Brooke Coe

International laws between countries arise from customary law, treaties, and other international agreements. This course examines international law surrounding international diplomacy, conflict, organizations, and the international political reasons for the creation, compliance, and violation of such laws.

Special problem areas of government, politics and public policy concentrating on topics not covered in other departmental course offerings. May not be used for degree credit with POLS 5100.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

An overview of the major political, social, and economic challenges facing African countries.

This course provides an overview of Political Science as a field of study, and it provides students with basic research literacy and other skills essential to success as a Political Science major.

Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

International laws between countries arise from customary law, treaties, and other international agreements. This course examines international law surrounding international diplomacy, conflict, organizations, and the international political reasons for the creation, compliance, and violation of such laws.

Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

The scope and methods of political science. Scientific methodology applied to political phenomena, hypothesis, measurement, literature review, research designs, introductory data analysis and writing in political science. Previously offered as POLS 4003.Prerequisite(s): Sophomore, Junior and Senior standing.

This class is intended to be the culmination of a student's undergraduate study of Political Science, emphasizing skills essential to students' future success. Students will read and discuss advanced readings in the field of political science and complete a significant empirical research project. Prerequisite(s): Political Science major with Junior or Senior standing and completion of POLS 3103 with a grade of 'C' or better.

Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

The last one hundred years have seen the rise of international organizations. This class explores the reasons for this proliferation, as well as the impact of organizations such as the United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, etc. for the conduct of international relations. May not be used for degree credit with POLS 4113.

This class is intended to be the culmination of a student's undergraduate study of Political Science, emphasizing skills essential to students' future success. Students will read and discuss advanced readings in the field of political science and complete a significant empirical research project. Prerequisite(s): Political Science major with Junior or Senior standing and completion of POLS 3103 with a grade of 'C' or better.

The scope and methods of political science. Scientific methodology applied to political phenomena, hypothesis, measurement, literature review, research designs, introductory data analysis and writing in political science. Previously offered as POLS 4003.Prerequisite(s): Sophomore, Junior and Senior standing.

Analysis and explanation of the political, economic, and social relationships that exist between countries. Broad topics include major actors in international relations, the role of power on the global stage, interstate and civil conflict, cooperation, and economic security. The assumptions of major international relations theories, such as realism and liberalism, are explained. Previously offered as POLS 3013.

This class, open only to Political Science majors in their final year of study, is intended to be the culmination of a student’s undergraduate study of Political Science. Class sessions during the first half of the semester involve a review of the discipline, in which students educate their peers about some of the essential things they have learned in their coursework. During the second half of the semester, students engage in a practicum connected to the area of work/study they intend to pursue, and they complete a significant research project. Prerequisite(s): Political Science major with Junior or Senior standing and completion of POLS 3103 with a grade of 'C' or better.

Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

This class, open only to Political Science majors in their final year of study, is intended to be the culmination of a student’s undergraduate study of Political Science. Class sessions during the first half of the semester involve a review of the discipline, in which students educate their peers about some of the essential things they have learned in their coursework. During the second half of the semester, students engage in a practicum connected to the area of work/study they intend to pursue, and they complete a significant research project. Prerequisite(s): Political Science major with Junior or Senior standing and completion of POLS 3103 with a grade of 'C' or better.

International laws between countries arise from customary law, treaties, and other international agreements. This course examines international law surrounding international diplomacy, conflict, organizations, and the international political reasons for the creation, compliance, and violation of such laws.

This class, open only to Political Science majors in their final year of study, is intended to be the culmination of a student’s undergraduate study of Political Science. Class sessions during the first half of the semester involve a review of the discipline, in which students educate their peers about some of the essential things they have learned in their coursework. During the second half of the semester, students engage in a practicum connected to the area of work/study they intend to pursue, and they complete a significant research project. Prerequisite(s): Political Science major with Junior or Senior standing and completion of POLS 3103 with a grade of 'C' or better.

In-depth examination of critical topics and issues in Comparative Politics. May be repeated up to 6 hours with different topics. May not be used for degree credit with POLS 4020.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Analysis and explanation of the political, economic, and social relationships that exist between countries. Broad topics include major actors in international relations, the role of power on the global stage, interstate and civil conflict, cooperation, and economic security. The assumptions of major international relations theories, such as realism and liberalism, are explained. Previously offered as POLS 3013.

This class, open only to Political Science majors in their final year of study, is intended to be the culmination of a student’s undergraduate study of Political Science. Class sessions during the first half of the semester involve a review of the discipline, in which students educate their peers about some of the essential things they have learned in their coursework. During the second half of the semester, students engage in a practicum connected to the area of work/study they intend to pursue, and they complete a significant research project. Prerequisite(s): Political Science major with Junior or Senior standing and completion of POLS 3103 with a grade of 'C' or better.

An overview of the major political, social, and economic challenges facing African countries.