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Students majoring in Political Science must complete the Political Science Capstone examination prior to graduation. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.

A readings course open to Juniors and Seniors only. The course will consist of directed readings on topics selected by the professor and the student on the basis of the needs and aspirations of the individual student. POLS 4190-4490 is not to be offered in lieu of, or as a substitute for, any other course. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the instructor, the department chairperson, and the dean of the college.

A study of a selected Political Science topic designed to acquaint advanced students with techniques of research and writing in Political Science. Credit will be given upon completion of an acceptable research paper. The course may be repeated with a change of topic.

This course allows the student to obtain credit for interning in a position related to his/her major or minor field of study. It must be pre-approved by the faculty in the History and Political Science Department. Credit hours awarded will be related to the number of hours worked, with at least forty-five hours of internship required for each credit hour awarded. Internships may be either paid or unpaid for field experience. All internships also will contain an academic component supervised by a faculty member in the Department. The internship plan must be approved by all parties prior to registration for the class. This class will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis. While the class may be repeated once, only 3 hours may count toward the Political Science major or minor. Prerequisites: Junior standing and at a least a 3.0 GPA.

A readings course open to Juniors and Seniors only. The course will consist of directed readings on topics selected by the professor and the student on the basis of the needs and aspirations of the individual student. POLS 4190-4490 is not to be offered in lieu of, or as a substitute for, any other course. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the instructor, the department chairperson, and the dean of the college.

A study of a selected Political Science topic designed to acquaint advanced students with techniques of research and writing in Politic al Science. Credit will be given upon completion of an acceptable research paper. The course may be repeated with a change of topic.

This course allows the student to obtain credit for interning in a position related to his/her major or minor field of study. It must be pre-approved by the faculty in the History and Political Science Department. Credit hours awarded will be related to the number of hours worked, with at least forty-five hours of internship required for each credit hour awarded. Internships may be either paid or unpaid for field experience. All internships also will contain an academic component supervised by a faculty member in the Department. The internship plan must be approved by all parties prior to registration for the class. This class will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis. While the class may be repeated once, only 3 hours may count toward the Political Science major or minor. Prerequisites: Junior standing and at a least a 3.0 GPA.

A study of the Constitution of the United States, including the work of the U.S. Supreme Court and the effects of its various decisions. Court cases are examined, briefed, and discussed. Emphasis is placed on court decisions concerning federalism, separation of powers, and economics. (Same as HIST 4311) Prerequisite: POLS 2310 or 2311 or instructor's consent .

A continuation of POLS 4311, with emphasis placed on U.S. Supreme Court decisions concerning civil rights and civil liberties. (Same as HIST 4312) Prerequisite: POLS 2310 or 2311 or instructor's consent.

A study of history and political theory with emphasis on Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, Aquinas, and Machiavelli. (Same as HIST 4314) Prerequisite: POLS 2310 or 2311, or instructor's consent.

A study of modern and early modern western political theory with emphasis on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, the English utilitarians, Marx, and Nietzche. (Same as HIST 4314) Prerequisite: POLS 2310 or 2311, or instructor's consent.

A study of the relations among sovereign states and the system within which they operate, with special emphasis on the causes of war, security and peace, human rights and political economy. (Same as HIST 4391.02)  Prerequisite: POLS 2315 and POLS 2320 or instructor’s consent.

A study of the geographical factors that affect Texas, national, and world politics. Special emphasis is placed on demography; geography and conflict; landscape and the geography of culture; the geography of religion and politics; spatial dimensions of industrialization, urbanization, and economic development; and environmental pressures and politics. Prerequisite: POLS 1315 or instructor's consent.

A study of the development of the international system of trade, production and finance from the Industrial Revolution through the present era, with special attention to the political effects of this progression. Includes a consideration of specific state and non-state actors within the current international political economic system to investigate their political and political linkages. (Same as BECO 4370) Prerequisite: POLS 2315 and POLS 2320, or instructor’s consent.

A study of the interaction of religion, politics, and the state from colonial times to the present from historical, legal, and social scientific perspectives. (Same as HIST 4330) Prerequisite: HIST 2311, or 2312, or instructor's consent.

A readings course open to Juniors and Seniors only. The course will consist of direct readings on topics selected by the professor and the student on the basis of the needs and aspirations of the individual student. POLS 4190-4490 is not to be offered in lieu of, or as a substitute for, any other course. Prerequistes: Junior standing and permission of the instructor, the department chairperson, and the dean of the college.

A study of a selected Political Science topic designed to acquaint advanced students with techniques of research and writing in Politic al Science. Credit will be given upon completion of an acceptable research paper. The course may be repeated with a change of topic.

This course allows the student to obtain credit for interning in a position related to his/her major or minor field of study. It must be pre-approved by the faculty in the History and Political Science Department. Credit hours awarded will be related to the number of hours worked, with at least forty-five hours of internship required for each credit hour awarded. Internships may be either paid or unpaid for field experience. All internships also will contain an academic component supervised by a faculty member in the Department. The internship plan must be approved by all parties prior to registration for the class. This class will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis. While the class may be repeated once, only 3 hours may count toward the Political Science major or minor. Prerequisites: Junior standing and at a least a 3.0 GPA.

A readings course open to Juniors and Seniors only. The course will consist of directed readings on topics selected by the professor and the student on the basis of the needs and aspirations of the individual student. POLS4190-4490 is not to be offered in lieu of, or as a substitute for, any other course. Prerequistes: Junior standing and permission of the instructor, the department chairperson, and the dean of the college.

A study of a selected Political Science topic designed to acquaint advanced students with techniques of research and writing in Politic al Science. Credit will be given upon completion of an acceptable research paper. The course may be repeated with a change of topic.