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• POLS 293: GE: Public Policy&Admin

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the role and scope of public administrators and the challenges that confront them. It also analyzes the stages of the public policy process as well as the internal and external factors that impact public policy. Administration and public policy-making both within and outside America will be surveyed.
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• POLS 312: GE: Political Parties and Politics

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course traces the development of political parties, their functions, organization and effectiveness, with a view toward establishing greater party responsibility in the body politic. Prerequisite:    POLS101 OR POLS111 OR POLS211
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• POLS 313: GE: Court&Judicial Proc

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the various connections between politics and courts. Attention is focused on the role of law in American society and how courts and the people affiliated with courts both implement and make public policy. Prerequisite:    POLS111 OR POLS211 AND ENGL103
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• POLS 314: GE: State and Local Government

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is an introduction to state and local governmental institutions and processes, and the way they are interrelated with the federal system, with special emphasis on the contemporary needs of the local community. Prerequisite:    POLS111 OR POLS211 OR POLS222
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• POLS 315: Legal Research

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course introduces the primary skills necessary for legal research and writing. Emphasis will be placed on the essential steps necessary for proper legal research and on the use of various legal resources. Prerequisite:    POLS101 OR POLS111 OR POLS211
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• POLS 317: Exploring Politics: Methods and Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course deals with the principles and assumptions of political inquiry, and specific techniques for analyzing political data. Emphasis is placed on empirical techniques. It teaches students how to utilize the research products of political inquiry. Research projects are based on each students specific area of interest. Political Science majors only. Prerequisite:    POLS111 AND POLS211
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• POLS 322: GE: International Relations

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the major theories, processes, and units that comprise the study of politics and the international system. Areas of particular emphasis include sovereignty, nationalism, and warfare. Prerequisite:    POLS111 OR POLS117
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• POLS 325: Racial&Ethnic Politics

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course on racial and ethnic minorities in American politics will examine the effects of discriminatory practices and efforts to achieve civic equality for ethnic and racial minorities in the United States since its founding. The course will explore the experiences of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans as citizens, activists, leaders and policymakers in the context of the discriminatory practices in law and customs. Prerequisite:    POLS111 OR POLS211
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• POLS 330: Political Communication

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to introduce students to the theories, issues and methodological approaches to the study of political communication. Students examine political communication as a discursive process, primarily aimed at winning elections. Prerequisite:    POLS120
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• POLS 332: GN: Europe

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the political, economic, and cultural diversity across Europe. It covers similarities and differences in the institutions and governance of large democracies, and their economic strategies. Students also study social and ideological challenges, as well as regional developments, such as the European Union. Prerequisite:    POLS111 OR POLS117 OR POLS120 OR POLS223 OR POLS231
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