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Leadership viewed as a social interaction between leaders, followers, and the culture in which the relationship forms. This course examines not only the expectations of leadership based on those cultures' traditions and mores, but also on organizational influences and expectations.

Covers a full spectrum of United States history from the colonial period to the present by covering significant periods, events and personalities that molded and shaped this democratic society. Highlights topics that define and illustrate the essence of the American experience. Focuses on creation and maturity of political, social and economic institutions in the United States.

Course examines the political thought of the great thinkers of the revolutionary and constitutional periods with emphasis on the debates and their philosophical underpinnings.

Exposition and development of theoretical framework for administration of public organizations. Examines ethical decision-making guidelines for the public sector.

Comparison and analysis of major political/economic systems operating in the world today.

Practical experience in the major area of study. Arranged individually and taken after completion of the major course work.

Practical experience in the major area of study. Arranged individually and taken after completion of the major course work.

Specialized study of the American Revolutionary Era. Focuses on military, political, social, and ideological questions of the 1754-1787 era.

Introduction to case law involving American Criminal Law and procedure. Designed for senior level students planning to attend law school. Covers major decisions regarding American criminal law, important ideas and terms and how to prepare for law school.

Course examines literature as an approach to understanding the American political framework. Students read novels and watch films that relate back to particular political eras.

Course will focus on the Roaring Twenties and the Challenging Thirties. Course addresses changes in society following World War I and economic factors leading to the Great Depression. Course also addresses consequences of the Depression on American culture and politics.

Course examines the role of the Supreme Court in our modern political system, how it functions within the separation of powers, and the evolution of the court from the original concept to the framers. Students examine the court philosophy as it has affected major court decisions such as Brown vs. Board of Education, Nivon vs. The United States and Roe vs. Wade.

Examines major world revolutions from 1774 to present with emphasis on revolutionary cause, process, and outcome.

Study of the political, social, intellectual, and other aspects of American civilization since World War II.

Course addresses origins, course and consequences of World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. Students will analyze the effects of war on the home front in belligerent nations and on soldiers in the field.

Student studies United States' relations with a particular region or in a certain time period with instructor's guidance. Student explores impact of American foreign policy on involved countries and their populations and analyze relevance to current issues.

Specialized study of a chosen theme throughout British history with focus on relevant political, social, ideological, diplomatic, and military consequences of the chosen theme.

Designed to expand legal research and writing skills of student. Content includes using legal resources on the Internet through such tools as directories, search engines and discussion groups.

Involves written paper responses to examination questions with oral defense. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Capstone course that guides student in development of an integrative project that demonstrates achievement of learning outcomes in the biology major.

Capstone course that guides student to the integration of political science, economics and sociology to increase understanding of policies and policy-making processes of the federal government.

Capstone course that guides student in development of an integrative project that demonstrates achievement of learning outcomes in the History major. Integrates knowledge in the political, cultural, economic, social, geographic and global aspects of historical study. May be taken as an elective.

Capstone course for the political science major. Course focuses on the discipline of political science and the writing of a research paper using the conventions and methodologies of the field.