| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLS 112 |
Introduction to American GovernmentIn this course, students will be introduced to the forms and functions of American government with an emphasis on the national government. The decision-making process in Congress, the Presidency, and the federal court system are studied. The course also examines the relationship of political parties and public opinion to the electoral process. Leve... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PLS 220 |
Politics and the MediaIn this course, students critically examine the role of the mass media in shaping American political life, focusing on the historical development of the mass media in American society, the economic and political forces that shape news coverage of political leaders and institutions, the influence of the mass media on the American public and normati... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PLS 241 |
Guns, God and Ganja: U.S. FederalismIn this federalism course, students examine the relationship among the U.S. Constitution, state and federal lawmaking, and citizen initiatives. Topics will include the ownership and regulation of guns, the impact of religion relative to abortion and LGBT rights, and state and federal law regarding marijuana and the legalization of drugs. The 2nd an... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PLS 250 |
Campaigns and ElectionsIn this course, students will be introduced to campaigns and elections in the United States. The course will provide students with an intellectual understanding and practical working knowledge of the electoral process. Students will examine key actors in the electoral system: candidates, political parties, interest groups, voters, and the mass medi... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
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