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• PLSC 404: Women & Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Focuses on the role of women in political life and policies that especially affect women in both developing and developed countries.
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• PLSC 405: Sexuality and Law

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Critically examines the role of law in regulating sexuality in the United States. Analyzes legal and constitutional questions regarding sex, sexual orientation and identity. Using statutory law and written judicial opinions, the course explores the evolution of legal approaches to issues including: regulation of married and non-married sexual activity; same-sex marriage and sexual orientation; and First Amendment protections of LGBT rights. Emphasizes the role of the Supreme Court interpretation of the Constitution, especially of due process and equal protection.
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• PLSC 422: International Law & Organiztns

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A survey of the main concepts and history of international law and an analysis of the major international organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union, Organization of American States. Knowledge of how such organizations operate is essential to understand international relations.
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• PLSC 457: The Art of Grantwriting

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Introduces foundation and government grant sources and identifies grant(s) appropriate to agency or organization. Develops a grant proposal, including information on writing and administering grant(s) after receipt.
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• PLSC 465: Intelligence Process & Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Demystifies intelligence and focuses on the critical thinking and intellectual skills the process of intelligence requires to provide government, private, and non-profit decision makers with useful information upon which to base sound decisions: collecting, analyzing, and providing data to those decision makers. Students will also examine the impact of the structure and role of the intelligence community in formulating U.S. national security policy.
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• PLSC 480: Seminar: Political Science

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Readings and written assignments on a specific topic determined by the instructor in charge.
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• PLSC 481: Special Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Special Topic courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
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• PLSC 482: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. Prerequisite:    Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost Office
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• PLSC 493: Internship

  2.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Practical experience in government and politics. Log and research project required. Course grade determined by the instructor. Maximum of 6sh applied to minimum in major; maximum of 3sh applied to minimum in minor. Prerequisite:    9cr in Political Science with 2.0 GPA; PLSC 111; approval of internship director and chairperson
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• PNAF 131: Introduction to Pan-African Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A multidisciplinary introduction to Africa and the African diaspora. Explores the effects of Africa's history, in particular colonialism and independence, on present-day Africa; it examines the relationship between Africa and the African diaspora with special attention to African arts, social systems, and political and economic development; it also looks at Africa's contribution to contemporary culture in the Americas.
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