing the U.S. president, governors, and other governmental executives in decision
making, developing and administering programs of government, leading public opinion, and
influencing legislation.
Pol S 571. Organizational Theory
in the Public Sector
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. Major theories of
administrative organization, including motivations of administrators and organizations,
comparisons of organizational arrangements, factors affecting organizational arrangements,
and formal and informal decision-making structures.
Pol S 572. Public Budgeting and
Financial Management
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. The process of public
budgeting. Alternative budget systems including taxation, the appropriation process,
program evaluation, and debt and risk management at federal, state, and local levels.
Pol S 573. Public Personnel
Administration
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. Recruitment, retention, and
development of employees; merit systems, collective bargaining, and grievance procedures.
Pol S 574. Policy and Program
Evaluation
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 9 credits in political science. Integration, application, and
utilization of public administration and public policy concepts in the interpretation of
results and effectiveness of public programs and the prediction of consequences for
policymakers and administrators.
Pol S 575. Management in the
Public Sector (Dual-listed with 475.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. Literature and research on
organizational behavior and management. Theory with emphasis on applied aspects of
managing contemporary public sector organizations. Topics include distinctions between
public and private organizations, leadership, productivity, employee motivation,
organizational structure, and organizational change.
Pol S 576. Administrative Law
(Dual-listed with 476.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: Graduate classification. Constitutional
problems of delegation of governmental powers, elements of fair administrative procedures,
judicial control over administrative determinations.
Pol S 577. Government, Business,
and Society (Dual-listed with 477.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: Graduate classification. Diverse perspectives
on the changing roles and relationships of business, government and society so as to open
the way for more effective policy decisions on corporate-government affairs. Topics may
include the changing economy; transformation of workplace and community conditions;
consumerism; social responsibilities of businesses; economic policies and regulations; and
politics in the business-government relationship.
Pol S 578. Politics of the
Bureaucracy (Dual-listed with 478.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification and 371, or 6 credits of political science.
Examination of the interaction between government and politics. Emphasis placed on public
administration theorists, and on current behavior among the bureaucracy, Congress, and the
executive branches of government.
Pol S 580. Ethics and Public
Policy (Dual-listed with 480.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. Major ethical concepts in U.S.
political philosophy. The controversy over public versus private morality in political
policy making. Analysis of public decision-making case studies, emphasis on ethical
considerations. Major proposals and legislation related to improving the quality of
ethical criteria and decisions in public policy making.
Pol S 581. International Political
Economy
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. An overview of the
international political economy since the end of World War II. Special emphasis on
national (primarily U.S.) development assistance and agricultural/food politics and
policies, and those of the international food organizations, the World Bank, and the
regional development banks.
Pol S 582. Environmental Politics
and Policies (Dual-listed with 482.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 3 credits in political science or 3 credits in Environmental
Studies; graduate classification. Major ideologies relating to conservation and ecology.
Processes, participants, and institutions involved in state, national, and global
environmental policymaking. Case studies of environmental controversies and proposals for
policy reform.
Pol S 586. Science, Technology and
Public Policy (Dual-listed with 486.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2003. Prereq: 6 credits in Political Science. Investigates
the dynamics of interaction between science and politics at the national and international
level and how this interaction shapes policy for science, human welfare, and global
concerns. The topics include the evolutionary relationship between science and government;
the old and new social contract for science; national innovation policy; and global
economic and environmental concerns.
Pol S 590. Special Topics
Cr. 2 to 5 each time taken. F.S. Prereq: 15 credits in political science, written
permission of instructor.
A. American Political Institutions
B. Public Law
C. Political Theory and Methodology
D. Comparative Government
E. International Relations
F. Political Parties and Policy Formation
G. Public Administration and Public Policy
I. Internship
T. Teaching Preparation
Pol S 598. Public Administration
Internship
Cr. 3-6. F.S. Prereq: 15 credits in political science, permission of the instructor.
Supervised internship with administrative agencies, legislative organizations, judicial
branch offices, and nonprofit groups.
Pol S 599. Creative Component
Courses for Graduate Students
Pol S 610. Graduate Seminars
(3-0) Cr. 3 for each seminar. F.S. Prereq: 15 credits in political science.
A. American Political Institutions
B. Public Law
C. Political Theory and Methodology
D. Comparative Government
E. International Relations
F. Policy Process
G. Public Administration and Public Policy
Pol S 699. Research
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