Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| POLS 1010 |
Introduction to Political Science
This course surveys major themes in political thought from ancient Greece to the modern West. Students will study theorists such as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Machiavelli, Locke, and Marx, focusing on questions about the purpose of politics, the nature of the state, political authority, justice, power, and legitimacy. | 3 |
| POLS 2010 |
American Government
An introduction to American government in both theory and practice. The course examines how Congress, the presidency, the judiciary, interest groups, and voters exercise political power. Designed as a foundation for majors and non-majors alike, it equips students to analyze U.S. politics with greater depth. | 3 |
| POLS 3590 |
Constitutional Law
This course analyzes individual rights and responsibilities as developed by the United States Supreme Court in its interpretation of the United States Constitution. | 3 |
| LEGL 2300 |
Environmental Law & Politics
This course provides an historical analysis of environmentalism and the origins of environmental law, and also analyzes environmental law, policies, and procedures in the United States. | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 6 | |
| Select any two (2) upper-level POLS courses | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |