[1] Courses in Political Science (PSCI)

1300 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE A survey of the discipline of political science designed to introduce students to important theories, concepts, issues, in the study of political behavior, phenomena, and processes. The course will cover the major subfields of political science, including political theory, research methods, American government, comparative politics, public administration, public policy, and international relations. The course will be offered every semester. The method of instruction is lecture and discussion.

1330 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Part of the general education program as either an American history and government or a behavioral and social sciences elective, a requirement for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors), and a prerequisite for most political science courses. An introduction to the principles and problems of American government, governing institutions, and political processes. Lecture and discussion. Fall, spring, summer.

2300 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Part of the general education program as a behavioral and social sciences elective and a requirement for the major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). The course examines the concepts and principles that define the conduct of relations between nation-states and other actors. Lecture and discussion. Fall, Spring, Summer.

2312 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR POLITICAL ANALYSIS A requirement for the PSCI major and an elective for the minor (but not limited to majors and minors). An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, and displaying of data in various formats. Lecture, discussion, and computer laboratory. Fall.

2320 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS A requirement for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the concepts and methods of comparative politics. Special emphasis is given to comparing the types and forms of political systems and the political processes they undergo. Lecture and discussion. Fall, Spring.

2340 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors) and a core requirement for the Public Administrative major). A survey of state and local government with particular reference to the changing problems faced by these units of government. Lecture and discussion. Fall, Spring, Summer.

3305 UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS A study of the history, establishment, charter, structure, and decision-making processes of the United Nations. Students will critically analyze the role of the UN in the international system during the Cold War and post-Cold War periods, specifically in the areas of international peace and security; disarmament and arms control; human rights; humanitarian assistance and refugees; and economic and social development. Elective for the Political Science major and minor. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Recommended: PSCI 2300. Fall.

3313 RESEARCH DESIGN An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). An in-depth examination of strategies available for performing social science research. Includes experimental, quasi-experimental, non-experimental, and survey research designs. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall or Spring, on demand.

3315 INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANIZATIONS A study of the origins and roles of international law and international organizations in the international system beginning in the 19th century. Special emphasis is placed on the extent to which aspects of international law and international organizations influence or constrain the behaviors and interactions of state and non-state actors in the international system. As a result of this course, students will be able to critically analyze the effectiveness of specific aspects of international law and international organizations in the international system since the end of the Second World War. Elective for the Political Science major and minor. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Recommended: PSCI 2300. Spring (even years).

3320 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors), an introduction to environmental policy at the federal and state levels. The changing relationships between science, technology, economics, culture, and formation and implementation of policy will be analyzed. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall (even years)

3330 POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTORAL PROBLEMS An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the roles, organization, and operation of American political parties as well as the role of partisanship and other variables in American electoral behavior. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Spring, on demand.

3340 GOVERNMENTS AND POLITICS OF EUROPE AND THE FORMER SOVIET UNION An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A comparative study of the political systems of selected European countries and the former Soviet Union since the end of the Cold War. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisites: PSCI 1330. Spring, (odd years).

3350 INTEREST GROUPS AND MONEY IN POLITICS An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the roles and practices of organized interest groups in the American political process, from the financing of candidates for public office through the influencing of decision-makers and of public policy. Special attention is given to how campaign donations structure officeholders, incentives. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. On demand.

3360 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION A core requirement for the Public Administration major and elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). An introduction to the concepts, structures, and procedures of the bureaucratic process. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall.

3361 PUBLIC POLICY A core requirement for the Public Administration Major and elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the public policy process with focus on various theories of public policy and specific policy areas. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Spring.

3370 POLITICAL THEORY I An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of Western political thought from the early Greeks to the nineteenth century. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall.

3371 POLITICAL THEORY II An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A descriptive analysis of the normative and empirical aspects of political thought from the nineteenth century to the present. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Spring.

3372 POLITICAL BEHAVIOR An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of public opinion, electoral behavior, and other forms of political behavior. Various techniques of empirical analysis are applied to the understanding of these behaviors. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisites: PSCI 1330. Spring, on demand.

3375 THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the US legal system with emphasis upon the structure of federal and state courts, court procedure, the role of lawyers and judges, and the political impact of court decisions. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall, on demand.

3382 POLITICS OF DEVELOPING NATIONS An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the causes and consequences of political and economic development in the "Third World." Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall (odd years).

4300 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the Constitution of the United States, focusing on the work of the United States Supreme Court and the effects of its decisions upon the political system of the United States. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall.

4301 CIVIL LIBERTIES An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the historical background, judicial decisions and contemporary social criticisms regarding civil liberties. Focus on the Bill of Rights. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Spring.

4305 THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the causes and consequences of political and economic development in the "Third World." Lecture and discussion. Spring (odd years)

4310 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY AND GLOBALIZATION An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the theories of international political economy and globalization. The dynamics of the global economy and the role of international financial institutions, such as the WTO, IMF, and the World Bank Group will be examined. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Spring, (even years).

4315 THE POLITICS OF PRESIDENTIAL SELECTION A study of the process by which US presidential candidates are nominated by their parties and then elected, and the constitutional devices (federation, electoral college) that shape the process. Campaign organization, finance, and strategy are thoroughly examined, as is electoral behavior in presidential elections. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall, Spring.

4320 REVOLUTION AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the causes and consequences of mass political violence including revolutions, civil wars, and coups d'etat. Lecture and discussion. Fall (even years)

4325 MEXICAN POLITICS AND US-MEXICAN RELATIONS An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the government and politics of Mexico and the relationship between Mexico and the United States. Lecture and discussion. Spring (even years)

4328 DYNAMICS OF DEMOCRATIZATION A comparative approach to the study of democratization including the origins and causes of democracy, the problems of democratic transition, and the conditions for democratic stability and development. The course will be offered every other Fall. The methods of course delivery include lecture and student presentations. Prerequisite: PSCI 2320.

4331 AMERICAN POLITICAL THEORY An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of major theoretical ideas and issues of American political thought from the colonial period to the present. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall, odd years.

4334 THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the US Presidency, with emphasis on the roles, powers, and organization of the office. Presidential selection and executive-legislative tension also are examined. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall, on demand.

4335 THE AMERICAN CONGRESS An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the US Congress and Arkansas state legislature, examining how people are nominated and run for these legislative offices, how the legislative branch is organized, and legislative procedures. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. On demand.

4336 CITY GOVERNMENTS AND POLITICS An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the large and small city governments in the US and Arkansas. Government institutions that make local policies are examined, as are the following problem areas: taxing, spending, revenue-sharing, education, policy, crime, and welfare. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Spring, odd years.

4340 SEMINAR SELECTED TOPICS An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). Investigation of a significant issue or field of study in political science. Prerequisite: Junior, senior, or approved graduate standing with the prerequisites varying according to the topic and degree of specialization required. Lecture and discussion. On demand.

4345 GOVERNMENTS AND POLITICS OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A broad study of African traditional and modern political institutions as well as a specific examination of selected cases. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330 and 2300. Fall, (odd years).

4348 GOVERNMENTS AND POLITICS OF THE MIDDLE EAST A comparative approach to the study of governments and politics of the Middle East including the region's pre-colonial and modern political institutions, political culture, and democratization process. The course will be offered every other year on demand. The methods of course delivery include lecture and student presentations.

4351 COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the concepts and techniques of community and regional planning, with emphasis on the analysis of the community power structure. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall (even years).

4375 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSA core requirement for the Public Administration major and elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the relationships among federal, state, and local government in the United States. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Spring.

4388 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the foreign policy of the United States with emphasis on policies in the present century, current trends, and the foreign policy decision-making process. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330 and 2300. Spring, (even years).

4390 INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE This course provides a structured, supervised work experience in a public agency, a political campaign, or the office of an elected official. Each internship is unique to the needs of the student and the participating employer, but each student will complete between 120 and 150 hours of work during the semester. The activities and work hours will be determined by the student and the employer prior to the first day of the internship. An elective for the political science major and minor, this internship will count as the upper-division elective in one of the issue areas; the determination of the appropriate issue area will be made by the chair and the internship coordinator. The student must consult the internship coordinator before the start of the internship for approval. Prequisite: Junior or senior standing. Fall, spring, summer.

4391 GOVERNMENT BUDGETING An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the administrative and political aspects of budgeting. Attempts to integrate the process of budgeting with the formulations of public policy alternatives. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330 and 3360. Fall

4395 INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT A study of the causes and consequences of violent conflict between countries in the international system, as well as the causes and consequences of violent conflict between groups within countries. Methods and techniques of managing and resolving conflicts are examined, with a special emphasis on mediation, sanctions, and peace keeping. Spring.

4610 INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). This course provides a structured, supervised learning experience in a government or public-related agency. Prerequisite: Completion of major requirements. Fall, spring.

4199, 4299, 4399, 4499 STUDIES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). Independent studies course in political science designed to meet the individual needs of a student. Credit from one to four hours may be earned in one semester. The work is chosen by the student and his tutor with the approval of the department chair. Students may arrange more than one independent study, subject to college and university rules. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department chair. On demand.