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• RPO 211: State and Local (W)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Writing Intensive Course). The functional operation of state and local governments with an analysis of their powers to tax and finance; enforce laws; regulate commerce and business, and promote the social and economic welfare.
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• RPO 212: African Politics (G)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Global Studies Intensive Course) African politics from the periods of European colonization to independence and post independence. The development of political parties and sense of nationalism; the religion, economy, culture, and personalities that help to make up the entire spectrum of politics in the emerging nations of Africa.Pre-Requisite: None Global Studies and Social Science General Education Course)
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• RPO 213: African Local Government

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  A careful examination of how local government functions in African countries. Local geographical units, traditional leaders, state and local governments, and their relationship with the central or federal governments. Each region is studied in terms of structure, functions, and local politics that play a part in the building of new African nations. Pre-Requisite: None
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• RPO 311: International Relations (W,G)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Writing Intensive Course, Global Studies Intensive Course). The current world situation determines the character of the political, diplomatic, and strategic emphasis of this course with respect to national states. The national interests of the dominant states and the aspirations of emerging peoples will be the major concern of the course. Offered: Fall Term.
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• RPO 312: Class Medieval Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  A critical study of Greek, Roman, and Medieval political thought from Plato and Aristotle through early modern times. Pre-Requisite: None
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• RPO 313: Modern Political Theory (W)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Writing Intensive Course)The liberal and authoritarian political philosophies in the Western World in the two centuries since the American and French Revolutions. Pre-Requisite: None
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• RPO 314: American Political Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  The two principal components of American political thought: the individualistic, decentralized component exemplified by Jefferson, Taney, Cleveland, and Eisenhower, and the nationalistic, centralist thread exemplified by Hamilton, Marshall, Lincoln, and the two Roosevelt's.
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• RPO 315: Political Parties

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  The political party as a force in activating government, whether in the multiple party state, the two party states, or a single party state. Pre-Requisite: None
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• RPO 316: American Constitutional Law

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  The role of the Supreme Court in the American political system viewed both historically and through analysis of leading cases. The nature and exercise of judicial review, federalism, and the separation of powers. Pre-Requisite: None
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• RPO 410: Trans-National Relations (G)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Global Studies Intensive Course) An interdisciplinary study of interactions, organizations, and issues transcending national boundaries. Factors affecting the development of supra-state relations. Pre-Requisite: None
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