Courses

The development of American political ideas, examined in the context of the Western tradition of political theory.

Examines the political ideas, figures, and movements of American democracy well as the relationship between religion and politics, rights, federalism, and national identity.

A study focusing on American political thought from the Federalists/ Anti-Federalists debates to contemporary thinkers.

This course examines the development of American political ideas from Reconstruction to the present.

War. This course examines the development of American political ideas from the colonial period through the Civil War.

This course examines the central themes, issues, and evolution of American political thought, including how we understand our role and responsibilities in contemporary democracy.(Cross-listed as PSC 418)

The course examines the central themes, issues, and evolution of American political thought, including how we understand our role and responsibilities in contemporary democracy. (Cross-listed as PHL 418)

An examination of the American government, institutions, and political structure.

Students learn the terminology, concepts, theoretical perspectives, and methods collective action and individual behavior to answer key questions in the study

Students examine the major debates and scholarship in the field of American behavior with topics that may include Congress, the Presidency, the Judiciary, political parties, interest groups, and mass movements. Students study the Students engage in research and writing.