Political Science (PSC)
PSC-201 American Government & Economics (3 credits)
This course is a study of the American political and economic systems including the theories underlying them, political parties, pressure groups, the money system, the credit system and the relations between government and the economy. This course meets the core requirements in political science/economics.
PSC-250 International Relations (3 credits)
This course is a practical study and application of theory and contemporary realities of relations among nations. there is a unit on international procedures and organizations,contemporary foreign policy problems. Students will actively participate in Model United Nations at Harvard University. Students may take this course more than once.
PSC-342 Social & Political Philosophy (3 credits)
This course is a study of social and political theories in their relation to philosophical problems;the nature of the social and political institutions and obligations, the basis of knowledge of social and political obligations,the grounds for sound social and political decisions.
PSC-349 Political Activism (3 credits)
This is a course that gives students a combination of academic knowledge and practical experience in the electoral process, utilizing fieldwork,guided reading and seminar discussion.
PSC-350 International Relations (3 credits)
This course is a practical study and application of theory and contemporary realities of relations among nations. There is a unit on international procedures and organizations, contemporary foreign policy problems. Students will actively participate in Model United Nations at Harvard University. Students may take this course more than once.
PSC-389 Special Topics Study Abroad (3 credits)
This course is a study of social and political theories in their relation to philosophical problems: the nature of the social and political institutions and obligations, the basis of knowledge of social and political obligations, the grounds for sound social and political decisions.
PSC-450 International Relations (3 credits)
This course is a practical study and application of theory and contemporary realities of relations among nations. There is a unit on international procedures and organizations, contemporary foreign policy problems. Students will actively participate in Model United Nations at Harvard University. Students may take this course more than once.
PSC-652 Politics & Economics of Health (3 credits)
This course examines the relationship of government and economics to the health care systems from the perspectives of regulations and financial provisions. It looks at national,state and local political struggles and alternatives and policy issues such as cost containment and national health insurance.