POL 100. Principles of Politics and Government. (3 Credits)

I, II. An introductory social science course focusing on the political and governmental aspects of societies. Does not count toward political science major requirements. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for POL 100S.Gen. Ed. VB, VC, or VII (SBS).

POL 100S. Principles of Politics & Govt. (3 Credits)

I, II. An introductory social science course focusing on the political and governmental aspects of societies, enhanced with a service-learning component. Does not count toward the political science major requirements. Credit will not be awarded tjo students who have credit for POL 100. Gen. Ed. VB, VC, or VII (SBS).

POL 101. Introduction to American Government. (3 Credits)

I, II. Principles, functions, and basic political institutions of the American system of government at the national level. Gen. Ed. VB, VC, or VII (SBS). [SB] E-5A, E-5B. Credit will not be awared for both POL 101 and POL 101S.

POL 101S. Intro to Amer Govt: Svc Lrning. (3 Credits)

A. Principles, functions, and basic political institutions of the American system of government at the national level enhanced with a service-learning component. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for POL 101. Gen. Ed. VB, VC, or VII (SBS).

POL 201. Short Topics in Political Science. (1-3 Credits)

A. A maximum of three short topics offered during any semester. The student may take any or all topics. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours when topics vary.

POL 212. Introduction to Comparative Politics. (3 Credits)

I, II. A study of the purpose, concepts, and methods used in the cross-national study of politics and government with a focus on selected countries. Gen. Ed. VB or VC or VII (SBS). [SB] E-5A or E-5B.

POL 220. Introduction to World Politics. (3 Credits)

(3) I, II. The study of the political interactions of countries and organizations relating to politics, economics, the environment, technology, culture and society on a global level. Gen. Ed. VB, VC, or VII (SBS).

POL 250. Introduction to Political Philosophy. (3 Credits)

(3) I, II. Examination of Western politcical theory from the ancient greeks to the contemporary era with a focus on selected philosophers. Gen. Ed. Elements 3B and 5B.

POL 256. African American Pol Thought. (3 Credits)

POL 280. Research and Writing in Political Science. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: majors, minors, or departmental approval. Practical application of techniques and methods used in collection, analysis, and written presentation of political data. No more than 6 hours of POL courses numbered 300 or above may be taken prior to completing POL 280.

POL 310. Latin American Governments. (3 Credits)

A. A study of the political institutions and issues facing the people and governments of Latin America.

POL 312. Politics in China. (3 Credits)

A. Analysis of political development, organizational structure, and operation of Chinese political systems with particular emphasis on Chinese Communism, foreign policies, and contemporary problems in China.

POL 314. Politics of South Asia. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 105(B), or HON 102. Studies and analyzes the political situations of South Asia. Course focuses on the politics of Afganistan, Pakistan, and India; however, instructor may focus an additional countries or regions as well.

POL 315. European Politics. (3 Credits)

A. Examination of the politics and public policies of the European Union and selected European countries.

POL 316. Politics in Russia. (3 Credits)

A. Nature and development of Russia¿s political system since the end of the USSR and fall of communism; impact of the Soviet era; development of political parties and civil society; superpresidentialism; nationalism; federalism and ethnic politics.

POL 318. Politics of the Middle East. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 105(B), or HON 102. Studies and analyzes the politics of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, with a focus on historical legacies, contemporary challenges to political and economic development, and international affairs. Credit will not be awarded for both POL 318 and POL 410: Politics of the Middle East.

POL 321. American Foreign Policy. (3 Credits)

II. Prerequisite: three hours of POL or instructor approval. Analysis of the internal processes and external factors which affect U.S. foreign policy, with emphasis on the post-World War II period. Case studies in decision-making.

POL 325. Global Security. (3 Credits)

(3) I. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 105(B) or HON 102. Analysis of major problems of global and human security, the role of military with emphasis on military-security policies of global import.

POL 327. Internat Law & Organization. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: three hours of POL or instructor approval. Analysis of the development of the U.N.; functional and regional approaches to peace, security, economic cooperation, social welfare, and law in international relations.

POL 331. Urban Politics. (3 Credits)

A. Political processes of urban areas including comparisons of alternative structures of urban and other local government.

POL 332. Kentucky Government and Politics. (3 Credits)

I, II. An overview of the Kentucky political system: major institutions, processes and political leaders, with emphasis on recent events and developments.

POL 333. American State and Local Government. (3 Credits)

A. Study of the institutions and processes of government of the fifty states and of cities and counties.

POL 340. Political Parties and Interest Groups. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 105(B) or HON 102. An overview of the informal political institutions of American government; functions, organization, financing of political parties, interest groups and their relationship to democracy.

POL 341. The U.S. Congress. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 105(B), or HON 102. A systematic examination of the decision-making process in Congress.

POL 342. The American Presidency. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: ENG 101, ENG 105(B) or HON 102. An examination of the power and functions of the offices of the President. Recent developments affecting the American President will be emphasized.

POL 343. Campaigns and Elections. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 105(B) or HON 102. An examination of U.S. campaigns and elections including topics in campaign organization and planning, voting behavior, campaign finance and election laws for presidential, congressional and state/local campaigns.

POL 345. Minority Group Politics. (3 Credits)

A. Cross listed as AFA 345. Examination and comparison of various theories, strategies, forms of participation, leadership styles, and concepts (e.g., Black Power) of minority group politics. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for AFA 345. Gen. Ed. VIII.

POL 346. Religion and Politics in the World. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ENG 102, 105(B), or HON 102. Examines the relationship between religion and politics in the world from such different perspectives as public opinion, voting behavior, institutional structures, political economy, and/or policy-making.

POL 347. Politics and Religion in the U.S.. (3 Credits)

A. Interaction of government, politics, and religion in the U.S.: role of Supreme Court and Constitution in defining church-state separation and religious freedom; religious organizations as pressure groups; religion in electoral politics and foreign policy-making; religion and public schools.

POL 349. Applied Learning in Political Science. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Work in placements related to academic studies. One to eight hours credit per semester or summer. Total hours: eight, associate; sixteen, baccalaureate. A minimum of 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit. No more than six hours may count toward this major. No more than three hours may count toward this minor.

POL 349A. Cooperative Study: Political Science. (1-8 Credits)

A. Work in placements related to academic studies. One to eight hours credit per semester or summer. Total hours: eight, associate; sixteen, baccalaureate. A minimum of 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit. No more than six hours may count toward this major. No more than three hours may count toward this minor.

POL 349B. Cooperative Study: Political Science. (1-8 Credits)

Work in placements related to academic studies. No more than 6 hours can apply to major.

POL 349C. Cooperative Study: Political Science. (1-8 Credits)

Work in placements related to academic studies. No more than 6 hours can apply to major.

POL 349D. Cooperative Study: Political Science. (1-8 Credits)

Work in placements related to academic studies. No more than 6 hours can apply to major.

POL 349E. Cooperative Study: Political Science. (1-8 Credits)

Work in placements related to academic studies. No more than 6 hours can apply to major.

POL 349F. Cooperative Study: Political Science. (1-8 Credits)

Work in placements related to academic studies. No more than 6 hours can apply to major.

POL 349G. Cooperative Study: Political Science. (1-8 Credits)

Work in placements related to academic studies. No more than 6 hours can apply to major.

POL 349H. Cooperative Study: Political Science. (1-8 Credits)

Work in placements related to academic studies. No more than 6 hours can apply to major.

POL 356. African American Political Thought. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Cross-Listed with AFA 356. Pre-requisite: ENG 102, 105 (B) or HON 102. Examination of political ideas espoused by African Americans activists from the nineteenth century to the present. Credit will not be awarded to studnets who have credit for AFA 256. Gen. Ed. E-6.

POL 357. American Political Thought. (3 Credits)

A. Study of the political philosophy and values that have shaped the American political system. Emphasis given to problems in democratic theory and to competing ideologies within the American political system.

POL 360. Judicial Process. (3 Credits)

A. Study of legal and judicial systems in the United States and their role in the American political process.

POL 370. Introduction to Public Administration. (3 Credits)

A. Survey of organization, authority, decision-making, intra-organization communications, and application of principles of the American bureaucracy by case studies.

POL 373. Politics of Development in Appalachia. (3 Credits)

A. Cross listed as APP 373. Prerequisite: ENG 102, 105 (B), or HON 102This course examines community and economic development in the Appalachian region with special emphasis on Kentucky. Focus will be on the political, economic and social aspects affecting development. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for APP 373. Gen. Ed. E-6.

POL 374. Introduction to Public Policy. (3 Credits)

A. Introduction to the role of federal, state, and local governments in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies. Examples of policy decisions which might be covered include, energy, housing, environmental quality, and social services.

POL 376. Public Human Resources. (3 Credits)

A. Policies and practices for human resources management in public services. Civil Service systems and reforms, diversity and affirmative action, managing, compensating, and motivating employees.

POL 377. Public Budgeting. (3 Credits)

A. The political consideration of budget formulation, budget strategy, and budget execution. An analysis of the role of taxes, spending, program evaluation, and planning in the budgeting process at the federal, state, and local levels.

POL 400. Capstone Course in Political Science. (3 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisites: POL 101, POL 212, POL 220, POL 250, and POL 280; ENG 102 or ENG 105(B) or HON 102. Culminating, integrative course for political science majors. Requires advanced analysis integrating subfields of the discipline. Students will complete a major paper assignment, writing in stages with instructor feedback and revisions.

POL 400W. Capstone Course in Political Science. (3 Credits)

I, II. Prerequisites: POL 101, POL 212, POL 220, POL 250, and POL 280; ENG 102 or ENG 105(B) or HON 102. Culminating, integrative course for political science majors. Requires advanced analysis integrating subfields of the discipline. Students will complete a major paper assignment, writing in stages with instructor feedback and revisions. Credit will not be awarded to students for both POL 400 and 400W.

POL 405. Special Topics in Political Science. (3 Credits)

A. Exploration of a particular topic; theorist, institution, process, policy, writings, or their combinations. Prerequisites set by the department. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours provided subject matter is different each time.

POL 412. Politics of Mexico. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 105(B), or HON 102. Study of the politics of Mexico, with a focus on historical legacies, contemporary challenges to political and economic development, and key issues in U.S.-Mexico relations. Credit will not be awarded for both POL 412 and POL 410: Politics of Mexico.

POL 415. Terrorism and Political Violence. (3 Credits)

A. Examines terrorism and political violence as causes and consequences of cultural, social and political change.

POL 421. The U.S. and Latin America. (3 Credits)

A. Examines U.S. foreign policy in Latin America and the Caribbean; Latin American foreign policies; key hemispheric issues such as the war on drugs, immigration, foreign aid, and trade.

POL 440. Public Opinion & Voting Behavior. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 105(B) or HON 102. Survey of recent literature in the field of voting behavior in the U.S. Topics include public opinion, polling, participation, and campaign behavior. Attention paid to methodologies and techniques.

POL 446. The Politics of Sex. (3 Credits)

A. Cross listed as WGS 446. The effect of sex on social and political institutions, public policies, and court rulings. Issues may include pornography, sexual and gender discrimination, domestic violence, reproductive rights and gay rights. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for WGS 446. Gen. Ed. VIII.

POL 451. Principles and Politics of Human Rights. (3 Credits)

A. Cross listed as WGS 451. Examines politics of human rights in theory and in practice. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for WGS 451.

POL 460. Law and Society. (3 Credits)

A. Sources, nature, function, and limits of law as an instrument of social and political control and direction. Examples taken from property, torts, contracts, criminal law, and selected areas of public policy.

POL 463. Constitutional Politics. (3 Credits)

A. An examination of constitutional problems in American government. Emphasis is given to cases in their legal and political context.

POL 464. Law and Politics of Civil Liberties. (3 Credits)

A. An examination of historic and contemporary problems of civil liberties. Emphasis is given to cases in their legal and political context.

POL 466A. Mock Trial. (2 Credits)

I. Prerequisite: departmental approval.. Preparation of Mock Trial Competitions. Students will develop cases for presentation including preparing opening an closing arguments, introducing testimonial, physical and demonstrative evidence, and conducting direct and cross examination of witnesses. May be retaken to a maximum of 8 hours, only 2 of which may be counted toward the political science major and only 1 may be counted toward the political science minor.

POL 466B. Mock Trial II. (2 Credits)

II. Prerequisite: POL 466A and departmental approval. Preparation of Mock Trial Competitions. Students will develop cases for presentation including opening and closing arguments, introducing testimonial, physical, and demonstrative evidence, and conducting direct and cross examination of witnesses. May be retaken to a maximum of 8 hours, only 4 of which may be counted toward the political science major and only 2 may be counted toward the political science minor.

POL 490. Independent Work in Political Science. (1-3 Credits)

A. Individual research and/or reading on a problem or area in political science. Regular reports and final research paper required. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours. Students must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and departmental chair prior to enrollment.

POL 495. Practicum in Political Science. (1-3 Credits)

A. Supervised field study program. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours, provided subject matter differs each time. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and departmental chair prior to enrollment.

POL 495A. Practicum in Amer Pol Process. (1-3 Credits)

A.

POL 495B. Practicum Comp Pol & Intl Rel. (1-3 Credits)

A.

POL 496A. Washington Internship. (1-12 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing with 2.5 GPA. Supervised internship with government or private agencies in Washington, D.C. Open by application to those students who fulfill the prerequisite.

POL 496B. Washington Seminar. (3 Credits)

A. Corequisite: POL 496A. Seminar on selected topics in national government.

POL 496C. Washington Forum. (3 Credits)

A. Corequisite: POL 496A and POL 496B. Seminar on selected topics in national government.

POL 497. Kentucky Administration Intern Program. (18 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Enrollment is by invitation only and limited to a maximum of 18 hours.

POL 498. Kentucky Legislative Internship Program. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better (on a 4.0 scale) and a definite interest in the legislative process in the Commonwealth. Enrollment is by invitation only and limited to a maximum of 15 hours by registering for POL 408A and 408B.

POL 498A. Legislative Internship. (3-9 Credits)

A. Each intern¿s performance in his or her legislative assignment will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor in consultation with the campus coordinator. May be retaken to a maximum of nine hours.

POL 498B. Selected Topics in Kentucky Legislative Process. (3-9 Credits)

A. Seminar on various topics on the legislative process in the Commonwealth which support and constitute an essential part of the Kentucky Legislative Internship Program. May be retaken to a maximum of nine hours.

POL 498C. Legislative Forum. (3 Credits)

A. Corequisite: POL 498A and POL 498B. Seminar on selected topics in state government.

POL 533. Seminar In State and Local Politics. (3 Credits)

A. A topical analysis of the institutions, policies, and administration of American state and local government. May be retaken to a total of six hours credit, provided subject matter differs each time.

POL 541. Politics and Education. (3 Credits)

A. An examination of the way political decisions and policies are made in the field of education. Special attention is given to educational decision makers and political power at the local level.

POL 551. Classical Political Theory. (3 Credits)

A. Cross-listed as PHI 551. Examination of Western political thought from Plato to Aquinas. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for PHI 551, PHI 551W or POL 551W.

POL 552. Modern Political Theory. (3 Credits)

A. Cross-listed as PHI 552. Exmaination of Western political theory form the Renaissance to the mid-twentieth century. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for PHI 552, PHI 552W or POL 552W.

POL 552W. Modern Political Theory. (3 Credits)

A. Cross-Listed as PHI 552W. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 105 (B), or HON 102. Examination of Western political theory from the Renaissance to mid-twentieth century. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for PHI 552, PHI 552W, or POL 552.

POL 553. Contemporary Political Theory. (3 Credits)

A. Cross-listed as PHI 553. Examination of Western political thought from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for PHI 553, PHI 553W or POL 553W.

POL 553W. Contemp Political Theory: W. (3 Credits)

A. Cross-listed as PHI 553W. Prerequisites: ENG 102, or ENG 105 (B), or HON 102. Examination of Western political thought from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for PHI 553, PHI 553W or POL 553.

POL 565. Administrative Law. (3 Credits)

A. Nature of the powers vested in administrative agencies; the problems of administrative procedure; and the methods and extent of judicial control over administrative action.

POL 733. Seminar:State & Local Politics. (3 Credits)

A. A topical analysis of the institutions, policies, and administration of American state and local government. May be retaken to a total of six credit hours, provided subject matter differs each time.

POL 741. Politics and Education. (3 Credits)

A. An examination of the way political decisions and policies are made in the field of education. Special attention is given to educational decision makers and political power at the local level.

POL 751. Classic & Mediev Pol Theory. (3 Credits)

A. Cross-listed as PHI 751. Examination of Western political thought from Plato to Aquinas. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for PHI 551, PHI 551W, POL 551, POL 551W or PHI 751.

POL 752. Modern Political Theory. (3 Credits)

A. Cross-listed as PHI 752. Examination of Western political thought from the Renaissance to the mid-twentieth century. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for PHI 552, PHI 552W, POL 552, POL 552W or PHI 752.

POL 753. Contemporary Political Theory. (3 Credits)

A. Cross-listed as PHI 753. Examination of Western political thought from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for PHI 553, PHI 553W, POL 553, POL 553W, or PHI 753.

POL 765. Administrative Law. (3 Credits)

Nature of the powers vested in administrative agencies; the problems of administration procedure; the methods and extent of judicial control over administrative action.

POL 800. Research Methods in Pol Sci. (3 Credits)

A. An introduction and an overview of theories, methods, and analyses which are used in contemporary political science and public administration research.

POL 801. Admin, Ethics, Public Policy. (3 Credits)

A. An analysis and overview of the interplay of ethical considerations, administration, and policy process in the public sector.

POL 835. Sem Intergovernmental Relation. (3 Credits)

A. An examination of the institutions, concepts, and problems of intergovernmental relations and the American federal system.

POL 839. Co-op or Appl Lrn: Pub Adm/Pol. (0.5-6 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Work under faculty and field supervisors in cooperative placement related to student¿s academic studies. Credit varies with hours of employment. A minimum of eighty hours of work required for each academic credit. May be repeated at the discretion of the department. Credit may be substituted for POL 871 in the M.P.A program provided the requirements of POL 871 are met completely by the cooperative education assignment. Credit may not otherwise be substituted for any M.A. or M.P.A requirements.

POL 839A. Co-op in Pub Admin & Pol Sci. (0.5-6 Credits)

Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to student's academic studies. Credit varies with hours of employment. May be repeated at the discretion of the department. Credit may be substituted for POL 871 in the MPA program provided the requirements of POL 871 are met completely by the cooperative education assignment. Credit may not otherwise be substituted for any M.A. or M.P.A. cooperative education assignment. Credit may not otherwise be substituted for any M.A. or M.P.A. requirements.

POL 839B. Co-op in Pub Admin & Pol Sci. (0.5-6 Credits)

Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to student's academic studies. Credit varies with hours of employment. May be repeated at the discretion of the department. Credit may be substituted for POL 871 in the MPA program provided the requirements education assignment. Credit may not otherwise be substituted for any M.A. or M.P.A. requirements.

POL 839C. Co-op in Pub Admin & Pol Sci. (0.5-6 Credits)

Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to student's academic studies. Credit varies with hours of employment. May be repeated at the discretion of the department. Credit may be substituted for POL 871 in the MPA program provided the requirements of POL 871 are met completely by the cooperative education assignment. Credit may not otherwise be substituted for any M.A. or M.P.A. requirements.

POL 839D. Co-op in Pub Admin & Pol Sci. (0.5-6 Credits)

Work in placements related to academic studies. One to eight hours credit per semester or summer. Total hours: eight, associate; sixteen, baccalaureate. A minimum of 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit. No more than six hours may count toward this major. No more than three hours may count toward this minor.

POL 845. Community Development. (3 Credits)

A. Examines developmental efforts on community level in the United States; relates community development to community organization and examines current efforts, especially those based on the concept of self-help, to generate and implement community development programs.

POL 846. Non-Profit Organizations. (3 Credits)

A. Study of non-profit organizations, including an examination of types, leadership styles, management tools, board organization, budgeting and fund-raising.

POL 847. Grant Writing. (3 Credits)

A. The study of grant writing processes involving federal and foundation grants as they apply to the public and non-profit sector. Credit will not be awarded for both POL 847 and POL 847S.

POL 847S. Grant Writing. (3 Credits)

A. The study of grant writing processes involving federal and foundation grants as they apply to the public and non-profit sector, enhanced with a service-learning component. Credit will not be awarded for both POL 847 and POL 847S.

POL 870. Public Admin Internship. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. An internship in a public or nonprofit organizational setting for M.P.A. students conducted under departmental supervision and resulting in a capstone paper.

POL 871. Thesis in Public Administration. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Departemental approval. An advanced, directed research project for M.P.A. students under departmental supervision resulting in a thesis.

POL 873. Applied Project in Public Administration. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. An applied research project for a public or nonprofit organization for MPA students under departmental supervision resulting in a capstone project.

POL 874. Public Sector Leadership. (3 Credits)

A. This course examines theories and practices of leadership in public and nonprofit sector organizations. Emphasis is given competing theories of leadership and to the examination of leadership through theoretical reference frames.

POL 875. Organization Theory. (3 Credits)

A. Survey of major theories as applied to government agencies and other not-for-profit organizations. Topics covered include classical texts and recent research on theories of organizational behavior,

POL 876. Public Human Resources Mngt. (3 Credits)

A. Study of strategies and techniques of public human resources management in the public sector and their relationship to pertinent laws, policies, and institutions, in the context of contemporary theories of organizational behavior.

POL 877. Public Finance Administration. (3 Credits)

A. An examination of the effects of economic, administrative, legislative and judicial factors on the fiscal operations of government. Study of the budgetary and financial decision-making process at the federal, state and local levels.

POL 879. Policy Analysis and Evaluation. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: POL 800. An introduction to theories and methods of analysis relating to public policy and public program formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Topics include quantitative and non-quantitative analytical techniques.

POL 880. Nonprofit Financial Management. (3 Credits)

A. The course will examine financial considerations of nonprofit organizations, including funding sources, nonprofit financial statements, reserve development and management, financial accountability, and strategies required to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the organization.

POL 891. Directed Research. (3-6 Credits)

Research under the direct supervision of one or more departmental members. Students must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and departmental chair prior to enrollment.

POL 892. Dir. Re in Public Hlth Admin.. (3-6 Credits)

A. Research under the direct supervision of faculty advisors. Students must have the independent study form approved by the faculty supervisor and department chair. Designed for MPH students concentrating in Public Administration.

POL 893. Special Topics:_______________. (1-3 Credits)

A. Seminar in a specialized topic of the discipline. Topics will vary. May be retaken to a total of six hours credit, provided subject matter differs each time.

POL 895. Independent Study. (1-3 Credits)

A. Student-initiated directed study. Can include research project or readings in an area of the discipline. May be retaken to a total of six hours credit, provided subject matter differs each time. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment.

POL 899. Thesis. (3-6 Credits)

A. May be retaken to a total of six hours credit.