PS 400 Mock Trial

An umbrella course for variable credit topic courses, such as summer forum, intensive summer courses, half-semester courses, etc. Enroll Info: None

PS 348 Analysis of International Relations

Focuses on how to analyze problems in international politics by the use of game theory. Examples include governments making choices about the size of their military forces, barriers to trade, or international agreements on environmental …

PS 347 Terrorism

Examines the causes of terrorism, goals and strategies pursued by terrorist groups, the consequences of terrorism, and counterterrorism policies adopted by governments. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 319 prior …

PS 334 Russian Politics

Theory and practice of Russian States, emphasis on politics, economic and institutional developments since 1991. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 633 prior to fall 2017

PS 328 Politics of East and Southeast Asia

Asia is a vibrant region politically and economically, and is very important to the United States for international security and economic stability. Given its importance, this course provides broad and essential knowledge about Asian nations …

PS 314 Criminal Law and Justice

Substantive and procedural aspects of criminal law, including the purposes of criminal justice, specific crimes, criminal responsibility and punishment, legal concepts of proof, and 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment issues. The case approach is used. …

PS 305 Elections and Voting Behavior

Psychological and social components of voting behavior, current electoral trends, role of voters in the governing process. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 467 prior to fall 2017