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Political Science

• POLS 110 Introduction to U.S. Politics (3).
• POLS 150 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3).
• POLS 170 Introduction to International Politics (3).
• POLS 330 Introduction to Public Administration (3).

POLS 110 Introduction to U.S. Politics (3). SF

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Online course. An introduction to basic American governmental institutions, political processes, and policy. Four written assignments; midcourse examination or book review; final examination. View the POLS 110 course preview. Instructor: Matthew Beverlin.

Tuition and Fees Undergraduate resident students pay: 844.50
Undergraduate nonresident students pay: 1,852.20
Graduate resident students pay: 990.30
Graduate nonresident students pay: 2,053.65

Textbooks (separate purchase):

• Lowi, Ginsberg, and Shepsle. American Government, 10th ed., W.W. Norton, 2008.

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POLS 150 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3). SF

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An introduction to the comparative study of political systems emphasizing governmental structures, parties, electoral techniques, and recent trends in the field. The course also considers major differences between (1) representative and autocratic systems, and (2) developed and underdeveloped nations. Optional e-mail assignment submission. Twelve written assignments; unsupervised midcourse examination; final examination. View the POLS 150 course preview. Instructor: Raminta Stockute.

Tuition and Fees Undergraduate resident students pay: 804.50
Undergraduate nonresident students pay: 804.50
Graduate resident students pay: 950.30
Graduate nonresident students pay: 950.30

Textbooks (separate purchase):

• Danziger. Understanding the Political World: A Comparative Introduction to Political Science, 5th ed., Addison Wesley Longman, 2001.

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POLS 170 Introduction to International Politics (3). SF

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Online course. A study of the nation-state system including the role of nationalism, sovereignty, and power. Patterns of state action including neutralism, collective security, war, and cooperation through international organizations are stressed. Specific examples of contemporary international problems are also analyzed and discussed. Five written assignments; two case studies; midcourse and final examinations. View the POLS 170 course preview. Instructor: Ben Lampe.

Tuition and Fees Undergraduate resident students pay: 844.50
Undergraduate nonresident students pay: 1,852.20
Graduate resident students pay: 990.30
Graduate nonresident students pay: 2,053.65

Textbooks (separate purchase):

• Mingst. Essentials of International Relations, 3rd ed., W. W. Norton & Company, 2004.
• Mingst and Snyder. Essential Readings in World Politics, 2nd ed., W. W. Norton & Company, 2004.

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POLS 330 Introduction to Public Administration (3).

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Online course. Survey of public administration focusing on bureaucratic organizations, the democratic context of public organizations, bureaucratic politics, public management, personnel, budgeting and inter-governmental relations. (Same as PUAD 330.) Prerequisite: POLS 110. Seven written assignments; midcourse and final examinations. View the POLS 330 course preview. Instructor: Ed Stazyk.

Tuition and Fees Undergraduate resident students pay: 844.50
Undergraduate nonresident students pay: 1,852.20
Graduate resident students pay: 990.30
Graduate nonresident students pay: 2,053.65

Textbooks (separate purchase):

• Kettl and Fesler. The Politics of the Administrative Process, 3rd ed., CQ Press, 2005.
• Shafritz and Hyde. Classics of Public Administration, 6th ed., Thomson Wadsworth, 2007.

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