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Political Science
www. iastate.edu/~polsci/
James M. McCormick, Chair of Department
University Professors: Schmidt
Professors: Dearin, Dobratz, Kihl, Lee, Maney, Mansbach, McCormick, Moses, Shelley, Smith, Thurmaier
Distinguished Professors (Emeritus): Rasmussen
Professors (Emeritus): Parks
Associate Professors: Coates, Hutter, Lowry
Associate Professors (Emeritus): Whitmer
Assistant Professors: Ho, Kaelberer, Potoski, Tuckness
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 235, 301, 305, 306, 313, 356, 406, 430, 431, 433, 470, 487, 490B).
II. American Government and Politics (Pol S 215, 310, 311, 312, 319, 320, 344, 358, 359, 360, 361, 370, 371, 385, 410, 413, 417, 420, 421, 464, 475, 476, 477, 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. Political Science courses in which a student has a grade of D+ or lower will not count for the major but can be counted as electives.
d. At least 18 credits of Political Science courses must be numbered 300 or above.
e. Students must pass one statistics course from among Stat 101, 104, 226 or 231.
f. 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.
g. 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.
h. A maximum of six credits from half semester mini-courses (Pol S 312, 313, 314, 315) can be applied to satisfy the above requirements.
i. 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 each of Engl 104 and 105. Those who do not must complete Engl 309 or 314 with a grade of C or higher. Majors must also complete Pol S 395.

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 (MPA) degree or a Certificate of Public Management (CPM) for those interested in an educational certificate program that requires less work than a full masters program. In addition, the Political Science Department offers work for the Masters of Science in Information Assurance. 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. 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, Pol S 502, 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.

Students in other graduate programs may obtain a minor in political science by completing at least 9 credits of political science courses, including one of the proseminars. Interested students should consult the Graduate College Handbook for additional information on graduate minors.

The Master of Science in Information Assurance (MSIA) is a multi-disciplinary program designed to provide students with diverse backgrounds and interests the opportunity to obtain professional training in the emerging field of information assurance. The core of the MSIA program is built around a series of courses taught in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science that introduce students to software and hardware aspects of cryptography and computer security. The program also recognizes, however, that information assurance-defined in terms of security, privacy, access, and reliability-is not simply a technical problem but also involves important societal dimension, including policy, education, ethics, and management. Recognizing that political science offers many potential intersections with information assurance (e.g., public sector management of information technology; forensics and computer crime; information technology policy and law; information technology and international relations; information warfare; etc.), students with interests in these areas are encouraged to select the Department of Political Science as their home department.

Students opting to pursue a MSIA degree through the Department of Political Science can expect to acquire skills and background knowledge relevant to a career in public policy or public sector management of information assurance technologies. The INFAS degree can also help prepare students who wish to go on to pursue a PhD in information politics and policy.

Students interested in the INFAS degree program should consider Political Science as a home department if their future career and/or educational interests lie in such areas as: institutional issues related to the internet and information technologies; information technology, international security, and information warfare; information technology policy and law; and public administration and public sector management of information technology.

Admission requirements generally follow the same guidelines as the M.A. or MPA in Political Science. Degree requirements are specified by the INFAS program in cooperation with Political Science. More in-depth information on the program can be found at: http://www.issi.iastate.edu/infas.html.

Public Policy and Administration
The Public Policy and Administration offers work for the professional Masters of Public Administration degree (MPA). The Program is designed to educate and train students for careers in management and policy analysis at the federal, state, and local levels of government, nonprofit sector management, and those who are seeking careers in international management. The Program serves a diverse student body, including both pre-service students and in-service employees in government and nonprofit organizations. The curriculum covers a broad area of public administration and policy, including organizational and administrative processes, leadership in a turbulent environment, organizational change dynamics, human resource management, budgeting, cost benefit analysis, financial management, policy analysis, ethics, and international management. The Program offers three tracks: Public Management, Policy Analysis, and International Management.

The MPA degree requires 37 credit hours, which includes (a) 12 credit hours in Core Competency, (b) 12 credit hours in one of the Concentration areas, (c) 3-7 credit hours in Research Method, (d) Electives up to 7 credit hours, (e) 3 credit hours of Internship, and (f) 3 credit hours of Creative Component (a Capstone Project).

The Program also offers a Certificate of Public Management program (CPM), which requires a completion of 15 credit hours: 12 credit hours in the Core, 3 credit hours in Quantitative Methods, and one additional course in the area of student interest.

Classes are offered both in Ames and in Des Moines. Some classes are also available via ICN and Web.

The Program also offers joint masters degrees with the Department of Community and Regional Planning and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. The requirement for all double degrees consists of 22 credits from each discipline for a total of 44 credit hours. Under the rules of the Graduate College a graduate student may pursue a joint degree between any two disciplines of their interest. Interested students are encouraged to consult the ISU's Graduate Handbook.

Requirements for admission 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.
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, 480, 482, 486, 487.

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 235. Introduction to Ethics and Politics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Sophomore standing. Introduction to moral controversies surrounding political issues such as violence, deception, corruption, civil disobedience, democracy, justice, equality, and freedom. Students will read classic and contemporary texts and consider political applications. This course serves as an introduction to advanced courses in political theory.

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 2003. 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 319. Law and Politics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Sophomore standing; 215 recommended. An examination of the American judicial system and the juncture between law and politics; analysis and evaluation of the role of legal and political actors, and prominent issues addressed by the legal system.

Pol S 320. American Judicial Process. (Same as CJ 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 334. Politics and Society. (Same as Soc 334.) See Sociology.

Pol S 340. Politics of Developing Areas. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2005. 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 2004. 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 2003. 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., offered 2005. 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 2004. 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. S., offered 2004. 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 2003. 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 2003. 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 2004. 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 395. Advanced Writing in Political Science. (1-0) Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Major in political science. Taken in conjunction with 300- or 400-level Political Science courses. Required of majors. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

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 2005. 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. S., offered 2004. 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 2003. 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 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 2005. 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 487. Electronic Democracy. Schmidt. (2-1) Cr. 3. Prereq: Sophomore standing or instructor approval. The impact of computers, the Internet, and the World Wide Web on politics and policy. The positive and negative effects on information technology (IT) on selected topics such as freedom, power and control, privacy, civic participation, the sense of "community," virtual cities," interest group behavior, the new media, campaigns, elections, and voting will be examined. 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 and Research. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in political science. Scope and methods of political science. Introduction to theoretical approaches and analytical reasoning in political science. Relationship of theory and data. Research design.

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 505. Proseminar in Comparative Politics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Major theoretic approaches to the study of comparative politics -- varying concepts and definitions of society and policy, administrative traditions, institutional arrangements, political behavior, etc. Contrasting research method designs.

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 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. American Political Institutions. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 6 credits in American government. Examination of policy-making and governance in a separation of powers system. Interaction between the chief executive, the legislature, administrative agencies, and the public. How political and legal forces affect policy makers and are reflected in public policies and programs.

Pol S 570. Politics and Management of Nonprofit Organizations. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2004. Overview of issues concerning nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations. Roles nonprofit organizations play in society and United States' legal requirements and restrictions for tax-exempt organizations.

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. S., offered 2004. 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 2003. 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 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 2005. 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.