Chair: Tomohisa Hattori (Carman Hall, Room 358)
Department Faculty: Professors: Ira Bloom, Stanley A. Renshon; Associate Professors: Young Kun Kim, Donna Kirchheimer; Assistant Professors: Jeannette Graulau, Tomohisa Hattori
The curriculum in Political Science is designed to enhance a student's liberal arts education and to develop an understanding of government and the political process in the United States and the world. Political Science is a flexible major that prepares students for careers in law, government, public service, teaching, journalism, non-profit organizations, business, and labor organizations. A graduate or professional degree is often required for professional careers in these fields.
Careers in Government: Students interested in government service or non-profit organizations should take courses in Group VI (Public Policy and Administration). Students with these career interests may pursue master's degrees in public administration (M.P.A.) or public policy (M.P.P.) in order to learn how public agencies (local, State, and Federal) and non-profit organizations operate.
Careers in Law: While no prescribed pre-law course of study is required for admission to law school, Political Science is the traditional undergraduate major that most students select. It should be supplemented by courses in English writing, critical and logical reasoning (via philosophy and mathematics courses), and economics. The abilities to read and analyze complex material carefully and critically, to form and support independent judgments, and to communicate ideas in writing in a precise and cogent fashion are essential to success in law school. Pre-law students majoring in Political Science should take courses listed in Group V (Law and Politics) and courses in other departments, such as PHI 229, ENW 201, ECO 166, and ECO 167. Pre-law students majoring in other disciplines should consider a 18-credit minor in Law and Government (see below).
Teaching and Other Careers: The Political Science Department also prepares students for careers in business, social and political research, elected political office at the local, State, or Federal level, journalism, and college teaching. Political Science majors interested in graduate studies in political science and international affairs as well as professional degrees, such as J.D., M.P.P., and M.P.A., should consider joining the Lehman Scholars Program (L.S.P.). The Business and Liberal Arts (B.A.L.A.) Program is also complementary to Political Science majors interested in working in the business world upon graduation. Students interested in secondary or elementary school teaching should consult with the Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education and the Department of Middle and High School Education for information on programs leading to New York State teacher certification.
Internships: Internship opportunities are available to students in Federal, State, and City government. The Department offers a summer internship in Washington, D.C., that involves work with legislators and other public officials. Lehman College credit is given for approved programs. Students also may spend one semester in Albany on a paid internship organized by the New York State Legislature. Students receive credit for a full-time program during the spring semester and attend courses at the campus of the State University of New York at Albany. In addition, a New York City Internship Program is offered by all senior colleges of The City University of New York (see POL 470 and 471). Consult the Department for more information on any of these internships.
Women's Studies Option: Political Science majors may specialize in the Women's Studies program described later in this Bulletin.
Programs
39- or 40-CREDIT MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, B.A.
The distribution of credits between 33 credits (11 courses) in Political Science and 6 or 7 credits (2 courses) in other departments is as follows:
Credits (39-40):
9 Three required courses for all majors:
POL 166: The American Political System
POL 245: Political Analysis and Interpretation
One course in political theory chosen from POL 226, 227, 228, 319, 321, or 322.
24 Eight elective POL courses at the 200, 300, or 400 level. At least twelve credits at 300 or 400 level. Students may choose any combination of courses in the subfields of study covered in Political Science.
6-7 Two courses in other departments, selected from ANT 211, ECO 166, ECO 167, ENW 201, or PHI 229.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS:
Students who wish to qualify for Departmental honors are required to take POL 481 (Honors Tutorial).
The minor in Political Science consists of POL 166 plus 12 credits in POL courses at the 200, 300, or 400 level. At least 6 of these 12 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level.
The distribution of credits is as follows:
Credits (15):
6 Two required courses for all minors:
POL 240: International Politics
POL 241: Globalization
9 Three elective POL courses selected from the following:
POL 339: Human Rights
POL 343: International and Regional Organization
POL 344: International Law
POL 345: Integration of the Americas
POL 347: The Law of Diplomacy, Treaties, and War
POL 348: International Conflict and Conflict Resolution
POL 364: Capitalism and Its Critics
POL 366: Global Political Economy
POL 367: Political Economy of Development
POL 368: Global Environmental Politics
POL 369: Global Justice
The distribution of credits is as follows:
Credits (18):
9 Three required course for all minors:
POL 166: The American Political System
POL 227: Modern Political Philosophy
POL 302: The Judiciary
3 One of the following courses:
POL 303: Constitutional Law: Government Structures and Powers
POL 304: Constitutional Law: Personal Rights and Liberties
6 Two elective courses selected from the following:
POL 301: Legislative Politics
POL 303: Constitutional Law: Government Structures and Powers
POL 304: Constitutional Law: Personal Rights and Liberties
POL 312: Jurisprudence
POL 340: Law in Action
POL 344: International Law
POL 470: Seminar and Internship in New York City Government
POL 471: Seminar and Internship Program in Law
Note: At least one of POL 303 or 304 must be chosen.
Director: Donna Kirchheimer
Steering Committee: Mario Gonzalez-Corzo, David Fletcher, Dene Hurley, Cindy Lobel, Juliana Maantay, Shehzad Nadeem, Gail Perry-Ryder, James Jervis, Joseph Rachlin, Milagros Ricourt, Robyn Spencer, Elin Waring.
This interdisciplinary program is designed to introduce students to a variety of topics and issues in urban community development. Students will be exposed to community based local, national and international social, political and economic analyses, as well as to political figures, philosophies, theories and movements. The minor is designed especially for students who wish to combine an interest in community development with majors such as African and African American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Latin American and Puerto Rican Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students will satisfy the College requirement of a minor field by taking four courses (12-15 credits), at least two of which must be at the 300 level or higher.
3 credits AAS 226 (Community Organization)
3-4 credits One field work course in community service to be chosen from the list of field work courses for the Urban Community Development Minor and approved by a member of the Steering Committee.
6-8 credits Two courses to be chosen from the electives list of courses for the Urban Community Development Minor in consultation with a member of the Steering Committee (who may also approve non- listed courses).
Note: The same courses may not be used for both the major and the minor. Some of these courses have prerequisites.
Elective Courses For the Urban Community Development Minor
AAS 316: Introduction to Community Development and Planning
ANT 342: Anthropology of Urbanization
ECO 314: Urban Economics
GEP: 230 Urban Environmental Management
GEH 240: Urban Geography
HIU 333: American Urban History
HIU 347: The Mainland Borough: The Bronx as a City in History
HIU 348: History of New York: City an State
LAC 238: Latino Community Organizing in New York City
POL 211: Public Policy
POL 305: Public Administration
POL 307: Political Power in America
POL 309: State and Local Politics
POL 310: Urban Politics and Government
POL 313: Political Issues in New York City
POL 314: Issues in Urban Policy
POL (SOC) 326: Political Socialization
PSY 338: Community Psychology
SOC 234: Urban Sociology
SOC 314: Social Change and Social Planning
SOC 334: Urban Sociology in Global Perspective
Fieldwork Courses For the Urban Community Development Minor
AAS 470: Fieldwork in the Black Community
ESC 475: Community Change Model: Creating New Communities
GEP 475: Internship in Geographic Information Science
SOC(POL) 470: Seminar and Internship Program in New York Government
POL 150: Contemporary Political Issues. 3 hours, 3 credits. An examination of key domestic and international problems from the perspective of political science. (This course cannot be counted toward the Political Science concentration.)
POL 166: The American Political System. 3 hours, 3 credits. The theory and practice, and the form and substance, of American government and politics.
POL 172: Great Political Thinkers. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the philosophical foundations of political thought. (This course cannot be counted toward the Political Science concentration.)
POL 211: Public Policy. 3 hours, 3 credits. The institutions and the political systems involved in selected areas of policy making. Discussion of the behavior and influence of the various participants. Analysis and prediction of both governmental and nongovernmental action in the policy process.
POL 217: Criminal Justice. 3 hours, 3 credits. Roles of political bodies and court decisions affecting criminal incarceration, punishment, and rehabilitation and more general principles of due process, freedom, and justice. Interactions between criminal justice personnel and agencies and broader political systems.
POL (RUS) 220: Russia Today. 3 hours, 3 credits. An introduction to life in Russia and neighboring countries of the former Soviet Union that explores the politics, society, history, and culture of Eurasia today through a multidisciplinary approach, using a variety of media and materials.
POL 226: Classical and Medieval Political Philosophy. 3 hours, 3 credits. Critical study of political philosophy from Plato to Machiavelli.
POL 227: Modern Political Philosophy. 3 hours, 3 credits. Critical study of political philosophy since Machiavelli.
POL 228: Democracy and Its Critics. 3 hours, 3 credits. Arguments for and against constitutional democracy, and an examination of its inherent problems.
POL 230: Immigration and Citizenship. 3 hours, 3 credits. The impact of U.S. immigration policy upon its politics and economy. The role of migration in globalizing politics and economy. Changing notions of citizenship in the age of globalization, including controversies regarding the rights of citizens and non-citizens, particularly in times of national crisis. Topics include economic interests of immigrants, politics of change in immigration law, and the implications of globalization for citizenship and integration.
POL 240: International Politics. 3 hours, 3 credits. Theory and practice in international relations. The tools used by nation-states to achieve their international policy goals under conditions of cooperation and conflict.
POL 241: Globalization. 3 hours, 3 credits. Introduction to the political history of globalization. Historical changes in the national, corporate, and individual pursuit of power and wealth. Global flows of trade, migration, and information technology. The effects of globalization on nation-states.
POL 245: Political Analysis and Interpretation. 3 hours, 3 credits. Introduction to the methods of gathering and interpreting data for political science courses. Focus on reading, understanding, and analyzing graphs and charts. Ways to gather, select, and present data. PREREQ: POL 166 and the completion of the College Mathematics Requirement. Note: Students are advised to use MAT 132 to satisfy the College Mathematics Requirement.
POL (SOC) 246: Sociological Analysis. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Logic and procedures of modern sociological analysis, with computer applications. PREREQ: SOC 166 or POL 166.
POL 265: Topics in Political Science. 3 hours, 3 credits. (May be repeated when topics change. Maximum 6 credits.) Selected topics of contemporary significance.
POL 266: Politics and Culture. 3 hours, 3 credits. Impact of cultural ideals and practices on political institutions, and on political conflict and cooperation among nationalities, races, classes, genders, and tribal, ethnic, and religious groups.
POL 268: Introduction to Comparative Politics. 3 hours, 3 credits. An introductory comparison of the organization and operation of selected political systems, representing the liberal-democratic West, the socialist world, and the emerging nations of the underdeveloped world.
POL 299: Law, Computers, and the Internet: The Politics of Information Technology. 3 hours, 3 credits. The influence and impact of politics, policy, and law as government and society grapple with issues raised by advances in computing and by the increasing pervasiveness of the Internet. Among the issues that will be studied is whether advances in information technology will enhance or curtail democracy, as reflected in controversies about privacy and electronic surveillance.
POL 300: The American Presidency. 3 hours, 3 credits. The development and contemporary importance of the presidency as a focus for decision making in the conduct of domestic and foreign affairs. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 301: Legislative Politics. 3 hours, 3 credits. Policy making in Congress, with emphasis on the interaction of private and public agencies. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 302: The Judiciary. 3 hours, 3 credits. The contemporary role of the judiciary as a part of the decision-making process in American public policy, with an analysis of the various levels of Federal and State judicial systems in terms of (1)input: judicial recruitment, judicial policy making, and relations between national and state court systems; (2) implementation: relation to other national and State policy makers and problems of compliance with court decisions; and (3)problems of our judicial system and the chances for change. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 303: Constitutional Law: Government Structures and Powers. 3 hours, 3 credits. Supreme Court decisions bearing on the extent of judicial, legislative, and executive power; federalism, and property rights and economic liberties. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 304: Constitutional Law: Personal Rights and Liberties. 3 hours, 3 credits. Supreme Court decisions bearing on equality, procedural due process of law, and First Amendment freedoms. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 305: Public Administration. 3 hours, 3 credits. (Recommended for students considering government and civil service positions.) The operations of government agencies and other large organizations dealing with public policy. The effect of such agencies on their employees and the public at large. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 306: Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections. 3 hours, 3 credits. The changing role of political parties in modern American government. Strategy and financing of modern political campaigns. Significance of elections for public representation and accountability. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 307: Political Power in America. 3 hours, 3 credits. The structure and operations of interest groups in U.S. public life, with emphasis on the relative power and influence of various groups, techniques of influencing public policy, and group impact on public policy and on the operation of the political system. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 308: American Foreign Policy. 3 hours, 3 credits. The making, administration, and control of foreign policy in the United States, with an analysis of the pressure exerted and the organs of government involved. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 309: State and Local Politics. 3 hours, 3 credits. American state and local governments, in theory and in practice; emphasis on federalism, state politics, and selected policy areas. Special attention to New York State politics. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 310: Urban Politics and Government. 3 hours, 3 credits. Emergence of the modern city and of suburban sprawl, and their political impact. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL (COM) 311: Freedom of Speech. 3 hours, 3 credits. Survey of the foundations and contemporary applications of the right to communicate and limitations on that right. Pertinent works from Milton to Emerson and First Amendment decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States are examined. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 312: Jurisprudence. 3 hours, 3 credits. Nature and function of law in modern states. Basic legal concepts such as right, duty, crime, and punishment; major theories of law. Examination of how basic legal concepts affect the political and legal processes in modern states. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 313: Political Issues in New York City. 3 hours, 3 credits. Government of the City of New York and issues affecting the City today. Impact of economic and social forces on the political process. Analysis of groups that compete for power and the significance of fiscal crisis. The City's relationship to the State and Federal governments and to a changing international economy. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 315: The Politics of American Poverty. 3 hours, 3 credits. The nature and extent of American poverty and the political, social, and economic factors that perpetuate it. Consideration of policy alternatives to reduce poverty. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 316: Organizing an Election Campaign. 3 hours, 3 credits. A course in "practical politics," analyzing strategies for attaining elective office on the local level. Students will construct a model of a complete local campaign as a term project. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 317: The Politics of American Public Education. 3 hours, 3 credits. The interaction among state, local, and national governments and interest groups, and their effect upon education policy, including the purposes, structure, funding, standards, curriculum, and student populations of public schools. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 318: The Politics of Health. 3 hours, 3 credits. The nature and extent of healthcare and public policy in the United States. Means for achieving and methods of evaluation of public-policy goals related to health. The role of public and private sectors in the shaping of health-oriented laws and regulations. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 319. Contemporary Political Thought. 3 hours, 3 credits. The major political doctrines and political thinkers in the contemporary world.
POL 321: American Political Thought. 3 hours, 3 credits. Analysis of the development and contemporary significance of basic trends in American thought, viewed in terms of such topics as the nature of man, private property, the purpose and proper organization of the state, resistance, and a country's place in the world.
POL 322: Non-Western Political Thought. 3 hours, 3 credits. A selective survey of political thinking outside the Western political tradition.
POL 323: Marxism. 3 hours, 3 credits. Main principles of Marxism in theory and practice.
POL (SOC) 324: Sociology of Politics. 3 hours, 3 credits. An interdisciplinary course focusing on the substantive concerns of political science and employing theoretical perspectives developed in sociology. PREREQ: POL 166 and SOC 166.
POL 325: Psychology and Politics. 3 hours, 3 credits. A course focusing on the substantive concerns of political science and employing theories of individual and group behavior developed in psychology. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL (SOC) 326: Political Socialization. 3 hours, 3 credits. An examination of the agents and channels of political socialization, such as the family, schools and colleges, youth subcultures, peers, media, and life experiences from childhood to early adulthood. The impact of various forms of political socialization on conventional and unconventional political attitudes, opinions, and activities. Special problems of political socialization, such as generational conflict, sexual differences in political orientations, impact of childhood learning on leaders and followers, and national, class, and other group differences. PREREQ: POL 166 and SOC 166.
POL (ECO) 327: Comparative Labor Movements. 3 hours, 3 credits. History, organization, government, and policies of unionism in the United States in comparison with labor movements of other contemporary and recent cultures. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL 329: Political Systems in Europe. 3 hours, 3 credits. The government and politics of European countries will be studied comparatively, with emphasis on regional integration and the development of constitutional democracy.
POL 330: The Russian Political System. 3 hours, 3 credits. Government institutions and society in contemporary Russia. Problems of political integration, economic growth, and the history of Communism.
POL (LAC) 332: Political Systems in Latin America. 3 hours, 3 credits. Domestic institutions and foreign policies of selected Latin American republics.
POL 333: Political Systems in Africa. 3 hours, 3 credits. Colonialism, nationalism, and liberation movements in sub-Saharan Africa. Problems of national integration in several African states. Africa's place in the world today.
POL 334: Political Systems in the Middle East. 3 hours, 3 credits. Domestic institutions and foreign policies of selected nations in the Middle East.
POL 335: Major Asian Political Systems. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of China, Japan, and other selected Asian nations; the enduring and changing features of their political systems.
POL (LAC) 336: Political Systems of Central America and the Caribbean. 3 hours, 3 credits. Domestic institutions and foreign policies of the Latin American and Caribbean states. The causes, circumstances, and effects of revolution and counterrevolution.
POL 337: Public Opinion and Polling. 3 hours, 3 credits. Expanded influence of polls in modern American government and politics. Types and mechanisms of polls and their manipulation and interpretation. Mathematical foundations of polling. PREREQ: POL 166 and the completion of the College Mathematics Requirement. Note: Students are advised to use MAT 132 to satisfy the College Mathematics Requirement.
POL 338: Nationalism and Challenges to National Unity. 3 hours, 3 credits. The bases of nationalism and their variations in contemporary states. Analysis of ethnic, religious, regional, linguistic, and other loyalties threatening to undermine national unity. PREREQ: Satisfactory completion of 60 college credits.
POL 339: Human Rights. 3 hours, 3 credits. Theories and practices of human rights and their historical development in the context of globalization. Impact of human rights on local and global social movements. Significance of human rights activism at home and abroad. PREREQ: Satisfactory completion of 45 college credits.
POL 340: Law in Action. 3 hours, 3 credits. The use of the courts as a political instrument to improve social and economic conditions. Study of recent cases in such selected fields as housing, health, employment, civil rights, and the environment. Impact and limitations of the courts. PREREQ: POL 166.
POL (WST) 341: Women and Politics. 3 hours, 3 credits. An examination of the legal and political status of women in the United States and in other countries.
POL(AAS)342: African-Americans in the Political System. 3 hours, 3 credits. The role, influence, and impact of African Americans on the political process in the United States.
POL 343: International and Regional Organizations. 3 hours, 3 credits. The United Nations' system and other global and regional organizations.
POL 344: International Law. 3 hours, 3 credits. The nature, sources, principles, and rules of international law in the framework of the nation-state system.
POL 345: Integration of the Americas. 3 hours, 3 credits. The cooperation, dissent, and power relations in the process of economic and political integration. The implications of the South American Common Market, the Caribbean Community and Common Market, and the Free Trade Area of the Americas, among others, for inter-American relations. PREREQ: Satisfactory completion of 45 college credits.
POL(SOC)346: Methods of Social Research. 4 hours, 3 credits. Basic procedures for conducting social research. Consideration of the strategies of research design and elements of data-gathering techniques. PREREQ: SOC 246.
POL 347: The Law of Diplomacy, Treaties, and War. 3 hours, 3 credits. International law applied specifically to questions of peace keeping, negotiation, rights of aliens and foreign diplomats, and the law of war. Recent developments in treaty law, treaty making, and regulating the use of force, the control of weapons, and the trials of war criminals. PREREQ: Either POL 334 or instructor's permission.
POL 348: International Conflict and Conflict Resolution. 3 hours, 3 credits. Forms and levels of violence in domestic and international conflicts. Factors leading to the outbreak of armed conflicts among states and between the state and non-state actors, such as terrorists, insurgents, and refugees. Prevention and escalation of violence and the resolution of conflict. PREREQ: Satisfactory completion of 60 college credits.
POL 365: Special Problems in Political Science. 3 hours, 3 credits. (May be repeated when content is different. Maximum 6 credits.) An advanced topical course that addresses significant issues in political science.
POL 366: Global Political Economy. 3 hours, 3 credits. Concepts and principles of political economy, with a focus on the political economy of growth in the contemporary world.
POL 367: Political Economy of Development. 3 hours, 3 credits. History of world-wide industrial development. Theories and policies of international development. Global impact of economic growth and stagnation on the unequal distribution of power and wealth. PREREQ: Satisfactory completion of 45 college credits.
POL 368: Global Environmental Politics. 3 hours, 3 credits. Examination of institutions and structures of global environmental politics. Impact of environmental organizations and multilateral environmental and trade agreements on global environment and its governance. Emerging environmental inequalities between industrialized and industrializing regions. PREREQ: Satisfactory completion of 45 college credits.
POL(PHI )369: Global Justice. 3 hours, 3 credits. Moral obligations in global politics and economy. Contemporary theories of justice and their applications to the relationships between rich and poor countries. PREREQ: One of the following courses: PHI 173, PHI 234, POL 226, POL 227, or POL 240.
POL 389: Political Research Laboratory. 3 hours, 3 credits.
POL 451: Selected Problems in Political Science. 3 hours, 3 credits (maximum 12 credits). PREREQ: One relevant 200- or 300-level course and Departmental permission.
POL (SOC)470: Seminar and Internship Program in New York City Government. One or two semesters, each 4 credits. Students attend weekly seminars on problems of New York City government and serve from eight to ten hours a week as administrative assistants in New York City government offices and agencies. PREREQ: Chair's permission. Note: POL 470 is offered in cooperation with other senior colleges of The City University.
POL 471: Seminar and Internship Program in Law. One or two semesters, each 4 credits. (Limited enrollment.) Students attend a weekly seminar on legal problems and serve from eight to ten hours a week as legal interns. The seminar provides a structured program to relate individual student experiences to one another and to broader intellectual issues. The internships are generally in areas in which lawyers are particularly understaffed, e.g., in Legal Aid offices, social service agencies related to courts, complaint bureaus of consumer affairs agencies, and investigative offices of district attorneys. PREREQ: Instructor's permission. RECOMMENDED: One or more law-oriented courses.
POL 478: Political Science Senior Research Seminar. 3 hours, 3 credits.
POL 481: Honors Tutorial. 3 hours, 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). An opportunity for outstanding seniors to carry out individual research projects under faculty direction. PREREQ: Departmental permission.
GROUP I: AMERICAN POLITICS
POL 166: The American Political System
POL 300: The American Presidency
POL 301: Legislative Politics
POL 302: The Judiciary
POL 306: Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections
POL 307: Political Power in America
POL 308: American Foreign Policy
POL 309: State and Local Politics
POL 316: Organizing an Election Campaign
POL 337: Public Opinion and Polling
POL (BLS) 342: African Americans in the Political System
GROUP II: POLITICAL THEORY AND METHODS OF POLITICAL ANALYSIS
POL 226: Classical and Medieval Political Philosophy
POL 227: Modern Political Philosophy
POL 228: Democracy and Its Critics
POL 245: Political Analysis and Interpretation
POL (SOC) 246: Sociological Analysis
POL 319: Contemporary Political Thought
POL 321: American Political Thought
POL 322: Non-Western Political Thought
POL 323: Marxism
POL (SOC) 324: Sociology of Politics
POL 325: Psychology and Politics
POL (SOC) 326: Political Socialization
POL (SOC) 346: Methods of Social Research
GROUP III: COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND AREA
POL (RUS)220: Russia Today
POL 268: Introduction to Comparative Politics
POL (ECO)327: Comparative Labor Movements
POL 329: Political Systems in Europe
POL 330: The Russian Political System
POL (LAC)332: Political Systems in Latin America
POL 333: Political Systems in Africa
POL 334: Political Systems in the Middle East
POL 335: Major Asian Political Systems
POL (LAC)336: Political Systems of Central America and the Caribbean
POL 338: Nationalism and Challenges to National Unity
POL (WST)341: Women and Politics
GROUP IV: INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
POL 230: Immigration and Citizenship
POL 240: International Politics
POL 241: Globalization
POL 266: Politics and Culture
POL 339: Human Rights
POL 343: International and Regional Organizations
POL 345: Integration of the Americas
POL 348: International Conflict and Conflict Resolution
POL 366: Global Political Economy
POL 367: Political Economy of Development
POL 368: Global Environmental Politics
POL (PHI)369: Global Justice
GROUP V: LAW AND POLITICS
POL 217: Criminal Justice
POL 299: Law, Computers, and the Internet: The Politics of Information Technology
POL 303: Constitutional Law: Government Structures and Powers
POL 304: Constitutional Law: Personal Rights and Liberties
POL (COM) 311: Freedom of Speech
POL 312: Jurisprudence
POL 340: Law in Action
POL 344: International Law
POL 347: The Law of Diplomacy, Treaties, and War
POL 471: Seminar and Internship Program in Law
GROUP VI: PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
POL 211: Public Policy
POL 305: Public Administration
POL 310: Urban Politics and Government
POL 313: Political Issues in New York City
POL 315: The Politics of American Poverty
POL 317: The Politics of American Public Education
POL 318: The Politics of Health
POL (SOC) 470: Seminar and Internship in New York City Government
SPECIAL AND HONORS WORK IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 265: Topics in Political Science
POL 365: Special Problems in Political Science
POL 389: Political Research Laboratory
POL 451: Selected Problems in Political Science
POL 478: Political Science Senior Research Seminar
POL 481: Honors Tutorial