PS 518. Regulating Vice in American Cities. (3 Credits)

This course surveys the state regulation of behaviors that seemingly only injure the user - drug use, gambling, obscenity, sex work - but can also be disruptive to the community. The course will examine the theoretical foundations of these culture war issues and the empirical research on local governments' various strategies to curb this behavior. Also listed as CJ 518 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Summer on sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $75

PS 522. Politics, Justice, and Law in Television and Film. (3 Credits)

The course will examine how the national political mood affects scripted television programing and movie releases and the possible effects entertainment can have of the public’s view and understanding of politics, justice, and the law. (Summer on sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $75

PS 530. English Constitutional History. (3 Credits)

The English Constitution from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Also listed as HI 530 but creditable only in the field for which registered.

Course Fees: $75

PS 531. International Relations. (3 Credits)

The nature of international relations.

Course Fees: $75

PS 535. International Organization. (3 Credits)

The development problems and role of international organizations.

Course Fees: $75

PS 544. The Middle East Past and Present. (3 Credits)

Multidisciplinary study of the history, cultures, and contemporary politics of the Middle East.

Course Fees: $75

PS 581. Contemporary United States Foreign Policy. (3 Credits)

United States foreign policy from World War II to the present. Also listed as HI 581 but creditable only in the field for which registered.

Course Fees: $75

PS 590. Special Topics. (3 Credits)

A study of one or more major political science topics.

Course Fees: $75

PS 599. Independent Study-Practicum. (3 Credits)

Independent study, research, or special field experience under departmental supervision.

Course Fees: $75