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Foundations in International Relations

Students should complete all of the following:
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POL-230   World Politics3 Hours
The purpose of this course is to introduce the study of world politics. By surveying the key concepts and theories utilized to assess contemporary global affairs this course provides a framework for analyzing world politics in a systematic and sophisticated manner. Course topics will provide a brief overview of the major areas of study within the field of international relations including foreign policy analysis, global politics and governance, international political economy and the continuing evolution of the international system.
POL-232   Comparative Politics3 Hours
This course surveys the most important concepts, approaches and methods in the comparative study of politics. Students are introduced to comparative politics as a method of research and a field of study examining the domestic politics of governments throughout the world. Course material discusses and applies the conceptual, theoretical and methodological tools of comparative political analysis, examines the characteristics and effects of various types of contemporary political systems, and surveys the politics of and recent trends in select countries and regions throughout the world.
POL-322   Research Design and Methods in Political Science and Economics3 Hours
This course will provide students with an introduction to research methods and statistical techniques used in social science research, particularly in the fields of economics and political science. This will include basic knowledge of the concepts and models employed for conducting experimental research, policy analysis and program evaluation, and unobtrusive research from data sets. Emphasis will be placed on using and applying the qualitative and quantitative techniques most widely utilized in social science research. This course gives credit for political science and history majors. Prerequisite: MAT-112 or BUS-320.
INR-432   Global Governance3 Hours
This course is an advanced survey of the norms, institutions and processes increasingly constituting some type of governance at the global level. Students will be acquainted with the knowledge and analytical tools needed to cope with an increasingly complex and interconnected global system. Towards this end, the course introduces the key dimensions, actors and nature of global governance; identifying the most significant concepts and theoretical approaches to understanding global rule. The course also addresses the various debates about global governance and explanations for the increasing demands in global governance structures. Prerequisites: POL-230 and POL-232.
HST-301   American Foreign Relations3 Hours
A history of international politics from 1415 to the present, focusing on an analysis of the foreign relations of the United States from the American Revolution to the present. Gives credit for majors in Political Science, International Relations, or History. Prerequisite: HST-211, HST-212, or POL-100.
MAT-305   Statistics for Social Sciences3 Hours
This is an upper-division course for the Social Sciences. Topics include measures of central tendency and dispersion and graphical representation of data. Other topics include inferential statistical theory and hypothesis testing for statistical significance. Bivariate and multivariate measure of statistical relationship include chi square, nominal and ordinal measures of association, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, and multiple correlation and regression techniques. Factor analysis and analysis of covariance are briefly introduced. Primarily for students concentrating in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, or political science. Prerequisites: Math SATI 450 (SAT 410) or ACT 19 or MAT-112 or MAT-204.
18 credit hours
Choose two of the following capstone courses:
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POL-350   Political Science Practicum1-3 Hours
Directed experience in politics or law. Required of all Political Science majors. (POL-371, POL-401, or HST-450 may be substituted for this requirement.) May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Offered every semester.
POL-371   International Studies3 Hours
International travel, observation, and study of the political patterns of foreign nations. Extra fee: air travel, lodging, meals, and miscellaneous. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
INR-470   International Relations Capstone3 Hours
This is an advanced seminar in the methodological study of political phenomenon. Students will enhance their research, analysis and critical thinking skills through practical experience in the process of scholarship. As a capstone experience students will plan, research and write a scholarly research piece addressing an empirical puzzle relevant to their interests. The course is highly recommended for students pursuing graduate education. Prerequisite: Upper-division Status.
6 credit hours
World Politics Electives

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POL-332   Conflict Processes3 Hours
The purpose of this course is to cover a variety of theoretical and ethical approaches to the problem of understanding international conflict. Strong emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of the empirical literature attempting to explain the causes of war and peace. Historical continuity and change in international conflict will be examined via the analysis of a variety of case studies of global, regional and intrastate war. By combining a theoretically sophisticated understanding of the causes, results, and resolution of conflict, coupled with concerns about the moral justification of war, students will emerge prepared to formulate thoughtful, concrete opinions on issues of global conflict. Prerequisite: POL-230.
POL-375   Foreign Policy Analysis3 Hours
This course examines the way international actors make decisions regarding how they will interact with other members of the international community. Students will be introduced to the variety of ways in which the foreign policy making processes within and across countries operate and can be explained. A number of influences on foreign policy are discussed, including individual policy makers, characteristics of the domestic political environment, and international systemic factors. The course surveys these influences, concepts and theoretical approaches in preparation for the in-depth and hands-on analysis students will undertake in the later part of the semester. Prerequisites: POL-230 and POL-232.
HST-442   World War II3 Hours
A specialized study of World War II within the context of world history. It emphasizes the fracturing of the world order with the rise of Japanese, German, and Italian imperialism. It also gives an overview of the military strategies and conduct of the war in the major theaters of operations, as well as the impact of "total war" on the civilian populations of the various home fronts, with a special focus on the Nazi Holocaust. Prerequisite: HST-180, HST-212 or HST-190.
CRJ-322   Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism3 Hours
Participants will receive an in-depth overview of terrorism and counter-terrorism, both domestic and international. The course will touch on the causes and motives that drive terrorists, their methods of operation, and the impact of terrorism on the United States and abroad.
9 credit hours
Regional History and Politics Electives

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GEO-202   Political and Cultural Geography3 Hours
An historical, cultural, and regional approach to the study of contemporary world geography. A consideration of individual countries and their problems as related to their physical and cultural environments. Meets General Education Intercultural Experience requirement but does not meet General Education Social Science requirement. Gives credit for geography or for majors in Political Science.
POL-354   Foreign Governments3 Hours
A study of historic and contemporary types of governments in relation to their social, economic, and ideological backgrounds. Prerequisite: HST-185 and HST-190 or POL-100.
HST-230   Colonial Latin America3 Hours
A survey of the political, social, cultural and religious history of Latin America from the rise of pre-Columbian civilizations to the eve of independence.
HST-231   National Latin America3 Hours
A survey of the political, social, cultural and religious history of Latin America from the eve of independence to the recent past.
HST-355   Modern Mexico3 Hours
A history of greater Mexico from Independence to the recent past. Prerequisite: HST-180, HST-185, or HST-190 or permission of the Division of Social Sciences.
HST-361   History of Russia and Eastern Europe3 Hours
A study of Russia from its beginnings to the present, emphasizing its Eurasian cultural development and the rise, expansion, and dissolution of Soviet Communism. Includes a survey of Eastern European developments from the beginning of modern Europe to the present. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185 and HST-190.
HST-380   History of Middle East and Africa3 Hours
A study of the Middle East from ancient times to the present including a survey of eastern Mediterranean, African, and Near Eastern cultures. Emphasizes the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Palestine, the eastern Mediterranean, and analyzes the origins and developments of the contemporary Middle East conflict. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185 and HST-190.
HST-381   History of East Asia3 Hours
A study of Asian nations, emphasizing China and Japan, including India and Pakistan, from earliest beginnings to the present. Particular stress is placed on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including the history of communism in Asia and the growing contemporary significance of East Asia. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185 and HST-190.
6 credit hours
Global Economics and Development Electives

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ECO-213   Macroeconomics3 Hours
An introductory survey of macroeconomic theory emphasizing how the U.S. economy works as well as the role and influence of the U.S. economy in global markets. Topics include national income accounting, circular flow, short-run and long-run models of the economy, labor productivity and economic growth, inflation and unemployment, money, monetary and fiscal policy, and competing theories of the business cycle.
ECO-340   Globalization and Economic Development3 Hours
An intensive study of recent globalization trends and their impact on both developing and developed economies. A survey of economic development theories in developing economies; the role and influence of the U.S. economy in global markets. Students will discuss current theories of economic development and the arguments for and against globalization, free trade, open immigration, technological change, and the free flow of financial capital. Development topics include population growth and fertility rates, gender equity, educational opportunities for women, private property rights, regime corruption, and the role of the IMF and World Bank in developing economies. Prerequisites: ECO-211 or ECO-213 or consent of the Department.
ECO-454   International Economics3 Hours
A study of international trade, the international monetary system, and international trade agreements as a means of broadening an understanding of the American economic system within the context of the world economy. Prerequisite: ECO-211 or ECO-213.
3 credit hours
Concentration or Cognate

Students should complete a concentration or cognate in a field consistent with their vocational goals. The student's advisor will provide counsel and support for the approved courses of study.

9 credit hours
International Relations Minor

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POL-230   World Politics3 Hours
The purpose of this course is to introduce the study of world politics. By surveying the key concepts and theories utilized to assess contemporary global affairs this course provides a framework for analyzing world politics in a systematic and sophisticated manner. Course topics will provide a brief overview of the major areas of study within the field of international relations including foreign policy analysis, global politics and governance, international political economy and the continuing evolution of the international system.
POL-232   Comparative Politics3 Hours
This course surveys the most important concepts, approaches and methods in the comparative study of politics. Students are introduced to comparative politics as a method of research and a field of study examining the domestic politics of governments throughout the world. Course material discusses and applies the conceptual, theoretical and methodological tools of comparative political analysis, examines the characteristics and effects of various types of contemporary political systems, and surveys the politics of and recent trends in select countries and regions throughout the world.
HST-301   American Foreign Relations3 Hours
A history of international politics from 1415 to the present, focusing on an analysis of the foreign relations of the United States from the American Revolution to the present. Gives credit for majors in Political Science, International Relations, or History. Prerequisite: HST-211, HST-212, or POL-100.
INR-432   Global Governance3 Hours
This course is an advanced survey of the norms, institutions and processes increasingly constituting some type of governance at the global level. Students will be acquainted with the knowledge and analytical tools needed to cope with an increasingly complex and interconnected global system. Towards this end, the course introduces the key dimensions, actors and nature of global governance; identifying the most significant concepts and theoretical approaches to understanding global rule. The course also addresses the various debates about global governance and explanations for the increasing demands in global governance structures. Prerequisites: POL-230 and POL-232.
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ECO-340   Globalization and Economic Development3 Hours
An intensive study of recent globalization trends and their impact on both developing and developed economies. A survey of economic development theories in developing economies; the role and influence of the U.S. economy in global markets. Students will discuss current theories of economic development and the arguments for and against globalization, free trade, open immigration, technological change, and the free flow of financial capital. Development topics include population growth and fertility rates, gender equity, educational opportunities for women, private property rights, regime corruption, and the role of the IMF and World Bank in developing economies. Prerequisites: ECO-211 or ECO-213 or consent of the Department.
POL-354   Foreign Governments3 Hours
A study of historic and contemporary types of governments in relation to their social, economic, and ideological backgrounds. Prerequisite: HST-185 and HST-190 or POL-100.
POL-332   Conflict Processes3 Hours
The purpose of this course is to cover a variety of theoretical and ethical approaches to the problem of understanding international conflict. Strong emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of the empirical literature attempting to explain the causes of war and peace. Historical continuity and change in international conflict will be examined via the analysis of a variety of case studies of global, regional and intrastate war. By combining a theoretically sophisticated understanding of the causes, results, and resolution of conflict, coupled with concerns about the moral justification of war, students will emerge prepared to formulate thoughtful, concrete opinions on issues of global conflict. Prerequisite: POL-230.
POL-375   Foreign Policy Analysis3 Hours
This course examines the way international actors make decisions regarding how they will interact with other members of the international community. Students will be introduced to the variety of ways in which the foreign policy making processes within and across countries operate and can be explained. A number of influences on foreign policy are discussed, including individual policy makers, characteristics of the domestic political environment, and international systemic factors. The course surveys these influences, concepts and theoretical approaches in preparation for the in-depth and hands-on analysis students will undertake in the later part of the semester. Prerequisites: POL-230 and POL-232.
POL-371   International Studies3 Hours
International travel, observation, and study of the political patterns of foreign nations. Extra fee: air travel, lodging, meals, and miscellaneous. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

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