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POLI 389: Study Abroad

0.00 Credits

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Study Abroad

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POLI 414: Public Opinion

3.00 Credits

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Examines public opinion as a central feature of a healthy democracy. Students investigate the formation of political attitudes, the impact of opinions and political knowledge on the political behavior, the measurement of public opinion, and the responsiveness of government to the opinions of its citizens. Fifteen earned credits are required to enroll.

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POLI 423: Judicial Process

3.00 Credits

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Studies policy-making by the federal and state courts. Analyzes nature of the policy-making function of the courts, types of law, the criminal and civil court processes, judicial decision-making as well as the impact of policy-making on American society.

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POLI 427: Intl Law and Organizations

3.00 Credits

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Understands global governance via international law and organizations; examines the history, organization, and politics of major international organizations as well as the nature, sources and enforcement of international law; assesses the successes and failures of international law and organizations in some major issue areas of global governance such as human rights, peace and war, and international development.

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POLI 431: Public Policy

3.00 Credits

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Examines how public policy is formulated and implemented, with emphasis on the U.S. case. Addresses the institutional and political context of policy, theories of the policy making process, and methods of policy analysis and evaluation. Explores these dynamics through study of several substantive policy areas. Counts toward the major and minor in political science.

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POLI 435: Ethics Politics & Pub Policy

3.00 Credits

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Examines the normative, descriptive, and meta-ethical approaches employed by political leaders and policymakers in confronting issues of responsibility and choice in public policymaking, implementation, and evaluation of public programs. In this course, the focus is on addressing ethical problems in civic life.

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POLI 466: IR of Asia Pacific

3.00 Credits

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Examines regional conflicts and cooperation in the Asia Pacific since World War II. Analyzes the foreign policies of major powers in the region as well their interstate relations. Assesses a variety of theoretical explanations for international relations development in Asia Pacific.

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POLI 480: Thesis

3.00 Credits

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of a narrow topic through a supervised research process.

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POLI 488: Senior Seminar

1.00 Credits

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Requires students to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills related to the major. Designed to be taken in final year of study, it includes basic preparation for post-graduation careers.

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POLI 498: Political Science Internship

1.00 - 15.00 Credits

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain supervised work experience at an approved agency or organization. In working with a professional, the student gains practical experience, develops professional connections, and explores career opportunities.

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