WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Political Science
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Political SciencePolitical science is the field concerning the theory and practice of politics, as well as the description and analysis of political systems and political behavior. Courses in Political Science as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Political Science main page. | Courses |
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| PSC |
103 |
Principles of American Constitutional Government |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Studies constitutions of U.S. and Nevada with specific attention to various principles and current problems of government. |
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108 |
Great Issues of Politics |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: PSC 103 or HIST 101 or consent of instructor
Studies political processes and ways in which political decisions are made and implemented. |
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208 |
Survey of State & Local Government |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Students learn about the organization, working principles and functional processes of state and local governments in the U.S. |
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231 |
World Politics |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Explores recent and contemporary international relations and the foreign policies, policy making institutions, and the politics of various nations. |
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295 |
Special Topics in Political Science |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: consent of instructor
Explores in detail an issue of current interest. Topics might include: the formulation and implementation of national security policy; the implementation and formation of national, state or local policy; or the structure and function of government agencies. May be repeated for up to six credits. |
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299 |
Government Internship |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: PSC 103 or HIST 111 and consent of instructor. If more students apply than there are positions available, students must submit resumes and will be selected by a review committee
Provides students the opportunity to be selected to serve in federal, state or local government offices within the WNC service area. |
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