American Government (POLS 115) - 3 credits
Study of American government, political behavior, and institutions with emphasis on the U.S. Constitution, the democratic process, and the structures and powers of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
Fall semester.
State and Local Government (POLS 116) - 3 credits
Emphasis on state and local governmental structures as applied to North Dakota and many of the present problems confronting state governments, including the ongoing issues of federalism, the balancing of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and the effectiveness of the political party power structures.
Spring semester.
Student Senate (POLS 195) - 1 credit
Credit for participation in Student Senate. The Senate is the coordinating student body for meeting student needs in the area of education, culture, social activity, and student welfare. As elected officials, the Student Senators participate in College decisions, the allocation of student activity funds, and provide the communication lines between college administration and students.
International Politics (POLS 220) - 3 credits
Study the struggle for power and order in the international system with emphasis on the nation-state and sovereignty, power politics, diplomacy, the network of economic, political, cultural, and technological interdependence of peoples, and the motivations and national interests of countries. Concentration on the specific factors that shape present American foreign policy, reviewing the sources of past and present international friction and cooperation.
Spring semester.
Comparative Politics I (POLS 225) - 3 credits
Comparative and analytical study of the constitutions, governmental structure, political dynamics, and social and economic issues confronting democratic countries with emphasis on the democratic systems.
Comparative Politics II (POLS 226) - 3 credits
Comparative and analytical study of the social and economic conditions affecting political institutions with emphasis on totalitarian systems.
American Constitution—Civil Liberties (POLS 236) - 3 credits
Analysis of U.S. Supreme Court decisions and interpretations which focus on civil liberties, equal protection, due process, and First Amendment rights.
Special Topics (POLS 299) - 1-3 credits
Topics such as “The Crisis of the Presidency,” “the Role of the Media in Government,” and “The Politician in the American Political System”. Based on student interest.
Approval of instructor.
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