335 Congress (3)
The contemporary Congress. The roles of congressmen and women, the distribution of power within Congress, relations with other branches of government, and prospects of reform. On demand.
336 Women in Politics (3)
An examination of the role and status of women in the American political system. Special emphasis given to the impact of selected public policies upon women. On demand. May be registered as Women’s Studies 336. Credit not allowed in both Political Science 336 and Women’s Studies 336.
341 Inter-American Relations (3)
Historical and contemporary relations between the United States and Latin America with emphasis on U.S. hegemonic rule; economic relations; the war on drugs; national security issues; democracy and human rights; and the impact of Latin America on U.S. politics and policy.
343r Comparative Government and Politics (3)
The study of the governmental structures, processes, and ideologies of different regions of the world, comparing their political, economic, and social policies. May be repeated to focus on different regions of the world. On demand.
345 American Foreign Policy (3)
The basic foreign policy problems confronting the United States. On demand.
346 Comparative Politics: China (3)
A study in comparative culture, history and politics as applied to the current government in the People’s Republic of China with an emphasis on the factors which have shaped the government and politics of China since World War II. On demand.
347 Politics of the Middle East (3)
A study of the contemporary politics in the Middle East with emphasis on the evolution of the Arab State System after World War II, the creation of Israel, the Arab-Israeli and other regional conflicts, and the peace process from Camp David on.
348 Politics of Immigration (3)
An examination of immigration policy in the United States with an emphasis on historical patterns, policy debates, legal ramifications, and rules and regulations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
350 Technology, Politics and Society (3)
An examination of the impact of technology on politics and society, with special focus on public policy shifts resulting from changes in technology. On demand.
401r Advanced Topics in Political Behavior (3)
Selected topics in political behavior. May be repeated once. On demand.
411r Advanced Topics in Political Theory (3)
Selected topics in political theory. May be repeated once. On demand.
421r Special Topics in Public Law (3)
Selected topics in public law. On demand. Recommended for pre-law majors.
422r Special Topics in Public Administration (3)
Selected topics in public administration. On demand.
423 Crime and Punishment (3)
An examination of the nature and implications of the major philosophies of punishment with emphasis on their ramifications for assessing the legitimacy of capital punishment. Recommended for prelaw majors.
424 Jefferson (3)
An examination of the political and social ideas of Thomas Jefferson with attention to their influence on American politics and public policy.
425 Policy Issues in Aging (3)
An introduction to the political, economic, social and health policy questions raised by the phenomenon of an aging population. On demand.
426 Philosophy of Punishment (3)
An examination of the major philosophies of punishment with attention to principles of sentencing and to three strikes legislation.
427 Religion, Liberty, and the Law (3)
An examination of the theory and practice of religious liberty in the United States with attention to theories of toleration and religious liberty and to key free exercise cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States.
428 First Amendment(3)
An examination of the case law, rules and regulations emanating from the specifications of the first amendment.
431r Advanced Topics in American Institutions and Processes (3)
Selected topics in American institutions and processes. On demand.
432 Southern Politics (3)
A study of the South’s role in national politics with an emphasis on the demographic, economic, social and political forces which give shape to the political values and partisan preferences of the region’s electorate. On demand.
434 Politics of Child Care (3)
An examination of child care policy in the United States and its implications for public policy making in general. May be registered as Women’s Studies 434. Credit not allowed in both Political Science 434 and Women’s Studies 434.
436 Presidential Leadership (3)
An examination of the dynamics of presidential leadership in domestic and foreign affairs with emphasis on historical examples of executive leadership in times of crisis in the post-World War II period.
441r Advanced Topics in International Relations and Foreign Policy (3)
Selected topics in international relations and foreign policy. May be repeated once. On demand.
442r Advanced Topics in Comparative Government (3)
Selected topics in comparative government. May be repeated once. On demand.
461r, 462r, 463, 464 State Government Internship Program (3)
Internship conducted during the legislative session in government and legislative offices in Nashville. Spring semester. No more than 6 credit hours may apply toward the major degree requirements in the department. Prior approval of instructor.
471r, 472 Metropolitan Government Internship Program (1-3)
Internship conducted in various governmental offices in Chattanooga. Fall semester. No more than 6 credit hours may apply toward the major degree requirements in the department. Prior approval of instructor.
473r, 474, 475, 476 National/International Government Internship Program (3)
Internship conducted in various national and international government offices, departments, or agencies. Prerequisites: Minimum 60 earned hours, 2.5 grade point average, and prior approval of instructor. No more than 6 credit hours may apply toward major degree requirements in the department.
481 Judicial Honors Internship (3)
Internship conducted in the office of a local judge. Student applicants (any major) must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average, completed 60 hours of course work and taken and passed either Political Science 221 or Political Science 321. Selection by a Political Science Department committee.
495r Departmental Honors (1-3 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
Every semester. See Departmental Honors.
497r Research (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
Enrollment limited to students with a 3.0 average in the major. On demand. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
