Political Science Course Descriptions

1513# UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

A survey of the structures and functions of the United States federal government and the political process. (Previously listed as POSC 1113 American Federal Government)

2513# INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE.

This course introduces students to political science by presenting the principal approaches, concerns, methods, and conclusions of the discipline. (Previously listed as POSC 2113)

3353# POLITICAL PARTIES AND POLITICS.

An analysis of United States political parties and their relationships to the electorate and the institutions of government.

3503# UNITED STATES JUDICIAL PROCESS.

An analysis of the United States judiciary and legal process from a political perspective. Special attention will be given to such topics as the functions of the police and powers of the legal profession, and the contribution of judges and juries to the administration of justice. (Previously listed as POSC 3143 American Judicial Process)

3513# UNITED STATES CONSTITUTIONAL LAW.

An analysis of principal doctrines and cases in the development of constitutional law. (Previously listed as POSC 3233 U.S. Constitutional Law)

3523# LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS.

An analysis of the governmental and political systems of local communities with emphasis upon their problems and policymaking processes. (Previously listed as POSC 3333)

3533# STATE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS.

An analysis of state political systems, focusing upon their structures, functions and policy outputs. (Previously listed as POSC 3613)

3543# DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY.

A study of the development of political philosophy from Plato through Rousseau. (Previously listed as POSC 3543)

3563# INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.

An analysis of the principles and processes of public administration. (Previously listed as POSC 4323)

3573# THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

An analysis of the powers, roles and decision making processes of legislatures with special attention on the Congress. (Previously listed as POSC 3713)

3583# UNITED STATES PRESIDENCY.

An analysis of the powers, roles, decision making processes, and institutional development of the United States Presidency. (Previously listed as POSC 3363 American Presidency)

3723# GLOBAL POLITICS.

An analysis of the fundamentals of global politics, law and organization. (Previously listed as POSC 3223 International Relations)

4503# UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY.

An analysis of the major problems, concepts, instruments and conduct of United States foreign policy since WWII. (Previously listed as POSC 3123 American Foreign Policy)

4533# ASPECTS OF OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS.

A general survey and study of Oklahoma state politics as operative in the American federal system.

4543# ELECTORAL BEHAVIOR.

An analysis of the United States electoral process as influenced by political socialization and group and partisan attachments. (Previously listed as POSC 4413)

4553# UNITED STATES POLITICAL IDEAS.

A study of the major political philosophies and ideas important in the development of the United States political system. (Previously listed as American Political Ideas)

4563# PUBLIC POLICY.

An analysis of the decision making processes by which public policies are reached for important national issues. (Previously listed as POSC 4423)

4743# GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IN WESTERN EUROPE.

An analysis of the major political and governmental systems of Western Europe. (Previously listed as POSC 4113)

4753# GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IN ASIA.

An analysis of the major political and governmental systems in Asia. (Previously listed as POSC 4213)

4763# GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IN LATIN AMERICA.

An analysis of the major political and governmental systems in Latin America. (Previously listed as POSC 4233)

4773# GOV’T & POLITICS IN TRANSITIONAL POST COMM SOCIETY.

An analysis of the major political and governmental systems of current and post communist states. (Previously listed as GOV’T & POLITICS IN TRANSITIONAL COMM SOCPOSC 4243)

4783# MODERN POLITICAL IDEOLOGY.

A study of major political ideologies such as Liberalism, Communism, and Fascism. (Previously listed as POSC 4573)

4793# PROBLEMS IN GLOBAL POLITICS.

An analysis of selected topics in global politics such as: the role and interplay of nation states, intergovernmental organizations, and nongovernmental political organizations. (Previously listed as POSC 4713)

4960 DIRECTED READING.

Supervised reading and study in areas selected in consultation with the directing professor.

4970 SPECIAL STUDIES.

A special study of selected topics under a directing professor.

4980 SEMINAR.

A research or reading seminar on topic announced in the University’s Schedule of Classes each semester.

4990 RESEARCH.

Directed research into advanced topics.

5960 DIRECTED READING.

Supervised reading in an area selected in consultation with the directing professor.

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES.

Supervised research or project selected with advice of professor.

5990 RESEARCH.

Directed research into advanced topics.

# Liberal Arts and Science Course