Robert H. Cox, Chair

Overview

The department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in political science and international studies. Students can pursue either a general or intensive major in either political science or international studies.

Political Science

Programs

Undergraduate Major

• •  International Studies, B.A.
• •  Political Science, B.A.

Undergraduate Minor

• •  International Studies Minor
• •  Leadership Studies Minor
• •  Political Science Minor

Courses

Political Science

• •  POLI 101 - Introduction to Global Politics
• •  POLI 103 - Controversies in the Politics of Global Regions 
• •  POLI 105 - Introduction to Politics 
• •  POLI 107 - Controversies in Political Theory 
• •  POLI 109 - Controversies in Public Policy 
• •  POLI 111 - Controversies in American Politics 
• •  POLI 121 - Green Explorations 
• •  POLI 122 - Green Engagements 
• •  POLI 201 - American National Government
• •  POLI 202 - Policies and Functions of American Government 
• •  POLI 215 - Introduction to Leadership Studies 
• •  POLI 300 - Social and Political Philosophy 
• •  POLI 301 - The Political Science Discipline 
• •  POLI 302 - Classical and Medieval Political Theory
• •  POLI 303 - Modern Political Theory
• •  POLI 304 - Contemporary Political Theory
• •  POLI 305 - Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality 
• •  POLI 307 - Feminist Theory 
• •  POLI 315 - International Relations
• •  POLI 316 - Comparative Politics
• •  POLI 330 - International Organization 
• •  POLI 340 - The Conduct and Formulation of United States Foreign Policy 
• •  POLI 341 - Contemporary United States Foreign Policy 
• •  POLI 342 - National Security Policies of the United States. 
• •  POLI 350 - Public Opinion and Politics 
• •  POLI 352 - Gender and Politics 
• •  POLI 353 - Introduction to U.S. Racial and Ethnic Politics 
• •  POLI 357 - Film, Politics, and Social Change 
• •  POLI 360 - American Political Parties 
• •  POLI 361 - Elections and Voting Behavior
• •  POLI 362 - Politics and the Mass Media 
• •  POLI 363 - Southern Politics 
• •  POLI 364 - African-American Politics 
• •  POLI 365 - State Government 
• •  POLI 368 - Interest Groups and Social Movements
• •  POLI 370 - Introduction to Public Administration
• •  POLI 371 - Politics of Taxing and Spending 
• •  POLI 373 - Regulatory Policies 
• •  POLI 374 - Public Policy
• •  POLI 379 - Public Affairs Internship 
• •  POLI 380 - Comparative Politics of Developing Countries 
• •  POLI 381 - Comparative Politics of Industrialized Countries 
• •  POLI 383 - Genocide: A Comparative Perspective 
• •  POLI 391 - Topics in Political Science 
• •  POLI 393 - Race and Science Fiction 
• •  POLI 399A - Independent Study in Political Science 
• •  POLI 399B - Independent Study in International Studies 
• •  POLI 400 - Selected Topics in Political Theory 
• •  POLI 401 - Selected Thinkers in Political Theory 
• •  POLI 402 - African American Political Thought 
• •  POLI 404 - Democratic Theory 
• •  POLI 406 - The State of American Politics 
• •  POLI 416 - Revolution and Political Violence 
• •  POLI 417 - Theories of War in International Relations 
• •  POLI 420 - International Law 
• •  POLI 421 - Law and Contemporary International Problems 
• •  POLI 430 - Ideology and World Politics 
• •  POLI 431 - Science, Technology, and Public Policy 
• •  POLI 432 - Nationalism and Ethnicity in World Politics 
• •  POLI 433 - Economic Aspects of International Politics 
• •  POLI 437 - International Relations of Latin America 
• •  POLI 440 - Russian Foreign Policy 
• •  POLI 442 - Globalization and Security 
• •  POLI 443 - International Relations of East Asia and the Pacific 
• •  POLI 444 - International Relations in Japan 
• •  POLI 445 - Political Economy of Africa’s Regions 
• •  POLI 446 - International Relations of Africa 
• •  POLI 447 - Foreign Policies of Selected Powers 
• •  POLI 448 - Politics and Government of China 
• •  POLI 449 - International Relations of the Middle East 
• •  POLI 450 - Constitutional Law 
• •  POLI 451 - Constitutional Law
• •  POLI 452 - The Judicial Process 
• •  POLI 453 - Moot Court and Legal Research 
• •  POLI 454 - Women and the Law 
• •  POLI 461 - Congress and the Presidency 
• •  POLI 462 - The Legislative Process
• •  POLI 463 - The American Chief Executive 
• •  POLI 464 - Roosevelt Institution Seminar 
• •  POLI 465 - Psychology and Politics 
• •  POLI 470 - Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations 
• •  POLI 475 - Survey Research 
• •  POLI 476 - Black Activism 
• •  POLI 477 - Green Politics 
• •  POLI 478 - Environmental Policy 
• •  POLI 480 - Politics and Government of Russia 
• •  POLI 481 - Politics and Governments of Europe 
• •  POLI 483 - Middle East Politics 
• •  POLI 487 - Politics and Governments of Africa 
• •  POLI 488 - Politics and Governments of Latin America 
• •  POLI 489 - Politics and Government of Japan 
• •  POLI 498 - Research Experience 
• •  POLI 499 - Senior Thesis 
• •  POLI 502 - Methods of Political Analysis 
• •  POLI 503 - American Political Thought 
• •  POLI 504 - Politics and Ethics
• •  POLI 505 - Utopian Political Thought 
• •  POLI 554 - Law and Society 
• •  POLI 567 - American Local Government 
• •  POLI 569 - State and Local Government 
• •  POLI 570 - South Carolina Government and Politics 
• •  POLI 591 - Special Topics in Political Science