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• POL 210: Introduction to International Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An overview of international history followed by a careful examination and comparison of competing international relations theories. Important structural processes and issues will be examined, as well as contrasting theoretical approaches and questions. Major concepts include war, peace, globalization, human rights, and international law
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• POL 215: Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An analysis of selected topics in political science. This course is organized as needed to examine emerging events or timely issues in the discipline or take advantage of special expertise by an individual scholar
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• POL 220: Structure Conflict: Local Global

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course presents an overview of conflict: why we fight and why we are motivated, or not, to seek resolution. The course introduces theories of conflict and examines contested relationships through the framework of culture, gender, power dynamics, and resource allocation. The course integrates a skill-building approach to introduce students to concepts and techniques in the recognition, deconstruction, and resolution of conflict in local and global environments
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• POL 228: Gender, Law and Public Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course analyzes laws, public policies, and practices that have constructed and regulated gender in the public and private sectors, with special attention to employment and education. It examines the historical constructions of gender as a concept in American society, including how and why this concept was institutionalized publicly and privately in various arenas of the U.S. at different historical junctures. The course will conclude with a study of the progress that has been made in dismantling gendered institutions and the challenges that remain
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• POL 230: Foundations American Political Development

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course focuses on the development of America's institutions: Congress, the presidency, and the courts. The study of American political development is concerned with the nature of political change over time, the path by which we reached our present political state, broad patterns in American politics, and the exceptional nature of American politics and political history compared to that of other capitalist democracies. A variety of questions relating to periods of American political and constitutional history or political development are pursued
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• POL 240: The Politics of Terrorism

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An exploration of related topics such as political culture, social culture, religion, and political organizations and their links to "terrorism." This course will explore the concept of terrorism, the use of violence, the dynamics of war, the political economy of former colonial regimes, dependent economies, and how the world's distribution of resources affects state nations
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• POL 250: Applied Politics:

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course provides experiential learning opportunities for participation in seminars, workshops, conferences, and other special events on topics of interest to the political science and public policy students. Such experiences include, but are not limited to: PLEN seminars, advocacy days, and leadership conferences. Credits vary
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• POL 255: Law, Marriage, and Society

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  In this course we will analyze issues arising in the context of marriage and the family from a socio-legal perspective. The course will begin by examining the history of marriage, charting its inception and its various incarnations throughout the centuries leading up to our present conception of its role in society. We will then survey of the law of domestic relations, including the law of marriage and annulment, divorce, legitimacy of children, custody, and adoption
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• POL 260: Urban Communities and Politic

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An examination of theories about how cities developed and function and the importance of cities in today's world. We consider the development of U.S. urban centers as well as others throughout the world. The course also focuses on social life and social problems within cities. Pittsburgh is used as an example throughout this course
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• POL 265: Constitutional Law 1: US Government and Powers

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course explores major cases and controversies in the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, Articles I through VI. The course examines the powers and limits of the U.S. Supreme Court and its relationship to other branches (executive and legislative) of the federal government. It considers the federal structure and powers at the national and state levels, with special focus on the question of powers retained by states
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