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    • POLS 410: Origins of Civic Republican Traditions

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      This course examines the political ideas of the pre-Socratic philosophers, as well as Plato, Aristole and Cicero, focusing on concepts and topics such as natural law and civic virtue, as well as the role of and best type of State. Prerequisite: POLS 110 and junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor.
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    • POLS 420: Political Behavior

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      This course is designed to offer a broad survey of political action and expression in America. Topics may include political parties, voting and elections, direct political action, mass media and interest groups. Prerequisite: POLS 110 and junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor.
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    • POLS 430: International Law

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      This course explains the origin, development and principles of international law, as well as the place of the law in the international community. This course will offer an honors component to fulfill honors program requirements. Prerequisite: POLS 110 and POLS 220 or permission of the instructor.
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    • POLS 440: Environmental Law and Public Policy

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      This course examines the fundamentals of environmental protection laws and policies within the United States. The focus is on the constitutional, common, statutory, and administrative law framework pertaining to the environment. Topics covered will include air and water pollution, toxic and hazardous substances, public land management, threatened and endangered species, energy, and climate change. Prerequisite: POLS 110 or higher or instructor permission.
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    • POLS 450: Independent Study

      1.00 - 6.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      This course is a student-initiated request for study of subject matter not covered in the regular curriculum or a further, deeper examination of a topic which was covered in other coursework in the discipline. It may also entail a study abroad course designed to examine some aspect of political science pertinent to the locale that will be visited. The work will be completed under the supervision of a political science faculty member. Completion of this course may necessitate a research paper, a well-detailed reflective journal, or some other type of scholarly project required by the instructor at their discretion. This course may e repeated once on a different topic, for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
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    • POLS 451: Internship

      1.00 - 9.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      A work study internship with a private non-governmental agency, such as a law firm or social service agency, that enhances student understanding of government service or the legal profession. Limited to students in the social sciences or pre-law students. Learning Outcomes: Self-knowledge and Civility. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, POLS 203. Offered on demand.
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    • POLS 452: Government Internship

      1.00 - 12.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      A work study internship with a national, state or local unit of government that allows the student to gain firsthand experience with government or government-related operations. Limited to students majoring in disciplines with a specific relationship to the enterprise of government. Learning Outcomes: Self-knowledge and Civility. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, POLS 203. Offered on demand.
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    • POLS 480: Senior Seminar on Globalizatio

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      In this senior capstone course, students will multiple global perspectives. Students will learn to transform information into knowledge and integrate knowledge from multiple perspectives to make informed judgments effective for the common good. Students will prepare a cover letter and a résumé or curriculum vitae for review by the instructor. Prerequisites: POLS 210 or POLS 220.
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    • PSYC 101: Essentials of Psychology

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      The course introduces the student to the field of psychology by concentrating on the broad areas of psychological study, e.g. basic methods of research, growth and development, perceptual processes and cognition, motivation and emotion and mental health problems and therapeutic solutions. Learning Outcome: Information Literacy.
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