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Particular emphasis will be placed on the state government of Texas. This course satisfies the requirements for teacher certification in Texas Government. This course cannot be substituted for POSC 2331 or 2332, or used for the political science major. POSC 2331 - American & Texas Government I Political Science A survey of U.S. national government, Texas state government and Texas local government. The course includes such topics as the U.S. and Texas Constitutions; democratic theory; federalism; political culture, political socialization and public opinion; political participation and electoral behavior; political parties and interest groups; press; and local government in Texas. POSC 2332 - American & Texas Government II Political Science An examination of the institutional elements of the American and Texas political systems: legislative, executive, and judicial. These elements are examined at the national, state and local levels with a special emphasis on their roles in the development of public policy. POSC 2333 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Political Science An introductory course designed to familiarize students with the facets of the criminal justice system, the subsystems and how they interrelate, including criminal law, criminal procedure, the processing of offenders, punishment alternatives and the future of the criminal justice system. POSC 3300 - Methods in Social Research Political Science An introduction to basic research methodology in the social and behavioral sciences. Prerequisites: POSC 2331 and 2332. POSC 3301 - Statistics for the Social Sciences Political Science This course is designed to introduce students to the basic quantitative methodology in the social sciences and to teach them research design from the conception of an idea to the analysis and interpretation of data. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3302 - History of the Common Law Political Science (LGST and HIST 3302) An introduction to the development of the principle English legal institutions and doctrines. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3303 - Hale, Coke, and Blackstone Political Science A comparative study of some early modern English jurists (Sir Edward Coke, Sir Mathew Hale, and Sir William Blackstone). Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3304 - The Marshall Court Political Science An historical analysis of the work of the United States Supreme Court between 1789 and 1835. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3305 - Comparative Legal Systems: Civil Law (Roman Law) and the Common Law Political Science A comparative study of common law legal systems and civil law systems from Europe and Latin America. Prerequisites: POSC 2331 and 2332. POSC 3318 - Administrative Law Political Science A study of the implementation of statutes by the executive agencies of government, covering enforcement, economic and social regulation, taxation, education, distribution of welfare benefits, land management and many other activities of government. POSC 3321 - Immigration Law and Policy Political Science A practical approach to the substantive law of immigration in the context of American immigration history and developing public policy. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3322 - Family Law Political Science Entering the marriage relationship; void and voidable, duties and liabilities; divorce, annulment; parent–child relationships; paternity; custody; name changes, removal of disabilities of minority; liability of parents for conduct child; marital property rights; homestead; juvenile law; adoptions; individual federal tax. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3325 - Government and Politics of Russia Political Science A survey of post–Soviet Russian politics. The course examines the efforts to create a new Russian governmental and political system following the general problem of "transitions" toward more open political and economic systems in former communist settings and in countries that did not have communist governments. Prerequisites: POSC 2331 and 2332. POSC 3331 - Texas Politics Political Science Designed for the students whose background and interest prepare them to do research in and be receptive to in-depth study of selected topics. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3332 - Urban Government & Politics Political Science This course covers the context in which city governments operate the politics and policymaking process of urban places, and the service delivery issues confronting municipalities. The course is designed to assist the student in obtaining an in–depth understanding of the politics of local public problems. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3333 - Law and Society Political Science How the values and attitudes of society influence the content and enforcement of the law and how the law influences the mores and behavior of society. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3334 - Campaigns and Elections Political Science Students are offered the opportunity to actively participate in the campaigns of candidates. Academic research is combined with “on–the–job” training. Classroom analysis and critique of the individual campaigns round out the course. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3335 - Interest Groups, Political Parties, and Political Participation Political Science An examination of the various components of political participation: political parties, interest groups, public opinion and the role of media. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3337 - Politics and the Media Political Science This course analyzes the impact of the media on the American political system. There is an examination of the evolution of the media from the earliest days of the republic to its place of central importance in elections and governing today. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3338 - Internet and Politics Political Science This course is about how the Internet changes government and politics, as well as how government and politics shape the Internet. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3342 - Judicial Process Political Science Development and operations of courts and related institutions; impact of judicial decisions upon the political system. Prerequisites: POSC 2331 and 2332. POSC 3350 - U.S. Congress Political Science Advanced study of the U.S. Congress Prerequisites: POSC 2331 and 2332. POSC 3352 - International Politics Political Science (INST 3352) Theories of international politics and the decision–making process that generates foreign policy. An examination of the role of power in the modern world, the utility of force in conflict resolution versus the multilateral, collaborative approach. An introduction to the way current international politics is increasingly related to the world economic situation, with special attention to the role of multinational corporations, international trade and finance. Prerequisites: POSC 2331 and 2332, INST 1351 or permission of faculty member. POSC 3353 - The Presidency and the Executive Branch Political Science This course focuses on the role of the presidency in the American political system. Emphasis will be on the office and powers of the President, the expansion of the constitutional presidency and the changing nature of presidential politics. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3354 - Emergency Management Political Science This course focuses on the evolution of U.S. disaster policy and the practice of emergency management, with particular attention top the roles of local governments and nonprofit agencies in disaster management. The course examines the major policy issues, including the utility of the “all–hazard” or comprehensive model of emergency management, the role of the military in disaster operations, state and local capacity building, and the design and implementation of hazard mitigation policies and programs. Prerequisites: POSC 2331 and 2332. POSC 3355 - American Constitutional Law Political Science An analysis of the development and evolutionary interpretation of the United States Constitution through study of decisions by the United States Supreme Court from 1789 to the present. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3356 - American Constitutional Law II Political Science Examines the American constitutional law of criminal justice and criminal procedure as it relates to the administration of criminal substantive law, and the procedural law of arrest, stop and frisk, search, confessions, identification, preliminary hearings, bail, indictment, plea bargaining, venue, discovery, trial, sentencing, appeal, and habeas corpus. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3357 - Public Policy Analysis Political Science An exploration of the ways in which public policy is made in the United States. Prerequisites: POSC 2331 and 2332. POSC 3358 - Public Opinion and Voting Behavior Political Science The political behavior of the mass public in modern democratic systems, especially the United States. Major areas of emphasis will include: political socialization and learning, public opinion and attitude formation, participation and voting behavior. POSC 3360 - Introduction to Justice & Peace Studies Political Science A basic overview of justice and peace studies, based on the seven main principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Among the topics that will be reviewed in conjunction with these principles are the dignity of the human person, community–building, human rights, economic development, culture, class, and gender concerns, conflict resolution and care for the environment. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3362 - Minority Politics Political Science An examination of political participation by minorities (African–American, Asian–American, Latin–American, Native American, women, and other minorities) in American politics, and of the impact of public policies on minority groups. Particular reference will be made to Texas and U.S. Southwest politics. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3363 - Latino Politics Political Science A survey of the forms of political participation and types of public policies that affect Latinos in the United States. Particular reference will be made to Texas and U.S. Southwest politics. POSC 3371 - Introduction to Public Administration Political Science An overview of the basic components of administration in government and nonprofit organizations. Topics covered include executive branch structures, federalism, budgeting, policymaking, personnel administration and ethics. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3372 - Public Personnel Administration Political Science An introduction to civil service systems in the United States. Particular emphasis will be placed on the following topics: the history of the U.S. Civil Service, position classification systems, equal employment opportunity, employee recruitment, in–service training, performance appraisals, employee motivation and collective bargaining. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3373 - Public Administration Ethics Political Science An examination of individual, professional, and institutional ethical issues that arise in public and non-profit organizations. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3374 - Public Organizations: Theory and Behavior Political Science Explores knowledge of organization theory and administrative behavior to understand and diagnose organizational problems and dynamics in the public sector. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3375 - Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations Political Science This course examines the origins, foundations and 200–year history of the American system of national, state and local governance. The course will especially focus on how national, state and local governments interact through the intergovernmental process. Specific topics the course will cover include court cases on federalism, fiscal aspects of federalism, models of federalism, comparative federalism and the future of federalism. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3376 - Public Budgeting and Finance Political Science Examines the techniques and politics of raising and spending public funds. Discusses topics such as deficits politics, legislative and executive powers, and the budgetary role of the courts. Assesses the impacts of taxing and spending policies. Explores issues relevant to national, state, and local governments. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3377 - Administrative Law Political Science A study of the implementation of statutes by the executive agencies of government, covering enforcement, economic and social regulation, taxation, education, distribution of welfare benefits, land management and many other activities of government. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 3378 - Employment Law Political Science A practical approach to the substantive law of employment in the United States. Prerequisites: POSC 2331 and 2332. POSC 4099 - Senior Thesis (cont) Political Science POSC 4111 - Mock Trial II Political Science Mock Trial II is the spring mock trial competition course, designed to strengthen the student's participation in AMTA sanctioned tournaments (regional, national qualifying and national finals. POSC 4191 - Internship in Political Science Political Science Practicum or on-the-job experience under the guidance of practicing specialists in the field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4192 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Political Science Political Science Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4193 - Special Topics in Political Science Political Science Upper division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4291 - Internship in Political Science Political Science Practicum or on-the-job experience under the guidance of practicing specialists in the field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4292 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Political Science Political Science Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4293 - Special Topics in Political Science Political Science Upper division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4300 - LSAT Review Political Science Prepares students for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT); to give students guidance on how to decide where to apply to law school, to help students understand why they want to go to law school; to introduce the theory of legal education and a framework for adjustment. POSC 4301 - Political Theory: Plato to Machiavelli Political Science An introduction to the development of political ideas from the ancient times to the Renaissance. Students will study Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance political thinkers. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4302 - Political Theory: Hobbes to the Present Political Science An introduction to the development of political ideas from the Reformation to the present-day. Students will study the liberal and communitarian frameworks of political theory. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4303 - American Political Theory Political Science An introduction to the development of American political ideas from the colonial period to the present. Gender and minority perspectives are an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4304 - Contemporary Political Theory Political Science An introduction to the development of political ideas in the 20th and 21st century. A comparison between Western and non-Western political theory is an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4305 - Religion and Politics Political Science A basic review of the history and/or fundamental issues entailed in the interrelationship of religion and politics. In particular, the course will focus on the impact religion has on political participation, political institutions and political culture. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4306 - Catholic Political and Social Thought Political Science An examination of Papal encyclicals, Vatican II documents, and pastoral letters of the U.S. Bishops in regard to both perennial and emerging political and social issues. The contributions of American Catholic scholars to this rich heritage of teachings will also be highlighted. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4310 - Constitutional Politics Seminar Political Science A critical analysis of major confrontations in constitutional politics and theory with the goal of understanding how constitutional issues are sorted out in a federal system of government. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4311 - Mock Trial Political Science This course is designed to teach the basics of trial procedure through the use of simulations and mock trials. Students will read texts and discuss trial procedure and selected readings on the structure and procedures of trial courts. The main goal of the course is to impart the fundamentals necessary for successful participation in intercollegiate mock trial competition and to lay the groundwork for more advanced study in law school. The majority of class time in the second half of the course will be spent in "hands on" practice of these techniques in mock trials. POSC 4332 - Senior Seminar Political Science A capstone course for government and pre-law senior students that explores and summarizes selected areas of government, law and the public arena. This course may be team taught. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4354 - American Foreign Policy Process Political Science (INST 4354) The foreign policy–making process and factors influencing U.S. international behavior since 1945. Special emphasis on foreign policy issues affecting United States interests in the coming decade. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4391 - Internship in Political Science Political Science Practicum or on-the-job experience under the guidance of practicing specialists in the field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4392 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Political Science Political Science Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4393 - Special Topics in Political Science Political Science Upper division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4399 - Senior Thesis Political Science Research–based project open to political science majors and others with the permission of the department. Project topic to be approved and supervised by the department according to the standards and guidelines available from the department chair. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4491 - Internship in Political Science Political Science Practicum or on-the-job experience under the guidance of practicing specialists in the field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4492 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Political Science Political Science Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4493 - Special Topics in Political Science Political Science Upper division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4591 - Internship in Political Science Political Science Practicum or on-the-job experience under the guidance of practicing specialists in the field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. POSC 4691 - Internship in Political Science Political Science Practicum or on-the-job experience under the guidance of practicing specialists in the field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. Prerequisites: POSC 2331, 2332. © Copyright  University of St. Thomas. All Rights Reserved. http://www.stthom.edu/Degrees_Programs_Courses/Courses_Schedule/Search_Courses_P op_Up.aqf