Undergraduate Courses

POLSC 1000 & 2000 Courses

1010 - Studies in American Government
1-2 credits, maximum 2. Special study in American Government to allow transfer students to fulfill general education requirements as established by Regents' policy.

1113 - American Government
Organizations, processes and functions of the national government of the United States. Satisfies, with HIST 1103 or 1483 or 1493, the State Regents requirement of six credit hours of American history and American government before graduation.

2013 - (S) Introduction to International Relations
Analysis of the major concepts in international relations - power, sovereignty, self help, cooperation, dependency, and introduction to the dominant theoretical approaches to this study realism, pluralism, Marxism and feminism.

2023 - (S) Public Law and Private Rights
Introduction to the U.S. Constitution, legal reasoning, legal research techniques, and topical issues of U.S. public law.

2033 - Introduction to Public Administration
Public administration, including administration, administrative organization, decision-making, governmental public relations, and administrative responsibilities.

2113 - (S) Comparative Politics
A comparative study of the political processes and institutions of contemporary societies. Introduction to the concepts and methods of comparative politics.

2993 - Honors Tutorial in Political Science
Prerequisites: 1013, honors standing, and invitation by head of department. For the special needs of the sophomore-level honors student majoring in political science who wishes to study individualized topics at an accelerated pace in a tutorial format. After mastering basic principles in an area of interest the student will conduct independent research under close faculty supervision and prepare a report or reports.

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POLSC 3000 Courses

3003 - (I,S) The Soviet Union: History, Society and Culture
A comprehensive view of the Soviet Union, stressing issues in the political, economic, technological, geographical and cultural spheres which are most relevant to the current situation. Accessible to beginning undergraduates. Same course as HIST 3003 and RUSS 3003.

3033* - International Law
The nature and scope of public international law, with emphasis on problems related to the recognition of states and governments, jurisdiction over nationals and aliens, and state responsibility in cases of expropriation and revolutionary damage.

3043 - Politics of International Trade and Development
Theory and practice of international political economics. The patterns of association between political and market-based processes among nation states. Emphasis on interactions among advanced industrial state, transnational phenomena, and opportunities and pitfalls in
north-south relations.

3053 - (I,S) Introduction to Central Asian Studies
A comprehensive view of newly-emerged Central Asian states examining the history, politics, economics, geography, and culture of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as reflected in their thoughts, religion, literature, and architecture, in the past, and the strategic importance of their natural wealth for the present and future. Same course as HIST 3053 and RUSS 3053.

3063 (I,S) Civilization, Empire and Change in World Politics.
Prerequisite: 2013 or consent of instructor. The evolution and nature of interactions among the world's civilizations; the role of cultural power and empire-building in contemporary world politics; theories that attempt to explain international "order" and change.

3100 - Political Science Internship
1-6 credits, maximum 6. Prerequisite: consent of the department. Internship education experience in a specific subfield in the discipline of political science.

3123 - (I) Government and Politics of the Former Soviet Union
Political processes, governmental institutions and public policies of the successor states of the former USSR and selected Eastern European countries in the post-communist era.

3143 - (I) Politics of Western Europe
Political processes and governmental institutions of continental West European states, with emphasis on France, Germany and Italy.

3193(I,S) - Government and Politics in Latin America
Analysis of processes, institutions and contemporary trends in the politics of selected Latin America countries; political development, democratization, political role of the military, political economy and social movements.

3223 - (I) Politics and Administration in East Asia
Political processes, governmental institutions and administration in China, Japan and Korea.

3233(I) - Chinese Politics
Political Process, government institutions and experience of development in People's Republic of China.

3243 - Foreign Policy in the Former Soviet Bloc
The comparative foreign policies of the territories of the former "Eastern Bloc" in the period following the revolutions of 1989-91. The resurgence of nationalism and the effects of defining and pursuing national self-interest on the foreign policies of Eastern European and
former Soviet territories.

3313 - (I) Governments and Politics of the Middle East
Analysis of political institutions and processes with emphasis on selected countries of the Middle East; the social and economic basis of politics; nationalism, political development and factors of instability and change.

3353 - Parties and Interest Groups
Political parties and interest groups as institutions; their role in elections and government.

3414* - Political Campaigns
This course examines political campaigns. Topics include:
fund-raising, targeting, public opinion, support operations, voter contact, the mass media, and candidate activities. Lab: (2) hours, includes work in campaign and/or government offices.

3423 - (S) Voting and Elections
Electoral systems and their relationship to political development, political socialization, issue emergence, voting patterns, and electoral cycles.

3453 - (S) The Legislative Process
The power and organization of legislatures, as well as the selection and behavior of legislators. Special attention given to the U.S. Congress.

3483 - (S) The American Presidency
The politics of presidential selection, removal and succession; formal and informal powers of the president; relations with Congress, the national judiciary and national executive branch; proposed reforms and the vice-presidency.

3493 - Public Policy
Prerequisite: any one of POLSC 1013, 2033, 2113, ECON 1113, 2123, SOC 1113, PHILO 2113. Identification of policy options open to policy makers and examination of measurements and rationales underlying governmental programs.

3503 - Campaign Research and Technologies
Prerequisite: 1113. An introduction to technical innovations in political management. Political commercial creation and testing involving digitalvideo cameras and audience response systems such as the "perception analyzer." The use of computers of database management, on-line information retrieval and electronic mail systems. Integration ofresearch skills and political techniques by usingthe advanced information technologies of neural networks, intelligence gathering, computer mediated political communications and electronic focus groups.

3513 - Public Opinion Polling
This class examines the nature of public opinion. Topics include public opinion polling, the factors influencing opinion formation and the effect of public opinion on policy and policymakers.

3523 - Campaign Fundraising and the Media
Prerequisite: 1113. Techniques used by successful candidates for elective office to present their positions to the voting public. Beginning with the basic elements of fundraising exploration of current campaign finance laws, funding techniques and campaign budgeting. Message development, media production and ad placement. Preparation of a fundraising strategy.

3533 - Political Lobby and Grassroots Organization
Prerequisite: 1113. Traditional special interest lobbying and the rapidly emerging local grassroots constituent movement. New federal laws pertaining to lobbying and rules that govern the conduct of state lobbying. The implications of technology and the potential advent of a plebiscite form of government. Development of complete grassroots strategy on an issue either at the federal or state level.

3543 - Political Candidacy.
Prerequisite: 1113. The dynamics of political candidacy and theories of candidate motivation. The behavior exhib it ed by candidates will be examined in light of the various organizational roles associated with electoral processes.

3613* - State and Local Government
Political processes, government and administration of American states, cities and counties; special emphasis on Oklahoma.

3643 - Theories of Empire
Surveys the history of Analytic and normative theories of empire and investigates Ways to define, understand, and reform imperial Power.   Topics include the balance of powers, pre-Emptive war, unilateralism and multilateralism, International law, and globalization.

3663* - Political Thought
The teachings of the three lasting traditions of Western political thought: classical, Christian and modern.

3683 - American Politics in Contemporary Film.
Prerequisite: 1113. The effect of politics on contemporary film. Exploration of the often subtle political imagery and symbolism contained in film.

3733 - Incident Management and Tactical Operations.
Strategic management of an emergency incident through the use of the Incident Management System. A thorough study of the IMS system and tactical decision making forming the base for case study analysis and emergency operations simulations.

3763-Mitigation and Recovery
Prerequisite(s): 3813. Introduction to recovery and mitigation activities for emergency managers. Covers components, policies, programs and organizations related to recovery and mitigation, illustrates course concepts with case studies.

3813 - Aim and Scope of Emergency Management.
An overview of the history and philosophy of the current emergency management system. Concepts, issues and programs associated with the development of an emergency management program. Local, state and federal roles and responsibilities for responding to disasters and emergencies with emphasis on man-made natural and technological hazards.

3893 - Terrorism and Emergency Management.
A general introduction to the basic concepts for pre pared ness, response and command functions at the scene of a potential terrorist incident.

3953 -( D,S) Minorities in the American Political System
Prerequisite: 1113. Examination of mass and elite level behavior of minorities in the contemporary U.S. political system.

3973 -(D) Race, Politics and Sports.
Prerequisite: 1113. Historical, as well as the contemporary relationship, between race, politics and sports in the U.S. political system.

3983 - (S) The Judicial Process: Courts, Judges and Politics
The American judiciary and legal process from a political perspective with particular emphasis on judicial organization and powers, recruitment, fact-finding, decision making, impact of decision, the legal profession and relations among courts. Oklahoma judicial organization.

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POLSC 4000 Courses

4003 - Political Analysis
Prerequisites: 60 credit hours or 45 hours with GPA of 3.25, including 2113. Logic and techniques of modern political analysis, including the logic of political analysis, the collection and analysis of political information, and data processing and computer applications to the study of politics.

4013* - American Foreign Policy
Major problems and policies of American foreign relations since World War II and description of foreign formulation and aid administration.

4053- (I) World Politics
Foreign policies of major powers, areas of tension and sources of international conflict.

4100* - Problems of Government, Politics and Public Policy
1-6 credits, maximum 6. Prerequisites: 60 credit hours, or 45 hours with GPA of 3.25, including 1013. Special problem areas of government, politics and public policy concentrating on topics not covered in other departmental course offerings.

4113* - International Institutions
The organization, procedures, functions and role of international institutions, with emphasis on the United Nations and related agencies.

4123 - (S) The Politics of Globalization
Prerequisite: 2113 or consent of Instructor. The policies and institutions to manage the economic and political consequences of the deeper integration of national economies into a world economy; how governments can manage the dilemmas placed on national policies and attempts at international cooperation in a rapidly changing the turbulent external environment.

4133 - (I) Politics and Political Economy in the European Union
The institutions and policy maiming process of the European Union (EU) and the theoretical traditions in the study of European integration. The institutional form of the EU and the type of European policy that is emerging.

4223 - Comparative Political and Social Movements and the Politics of Protest
Prerequisite: 1113. The origins, activities and impact of political and social movements. Concepts and theoretical approaches related to political and social movements and these concepts and approaches to case studies of several contemporary movements in the United States, Latin America and Europe.

4343* - The U.S. Constitution
An examination of the theoretical philosophical, and legal underpinnings of the U.S. Constitution, relying heavily on the Federalist Papers.

4353* - Administrative Law
Legal powers, limits, and procedures of administrative agencies with emphasis on federal and state administrative procedure acts.

4363* - Environmental Law and Administration
Statutory law, case law, and administrative practices relating to regulation of the environment including environmental impact statements, pollution, public lands, and preservation law.

4403* - Urban Politics
Problems of governing American metropolitan areas.

4413* - Government Budgeting
The politics, planning and administration of government budgets.

4453* - Public Personnel Administration
Problems, processes and procedures of public personnel administration.

4466-Fundraising for Non-Profits
Prerequisite(s): 1113. Non-profit organizations play a vital and dynamic role in policy formation and implementation, shaping public policy concerns and in providing services for target groups. This course provides guided overview of the major aspects of non-profit fundraising and internship experience in such an organization.

4513* - American Politics
Significant developments and issues in American politics, including American political behavior and political leadership.

4553- American Political Thought
A survey of the major developments in American political thought from the Colonial period to the present, followed by a topical analysis of important recent theoretical developments in political science.

4573 - Democratic Theory.
Investigates the origins, Development. And continuing challenges of Theories of democratic government, with Particular emphasis on the American political Tradition. Topics include citizenship, accountability Voting and elections, federalism, and institutional Design.

4593* - Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
Current issues in the law, politics and administration of energy, land, water, mineral and other natural resources policy with particular emphasis on relations to environmental policies and law.

4623 - (S)Oklahoma Politics
Prerequisite(s): 1113. Introduction to Oklahoma Politics. Topics include the evolution of Oklahoma political institutions; the struggle to shape the Oklahoma political culture with special attention to the role of race and woman suffrage; political issues; the structure of Oklahoma political institutions at the state and local levels; and elections.

4653- (H) Contemporary Political Thought
An analysis of 19th and 20th century political ideas, with emphasis on the rise and fall of ideologies along side controversies over relativism, positivism, pragmatism, and resurgent religious faiths.

4693 - (S) Women in Politics
Changing role of women in government and politics. Voting behavior, public opinion, women in government and the women's movement.

4963 - American Constitutional Law: Equal Protection of the Laws
Prerequisite: 2023 or 3983 recommended. Development of principles of constitutional law by the Supreme Court concerning individual and group rights, with particular emphasis on equal protection of the laws concepts in matters of race, gender, wealth, citizenship, legislative reapportionment and voting rights, government employment and affirmative action programs. Legal research techniques.

4973* - American Constitutional Law: The Division of Governmental Powers Prerequisite: 2023 or 3983 recommended. Development of principles of constitutional law by the Supreme Court concerning federalism and separation of powers with particular emphasis on political and doctrinal developments surrounding judicial review, regulation of commerce, taxing and spending and presidential power. Introduction to legal research techniques.

4983 - American Constitutional Law: Due Process of Law
Prerequisite: 2023 or 3983 recommended. Development of principles of constitutional law by the Supreme Court concerning 5th and 14th Amendment due process concepts, with particular emphasis on suspect's rights, search and seizure, free speech and press, religious liberty, property rights and procedural requirements at national and state level. Legal research techniques.

4990- Applications of Political Theory.
1-3 credits, maximum 9. Application of major relevant theoretical perspectives to selected case studies of political problems and issue areas. Theories and attendant case studies selected by visiting faculty members.

4993 - Political Science Honors Thesis
Prerequisites: departmental invitation, senior standing, Honors Program participation. A guided reading and research program ending with an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty member, with second faculty reader and oral examination. Required for graduation with departmental honors in political science.

NOTE: [*] May be taken for graduate credit.

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