Political Science

American Federal Government, PLS 213/PLSC 20003 (PLSC 2003), examines the Federal Government beginning with the Constitution, Congress, the Presidency and the Supreme Court. Students will be able to articulate definitions of important terms and be able to analyze important relationships between the electoral process, governmental institutions, and policy outcomes. The introduction to the principles, structure, processes and functions of the United States Federal Government and other related political activities.

State and Local Government, PLS 223/PLSC 21003 (PLSC 2103), is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the workings of state and local governments and their relationship with the federal government. It focuses on organization, structure, function, and administration of state and local government. This course examines the relationships between the national government and state/local governments. It addresses issues of education, criminal justice, economic development and social services. It also examines the various roles of political leaders and interest groups at the state and local levels.