Political Science Curriculum
Political Science Courses Offered
Requirements


Core

203 American Government (4)_____

204 International Relations (4)_____

314 American Political Thought (4)_____

American Government and Politics

8 units chosen from

320 The Legislative Process (4) _____

326 Political Parties and Interest Groups (4) _____

330 State and Local Politics (4) _____

431 The American Presidency (4) _____

Comparative Government

8 units chosen from

300 Western Political Systems (4) _____

306 Developing Political Systems (4) _____

304 East European Political Systems (4) _____

308 Government and Politics of the Middle East (4) _____

International Relations

8 units chosen from

325 American Foreign Policy (4) _____

400 International Politics (4) _____

500 International Law (4) _____

510 International Organization (4) _____

Political Theory

8 units chosen from

310 Classical Political Thought (4) _____

311 Foundation of Modern Political Thought (4) _____

313 Contemporary Political Thought (4) _____

315 Post Modern Political Thought (4) _____

Public Law

8 units chosen from

328 Judicial Process (4) _____

410 American Constitutional Law (4) _____

411 The Bill of Rights (4) _____

412 Civil Rights (4) _____

Sixteen (16) additional units of courses in Political Science at the 300 level or higher, eight (8) of which must be chosen from:

530 Studies in Political Theory (4)_____

535 Seminar in Constitutional Law (4)_____

540 Seminar in Comparative Politics (4)_____

590 Seminar in International Relations (4)_____

592 Seminar in Government (4)_____

Other Courses

332 California Government (4)_____

340 Sex and Politics (4)_____

342 The Politics of Environment (4)_____

352 Minority Politics (4)_____

375 Introduction to Political Science Research (4)_____

380 Introduction to Public Administration (4)_____

428 The Legislative Process (4)_____

481 Contemporary African Politics (4)_____

484 National Security Policy (4)_____

520 War and Politics

560 Intergovernmental Relations (4)_____

597 Senior Honor Thesis (4)_____

Note: The following courses will count as electives only after approval by the department chair:

575 Internship in Political Science (2 or 4) _____

* 595 Independent Study (2 or 4) _____

* Note: Check for pertinent information regarding all Political Science courses in the C.S.U.S.B catalog.