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  • POLS 230: State and Local Government
    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course examines the organization and operation of state, county, city and other local units of government, with particular attention to Tennessee government. Learning Outcomes: Problem Solving and Writing. Prerequisite: POLS 110.
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  • POLS 280: Hist Representative Gov't Wstrn Trad
    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course explores the intellectual foundations, historical development, and contemporary significance of the tradition of representative government in Western societies. It will place special emphasis on the commonalities and tensions between the republican or communitarian tradition of virtuous citizenship and the common good and the classically liberal or individualist tradition of rights and freedoms. We will study the interplay between these two traditions and examine their continuing influences on Western political, cultural and social life. Learning outcome: Writing.
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  • POLS 310: The Presidency and Public Office
    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course examines the role of the Chief Executive in the American governmental system with an emphasis on his/her role in making public policy and the nature of the relationships that have emerged with the other branches of government. Prerequisite: POLS 110.
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  • POLS 315: Congress and Public Policy
    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course is a study of the institutional structure and processes of Congress, focusing on members' roles as representatives, law makers and monitors overseeing the federal bureaucracy and operation of the federal government. Prerequisite: POLS 110.
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  • POLS 325: Constitutional Interpretation
    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course examines important issues in civil rights and liberties. Topics include due process, free speech, religious liberty, the establishment clause, the right to bear arms, property rights and voting rights. Prerequisite: POLS 110 or CRJU 201.
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  • POLS 330: The Election
    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course will provide a broad overview of U.S. federal elections, and an in-depth examination of the (presidential or midterm) election taking place during the semester.
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  • POLS 335: Civil Rights and Liberties
    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    This course examines important issues in civil rights and liberties. Topics include due process, free speech, religious liberty, the establishment clause, the right to bear arms, property rights and voting rights. Prerequisite: POLS 110 or CRJU 201.
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  • POLS 350: Special Topics
    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    (A maximum of three hours for independent majors. Not available for minors in Political Science). A flexible course, with advanced formal research requirements intended to serve as an instrument for examining topics in Political Science of interest to students and faculty. Emphasis on readings, research and intensive study. The coursemay be repeated once with a different topic for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisites: POLS 110, and junior or senior standing.
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  • POLS 360: American Foreign Policy
    3.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    In examining the topic, this course focuses on the ideas, theories and approaches of realism, liberalism, isolationism, global engagement and others in pursuing America's national interest. There will also be a focus on the domestic sources affecting the formulation and implementation of America's foreign policy. Prerequisite: POLS 110.
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  • POLS 380: Political Traditions of West
    4.00 Credits
    Tusculum University

    No course description available.
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