PSCI 1101 - Introduction to American Politics
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Summer 2025 / Fall 2025
Emphasizes interrelations among levels and branches of government, formal and informal institutions, processes, and behavior.
PSCI 3021 - U.S. Campaigns and Elections
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Fall 2024 / Spring 2025
Introduces students to the subjects, techniques, and findings of Political Science research on campaigns and elections. Particular emphasis is placed on the study of voting, campaign effects, partisan coalitions, electoral rules, campaign finance, and the policy impact of elections. Recommended prerequisite: PSCI 1101.
PSCI 3041 - The American Congress
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Fall 2024 / Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
Provides intensive examination of the role of Congress in American government, including congressional elections, representation, the organization of Congress, and congressional policy making. Examines larger context of congressional politics, including political parties, the president, and interest groups. Recommended prerequisite: PSCI 1101.
PSCI 3301 - Gender, Sexuality and U.S. Law
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Spring 2026
Contemporary and historic overview of U.S. courts' treatment of sex and gender. Using the case method, examines policy issues including, but not limited to: same sex marriage and civil unions; privacy; affirmative action; abortion; reproductive technologies; and discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation in education and in the workplace. Recommended prerequisite: PSCI 1101 or WGST 2000. Same as WGST 3300.
PSCI 4241 - Constitutional Law
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Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 / Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
Focuses on the nature and scope of American constitutional principles as developed by the U.S. Supreme Court, including federalism, separation of powers, commerce, due process and equal protection. Recommended prerequisite: PSCI 1101.
