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POLS 101 - United States Government and Politics 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to fundamental institutions and processes of American national politics including the Constitution, voting, the Presidency, the Congress and the courts.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (SS)
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POLS 102 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to politics and political systems emphasizing government in a cross-national and global perspective. Focus on the knowledge and principal concerns of political science as a social science.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (SS)
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POLS 107 - Honors: United States Government and Politics 3 Credit Hours
Analysis and exploration of the American political system for students with superior ability.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (SS)
Comment(s): 3.25 GPA required for current students; 29 ACT composite or 1250 SAT composite required for incoming students.
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POLS 200 - Introduction to Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the concepts, enduring questions, and significant thinkers associated with political philosophy with specific attention to differing conceptions of human nature, politics, the state, civic obligation and rights, freedom, justice, and democracy.
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POLS 215 - Tennessee Government and Politics 3 Credit Hours
Major elements in Tennessee government and politics.
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POLS 240 - Introduction to Public Administration and Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
Public agencies, their organization, personnel, financial management, and administrative responsibility. The policy-making process and political environment.
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POLS 249 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of comparative political inquiry, including what constitutes comparative politics, how comparative study of political systems is done, and major issues in comparative politics.
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POLS 265 - Introduction to International Relations 3 Credit Hours
Resource availability, international economics, international security and peace (imperialism, war, diplomacy, the balance of power, international law, and international organization). Writing-emphasis course.
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POLS 301 - Research Methods 3 Credit Hours
Research design, data collection, and statistical techniques used in political science.
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POLS 311 - Contemporary Issues in American Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
Selected public policy issues confronting the nation, including the background, nature, and effects of present policies, and options for the future. Writing-emphasis course.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
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POLS 312 - Popular Culture and American Politics 3 Credit Hours
Popular culture related to American politics and government focusing on the role of film, television, fiction, music, drama, art, and sports. Writing-emphasis course.
(Same as American Studies 312; Cinema Studies 312.)
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
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POLS 320 - State Government and Politics 3 Credit Hours
Setting, institutions, and processes of government in the 50 states. Generalizations and comparisons with emphasis on federalism and intergovernmental relations.
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POLS 321 - Urban Politics and Process 3 Credit Hours
Development of politics and policy-making in the modern American city.
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POLS 330 - Law in American Society 3 Credit Hours
Law as a process through which social problems are addressed in the United States. Examples from case law, legislation, and administrative regulation. Writing-emphasis course.
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POLS 341 - Judicial Process and Policymaking 3 Credit Hours
Courts as components of political systems and public policy-making through judicial decision-making.
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POLS 350 - Political Change in Developing Areas 3 Credit Hours
Characteristics and problems of political changes with primary focus on developing areas. Writing-emphasis course.
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POLS 366 - United States Foreign Policy Process 3 Credit Hours
Processes whereby United States foreign policies are made and implemented, focusing on interaction within federal bureaucracy and roles of the President, Congress, the press, and public opinion.
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POLS 370 - Contemporary International Problems 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of current international events.
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POLS 374 - American Political Thought 3 Credit Hours
Major themes and ideas in American political thought related to the development of American political institutions, values, and practices. Writing-emphasis course.
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POLS 410 - Special Topics in Political Science 3 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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POLS 411 - Presidency 3 Credit Hours
Nature, functions, and processes of the United States Presidency.
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POLS 412 - Congress 3 Credit Hours
Nature, functions, and processes of the United States Congress.
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POLS 420 - Political Attitudes and Behavior 3 Credit Hours
Systematic examination of political attitudes, public opinion, and political behavior.
(Same as American Studies 420.)
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POLS 421 - Political Parties and Interest Groups 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of political parties, interest groups, campaigns, and elections.
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POLS 422 - Political Campaigns and Elections 3 Credit Hours
Nature of campaigns and elections in the American political process.
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POLS 425 - Media and Politics 3 Credit Hours
Examines the interrelationship between the political system and the media from a political science perspective.
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POLS 430 - United States Constitutional Law: Sources of Power and Restraint 3 Credit Hours
Judicial review, constitutional powers of the President and Congress, federalism, sources of regulatory authority, and constitutional protection of political and economic rights.
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POLS 431 - United States Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties 3 Credit Hours
Current issues in civil rights and liberties, including first amendment freedoms, equal protection, privacy, and the rights of the accused.
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POLS 435 - Criminal Law and Procedure 3 Credit Hours
An overview of substantive and procedural law in the criminal justice field with emphasis on constitutional questions and public policy issues.
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POLS 440 - Public Management and Human Resources 3 Credit Hours
Semester long simulation of a public organization in which student groups plan, organize, direct, teach, and evaluate within a tightly-structured framework.
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POLS 441 - Public Budgeting 3 Credit Hours
The process, participants, and politics of government budgeting with emphasis on federal government budgeting. Includes an overview of budget reform measures and their effectiveness.
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POLS 442 - Administrative Law and Regulatory Policymaking 3 Credit Hours
Legal and political dimensions of rulemaking, enforcement and adjudication by executive agencies.
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POLS 451 - Ethnic Conflict in Foreign Countries 3 Credit Hours
Examines political and violent conflict among ethnic and national groups and the challenges these conflicts pose for democratic and democratizing states.
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POLS 452 - The Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa 3 Credit Hours
Recent evolution and current political environment of black African nations. Writing-emphasis course.
(Same as Africana Studies 452.)
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POLS 453 - Western European Politics 3 Credit Hours
Political culture patterns and institutions of western democratic systems. Writing-emphasis course.
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POLS 454 - Government and Politics of China and Japan 3 Credit Hours
Political setting, structure, and political processes in China and Japan. Writing-emphasis course.
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POLS 455 - South Asian Government and Politics 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the political environment and development of South Asia with an emphasis on India and Pakistan. Writing-emphasis course.
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POLS 456 - Latin American Government and Politics 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the political development of Latin America with an emphasis on contemporary politics. Writing-emphasis course.
(Same as Latin American and Caribbean Studies 456.)
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POLS 459 - Government and Politics of Post-Communist Countries 3 Credit Hours
Political systems, processes, government structures and policy issues in post-Communist countries. Writing-emphasis course.
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POLS 461 - Comparative Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
Comparative analysis of public policies in advanced industrial democracies. Writing-emphasis course.
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POLS 463 - Contemporary Middle East Politics 3 Credit Hours
Introduces students to governments and movements in the Middle East, their characteristics, bases, and interrelationships.
(Same as Middle East Studies 463.)
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POLS 470 - International Law 3 Credit Hours
Nature and development of international law and compliance with it. Particular attention to function of international law in the context of international conflict.
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POLS 471 - International Political Economy 3 Credit Hours
The politics of international economics. Topics include globalization, development, trade, crime, the IMF, the WTO, the environment, and challenges to the status quo.
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POLS 472 - Conflict Processes 3 Credit Hours
Analysis and exploration of the causes and consequences of violent political conflict.
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POLS 473 - Negotiation, Bargaining, and Diplomacy 3 Credit Hours
Diplomacy, negotiation, and foreign policy decision-making. Theories of diplomacy and negotiation are applied in a simulation focusing on issues from international crime and global economic stability to world health and the environment.
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POLS 474 - International Organization 3 Credit Hours
Constitutional framework and key functions of the United Nations. Topics include collective security, peacekeeping, human rights, development, regional organizations, and the role of the Secretary-General.
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POLS 475 - Ancient and Medieval Political Thought 3 Credit Hours
Major western political thinkers from Socrates to Marsilio of Padua.
(Same as Medieval and Renaissance Studies 475.)
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POLS 476 - Modern Political Thought 3 Credit Hours
Major western political thinkers from Machiavelli to Marx.
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POLS 479 - Regional Analysis of International Politics 3 Credit Hours
Analysis and exploration of international relations and foreign policy issues in specific regional contexts.
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POLS 480 - Capstone 1 Credit Hours
Participation in political science colloquia; reflection on and assessment of political science major; consideration of career and graduate/professional school opportunities.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Political science majors only; minimum student level – senior.
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POLS 487 - Senior Honors: Thesis and Seminar 3 Credit Hours
Required of students in honors concentration.
Registration Permission: Consent of department.
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POLS 488 - Senior Honors: Thesis and Seminar 3 Credit Hours
Required of students in honors concentration.
Registration Permission: Consent of department.
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POLS 491 - Foreign Study 1-15 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
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POLS 492 - Off-Campus Study 1-15 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
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POLS 493 - Independent Study 1-15 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
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POLS 494 - Internship 1-6 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Credit Restriction: May not be applied toward the political science major or minor.
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POLS 496 - Undergraduate Research Practicum in Political Science 1-3 Credit Hours
Conduct research under direct supervision of a professor. Specific learning agreement required.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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POLS 499 - Service Learning in Political Science 1 Credit Hours
Provides framework for participation in service to community. Students assist classes at local schools or perform supervised service to local public service organizations or government institutions.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Comment(s): Course can only be taken in conjunction with a section of an undergraduate political science course numbered 300 or above that is designated by instructor as having a service-learning component.
Registration Permission: Consent of department head.
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