COURSES OF STUDY
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PS 306 Ethics, Public Policy, and Public Service (1)
An examination of topics related to the content of public policy and
the conduct of public officials in the United States from the perspective
of applied ethics. Also listed as HON 306, this course may be counted
by Honors Program students toward fulfillment of their course
requirements (a Leadership Studies designated course). Spring.
PS 307 Civil Rights and Justice (1)
A review of the Civil Rights Movement in the South, focusing on the
judicial process and the role of the courts, followed by an examination
of contemporary issues in housing, education, and employment–
issues that reflect the continuing struggle to achieve full civil rights and
justice. Also listed as HON 207, this course may be counted by Honors
Program students toward fulfillment of their course requirements (a
Leadership Studies designated course). Prerequisite: consent.
PS 310 Women and Politics (1)
An examination of the political implications of gender in the American
context. The relationship between gender and public policy is
considered with a focus on a number of policy areas that have a notable
impact on women. Next, the extent to which gender influences political
attitudes and behavior is examined with an emphasis on gender
differences in public opinion. The final section of the course focuses
on women’s participation in political life including women as political
candidates and office holders.
PS 325 Contemporary Southern Politics (1)
An in-depth review of the literature on Southern politics as well as
an opportunity for students to complete original research. Primary
emphasis is placed on contemporary Southern political behavior,
including parties and elections, voting behavior, and the politics of
race. Also listed as HON 325, this course may be counted by Honors
Program students toward fulfillment of their course requirements (a
Leadership Studies designated course).
PS 330 Constitutional Law: The Rights and Privileges of the Individual (1)
The guarantees of the rights of person and property as reflected by
Supreme Court decisions balancing individual and governmental
power. Prerequisite: PS 101.
PS 335 Organizational Behavior and Public Administration (1)
Problems of the public service; the roles of the bureaucracy in relation
to public policy, clients, and society. Prerequisite: PS 101.
PS 338 Comparative Political Behavior (1)
An advanced course in analysis of recent studies in comparative politics,
including political parties, interest groups, institutions, ideologies, and
political change. Prerequisite: PS 238.
