Erica Townsend

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 Latin American countries.

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

Specialized readings or independent study in Africana Studies.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Application of major relevant theoretical perspectives to selected case studies of political problems and issue areas. Theories and attendant case studies selected by visiting faculty members.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

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.

This course examines race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, religion, age, ability, and in a number of realms, particularly the political. Specific social justice issues discussed include immigration reform, religious accommodations in the workplace, the gender gap In wages and political office holding, income and wealth inequality, racial and ethnic discrimination, same-sex marriage, ageism and disability access.

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

This course examines race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, religion, age, ability, and in a number of realms, particularly the political. Specific social justice issues discussed include immigration reform, religious accommodations in the workplace, the gender gap In wages and political office holding, income and wealth inequality, racial and ethnic discrimination, same-sex marriage, ageism and disability access.

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

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.

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

A supplemental Honors experience in Political Science to partner concurrently with designated Political Science course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s).Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated Political Science course.

This course examines race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, religion, age, ability, and in a number of realms, particularly the political. Specific social justice issues discussed include immigration reform, religious accommodations in the workplace, the gender gap In wages and political office holding, income and wealth inequality, racial and ethnic discrimination, same-sex marriage, ageism and disability access.

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.

Specialized readings or independent study in Africana Studies.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

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.

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

Application of major relevant theoretical perspectives to selected case studies of political problems and issue areas. Theories and attendant case studies selected by visiting faculty members.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

A study of the domestic politics, society, and economies in countries around the world.

A study of the origins, activities, and impact of political and social movements. Students examine these theories and concepts by learning about several contemporary movements from other countries and the United States.Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113.

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.

In-depth examination of critical topics and issues in Comparative Politics. May be repeated up to 6 hours with different topics.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.