POLS 1101 - American Government (3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support reading or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091
Covering the essential facts of national government in the United States, with some attention given to state government, including the State of Georgia, this course satisfies state law, requiring examination on United States and Georgia Constitutions.
POLS 1101H - American Government (Honors) (3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support reading or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091 and acceptance into the Honors Program
This course is POLS 1101 for Honors students.
POLS 2101 - Introduction to Political Science (3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support reading or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091
This course is an introduction to the Political Science fields of Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and International Politics.
POLS 2401 - Global Issues (3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091
This course introduces students to contemporary issues in global affairs. It assumes no prior knowledge of international relations. The course examines problems facing the global community, as well as the prospects for governments, individuals, and international groups to address those problems. Issues include population and demographics, natural resources and the environment, the globalization of the economy, terrorism and threats to security, development and technology, global security, ethics, human rights, and the role of the United States and other regional powers in world affairs. Special attention will be paid to cross-national and international connections.
POLS 2601 - Introduction to Public Administration (3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support reading or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091
This course is a survey of the field of American public administration. It is designed to provide students with a general overview and introduction to the development, concepts, facts, functions and generalizations concerning the public administration system in the United States. It includes the study of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the U.S. government, governmental agencies, non-governmental agencies, non-profit agencies and their interconnection in the policymaking and policy implementation process.