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CVED200
INTRODUCTION
TO
DELIBERATIVE PUBLIC
LEARNING
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3 sh
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Students are introduced to the theory and practice
of deliberative citizen discourse in a democracy.
The course links study of theory with participation in
actual public forums. Principles of deliberative
discourse are studied in relation to theories of democracy
and then applied in public forums. Students become
effective moderators in public deliberative forums and
interpreters of results. This course also prepares
students for more advanced study in the theory and
practice of civic engagement and public
scholarship. (Fulfills external
experience general education)
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POLI101
POLITICAL
SCIENCE (f or sp)
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3 sh
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A
comprehensive approach to political fundamentals: theory
and organization of the modern state; the theory,
processes, and ideologies of all types of governments.
Basic to further study of the structure and
function of government. Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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POLI105
AMERICAN
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
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3 sh
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The
general principles, structure and functions of the
American federal government.
The rights and duties of citizenship, civil rights,
political parties, special interest groups.
The growing importance of the regulatory functions
of government.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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POLI107
WORLD
POLITICS
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3 sh
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Students
are introduced to the fields of international relations,
foreign policy and international political economy.
The course reviews the evolution of the current
international system and introduces basic theories and
models used by political scientists and others in
analyzing world politics.
Primary emphasis is placed on the evolving
post-Cold War “World Order” and the major issues
confronting it. Fulfills
General Education Requirements.
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POLI159
SPECIAL
TOPICS: FIRST YEAR STUDENT SEMINAR
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1 sh
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The first year seminar is designed to introduce the
student to the culture and mission of the university
within the context of an academic discipline of choice.
The course will explore the purpose of one's college
education and provide the student an opportunity to become
engaged with the academic field of interest. The
student will be introduced to basic college learning and
study skills in the context of the content area.
Through ample class discussion of common readings, the
student will engage in active learning. Common
co-curricular activities and the incorporation of a peer
mentor component will facilitate the first year student's
connection with fellow students and faculty in the
university community. Restricted to first semester,
first year students.
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POLI200
INTRODUCTION
TO POLITICAL INQUIRY AND ACTION |
3 sh |
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Prepares students for advanced study in political science
by introducing the various modes of political inquiry,
competing theories of democracy, and the range of
methods and information resources used in the study of
politics and public policy.
Prerequisites: POLI101,
105 or 107.
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POLI210
STATE
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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3 sh
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Examines the political process, governmental institutions,
and the politics of governing at the state and local
levels today. Special effort will be made to examine
Pennsylvania examples.
Fulfills political science/economics general education requirement.
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POLI230
POLITICAL
PARTIES AND ELECTIONS
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3 sh
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This
is an intermediate level undergraduate course intended to
build upon knowledge acquired in introductory courses in
political science. The course examines the role function
of political parties and electoral processes in the U.S.
and elsewhere. In broader terms, the course explores the
theoretical and practical linkages among political
parties, electoral processes, and the development and
maintenance of representative democracy.
Prerequisite:
POLI101, 105 or permission of the instructor.
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POLI250
UNITED
STATES FOREIGN POLICY
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3 sh
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An
examination of the nature of foreign policy, the manner in
which foreign policy is formulated and executed in a
democracy, and the objectives and limits of U.S. Foreign
Policy. Emphasis
is placed on U.S. Foreign Policy since 1945.
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POLI259
SPECIAL
TOPICS: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL INQUIRY & ACTION |
3 sh |
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Prepares students for advanced study in political science
by introducing the various modes of political inquiry
competing theories of democracy, and the range of
methods and information resources used in the study of
politics and public policy. Restrictions
Upon Registration: Must have completed POLI101,
105 or 107.
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POLI260
INTRODUCTION
TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
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3 sh
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Survey
of governmental administration in the U.S. with particular
emphasis on the national government.
Organization and management, budgeting, personnel,
planning and public relations.
Prerequisite:
POLI105 or permission of the instructor.
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POLI301
COMPARATIVE
GOVERNMENT
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3 sh
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An
analysis of the methods and scope of the comparative study
of government, and an examination of political systems in
selected countries with a focus on well established
industrialized system.
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POLI302
BUSINESS
LAW I
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3 sh
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Familiarizes
the student with the fundamental principles of business
law as they relate to the development and application of
common, general, criminal and property law as well as
contract arrangements.
Much of the course will involve the study and
analysis of significant cases in each of the
aforementioned legal areas. Prerequisite:
completion of the core requirements of the
Management Program.
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POLI303
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BUSINESS LAW II
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3 sh |
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Familiarizes
the student with the fundamental principles of business
law as they relate to the businessman.
Contract and commercial law as well as fundamental
knowledge of government regulatory schemes.
The survey will touch upon the traditional concepts
of contracts and negotiable instruments and will also
explore the anti-trust laws, occupational regulations,
fair credit and equal employment opportunity, workmen’s
compensation, unemployment compensation, and other
miscellaneous fields of law.
Prerequisite:
POLI302 or permission of the instructor.
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POLI305
CONGRESS
AND THE PRESIDENCY
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3 sh
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Examines
the nature of the relationship and interdependencies
between the Congress and the Presidency of the United
States. Focuses
on the constitutional powers of these respective
institutions of American national government.
Substantive areas that will be examined include,
but are not limited to: the historic origins of federalism
and the separation of powers model of American
Constitutionalism; the changing role(s) and functions of
the respective institutions regarding domestic and foreign
policy; the electoral processes that shape and influence
Congressional and Presidential decision-making; the impact
and consequences of the rise of the federal bureaucracy in
the U.S.; and the social, political, and economic forces
that have shaped contemporary Congressional and
Presidential relations.
Prerequisites:
POLI101 or POLI105 or permission of the instructor.
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POLI308
AFRICAN
POLITICS |
3 sh |
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A survey
and analysis of African politics. Provides a grounded
understanding of the various contextual stages
(pre-colonial, colonial, post-colonial, and
post-post-colonial) that have shpaed and continue to
influence African politics and policy.
Restrictions Upon Registration: 30+ credit hours
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POLI310
CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
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3 sh
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Study
of the institutions and processes by which criminal
justice decisions are made, with emphasis on their legal
and political aspects. The roles and interactions of law
and rights, prosecution and defense, courts, police, and
correctional institutions.
Focus on the conflicting values and principles
underlying criminal justice.
Prerequisite:
A course in POLI, SOCI, or SOCW.
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POLI312
MEDIA
AND POLITICS |
3 sh |
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An exploration of the
effects of the media (print, broadcast, electronic, and
film) on political behavior in the American political
system.
Restrictions
Upon Registration:
45 sh or permission of instructor
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POLI315
POLITICS
IN THE DEVELOPING NATIONS
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3 sh
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Students
will be introduced to the most prominent theories of
political development and the major political, economic,
and social issues common to developing nations.
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POLI320
LATIN
AMERICAN POLITICS |
3 sh |
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Study of
selected Latin American political systems in the 20th
century, analyzing the impact of cultural and
socio-political forces on modernization and political
development. Through the study of several cases,
students will develop an understanding of the historical
roots of issues facing Latin America today.
Restrictions on registration: 30+ credit hours
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POLI322 __ INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL
ECONOMY |
3 sh |
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An introduction to
international political economy, the study of the
interaction of politics and economics in the
international system. Includes discussion of how
politically motivated policies and dynamics influence
economic activity and how economic interests and
calculations influence political events. Highlights the
impact of international economic dynamics and
institutions on domestic political, economic, and social
conditions as well as the influence of domestic
political structures and economic interests on the
international system. Registration Restrictions: 30+
credit hours
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POLI325
LABOR
MANAGEMENT RELATIONS
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3 sh
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This
course will introduce students to the general field of
labor-management relations.
The focus will be on the issues which face workers
and employers in the U.S. labor markets, especially those
issues to be resolved through collectively bargained
contracts between employees and management.
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POLI328
SOCIAL
SCIENCE SEMINAR: TOPICS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
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3 sh
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A thematic or topical approach, with
emphasis on historical/political/economic analysis.
Treatment of historical, contemporary and/or comparative
topics (for example, the historical roots and contemporary
practice of terrorism and its political and economic
impact; the impact of imperialism --political, economic,
and historical-- in different global areas; the frontier
experience of Russian Siberia and the American West)
within a framework provided by the instructor.
Restrictions upon student registration: BA majors
with a minimum of 45 credits.
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POLI330
PUBLIC
POLICY
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3 sh
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An
upper-level course on the study of public policy. Includes
an overview of the epistemological and methodological
issues surrounding the study of public policy as they are
viewed from different ideological perspectives.
In addition the course provides an in-depth study
of public policy related to poverty and welfare in the
U.S. Prerequisite: POLI105
or permission of the instructor.
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POLI350
INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS
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3 sh
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The
study of current diplomatic, economic, and political
problems as they affect the balance of power, disarmament,
the East-West struggle, the United Nations and the
emerging states of Africa and Asia.
Prerequisite:
POLI101 or permission of the instructor.
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POLI359
SPECIAL
TOPICS: INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
(spring 2008) |
3 sh
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An
introduction to international political economy, the
study of the interaction of politics and economics in
the international system. Includes discussion of
how politically motivated policies and dynamics
influence economic activity and how economic interests
and calculations influence political events.
Highlights the impact of international economics
dynamics and institutions on domestic political,
economic, and social conditions as well as the influence
of domestic political structures and economic interests
on the international system. Restrictions Upon
Registration: 30+ credits
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POLI365
ORGANIZATIONAL
THEORY AND PRACTICE
(changed to MANG365,
11/2008)
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3 sh
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This
is an advanced course of particular interest to majors in
management, political science and sociology. Theories of
the nature and functions of organizations in modern
society will be examined. Prerequisite:
POLI260.
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POLI370
UNITED
NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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3 sh
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A
rapid survey of the history of international organizations
prior to the United Nations and an intensive study of the
United Nations. Emphasis upon the purposes, principles,
membership, structure, and functions of the U.N.
Attention to other international organizations for
such purposes as mutual security, disarmament, and the
pacific settlement of international disputes.
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POLI380
CONSTITUTIONAL
LAW
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3 sh
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Analysis
of the American constitutional system and its principles,
with emphasis upon the Constitution, the Supreme Court,
and judicial review.
Constitutional principles, as applied by the
Courts, to Congress, the President, federalism, state
powers, and civil liberties.
Prerequisite:
POLI105.
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POLI381
LAW
AND SOCIETY
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3 sh
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A
study of American legal institutions and process. Common
law, statutory law, administrative law, and constitutional
law. The
majority of the substantive materials in the course will
be drawn from issues involving freedom of expression.
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POLI390
POLITICAL
THEORY I
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3 sh
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The
history of Western political thought from the Greeks
through the 18th century.
Theories pertaining to the nature of the state and
the legitimate objectives of governments:
authority, sovereignty, law, liberty, etc.
Prerequisite: POLI101 or permission of the instructor.
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POLI391
POLITICAL
THEORY II
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3 sh
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This
is an advanced elective course in political theory
focusing on major issues in 20th century political
philosophy. An
understanding of the Western tradition of political theory
developed in POLI390 will be used as the background for a
survey of major ideologies and for an in-depth exploration
of three philosophic issues:
freedom, equality, and democracy.
Prerequisite:
POLI101 or 105 and 390.
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POLI400
JUNIOR/SENIOR
RESEARCH SEMINAR
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3 sh
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This
is an advanced course in political science research.
It provides the upper-level political science major
with practice in the use of various research tools as part
of a semester-long individual research project. The
specific substantive focus of the course will vary,
depending on the instructor. Prerequisite:
junior or senior standing; Political Science major
or permission of the instructor.
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POLI405
SENIOR
CAPSTONE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
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3 sh
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The
seminar is intended to be an educational experience in
which specialized skills and concepts introduced in
individual courses in the major are integrated through
investigation and discussion of broader issues in
management. Restrictions
Upon Student Registration:
This is a required seminar for Management majors enrolled in the
revised program. It
is to be taken only during one of the last two semesters
prior to graduation.
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POLI499
INDEPENDENT
STUDY
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