498r Individual Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisites: approval of the instructor and head of the department. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisites: approval of the instructor and head of the department.
GENERAL SCIENCE COURSES (GNSC)
111 The Physical Environment: Atoms to Galaxies (3)
Description of physical science from three viewpoints: its historical and sociological significance, the processes of science, and the present content of scientific fact and theory. Topics include physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy. Prerequisite: 2 units of college preparatory mathematics or Mathematics 106, or approval of the head of the department. Corequisite: General Science 181 Laboratory, or approval of department head.
115 Science and Society (3)
Explores the interrelationship of science and society through discussion of scientific issues that are vitally important to our society and everyday life. Specific topics may vary in keeping with current issues, but are likely to include the technology revolution, the energy crisis and possible solutions, the importance of science to our economy and defense, the impact of politics and the economy on scientific research, and space science. On demand. Prerequisite: Two units of college preparatory Math or Math 106, or approval of department head.
181 General Science Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany General Science 111. Studies involve error analysis, circuits, optics, nuclear radiation, heat and temperature, pH Measurements, astronomy measurements, identification of minerals, a geological field trip, and a visit to Jones Observatory. Every semester. Two hours per week. Corequisite: General Science 111 or approval of department head.
Political Science, Public Administration and Nonprofit Management
Professor Fouad Moughrabi, Head
Students majoring in political science may earn a B.S. degree, choosing one of five concentrations: Public Policy and Administration, American Studies, International and Comparative Studies, Legal Studies or Public Administration and Nonprofit Management.
The department offers courses in six major subfields of the discipline: political behavior and methodology (200, 202, 203, 302, 303, 401r); political theory (213, 314, 316, 411r, 424); public law and administration (221, 223, 224, 320, 321, 322, 323, 421r, 422r, 423, 434); American institutions and processes (233, 234, 330, 331, 333, 335, 336, 431r, 432, 436); international relations and comparative government (242, 244, 246, 341, 343r, 345, 346, 347, 348, 441r, 442r); and public administration and nonprofit management (PANM 205, 225, 301, 304, 320, 324, 325, 330, 340, 405, 410, 420, 450). Some students may also participate in the State Government Internship Program, the Metropolitan Government Internship Program, the National/International Government Internship Program, the Judicial Honors Internship, or the nonprofit internship.
Political Science (B.S.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses one, from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses other than Political Science. (6 hours)
Minor Requirement
All Political Science majors must complete a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Major and Related Courses
Requirements depend upon the concentration declared.
2855 - Public Administration and Nonprofit Management Concentration
- 6 hours including Political Science 101 and Psychology 101
- 6 hours in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management at the 200 level including PANM 200 and 225
- 15 hours in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management at the 300 level including PANM 320, 325, 330, 340, and one of the following: PANM 301 or PANM 324 or POLS 331
- 18 hours in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management courses at the 400 level including PANM 405, 410, 420, 450, 470
- Related course:
English 279 or 300
2853 - Public Policy and Administration Concentration
- 6 hours Political Science at the 100 level including 101 and one course from Political Science 102 or 103
- 12 hours in Political Science at the 200 level, including Political Science 200, 225, and 6 hours from Political Science 202, 203, 213, 221, 233, 234, 244
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 300 level including Political Science 324 and 6 hours f rom 320, 322, 330, 335, 336, 345, 348, 350
- 15 hours in Political Science courses at the 400 level including at least 6 hours from the Public Policy and Administration approved by the departmental advisor and no more than 6 hours from Political Science 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 495r, 497r, 498r or 499r
- Related courses (12 hours):
- English 279 or 300 or Political Science 495
- Economics 101 or 102
- 6 hours selected from CriminaLJustice 295, 375*; Economics 101 or 102, 306*, 317*; Education 201; Environmental Science 410, 481; HHP 336; Early Childhood 245; Legal Assistant Studies 170; Sociology 125, 209; SOCW 201
*Astrisks denote courses with prerequisites.
(Economics 101 or 102 is required. The course not taken to meet this requirement may be used to meet part of this 6-hour requirement.)
2848 - American Studies Concentration
- 9 hours including Political Science 101, 102, 200
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 200 level (excluding 200). Must include one of the following: 203, 213, 233, or 234.
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 300 level with at least 6 hours from 302, 314, 321, 322, 323, 324, 330, 331, 333, 335, 336, 345
- 15 hours in Political Science courses at the 400 level including at least 6 hours of appropriate American Studies courses approved by the departmental advisor and no more than 6 hours from Political Science 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 495r, 497r, 498r or 499r
