Online Degrees and Courses

PS100
American Government
Credits: 4
Day
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PS101
American Politics
Credits: 4
Day
Overview of the American political process as an experiment in self-government. Considers the nature and character of Americans and their democracy. Examines parties, elections, voting, the presidency, Congress and the courts through readings, films, lectures and discussions. TOP

PS103
American Politics
Credits: 3
Eve
Consideration of the role of values and ethical principles in the workplace. Includes general issues of business practice (for example, corporate responsibility, truth in advertising, treatment of employees) and also issues raised by some specific professional practices, especially health care professions (for example, regulation by codes, ideas of informed consent, allocation of scarce resources, confidentiality). TOP

PS109
Law & Legal Process
Credits: 3
Eve
TOP

PS110
Law & Legal Process
Credits: 4
Day
Introduction to criminal law, civil law, constitutional law and legal reasoning. Examines legal education, due process, courtroom participants and alternatives to trials in the framework of the pursuit of justice. TOP

PS150
Comparative Politics
Credits: 4
Day
Comparison of the political culture and governmental structure of various nations with one another and with the United States. Examines the established and emerging democracies of Europe and the developing nations. Focuses on England, Germany, Russia and a developing nation. Offered in 2006 and alternate years. TOP

PS185
Political Science Elective
Credits: 0
Day
Political Science Elective TOP

PS186

Credits: 4
Day
TOP

PS187

Credits: 4
Day
TOP

PS188

Credits: 4
Day
TOP

PS210
Pol Parties&Pres Gr
Credits: 4
Day
Comparison of the political culture and governmental structure of various nations with one another and with the United States. Examines the established and emerging democracies of Europe and the developing nations. Focuses on England, Germany, Russia and a developing nation. Offered in 2004 and alternate years. TOP

PS210A
Politics & Media
Credits: 2
Eve
Examination of the media, political parties and interest groups as links between voters and government. Includes news coverage, presidential selection, political advertising, political consultants, public opinion surveys, lobbying tactics and campaign finance. Considers the impact of television and the possibility for partisan realignment or de-alignment in a media age. Two-credit courses meet for one-half semester. Students may elect either or both courses. Offered in 2004 and alternate years. TOP

PS210b
Politics & Media
Credits: 2
Day
Examination of the media, political parties and interest groups as links between voters and government. Includes news coverage, presidential selection, political advertising, political consultants, public opinion surveys, lobbying tactics and campaign finance. Considers the impact of television and the possibility for partisan realignment or de-alignment in a media age. Two-credit courses meet for one-half semester. Students may elect either or both courses. Offered in 2004 and alternate years. TOP

PS215
Gender Roles & Family Policy
Credits: 4
Day
Examination of civic obligations and gender differences in political participation, political candidacy and public service at the local, state and national levels. Introduces domestic family issues such as education, pregnancy, childcare, poverty and violence. Includes an experiential learning or community service component. Offered in 2005 and alternate years. TOP

PS220
American Constitutional Law
Credits: 4
Day
Examination of the constitutional foundations and development of America’s governmental institutions through analysis of leading Supreme Court cases. Studies the principles of constitutionalism, federalism, separation of powers, civil liberties, civil rights and judicial review. Students read, brief and report on cases to the class. TOP

PS225
Politics of the Developing World
Credits: 3
Eve
Introduces the major concepts, issues and challenges of politics in the Developing World. Examines the legacy of colonialism, regime types, civil-military relations, corruption, ethnicity, religion and culture, the debt crisis and economic development using examples from countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Offered in 2004 and alternate years. TOP

PS228
Latin American Politics
Credits: 3
Eve
Examination of the politics of Latin American nations, including the transition to democracy from an authoritative regime, the breakdown of democracy, the pressure for economic and social reforms, and the relationship between democracy and development. Focuses on the political, economic and social challenges facing Brazil, Chile, Cuba, and Mexico. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing - 200 level, one introductory social science course recommended. Offered in 2005 and alternate years. TOP

PS229
Hlth & Env Policy
Credits: 3
Eve
Introduction to criminal law, civil law, constitutional law and legal reasoning. Examines legal education, due process, courtroom participants and alternatives to trials in the framework of the pursuit of justice. TOP

PS230
Health Care & Environmental Policy
Credits: 3
Eve
Examination of governmental regulation and policy development in terms of participants, agenda setting, enactment, implementation and cost/benefit evaluation. Consideration of issues such as health research and technology, universal health insurance coverage, health care quality and cost control, natural resource management, toxic waste disposal, global temperature change and trading of pollution credits. Offered in 2004 and alternate years. TOP

PS235
Politics of Russia & East Europe
Credits: 4
Day
Examines the disintegration and collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and East Europe from Stalin to Gorbachev and Yeltsin. Explores the fears, frustrations and the hopes of the people of these emerging democracies as they face political, economic and social reconstructive tasks of enormous magnitude. Offered in Spring 2005 and alternate years. TOP

PS238
West Europ Politics
Credits: 3
Eve
Examination of governmental regulation and policy development in terms of participants, agenda setting, enactment, implementation and cost/benefit evaluation. Consideration of issues such as health research and technology, universal health insurance coverage, health care quality and cost control, natural resource management, toxic waste disposal, global temperature change and trading of pollution credits. Offered in Spring and Fall 2003 and alternate years. TOP

PS240
United States Foreign Policy
Credits: 4
Day
Study of foreign policy components, such as the President, State and Defense Departments, Congress and the CIA and how they combine in foreign policy formulation. Analyzes current American foreign policy toward various global areas. Offered in 2006 and alternate years. TOP

PS241
International Relations
Credits: 4
Day
Survey of the development and major characteristics of the state system; the elements of national power; the instruments of international relations; and their general application within the international community. Focuses on specific international problems. Offered in 2005 and alternate years. TOP

PS242
Peace & Con Res Sem
Credits: 4
Day
Examination of governmental regulation and policy development in terms of participants, agenda setting, enactment, implementation and cost/benefit evaluation. Consideration of issues such as health research and technology, universal health insurance coverage, health care quality and cost control, natural resource management, toxic waste disposal, global temperature change and trading of pollution credits. Offered in Spring and Fall 2003 and alternate years. TOP

PS243
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution
Credits: 4
Day
Introduces the concepts and techniques of Conflict Resolution beginning with interpersonal relationships, but focusing primarily on the international community. Provides an introduction to international organizations and international law. The class uses case studies of actual conflicts and simulates the United Nations. TOP

PS245
Political Thought
Credits: 4
Day
Survey of political theory through the classic writings of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Bentham, Marx, Rawls and others. Includes rights, the public interest, social contract, liberty, equality and justice. Offered in 2005 and alternate years. TOP

PS280
International Model United Nations
Credits: 4
Day
Unique course with a travel component and an opportunity for the students to research and represent another nation’s perspective on controversial issues in a United Nations simulation, sponsored by a major university. In recent years, this course has traveled during spring semester for about a week to Vienna, Austria, Athens, Greece and Brussels, Belgium. Pass/Fail. Travel expenses vary. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above. TOP

PS285
Selected Topics in Political Science
Credits: 2
Day
Exploration of selected topics, such as Politics and Film, and United Nations Politics. Topics vary according to the mutual interests of students and faculty. Two-credit courses meet for one-half semester. May be elected for more than one topic. TOP

PS285H
Internat Model UN
Credits: 4
Day
Exploration of selected topics, such as Politics and Film, and United Nations Politics. Topics vary according to the mutual interests of students and faculty. Two-credit courses meet for one-half semester. May be elected for more than one topic. No more than 4 credits total can be earned for model U.N. programs. TOP

PS324
Pre-Law Intern Program
Credits: 2
Day
Central course of the Pre-Law Program. Introduces the daily routine of the legal profession. Includes observation of courtroom proceedings and participation in legal research. Requires a minimum of five contact hours per week during a ten-week internship with a legal firm or other placement. A learning contract is required. Prerequisites: junior standing; or permission of the pre-law adviser. TOP

PS324A
Pre-Law Intern Program - Internship
Credits: 2
Day
Central course of the Pre-Law Program. Introduces the daily routine of the legal profession. Includes observation of courtroom proceedings and participation in legal research. Requires a minimum of five contact hours per week during a ten-week internship with a legal firm or other placement. A learning contract is required. Prerequisites: junior standing; or permission of the pre-law adviser. Internship component. TOP

PS324B
Pre-Law Intern Program - Classroom
Credits: 2
Day
Central course of the Pre-Law Program. Introduces the daily routine of the legal profession. Includes observation of courtroom proceedings and participation in legal research. Requires a minimum of five contact hours per week during a ten-week internship with a legal firm or other placement. A learning contract is required. Prerequisites: junior standing; or permission of the pre-law adviser. Classroom component. TOP

PS330
American Political Thought
Credits: 4
Day
Examination of ways in which American political thinkers, leaders and contemporary commentators have dealt with the issues of power, equality, sovereignty and representation. Focuses on the relationship between abstract political concepts and practical politics in American political thinking. Prerequisite: junior standing; or permission of the instructor. Offered in 2004 and alternate years. TOP

PS335
Politics of Russia & East Europe
Credits: 4
Day
Examines the disintegration and collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and East Europe from Stalin to Gorbachev and Yeltsin. Explores the fears, frustrations and the hopes of the people of these emerging democracies as they face political, economic and social reconstructive tasks of enormous magnitude. Offered in Spring 2005 and alternate years. TOP

PS340
The Judiciary
Credits: 4
Day
Examination of the roles of courts and judges, especially Supreme Court Justices, in the American political system. Includes the recruitment and socialization of judges, the political framework in which they function, the factors which influence their decisions and the impact of their decisions on the American political system. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. Offered in 2005 and alternate years. TOP

PS345
International Human Rights
Credits: 4
Day
Since the end of the Cold War, one of the major challenges facing the international community has been the interrelated problems of defining human rights and protecting those rights. The rhetoric of humanitarian intentions, unfortunately, has often served as a cover for the actual neglect of human rights. This course will examine the nature and evolution of human rights, the problems entailed in humanitarian action and the potential for building a viable international human rights regime. TOP

PS350
The Presidency
Credits: 4
Day
Analysis of the nature and role of the American presidency. Examines the contemporary institution of the presidency and its effectiveness. Discusses the sources of presidential power, the constitutional basis of the presidency, the role of the executive office and the White House Staff, and the relationship between personality traits and the exercise of presidential power. Prerequisite: junior standing; or permission of the instructor. Offered in 2005 and alternate years. TOP

PS360
The Congress
Credits: 4
Day
Comparison of the styles of legislators under varying circumstances: winning election, retaining home voter support, adapting to Congress and legislative peers, relating to leadership, bargaining with interest groups and meeting the press. Evaluates the goals of legislators and their relationship to the executive. Debates whether Congress deserves its poor public image. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. Offered in 2006 and alternate years. TOP

PS380
Political Internship
Credits: 2
Day
Internship in Philadelphia or elsewhere, selected in consultation with faculty advisers according to special interests. Placement possibilities include federal, state and local government agencies; community organizations; political campaigns; public and private institutions; and other agencies dealing with political concerns. A learning contract is required. Pass/Fail. Credit may vary depending upon the scope of the commitment and the provisions of the learning contract. Prerequisite: junior standing; or permission of the instructor. TOP

PS381
Peace & Con Res Sem
Credits: 4
Day
Internship in Philadelphia or elsewhere, selected in consultation with faculty advisers according to special interests. Placement possibilities include federal, state and local government agencies; community organizations; political campaigns; public and private institutions; and other agencies dealing with political concerns. A learning contract is required. Pass/Fail. Credit may vary depending upon the scope of the commitment and the provisions of the learning contract. Prerequisite: junior standing; or permission of the instructor. TOP

PS385
Special Studies in Political Science
Credits: 2
Day
In-depth exploration of selected topics, such as Literary Perspectives on American Politics or a seminar on a specific nation or area. Topics vary according to the mutual interests of students and faculty. Two-credit courses meet for one-half hour semester. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. May be elected for more than one topic. TOP

PS389
Independent Study
Credits: 4
Day
Directed in-depth reading and research devoted to specific topics in political science and government. Prerequisites: junior standing, 3.0 GPA in the major and overall, and permission of the department chair and instructor concerned. TOP

PS390
Senior Thesis Seminar
Credits: 4
Day
Supervised preparation of a portfolio documenting student learning and containing a culminating written project on a topic selected by the student. Includes opportunities for integration and reflection, collaborative learning, peer review, a career workshop and public oral presentation of the senior thesis. Reviews methodology in political science, incorporates outside evaluation, primary sources and original research. Prerequisites: senior standing in political science and recommend MA/PY 140/141 Elementary Statistics. TOP

PS391
Peace & Con Res Sem
Credits: 4
Day
Supervised preparation of a portfolio documenting student learning and containing a culminating written project on a topic selected by the student. Includes opportunities for integration and reflection, collaborative learning, peer review, a career workshop and public oral presentation of the senior thesis. Reviews methodology in political science, incorporates outside evaluation, primary sources and original research. Prerequisites: senior standing in political science and recommend MA/PY 140/141 Elementary Statistics. TOP

PS490
Senior Thesis Seminar
Credits: 4
Day

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