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• PSC 352: Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the relationship between government and its citizens, both in terms of restrictions on government interference with the individual freedom (civil liberties) and obligations on government to prevent discrimination and ensure equality (civil rights). Heaviest focus will be on the constituent clauses of both the First and the Fourteenth Amendments. Working knowledge of the American legal system is suggested. Prerequisite:    PSC 352 has a recommended prerequisite of PSC 250 but does not require it.
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• PSC 353: Latinx Politics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is a "hands on" course for upper-level social science students as research methods are explored and put into practice in coordination with local organizations working with Latinx peoples. Service learning projects with Latinx people and/or Latinx-led organizations in the region are required. Content material includes demographics of Hispanics in the United States, critical theories from Latinx perspectives, interdisciplinary immigration studies, and Latinx perspectives in relation to social welfare, education, employment, crimes and justice, and politics.
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• PSC 354: Sustainability Politics and Policy

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores the intersections of environmental, economic, and social sustainability at the local, national and global levels. During the semester, students will investigate the policy-making process as it relates to historic and current policy debates.
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• PSC 355: Congressional Politics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Deals with the internal and external factors that influence Congressional behavior, including the roles of constituents, pressure groups, parties, the committee system, rules, and the leadership. Their relationships to the president and court structure and their impact on electoral politics also are considered. Comparisons with state legislatures.
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• PSC 356: US Social Policy

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will focus on domestic public policies, particularly policies and policy problems related to issues of inequality within the United States.
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• PSC 359: Presidential Politics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  In-depth analysis of the nature and significance of the American presidency, including constitutional development, presidential roles and customs, the recruitment process, the executive branch, and the politics of the presidency.
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• PSC 398: PSC Upper Level Transfer Credit

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  transfer credit
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• PSC 399: Political Science Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will examine topics of temporal or special interest which are not normally part of the regular ongoing political science curriculum. Students will be provided an opportunity to pursue specialized research, study, or application of knowledge and skills in an applied setting.
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• PSC 401: Senior Project in Political Science

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Execution of an empirical research project in political science. Involves completion of a major senior paper under supervision of a faculty member. Extensive independent effort required. Prerequisite:    PSC 401 requires a prerequisite of PSC 200.
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• PSC 402: Advanced Political Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Discussion and application of research design, conceptualization, measurement, operationalization, research models, sampling, and data analysis for political science. Requires full execution of an empirical research paper utilizing quantitative data to reach substantive conclusions. Prerequisite:    PSC 402 requires a prerequisite of PSC 200.
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