Courses

Basic institutions and processes of state government in the United States; the role of parties, pressure groups, and elections in the system; the policy process, its outputs and outcomes; the role of states in the …

This course will prepare students to participate in the Wisconsin in Washington Internship Semester. The course focuses on internship searches, applications, and decisions on where to work. The course also sets academic, professional and personal …

Comparison of politics and government in selected countries around the world. Enroll Info: None

Introduces students to political science as a discipline by focusing on the development of research questions, research designs, and the quantitative and qualitative tools commonly used to implement research designs. Enroll Info: Not open to …

Exploration of core problems of political life, such as the nature and limits of obligation, the concept of justice and its political implications, and the relationship between equality and liberty, through a selection of ancient …

Covers the major issues in international relations since the end of World War II including: the causes of war; civil wars and ethnic conflict; economic development; international trade; exchange rates and international monetary relations; international …

Comparison of politics and government in selected countries around the world. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 182 (or POLI SCI 186 prior to fall 2017)

Basic institutions and processes of American government. The role of constitutional structures, parties, interest groups and elections in the system; policy formation and policy content. Enroll Info: None

Directed study projects for juniors and seniors as arranged with a faculty member.

Directed study projects for juniors and seniors as arranged with a faculty member.