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PSCI 200 Political Violence and Terrorism

An in-depth examination of the causes and patterns of modern terrorism and reactions intended to achieve justice. Students will investigate case studies of recent occurrences of terrorism and responses. Central themes will include retribution vs. reconciliation, state-sponsored terrorism, and/or international tribunals.

Credits

3.0

Offered

Fall Semester and Summer

PSCI 202 Women & Politics

This course examines politics from a gendered perspective with an emphasis on how gender interacts with race, class and sexuality to impact women as political beings and focuses on women’s political participation in radical social movements.

Credits

3.0

Core

Social and Behavioral Analysis

Offered

Fall Semester

PSCI 203 Introduction to U.S. Politics

Credit by exam. An introduction to the U.S. system of government and its policy process. Will explore the foundations and structure of the government, the way in which policy is crafted in the U.S. governmental institutions and other electoral processes including elections.

Credits

3.0

Core

Social and Behavioral Analysis

Offered

Both Semesters

PSCI 205 Methods of Political Inquiry

Prerequisite: Any 3 credits of social science or permission of the instructor. Sophomore standing required. For political science majors, PSCI 203 or PSCI 210 is recommended. This course introduces students to a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods used in political science. Students learn the tools needed to conduct original research. Among the topics to be covered are: survey research, interviewing, content analysis, historical analysis and legal analysis.

Credits

3.0

Offered

Spring Semester

PSCI 210 Comparative Politics

An introduction to the methods of comparative inquiry with close examination of select western democracies, communist, post-communist and developing countries. Comparisons of historical processes, governmental institutions and current public policy challenges.

Credits

3.0

Core

Global Persp & Social Behav Analysis

Offered

Spring Semester

PSCI 215 International Relations

An introduction to the theories and current issues of international relations. Attention given to tension between nationalism and transnationalism and to modern phenomena such as the international economy and the global environment.

Credits

3.0

Core

Global Perspectives

Offered

Fall Semester

PSCI 219 Model United Nations

The Model United Nations is a national and professional organization that hosts an annual simulation experience in New York City every spring. Participants assume the role of a delegate from another country, craft, and submit position papers. The course provides critical preparation for the simulation experience.

Credits

1.0

Offered

Spring Semester (Even Years)

PSCI 220 Maryland Student Legislature

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. The MD Student Legislature is a student-run organization that brings together students from Maryland universities to conduct two legislative simulations per semester. Participants assume the role of the legislator, craft and submit legislation and shepherd bills through committee and floor debate. Grading is on S/U basis. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.

Credits

1.0

Offered

Both Semesters

LWPS 230 Introduction to Law

Law and the legal system in the United States. The impact of legal institutions on society. The law as a reflection of political, economic and social values.

Credits

3.0

Core

Social and Behavioral Analysis

Offered

Both Semesters

AFPS 240 African American Politics

An examination of African-American political activity in the 20th century. African-American participation in the U.S. electoral process and the power structure in African-American communities.

Credits

3.0

Offered

As Needed

PSCI 299 Special Topics in Political Science

Prerequisite: PSCI 203. This course will be a general topics course in political science allowing faculty and students to study particular special interests in politics.

Credits

3.0

Offered

As needed