Peter Rudloff

Required of all graduate students. Fundamental methodological issues in the scientific study of politics. Logic of science, principles of research design and computer data manipulation and analysis.Prerequisite(s): POLS 5103.

Students are introduced to the scientific study of war. Topics include why countries engage in conflict, the conduct of war, the ways in which wars end, and how peace is maintained between former rivals.

This course focuses on civil wars, insurgencies, and other conflicts that occur within the borders of countries. The course intends to present current theories and understanding of civil wars that can inform the examination and explanation of such conflicts, including why conflicts start, how conflicts end, the goals and strategies of rebel groups and governments, and the long-term effects of conflict are critical to forming domestic and international policies that provide peaceful alternatives to violence.Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113.

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.

Required of all graduate students. Fundamental methodological issues in the scientific study of politics. Logic of science, principles of research design and computer data manipulation and analysis.Prerequisite(s): POLS 5103.

Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 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.

Overview of research design, including conceptualization and operationalization, literature review, deductive and inductive theorizing, hypothesis testing, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

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.

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.

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.

Students are introduced to the scientific study of war. Topics include why countries engage in conflict, the conduct of war, the ways in which wars end, and how peace is maintained between former rivals.

In-depth examination of critical topics and issues in International Relations. May be repeated with different topics. Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. May not be used for degree credit with POLS 5210.Prerequisite(s): POLS 2013 or POLS 2113 or consent of instructor.

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.

In-depth examination of critical topics and issues in International Relations. May be repeated up to 6 hours with different topics. Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. May not be used for degree credit with POLS 4010.

This course focuses on civil wars, insurgencies, and other conflicts that occur within the borders of countries. The course intends to present current theories and understanding of civil wars that can inform the examination and explanation of such conflicts, including why conflicts start, how conflicts end, the goals and strategies of rebel groups and governments, and the long-term effects of conflict are critical to forming domestic and international policies that provide peaceful alternatives to violence.Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113.

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.

An introduction to the history of America’s foreign policy (with an emphasis on foreign relations since WWII), the dominant themes and goals of American foreign policy throughout time, contemporary issues that face the United States, and how foreign policy is made and enforced. May not be used for degree credit with POLS 5153.

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.

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.

Students are introduced to the scientific study of war. Topics include why countries engage in conflict, the conduct of war, the ways in which wars end, and how peace is maintained between former rivals.

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 course focuses on civil wars, insurgencies, and other conflicts that occur within the borders of countries. The course intends to present current theories and understanding of civil wars that can inform the examination and explanation of such conflicts, including why conflicts start, how conflicts end, the goals and strategies of rebel groups and governments, and the long-term effects of conflict are critical to forming domestic and international policies that provide peaceful alternatives to violence.Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113.