Political Science (POLS)

POLS 101 Introduction to Political Science (Cr3)(3:0)
Basic issues of political science including political theory, comparative political institutions, dominate ideologies and ideas, the importance of law, the domestic and Third World struggles for civil and political equality and international relations. Also available through Online Learning. Approved for the Honors Program.

POLS 105 American Constitutional Law (Cr3)(3:0)
The role of law in society; the function of the U.S. constitution in balancing the interests of the government and the individual; separation of powers, the First Amendment freedoms, the right to privacy, the war power, criminal justice, and desegregation; analysis and critique of Supreme Court’s landmark decisions in constitutional law and the effects on American society. Also available through Online Learning.

POLS 110 American National Government (Cr3)(3:0)
Constitutional interpretation and implementation, powers and procedures of executive, legislative and judicial branches and the American political process. Offered alternate years. Also available through Online Learning.

POLS 170 Politics of Modern Turkey (Study-Abroad) (Cr3)(3:0)
This course focuses on the politics of modern Turkey with special reference to the culture, history, economy, and social life of the country. The political structure and institutions of Turkey are studied with special focus on Turkish secular democracy within the context of tradition, modernity and change.

POLS 202 International Relations (Cr3)(3:0)
The varieties of relationships among the nations of the world, with special attention to the role of the United States in dealing with economic interdependence, and the major international relations issues including that of national security from the end of World War II to the present. Offered alternate years. Also available through Online Learning.

POLS 251 State and Local Government (Cr3)(3:0)
The varieties of subnational government in the United States, with special attention paid to Pennsylvania institutions and politics, from the revolutionary era to the present.

POLS 291 Special Studies in Political Science (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

POLS 292 Special Studies in Political Science (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

POLS 293 Special Studies in Political Science (Cr3)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.