Political Science

Major

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Requirements for the Major

Foundation (50 credits)

I. One course general to the major

• PSCI 17/ Contemporary Approaches to Political Science (2)

II. Four introductory courses (16 credits) from the following:

• PSCI 2/Comparative Political Systems
• PSCI 4/International Relations (4)
• PSCI 6/American Government and Politics (4)
• PSCI 8/Introduction to Political Theory(4) or PSCI 28/Classics in Political Theory (4)

III. Eight courses (32 credits) from the following:

At least four of these must be upper level. The intermediate and upper level course combined must be distributed across three of the four subfields in the discipline. At least one of the upper level courses must be a senior capstone. Students must take at least 16 intermediate and upper level credits on campus, and must complete the capstone course, normally in the senior year. Students may count a maximum of 8 departmental internship course credits toward the major. Finally, students are strongly encouraged to take PSCI 117/Research Methods in Political Science, which is the department’s course in methods.

A. American Politics, Government, and Policy

• PSCI 23/Congress (4)
• PSCI 24/American Political Campaigns (4)
• PSCI 25/The American Presidency (4)
• PSCI 27/Urban Politics (4)
• PSCI 10/Law, Politics, and Society (4)
• PSCI 12/Public Policy and Administration (4)
• PSCI 66/Internship in Political Science (2-4)
• PSCI 73/Internship Project in Washington (8)
• PSCI 101/Civil Liberties (4)
• PSCI 103/Criminal Justice (4)
• PSCI 121/Selected Studies in American Politics and Administration (4)
• PSCI 122/Political Parties and Interest Groups in the United States (4)
• PSCI 141/Seminar on Public Policy (4)
• PSCI 142/Seminar on American Political Participation (4)
• PSCI 155/Gender and U.S. Politics (4)
• PSCI 159/American Political Economy (4)
• PSCI 174/Policy Making in Washington (4)
• PSCI 175/Research Projects: Washington (4)
• PSCI 196/Constitutional Law and Civil Rights (4)
• PSCI 197/Education Policy and Politics (4)
• PSCI 198/Race and Politics (4)
• PSCI 190/Capstone Seminar in Political Science (4)

B. Comparative Politics and Government

• PSCI 15/Russian Politics (4)
• PSCI 16/Latin American Politics (4)
• PSCI 107/European Politics (4)
• PSCI 18/Chinese Politics (4)
• PSCI 19/Middle East Politics (4)
• PSCI 33/East Asian Politics (4)
• PSCI 176/Contemporary British Politics (4)
• PSCI 189/The History of Modern Britain (4)
• PSCI 192/Comparative Political Economy (4)
• PSCI 193/Comparative Political Parties (4)

C. International Relations

• PSCI 165/International Organizations (4)
• PSCI 68/Terrorism (4)
• PSCI 54/Global Feminisms (4)
• PSCI 71/United Nations Community Internships (4)
• PSCI 111/Political Change and Development (4)
• PSCI 113/Principles of International Law (4)
• PSCI 134/Latin America and U.S. Foreign Policy (4)
• PSCI 135/International Political Economy (4)
• PSCI 138/Collective Conflict Management (4)
• PSCI 139/International Human Rights (4)
• PSCI 156/Seminar on Gender and International Politics (4)
• PSCI 169/Peacemaking and Peacekeeping in the 21st Century (4)
• PSCI 170/The United Nations System and the International Community (4)
• PSCI 172/Research Seminar on the United Nations (4)
• PSCI 192/Comparative Political Economy (4)
• PSCI 193/Comparative Political Parties (4)
• PSCI 161/Strategies of War and Peace (4)
• PSCI 162/Torture: Pain, Body, and Truth (4)
• PSCI 190/Capstone Seminar in Political Science (4)

D. Political Theory

• PSCI 28/Classics in Political Theory (4)
• PSCI 117/Research Methods in Political Science (4)
• PSCI/SOC 115/Political Sociology (4)
• PSCI 130/Philosophy of Law (4)
• PSCI 139/International Human Rights (4)
• PSCI 162/Torture: Pain, Body, and Truth (4)
• PSCI 191/Contemporary Theories of Liberalism and Conservatism (4)
• PSCI 151/Democratic Theory (4)
• PSCI 190/Capstone Seminar in Political Science (4)

Foundation with Concentration (60 Credits)

I. One course general to the major: PSCI 17/ Contemporary Approaches to Political Science (2)

Four Introductory courses (16 credits) from the following:

• PSCI 2/Comparative Political Systems (4)
• PSCI 4/International Relations (4)
• PSCI 6/American Government and Politics (4)
• PSCI /Political Theory (4)

II. Three intermediate or upper level courses (12 credits) distributed across three of the four subfields (see list above).

III. Eight intermediate or upper level courses (32 credits) in one of the concentrations: Law and Theory, Global Politics, or American Politics and Policy

At least five of these must be at the upper level. Students are strongly encouraged to take PSCI 117/Research Methods in Political Science, which satisfies a course requirement in any concentration. Students may not have more than one concentration. At least ont of the upper level courses must be a senior capstone. Students must take at lease 16 intermediate and upper level credits on campus, and must complete the capstone course, normally in the senior year. Students may count a maximum of 8 departmental internship credits toward the major.

A. Law and Theory Concentration

Students in this concentration will be introduced to a variety of theoretical and juridical perspectives such as: rights and responsibilities, justice, equality, freedom, democracy, and other types of governance. Students in this concentration are required to take PSCI 28/Political Ideologies (4) as part of the intermediate and upper level requirements for the concentration.

Courses

• PSCI 28/Classics in Political Theory (4)
• PSCI 10/Law, Politics and Society (4)
• PSCI 101/Civil Liberties (4)
• PSCI 103/Criminal Justice (4)
• PSCI 113/Principles of International Law (4)
• PSCI 126/Seminar in Political Philosophy (4)
• PSCI 130/Philosophy of Law (4)
• PSCI 131/Selected Studies in Political Theory (4)
• PSCI 139/International Human Rights (4)
• PSCI 140/Seminar on Human Rights (4)
• PSCI 196/Constitutional Law and Civil Rights (4)
• PSCI 162/Torture: Pain, Body and Truth (4)
• PSCI 191/Contemporary Theories of Liberalism and Conservatism (4)
• PSCI 151/Democratic Theory (4)
• PSCI 190/Capstone Seminar in Political Science (4)

B. Global Politics Concentration

This concentration exposes students to the concepts, institutions, issues, policies and actors shaping the terrain of global political life. It offers a rich array of thematic courses that afford a student the opportunity to study the theory, the politics and political behavior of states and nations across the globe. The goal of the Global Politics concentration is to provide the student with an opportunity to study both major themes that cut across nation and region as well as in depth study of politics in the regions of the world. Students may combine courses from the Global Politics menu in a variety of ways. Students with specific regional or thematic interests should discuss combinations with their advisor.

Students will take 8 courses (32 credits), at least five of which must be at the upper level, from the following courses with at least one coming from each of the 4 groupings: International Institutions, Thematic, Regional, and Foreign Policy courses.

Courses

1. International/multinational institutions

• PSCI 165/International Organizations (4)
• PSCI 113/Principles of International Law (4)
• PSCI 135/International Political Economy (4)
• PSCI 170/The United Nations System and the International Community (4)
• PSCI 171/United Nations Community Internships (4)
• PSCI 172/Research Seminar on the United Nations (4)

2. Thematic Courses

• PSCI 68/ Terrorism (4)
• PSCI 54/Global Feminisms (4)
• PSCI 111/Political Change and Development (4)
• PSCI 135/International Political Economy (4)
• PSCI 138/Collective Conflict Management (4)
• PSCI 139/International Human Rights (4)
• PSCI 156/Seminar on Gender and International Politics (4)
• PSCI 169/Peacemaking and Peacekeeping in the 21st Century (4)
• PSCI 192/Comparative Political Economy (4)
• PSCI 193/Comparative Political Parties (4)
• PSCI 161/Strategies of War and Peace (4)
• PSCI 162/Torture: Pain, Body, and Truth (4)

3. Regional Courses

• PSCI 15/Russian Politics (4)
• PSCI 16/Latin American Politics
• PSCI 107/European Politics (4)
• PSCI 18/Chinese Politics (4)
• PSCI 19/Middle East Politics (4)
• PSCI 33/East Asian Politics (4)
• PSCI 99/Africa in International Politics (4)
• PSCI 134/latin America and U.S. Foreign Policy (4)
• PSCI 163/Politics of European Integration (4)
• PSCI 176/Contemporary British Politics (4)
• PSCI 182/Research Tutorial (4)
• PSCI 185/European Research Seminar (4)
• PSCI 189/The History of Modern Britain (4)
• PSCI 149/Development in Africa (4)
• EURST 100/Colloquium Research Seminar on European Society (4)

4. Foreign Policy Courses

• PSCI 20/United States Foreign Policy (4)
• PSCI 134/Latin America and U.S. Foreign Policy (4)
• PSCI 136/The National Security Council (4)
• PSCI 137/Europe in World Affairs (4)
• PSCI 160/Intelligence and Covert Operations (4)
• PSCI 190/Capstone Seminar in Political Science (4)

5. Selected Topics Courses (may satisfy a requirement with department approval)

• PSCI 112/Selected Topics in Comparative Politics (4)
• PSCI 119/Selected Studies in International Politics (4)

C. American Politics and Public Policy Concentration

This concentration will introduce students to the meaning and consequences of American Politics and public policy with a particular emphasis on citizenship and the practice of Politics in democracy. Students will explore and develop an in-depth understanding of political behavior, formal institutions of government and the public policy process.

Courses

• PSCI 23/Congress (4)
• PSCI 24/American Political Campaigns (4)
• PSCI 25/The American Presidency (4)
• PSCI 27/Urban Politics (4)
• PSCI 10/Law, Politics, and Society (4)
• PSCI 12/Public Policy and Administration (4)
• PSCI 66/Internship in Political Science (4)
• PSCI 73/Internship Project in Washington (4)
• PSCI 101/Civil Liberties (4)
• PSCI 103/Criminal Justice (4)
• PSCI 121/Selected Studies in American Politics and Administration (4)
• PSCI 122/Political Parties and Interest Groups in the United States (4)
• PSCI 129/Urban Policy Research (4)
• PSCI 141/Seminar on Public Policy (4)
• PSCI 142/Seminar on American Political Participation (4)
• PSCI 155/Gender and U.S. Politics (4)
• PSCI 159/American Political Economy (4)
• PSCI 174/Policy Making in Washington (4)
• PSCI 175/Research Projects: Washington (4)
• PSCI 196/Constitutional Law and Civil Rights (4)
• PSCI 197/Education Policy and Politics (4)
• PSCI 198/Race and Politics (4)
• PSCI 190/Capstone Seminar in Political Science (4)

Additional Courses

• PSCI 117/Research Methods in Political Science (4) satisfies a course requirement in any concentration
• PSCI 152/Independent Study (2-4) may satisfy a requirement depending on department approval.

Students planning to attend graduate school in political science, public policy, public administration, or a related field and students planning to write an honors thesis or enroll in upper-level research seminars are encouraged to take PSCI 117/Research Methods in Political Science. Additional highly recommended courses are MATH 3/Introductory Statistics and CSCI 4/ Introduction to Computers and Computing.

Minor

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Requirements for the Minor (20 Credits)

Students must take one of the four introductory level courses and four courses at the intermediate or upper level at least two of which must be at the upper level. These four courses must be distributed across two subfields in the discipline. Students must take at least 8 intermediate or upper level credits on campus. Students may count a maximum of 4 departmental internship course credits toward the minor.

Faculty

Faculty

• Professors: Jean Gazarian (adjunct), Johannes Morsink, Philip Mundo
• Associate Professors: Andrea Talentino, Patrick McGuinn, Carlos Yordán, Catherine Keyser (Chair), Debra Liebowitz
• Assistant Professors: Jinee Lokaneeta

Courses

Courses Offered

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PSCI 102 - Formerly 2 - Comparative Political Systems (4)

An introductory study of political systems of the world and the body of theory and concepts used in their comparison. Emphasis on such topics as governing institutions and processes, parties, political economy, and policy. The specific countries and problems covered may vary from term to term, depending on the instructor.
Offered every semester.
Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 101 - Formerly 3 - Introduction to the United Nations System (4)

This course will serve as an introduction to the United Nations (UN) and its affiliated organizations. The course will familiarize students with the procedures and decision making bodies of the UN and allow them to observe the substantive discussions of its various committees. It will also introduce students to the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are represented at the UN and the agencies that operate under its umbrella. The course will be conducted in Drew's classroom at the UN as well as on Drew's main campus. Each week will feature a number of speakers from either the UN or NGOs and, when appropriate, time observing committee activities at the UN. Topics to be addressed include failed states, peace-building, terrorism, the millennium development goals, and human rights. Students will learn research techniques and gain familiarity in working with both primary and secondary source materials. Projects will consist of short papers related to the specific topics addre
For High School Students Only.

PSCI 104 - Formerly 4 - International Relations (4)

A consideration of both the realities and theoretical foundations of international relations. Themes covered include nationalism, statehood, diplomacy and negotiation, foreign policy decision-making, international political economy, global integration movements, war and other forms of international conflict, international law and organization.
Offered every semester.
Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 103 - Formerly 6 - American Government and Politics (4)

A study of institutions and politics in the American political system. Ways of thinking about how significant problems and conflicts are resolved through the American political process.
Offered every semester.
Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 105 - Formerly 8 - Introduction to Political Theory (4)

An investigation of the philosophical and historical foundations of some of the major contemporary political ideologies. Though the emphasis may change from offering to offering, the following belief systems are most likely included: anarchism and utopianism, communitarianism and nationalism, liberalism and libertarianism, fascism and racism, socialism and communism, Catholicism and fundamentalism, liberation ideologies and human rights. The course requires the reading of classic texts in the various ideologies selected for study, and it seeks to foster critical thinking about what is involved in the adoption of a political ideology.
Offered every semester.
Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 211 - Formerly 10 - Law, Politics, and Society (4)

The course gives an overview of the entire legal system, the interaction between the different legal and political institutions and some of the more controversial issues in law and politics. There are four main parts of the course. The first part of the course deals with jurisprudence (theories of law); the second part focuses on legal institutions, namely courts, legal education, lawyers and juries; the third part identifies certain key issues and debates that have pervaded the legal lives of U.S. and non U.S. societies; and the fourth section concerns an assessment of the role of law and courts in politics and society.
Annually
Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 212 - Formerly 12 - Public Policy and Administration (4)

An examination of the public policy process in the United States, including agenda setting, program adoption, and program implementation. Emphasizes how national political institutions-Congress, the presidency, the federal judiciary, and the bureaucracy-shape policy outcomes.
Annually.

PSCI 225 - Formerly 14 - European Politics (4)

A study of the political systems of selected European countries within a comparative framework. Topics may include political culture, party systems, ideology, parliamentary systems, and public policies.
Offered Annually.

PSCI 226 - Formerly 15 - Russian Politics (4)

A survey of the democratization of Russia by examining the Soviet legacy and recent developments in the political, social, and economic order in Russia since the collapse of communism.

PSCI 227 - Formerly 16 - Latin American Politics (4)

An examination of the political process in Latin America, focusing on the impact of political culture, the role of social organization, and problems of political and economic development. These issues are examined both generally and in the study of particular Latin American political systems.
Offered Annually.

PSCI 110 - Formerly 17 - Contemporary Approaches to Political Science (2)

An overview of basic research methods used in political science. Emphasizes research designs and statistical methods appropriate to political and public policy problems. With the help of the instructor, students develop and implement their own research designs on relevant political topics.
To be determined.

PSCI 228 - Formerly 18 - Chinese Politics (4)

China, the world's largest country and one of the few remaining nominally communist nations, is undergoing unprecedented social, economic, and political chance. This course surveys China's contemporary political history, the reform movement, and China's transition from communism.
Annually.
Fulfills: DIT

PSCI 229 - Formerly 19 - Middle East Politics (4)

A comparative study of the political process in the Middle East and North Africa, exploring the political foundations of the traditional societies, the political bases of social change, and political development.
Offered Annually.
Fulfills: DIT

PSCI 240 - Formerly 20 - United States Foreign Policy (4)

A historical and policy analysis of United States foreign policy. Emphasizes central themes running through U.S. global behavior, current policy processes, and specific issues of concern to U.S. decision makers.
Offered Annually.

PSCI 213 - Formerly 23 - Congress (4)

An analysis of the beliefs, attitudes, and behavior of legislative actors. Explores the role conception of legislators and the patterns of interaction in which they engage, following an examination of the legislative recruitment process. Special attention is given to the committee system, leadership structure, and decisional activity of each house of Congress.
Offered alternate years.

PSCI 214 - Formerly 24 - American Political Campaigns (4)

An examination of the place of campaigns in American politics, analyzing the factors that shape their content and outcome and considering their effect on the structure of the political process and on public policy. Possible reforms to the process are also a main consideration of the class.
Offered in alternate years.

PSCI 215 - Formerly 25 - The American Presidency (4)

Seeks to understand the development of the role of the presidency and to evaluate its importance in the modern American political system. Major issues considered include the nature of presidential leadership, the relationship of the presidency to other branches of government, public expectations of the president, and the effect of individual presidents.
Offered in alternate years.
Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 217 - Formerly 26 - Political Participation In The US (4)

This course examines the way Americans participate in politics by covering varied topics that share a link to the interaction between the person and government. The course considers the importance of public opinion, voting, interest groups, political parties, and the media with respect to this crucial interaction. With a solid grounding in these topics, students examine different means of participations, including elections, interest group membership, social movements, and direct interaction with policy makers.

PSCI 216 - Formerly 27 - Urban Politics (4)

An analysis and examination of urban problems and policy making with particular attention to formal and informal power structures in the urban political environment.
Offered fall semester.

PSCI 255 - Formerly 28 - Classics in Political Theory (4)

An investigation of the philosophical and historical foundations of some of the major contemporary political ideologies. Though the emphasis may change from offering to offering, the following belief systems are most likely included: anarchism and utopianism, communitarianism and nationalism, liberalism and libertarianism, fascism and racism, socialism and communism, Catholicism and fundamentalism, liberation ideologies and human rights. The course requires the reading of classic texts in the various ideologies selected for study, and it seeks to foster critical thinking about what is involved in the adoption of a political ideology.
Every semester.
Fulfills: BH

PSCI 230 - Formerly 33 - East Asian Politics (4)

A comparative study of the political process in East Asia, exploring the political foundations of the contemporary Chinese, Japanese, and North and South Korean systems, the social dynamics of change in those countries, and the relationship between the state and the private sector in East Asia.
Offered annually.

PSCI 241 - Formerly 54 - Global Feminisms (4)

This course examines women's movements internationally and globally. It explores the variations in constructions of sex, gender and gender difference as well as the range of feminisms and women's movements that have emerged from these differing cultural, exonomic and political situations. Such topics as women and development, the sexual division of labor, health, the environment, the international traffic in women and human rights may be among those explored in the course.
Offered fall semester. Same as: WGST 201 - Formerly 52 -
Fulfills: BI, DIT

PSCI 242 - Formerly 64 - International Organizations (4)

The theory and practice of international organizations (IOs) is a dynamic and increasingly important dimension of world politics. Scholars debate whether IOs serve as venues in which learning processes can occur and expectations about norms of international interaction can be created and reinforced, or whether they are merely another venue in which states pursue their national interests. This course will provide an introduction to the field, focusing on the role of IOs in three principal areas: peace and security, human rights, and humanitarian and development assistance. It will serve as a particularly relevant class for students who may want to participate in the UN or Brussels semesters, as it will provide a grounding in various theories of IOs and their value in the international system.

Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 256 - Formerly 65 - Selected Studies in Political Science (2-4)

An intermediate open topics course in political science. Topics will vary with faculty interest and staffing and might deal with specific policies (healthcare, environmental reforms, etc), events (the presidential election of 2012, the war in Afghanistan) or specific political problems or ideas (the challenge of freedom, the concept of civil disobedience).
This course may repeated.
Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 200 - Formerly 66 - Internship in Political Science (2-4)

Students desiring an internship experience and wanting credit toward the political science major or minor must enroll in the practicum. The internship should be selected in consultation with the practicum director and must conform to all CLA and department requirements for a four-credit or a two-credit internship. The practicum will meet periodically during the semester to: 1) evaluate the internship work experience, 2) discuss links to related course theory, 3) receive training in applied field research, and 4) write a significant paper linking theory and internship learning.
Not normally repeated for credit. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in an appropriate upper level political science course. Offered every semester.

PSCI 259 - Formerly 67 - Global Governance and Counter-Terrorism (2)

This course explores the nexus between globalization and terrorism and how global governance networks have developed strategies to counter terrorism in the post-9/11 era. Themes covered include: the transnationalization of counter-terrorism policies, the role of the United Nations in the fight against terrorism and terrorism-related activities (i.e. terrorism financing), and how global governance networks pressure states to comply with international standards.

PSCI 243 - Formerly 68 - Terrorism (4)

Americans have paid closer attention to terrorism after the September 11, 2001 attacks. However, terrorism is neither new nor a distinctive threat to the United States. In fact, terrorist attacks have been commonplace since 1945. This course presents an overview of terrorism's evolution in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. This course is divided into four parts. Part one provides a historical overview of terrorism and distinguishes it from other forms of political violence. Part two compares and contrasts ethno-nationalists and religious terrorist organizations, showing that both groups, while informed by different mindsets, use terrorist tactics in an attempt to achieve clear political ends. Part three examines the evolving strategic logic of suicide terrorism. Part four shows how the forces of globalization are changing the scope and strategies terrorist groups employ.

Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 244 - Formerly 99 - Africa in International Politics (4)

Is Africa the forgotten continent? This class looks at Africa's involvement in international relations from a variety of perspectives, including political and economic development, state consolidation, and violent conflict. Students will examine theoretical perspectives on how and why African states have developed as they have, as well as case studies of specific regions and countries. Both approaches will focus on the influence of world events and external actors on political and economic outcomes on the continent. The course is divided into three sections, which examine Africa's international role during the colonial, post-colonial/Cold War, and post-Cold War periods.
Offered annually.
Fulfills: DIT

PSCI 301 - Formerly 101 - Civil Liberties (4)

An intensive investigation of the struggle within our legal system over the interpretation of the Bill of Rights. Reviews relevant cases and resulting opinions. Examines the behavior of the justices as well as issues involving the impact of and compliance with the court's decisions.
Offered annually.

PSCI 302 - Formerly 103 - Criminal Justice (4)

An examination of the three major criminal justice institutions-police, courts, and prisons. Emphasizes how our major cities are dealing with the problem of crime as well as the discretionary powers of critical actors within the justice system.
Offered annually.

PSCI 340 - Formerly 111 - Political Change and Development (4)

A survey of the literature on political development and social change with case studies drawn from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Offered annually.

PSCI 341 - Formerly 112 - Comparative Political Participation (4)

Topics vary from semester to semester as the department may direct. Special topics include comparative issues, such as political parties, revolution, and political participation; country foci, such as the People's Republic of China, and the regional, political, and economic dynamics of Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.
May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.

PSCI 329 - Formerly 113 - Principles of International Law (4)

This course introduces the student to the main principles, key texts and most famous cases of the international legal system. Aimed specifically at the liberal arts context, the course approaches these legal materials historically and geographically. The first half of the semester sets out the ramifications of the equal sovereignty of nation- states in this state-centered system. The second half explores the reach of these sovereign states into other states' territories, into the oceans around us, and the universe beyond. The tensions between this system of sovereignty and recent developments in international commercial, environmental and human rights law are a recurring theme of the course.
Offered annually.
Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 305 - Formerly 115 - Political Sociology (4)

For course description, see Sociology listings.
Same as: SOC 315 - Formerly 115 - . Prerequisite: SOC 101 - Formerly 1 - or permission of instructor Offered spring semester.

PSCI 310 - Formerly 117 - Research Methods in Politcal Science (4)

An overview of basic research methods used in political science. Emphasizes research designs and statistical methods appropriate to political and public policy problems. With the help of the instructor, students develop and implement their own research designs on relevant political topics.
Offering to be determined.
Fulfills: Q

PSCI 360 - Formerly 119 - Selected Studies in International Politics (4)

An examination of central problems related to the organization and function of the contemporary international system. Topics have included the Vietnam experience and the role of the intelligence community in foreign policy.
Course may be repeated. Offering to be determined.

PSCI 319 - Formerly 121 - Selected Studies in American Politics and Administration (4)

Topics vary as the department may direct. Topics have included state politics, policy analysis, media and politics, and politics and culture.
May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.

PSCI 306 - Formerly 122 - American Political Parties and Interest Groups (4)

This course examines the origins, structure and political functions of political parties and interest groups in the U.S. Topics include strategies and influence of interest groups in American politics, the development and significance of the two-party system in the U.S., and recent changes in both types of political institutions and their relationship to each other. This is a writing intensive seminar and students should be prepared to write a significant number of papers of varying length and will be expected to extensively revise their work.
Offered in alternate years.
Fulfills: WI, DUS

PSCI 331 - Formerly 126 - Seminar in Political Philosophy (4)

A study of a movement, problem, or thinker in political theory. Examples are the communitarian critics of liberal democratic theory, John Rawls, personality structure and polity, religion and the state, Kant's political philosophy, the death penalty, anarchism, altruism, the future of socialism, recent conservatives.
May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offered annually.

PSCI 308 - Formerly 129 - Urban Policy Research (4)

An analysis of the major political and social problems facing urban governments. Examples of policy issues studied are education, housing, crime, and transportation. Students conduct empirical research examining a selected policy issue.
Prerequisite: Offered in alternate years.

PSCI 330 - Formerly 130 - Philosophy of Law (4)

A critical appraisal of various theories of law: the theory of natural law, legal positivism, legal realism, and the recent critical legal studies movement. An investigation of the limits of the authority of society over the individual, including the issues of paternalism and privacy. A study of different theories of punishment and the scope of responsibility for criminal behavior.
Offered in alternate years. Same as: PHIL 330 - Formerly 130 -

PSCI 332 - Formerly 131 - Selected Studies in Political Theory (2-4)

A study of topics in political theory, varying from semester to semester as the department may direct.
May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.

PSCI 361 - Formerly 134 - Latin America and U.S. Foreign Policy (4)

An examination of current relations between the United States and Latin American states, as well as the history, doctrines, institutions, objectives, and interests that shape these relations.
Offered annually.
Fulfills: DIT

PSCI 362 - Formerly 135 - International Political Economy (4)

An examination of the relationship between international politics and international economics with emphasis on the impact of market phenomena on the politics of an increasingly complex and interdependent state system. An examination of the ways that states use economic means to achieve international political ends.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Offered annually.

PSCI 363 - Formerly 136 - The National Security Council (4)

A semester-long simulation of the United States National Security Council. Real security problems facing the United States are addressed in real time with students assuming actual positions on the NSC. By invitation only.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered annually.

PSCI 342 - Formerly 137 - Europe in World Affairs (4)

An examination of the problems of the contemporary European region. Areas of study include security, economics, and foreign policy as well as the institutions, such as EU and NATO, that manage these areas. Focuses on problems within the region as well as relations with the rest of the world.
Offered annually.

PSCI 364 - Formerly 138 - Collective Conflict Management (4)

An examination of international techniques for the mitigation of interstate and intrastate conflict. A research seminar that analyzes and evaluates contemporary cases of peacekeeping; military, economic, and/or diplomatic sanctions; humanitarian intervention; etc.
Prerequisite: PSCI 104 - Formerly 4 - or equivalent; junior or senior standing. Offered annually.

PSCI 333 - Formerly 139 - International Human Rights (4)

An interdisciplinary study of international human rights norms in national and international contexts. Topics are selected from the following list: universalism and cultural relativism, the correlation of rights and duties, civil and political rights, economic and social rights, intergovernmental and nongovernmental institutions, universal and regional regimes, human rights and foreign policy, democratization, women's rights, individual criminal responsibility, development, and the transformed conceptions of statehood and sovereignty.
Offered annually.
Fulfills: DIT

PSCI 365 - Formerly 140 - Seminar on Human Rights (4)

An in-depth study of one or several of these problems in the philosophy of human rights: human rights and rationality, human rights and religion(s), human rights and the problem of implementation, social and economic human rights, human rights and education, human rights and moral development, human rights and the rights of peoples, human rights and cultural relativism.
May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offered annually.

PSCI 309 - Formerly 141 - Seminar on Public Policy (4)

An examination of public policy issues in terms of the criteria typically used in policy analysis, e.g., political dynamics, costs and benefits, decision making, administration, and budget implications. The specific issues vary according to the material available on them and their timeliness. Thus, in some years, the focus might be trade policy or economic policy more generally, while in other years, domestic social policy could be the focus. The central goal of exploring the issue using policy analysis criteria remains constant. The course is intended to be a research seminar with students producing and presenting a major project at the end of the term.
Course may be repeated. Offered in alternate years.

PSCI 311 - Formerly 142 - Seminar on American Political Participation (4)

An examination of the various forms of American political participation. The course focuses on such activities as elections, social movements, civil disobedience, and political violence. The class also examines the causes and effects of non-participation. A central goal is to investigate the democratic theories that underpin American politics.
Course may be repeated. Offered fall semester.

PSCI 320 - Formerly 146 - Environmental Policy and Politics (4)

This course examines environmental policy and politics in the U. S. It considers the role of American political institutions and political dynamics in the development of environmental policy. Within this general framework, the course studies specific environmental policies in terms of their origins, development, and consequences. Finally, the course considers international environmental policy and the U. S. role in it.
Enrollment is limited to Political Sciences majors or minors with junior or senior standing. Offering to be determined.
Fulfills: BSS, WI

PSCI 366 - Formerly 149 - Development in Africa (4)

This course provides a close examination of development-the history, the dominant theories, the successes and failures-focusing on the African continent. The intent is to give students an understanding of how attitudes toward development have changed, what alternative approaches have been or are being tried, and how international efforts have interacted with African politics to create the current conditions on the continent. A comparative approach is also employed, to examine why strategies that worked in other places, for example Asia or Latin America, have been less successful in Africa.

PSCI 312 - Formerly 151 - Democratic Theory (4)

Democratic theory is one of the most important themes of contemporary political science. Democratization is a vital phenomenon studied by political scientists and the health of established democracies is an ongoing point discussed within the discipline. This course examines the historical debates that have animated political theory for over two thousand years and helps place those debates in a contemporary context. After providing that background, students are introduced to many 20th and 21st century theorists and the theoretical discourse as it has developed in the last 50 years.

PSCI 300 - Formerly 152 - Independent Study in Political Science (2-4)

Independent investigation of a topic selected in conference with the instructor and approved by the department. One meeting weekly; oral and written reports.
May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department. Admission by petition to or by invitation of the department. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: One year of political science and permission of the instructor Offered each semester.

PSCI 313 - Formerly 155 - Gender and U.S. Politics (4)

An analysis of the relationship between gender and politics from various theoretical perspectives. Focuses on the multiple ways that gender, race, and class have influenced political participation and political institutions at the at the grass roots, state, and national levels. Explores the construction of women's political interests and how those interests are, and have been, represented in political life in the United States.
Offered spring semester.
Fulfills: DUS, BSS

PSCI 367 - Formerly 156 - Seminar on Gender and International Politics (4)

An analysis and examination of gender issues in international politics with either a regional or thematic focus. The central goal of the course will be to explore how gender, race, class, nation and sexuality are core components of the discourse and practice of international politics. Such topics as gender and Latin American politics, gender and international political economy, international women's organizing, and gender and postcolonial theory will be among those regularly presented.
Offered annually.
Fulfills: DIT

PSCI 314 - Formerly 159 - American Political Economy (4)

This course explores the relationship between politics and economics in the U.S. The course begins with a theoretical exploration of the relationship democracy and capitalism and examines the differences between government and market solutions to collective action problems. The second component of the course examines the political practices of business, labor, and other political actors. The last part of the course builds on the first two in an assessment of a range of public policies in the U.S. including, for example, economic policies, industrial relations, and employment policy.
Enrollment priority: Given to senior Political Sciences Majors. Prerequisite: PSCI 103 - Formerly 6 - recommended. Offered in alternate years.

PSCI 368 - Formerly 160 - Intelligence and Covert Operations (4)

Policymakers are dependent on intelligence to help guide and inform their decision making. Indeed, intelligence provides a critical support role in all aspects of foreign policy and national security; it is often difficult to understand US actions without understanding not only the intelligence that was provided, but the process through which it came about. The purpose of this class is to provide students with an understanding of the roles and processes through which the intelligence community shapes national policy and the resulting impact on international relations in general. The course will not only address theoretical and practical bases and implications of intelligence, but will invite practitioners to discuss their experiences and their view of policy.

PSCI 369 - Formerly 161 - Strategies of War and Peace (4)

This class examines how and why states have worked throughout history to wage both war and peace. Although it is often assumed that peace exists when there is an absence of war, closer inquiry shows that real peace is the product of effort and planning rather than a default status. Moreover, war is often not the result of purposeful policy, rather an accident of misperception, error, and ambiguity. The class will examine a wide variety of time periods, ranging from ancient Greece to current events in the Middle East, with special emphasis on understanding the objectives of and motivations for war as well as the requirements for peace. One question the class will pose is whether war leads to peace, as we might expect, or perhaps, paradoxically, whether peace can lead to war. It will also look at the contemporary challenge of terrorism and how that may change state behaviors.

Fulfills: WI

PSCI 344 - Formerly 162 - Torture:Pain, Body, and Truth (4)

Torture has become a subject of much debate in the post-9/11 world. In this course, we start with this fascination with the subject to historically, philosophically, and conceptually analyze the debates on torture. The aim is to analyze the different dimensions of torture: its existence in different societies, its nature, its relationship with pain and truth, its impact, and finally the control of the state over bodies and lives in modern society.

PSCI 345 - Formerly 167 - War and Peace in the Middle East (4)

Wars and numerous peacemaking initiatives have affected the Middle East's socio-economic and political development. Why has this region been marred by wars? Is the lack of democratic structures or strong regional organizations built on neo-liberal principles the problem? Or is it the legacy of imperialism and the continued interference of the great powers? This course will provide answers to these questions by studying three conflicts: (1) the Arab-Israeli conflict, especially the struggle between Israelis and Palestinians; (2) Lebanon's civil war (1975-1990); and (3) the U.S.-Iraq conflict (1991-present).
Offered in alternate years.

PSCI 371 - Formerly 169 - Peacemaking and Peacebuilding (4)

This course examines approaches to maintaining international peace and security and how they may have changed in the twenty-first century. It addresses peacemaking in the context of both intra and interstate war, although it focuses particularly on the challenge of resolving civil conflict. Various approaches to mediation and their effectiveness will be addressed, as will the sustainability of negotiated versus military settlements and the effectiveness of peacekeeping and peace building. The course will also consider philosophical debates on the propriety of intervention in light of traditional norms of international relations, particularly sovereignty and noninterference, and the difficulty of reconciling humanitarian interests with the rules governing state behaviors.
Offered in alternate years
Fulfills: DIT

PSCI 400 - Formerly 190 - Capstone Seminar (2)

This course integrates the political science major and provides a unified culminating experience for students. Not only will it serve as a means of pulling together the different strands of political science into a coherent whole, but it will also allow for effective evaluation of students' ability to both think about and apply what they have learned in previous classes. It will be taught in seminar format. When there are two sections taught in the same semester, the sections will have shared speakers and faculty, and the two groups will occasionally be brought together for larger sessions, talks, and projects. Assignments for the course will consist of essays and a major paper. Students also participate in analysis of a major political event. The analysis includes oral presentation by each student in a seminar at the end of the term.

PSCI 315 - Formerly 191 - Contemporary Theories of Liberalism and Conservatism (4)

This is a course on contemporary theories of liberalism and conservatism. Two of the most important philosophies of politics of the 20th century and the 21st century, particularly in the United States, are variations of liberalism and classic conservative thought. This course introduces students to those debates via direct readings of major 20th century or contemporary political theorists. The course also includes various counter theorists in the Marxist, post-modernist and feminist traditions who critique the dominant philosophies of the era. This is a writing intensive seminar and students should be prepared to write a significant number of papers of varying length and will be expected to extensively revise their work.

Fulfills: WI

PSCI 346 - Formerly 192 - Comparative Political Economy (4)

This course covers key issues of comparative political economy in advanced liberal democracies, including welfare states development and decline, labour markets, income distribution, inequality, social risks and exclusion as well as the role of gender in the welfare state.
Offered annually.

PSCI 343 - Formerly 193 - Comparative Political Parties (4)

This course introduces political parties in advanced liberal democracies from a comparative perspective. Issues to be examined in the course include the origin and function of parties, party organization, the social and economic basis for parties, the impact of issues and ideologies, the party system and its evolution, radical left and right parties, and the decline or adaptation of parties.
Offered annually.

PSCI 347 - Formerly 194 - Seminar in Comparative Revolutions (4)

This course is an expansive investigation into how revolution has been conceptualized across nearly 100 years of research in the social sciences. The course will compare theories on when, why, and under what conditions various types of revolution occur in the context of studying a wide variety of revolutionary movements. We also ask why some revolutions fail while others don't. We look at structural reasons, economic pressures, cultural frameworks, the impact of external interests in a country's stability, and role of ideology in revolution. We end with a discussion of the nature of revolution in light of current 'revolts' 'rebellions' 'social movements' and 'uprisings' that span the mid-2Oth century to the present. This course will bring together a number of theoretical strands in the discipline including political economy, state-society relations, the international setting, state-building, state-failure, and the role of culture in politics as frameworks for understanding the nature of revolution.
Enrollment limited to juniors and seniors. Offered spring semester in alternate years.

PSCI 303 - Formerly 196 - Constitutional Law and Civil Rights (4)

This course examines the structure and functioning of the United States Supreme Court the theories about judicial decision making, and legal and political debates on civil rights. Following the discussions on judicial review, federalism and separation of powers, the course will look historically on the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of the equal protection clause in relation to race, gender, culture, and immigration among other issues. Discussion will focus not only on landmark cases in constitutional law but also on the ways in which other legal actors, such as lawyers and interest groups, play a role in determining the nature and outcome of cases. We will look throughout at the relationship between law and politics as well as at the socio-cultural context in which judicial decisions are made.
Offered annually.
Fulfills: DUS

PSCI 317 - Formerly 197 - Education Policy and Politics (4)

This course will analyze both the politics and the policy of schooling in the United States. On the political side, we will explore the debate over the purposes of public education and the use of education as an electoral issue, as well as the individuals, groups, and institutions that compete to control schools, and how and where they seek to advance their different interests and values. On the policy side, we will analyze the impact of democratic control, federalism, and checks and balances on the provision of education in the U.S. and how and why school governance has evolved over time. The course will also examine the debates over specific school reforms such as: standards and testing, equalization of school finance, school choice, and the No Child Left Behind Act, as well as the unique challenges facing urban schools.
Offered annually.
Fulfills: DUS

PSCI 318 - Formerly 198 - Race and Politics (4)

This course will examine the role of race in American politics and its contemporary significance to the nation's citizens, politicians, and governmental institutions. Questions will include: What are the primary intra- and inter-group dynamics that shape contemporary minority politics? How do the politics of race intersect with the politics of class and gender? What opportunities and challenges exist in mobilizing the members of minority groups for political action in the U.S.? What role have racial issues and attitudes played in the electoral strategies of political parties and candidates and in the electoral choices of voters? How do the structures and processes of American political institutions affect the efforts of minority groups to secure political influence? How has the rise to power of minority politicians-particularly in many urban areas-affected policymaking? How successful have minority groups been in their quest to use government to expand economic and educational opportunity? How are demographic forces likely to reshape the politics of race and -American politics more generally- in the 21st century?
Offered annually.
Fulfills: WI, DUS

Off-Campus Programs: The European Semester

EUST 381 - Formerly EURST 100 - Colloquium Research Seminar on European Society (4)

Taught by the resident director, a Drew faculty member, this course introduces students to some of the cultural, social, and political institutions that define contemporary Europe through speakers and trips to museums, historic sites, the headquarters of the European Union, and NATO. As a research seminar, this course provides a forum in which students examine one aspect of contemporary Europe in depth. The results of students' research are presented in a final paper at the end of the semester.
Offered fall semester.

PSCI 387 - Formerly 163 - Politics of European Integration (4)

The way in which policies are developed and decisions are made in the European Union today is studied. Topics include the decision-making institutions of the EU; the partition of authority between member states and the EU; the differing interests of member states; the roles of the bureaucracy and lobbyists; the process of enlargement; the foreign and security policies of the EU.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester.

PSCI 388 - Formerly 185 - European Research Seminar (4)

Each student designs and conducts an independent research project on a topic selected in consultation with the Resident Director of the European Semester and approved by the appropriate departmental liaison. The project will stress library research, as well as personal interviews, and may include trips to appropriate EU member states. (Students may also register as an independent study in any approved major)
Offered fall semester.

Off-Campus Programs: United Nations

PSCI 283 - Formerly 71 - UN Community Internship (2-8)

All students are encouraged to work at an internship with one of the many organizations associated with the UN. Internships substantially enrich your UN semester academic experience, often provide greater access to the related workinds of the UN itself, and provide you with a usefel firsthand view of careers related to the UN and the broader international community of organizations. This practicum helps students evaluate the work experience through a reflective paper and journal, and identify appropriate links with related course concepts and theory.
Internships will normally require you to work for a total of 15 hours usually spread over 3 days a week. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: PSCI 104 - Formerly 4 - Corequisite: PSCI 383 - Formerly 170 - and 172. Offered annually.

PSCI 383 - Formerly 170 - The United Nations System and the International Community (4)

On-site exposure to the realities of international politics in the United Nations context. An examination of the evolution of the United Nations and the network of international institutions associated with it. An analysis of the role played by the United Nations in the larger international community. Classes are conducted at the Drew University facilities near the U.N. in New York City.
Prerequisite: PSCI 104 - Formerly 4 - Corequisite: PSCI 384 - Formerly 172 - and (optional) Offered annually.
Fulfills: WI

PSCI 384 - Formerly 172 - Research Seminar on the United Nations (4)

Students conduct research on selected topics related to the United Nations and its role in the larger international system. Assignments include the preparation of a major research paper designed to develop techniques appropriate to the analysis of international affairs. Classes are conducted at the Drew University facilities near the U.N. plaza in New York City.
Prerequisite: PSCI 104 - Formerly 4 - Corequisite: PSCI 383 - Formerly 170 - and (optional). Offered annually.
Fulfills: WI

Off-Campus Programs: Washington

PSCI 285 - Formerly 73 - Internship Project in Washington (8)

An educational experience that allows students to test classroom hypotheses in a "real world" political environment. Students work in an approved government or government-related office. Evaluation of work performance is made by a field supervisor, and students are required to write one or more analytical papers related to the experience. Required readings in the academic literature provide a foundation for understanding and interpreting the internship experience.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Corequisite: Corequisite .

PSCI 385 - Formerly 174 - Policy Making in Washington (4)

A seminar focusing on the interactions among individuals and institutions that characterize the policy process in Washington. Includes meetings with active participants in the policy process: members of Congress and officials of the executive branch, the judiciary, political parties, interest groups, and the press. Seminar meetings are built around discussion of current policy issues but also include instruction in research methods that aid students in successfully pursuing the research project required under PSCI 386 - Formerly 175 - .
Signature of instructor required for registration. Corequisite: Offered spring semester.

PSCI 386 - Formerly 175 - Research Projects: Washington (4)

Preparation of research projects to develop research techniques in the area of American politics.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered spring semester.

Off-Campus Programs: Drew London Semester

PSCI 381 - Formerly 176 - Contemporary British Politics (4)

A discussion and an analysis of current issues in British politics with an emphasis on the impact these issues have on the functioning and development of the British political system. Explores such topics as the roles of Parliament, cabinet government, the prime minister, political parties, and interest groups. Outside speakers who are active politicians and field trips to political institutions and events are an integral part of this course. Required of all students and offered in the London program.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: HIST 381 - Formerly 176 -
Fulfills: BSS

PSCI 380 - Formerly 182 - Research Tutorial (4)

Each student conducts research and writes a paper on a topic approved by the London program instructor. The project stresses normal library research as well as personal interviews and other out-of-class experiences as part of the research process. Students are urged to consult with their home campus adviser about their topic before going to London.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: THEA 380 - Formerly 182 - HIST 380 - Formerly 198 - ENGL 380 - Formerly 182 -

PSCI 382 - Formerly 189 - The History of Modern Britain (4)

A study of the historical and practical forces that have shaped today's Britain, with primary emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. The course focuses on various themes-the evolution and role of the monarchy, the emergence of the welfare state, the rise and fall of the Empire, the relationships between Britain and America as well as Britain and Europe.
Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered fall semester. Same as: HIST 382 - Formerly 143 -
Fulfills: BH

AP Exams

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

A 4-credit exemption from PSCI 6/American Government and Politics will be given for a score of 4 or 5 on the AP American Government and Politics exam. An exemption will not be given for AP Comparative Politics, nor may students apply AP credits in Comparative Politics to the general education breadth requirements.

Off-Campus Programs

Off-Campus Programs

Semester on the United Nations

Students interested in the study of international relations have the unique opportunity to participate in the Semester on the United Nations. This fall semester program, directed by a Drew faculty member, offers focused study of an important international organization. On Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester, the students meet in New York at the Drew facility on United Nations Plaza. Speakers from various organizations associated with the United Nations share their insights about how the organization functions and how it deals with the issues confronting it. Students participate in segments of the same training developed for diplomats new to the United Nations. This is an eight-credit program, and students take two additional courses on campus to complete a full academic schedule.

Washington Program

Each spring semester, students may travel to Washington , D.C., to participate in Drew’s Washington Semester. This program includes an internship in which the students work in congressional offices, nongovernmental organizations (such as the Sierra Club, the Food Research and Action Center , or the Congressional Management Foundation), and with other participants in the Washington political community. Students also take two courses offered by the Drew faculty member who directs the program: a research project and a public policy course. Students live in conveniently located prearranged apartments.

Drew London Semester

The London Semester, offered in the spring semester annually, allows students to explore political and social change in Britain. Courses focus on the interplay of British history and politics, and literary and theatrical portrayals of social and political themes. The program is directed by a Drew faculty member, and classes are taught by a continuing staff of distinguished British faculty. Field trips to political meetings, party conferences, theatres, and museums, along with guest speakers from British political, literary, and theatrical life, are a regular feature of the academic program. Students live in apartments prearranged by the program staff. A variety of cultural activities and special events introduce the students to the cultural life of London.