POLITICAL SCIENCE (PI, PS)
PI 381-383. Political Science Internship.
Practical experience with a public agency providing firsthand experience in the operations of public policy. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104; 2.5 GPA. (1-3)
PS 001. Senior Assessment.
Standardized exam, portfolio submission, self-assessment and exit interview. Required of all Political Science majors in their final semester. (0)
PS 103. U.S. Political Systems.
Institutions and processes of national and state government, including an analysis of the Missouri Constitution. (University Studies course) (3)
PS 104. Comparative Political Systems.
The institutions, cultures and practices of democratic and nondemocratic governments, including the United States, including an analysis of the Missouri Constitution. (University Studies course) (3)
PS 220. Missouri Government.
For transfer students only, with approval of the Registrar; study of the Constitution, government, and politics of Missouri. (1)
PS 230. American Public Policy.
Major foreign and domestic policies of the U.S. with emphasis on current issues. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 240. Introduction to Political Science.
An introduction to the basic concepts and research methods of the discipline, including approaches to study of political science. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 280. Introduction to Global Issues.
Concepts and theories to analyze global issues emphasizing conflict, cooperation, arms control, human rights, the environment, development, and the role of the United States. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 300. Pre-Law LSAT.
Noncredit course designed to familiarize students with the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). (0)
PS 310. Government and Politics in the American States.
In-depth analysis of the government processes and management of the American states with particular emphasis placed on their interaction. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 335. American Foreign Policy.
A study of the formulation and implementation of contemporary American foreign policy. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 355. Less Developed Nations.
A survey of socio-economic and political developments of Third World countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 360. Political Parties and Voting Behavior.
An examination of their organization and role in the political process with attention given to interest groups and public opinion. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 365. Legislative Process in the United States.
Introduction to American assemblies with primary attention on the U.S. Congress and its role in policy making. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 377. Government and Politics of East Asia.
Processes, structure, and function of political institutions of China, Japan, and Korea emphasizing domestic and foreign policy. (3)
PS 380. International Organizations.
Origins, objectives, structures, and functions of the United Nations and non-affiliated organizations of regional cooperation. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 384-386. Political Science Internship.
Practical experience with a public agency providing firsthand
experience in the operations of public policy. Prerequisites: PS 103 or PS 104; overall GPA of 2.5. (3)
PS 387-389. Independent Study in Political Science.
Directed individual study of special interest areas in political science. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (1-3)
PS 390. The American Judicial System.
Organization and function of federal and state courts including their interaction with the executive and legislative branches of government. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 402. Fundamentals of Public Administration.
A comprehensive examination of the operations of public agencies from an internal and external perspective. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 403. Public Personnel Administration.
An analysis of personnel practices, procedures, and research of the state and federal agencies. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 405. Organizational Theory and Behavior.
Major concepts of organization theory and behavior. Topics include organization structure and design, bureaucracy, the systems concept, leadership, culture, job satisfaction and motivation. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 415. Government Budgeting Process.
Procedures and decision making strategies involved in the preparation, authorization, and expenditure of the federal budget. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 418. Public Policy Analysis.
Systematic analysis of how public analysts evaluate different policy issues. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 425. Administrative Law and Procedure.
An analysis of rules, procedures, and decision-making practices of public agencies at the state and federal level. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 460. Government and Politics of Western Europe.
A study of government and politics of Western Europe. This course provides a comparative perspective emphasizing the politics of Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the institutions of the European Union. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 470. Politics of the Developed World.
An examination of the major political, social, and economic issues facing governments of the developed world. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 490. Constitutional Law.
Major decisions of the Supreme Court, the policy-making role of the Court and judicial behavior of judges. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 491. Variable Topics.
Analysis of variable topics in Political Science. May be repeated for credit. (3)
PS 570. Comparative Government.
Governmental principles and practices in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Soviet Union. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 580. International Politics.
Analysis of the super powers struggle for economic military and political power with emphasis on the Third World. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
PS 595. International Law.
Examination of those principles generally governing the conduct of nations. Prerequisite: PS 103 or PS 104. (3)
See University Studies (UI) listings for descriptions of:
UI 320. Modern Presidency
(3)
UI 322. International Political Economy
(3)
UI 342. Modern Political Thought
(3)
UI 350. Middle East Politics
(3)
UI 357. Early American Political Thought
(3)
UI 358. Foundations of Political Thought
(3)
UI 361. Contemporary Political Theory
(3)
UI 440. The Holocaust
(3)
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