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Politics-Comparative Politics |
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PLCP 8998 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
For master’s research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
Credits: 3 to 12
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PLCP 8999 - Non-Topical Research
For master’s thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Credits: 3 to 12
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PLCP 9998 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
Credits: 3 to 12
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PLCP 9999 - Non-Topical Research
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Credits: 3 to 12
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Politics-Departmental Seminar |
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PLAD 5130 - Collective Action and Social Change
Collective Action and Social Change.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 5170 - Game Theory
Game Theory.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 7090 - Research Methods and Design in Political Science
Studies the theoretical formulation of questions for political science research and examination of the design and execution of empirical research. Includes consideration of developing hypotheses for research, strategies for data collection (survey research, observational methods, content analysis), managing research projects, and ethical considerations related to the conduct of research.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 7100 - Political Research with Quantitative Methods
Studies descriptive and inferential statistics in examining research questions in political science and public administration, including consideration of probability, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression analysis, statistical significance, and use of the SPSS computer package for quantitative analysis.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 7500 - Special Topics in Politics
Intensive analysis of selected issues and concepts that are relevant to all subfields of political science.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 7750 - Supervised Research I
Supervised Research I
Credits: 3
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PLAD 8120 - Qualitative Methods
Examines strategies for establishing correlation and causation when a small number of cases precludes use of statistical methods. Procedures for employing case studies to develop and test theories. Surveys the major procedures for analyzing small numbers of cases and explores how different research designs can be used to produce valid conclusions.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 8310 - Advanced Quantitative Applications in Political Science
Considers the use of selected techniques of behavioral research in the study of government and foreign affairs. Emphasizes the assumptions, procedures, and applications of the techniques rather than substantive findings. Prerequisite: PLAD 709, 710, or equivalents.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 8320 - Advanced Topics in Multivariate Analysis
A survey and application of multivariate modeling techniques. Prerequisite: PLAD 709, 710, or equivalents.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 8500 - Topics in Political Science
Investigates a selected issue in political science.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 8750 - Supervised Research II
Supervised Research II
Credits: 3
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PLAD 8900 - Departmental Pro-Seminar
For advanced graduate students who have completed core courses in the relevant departmental subfields. Allows students to read, criticize, and discuss with authors a variety of works-in-progress presented by visiting scholars, departmental faculty, and their peers.
Credits: 3
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Politics-International Relations |
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PLIR 5250 - Negotiating Arab - Israeli Peace
Provides a detailed assessment of efforts to acheive a negotiated peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Focus will be on negotiation theory, conflict resolution, and diplomacy. Cases cover major episodes between 1973 and today. Includes a simulation of a negotiation of current issues in the conflict. Prerequisite: PLIR 3650 (IR of the Middle East) or its equivalent or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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PLIR 5390 - Economics, Retional Choice, and International Security
Economics, Retional Choice, and International Security.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 5620 - Latin America in World Affairs
The relations of Latin-American states with each other, the United States, Western Europe, and other states; inter-American security; Latin American relations with the Soviet Union and Cuba; and the United States security doctrine. Prerequisite: Some background in international relations and/or the history of Latin America.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 5630 - International Relations Theory, Globalization, and the American States
An investigation of various international relations theories, the global economy, and the development and policies of the American States, with an emphasis on issues related to drug trafficking.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 5710 - China in World Affairs
Includes international relations of China; conditioning historical, political, economic, and social forces; and the aims, strategy, and tactics of China’s foreign policy. Prerequisite: Some background in international relations and/or the history of China.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 5810 - Asymmetry and International Relations
A seminar exploring a new approach to international relations focused on relationships between countries with disparate capacities. Students will participate actively in developing and applying the new approach and contrasting it with other theories of international relations
Credits: 3
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PLIR 5993 - Selected Problems in International Relations
Independent study, under faculty supervision, for intensive research on a specific topic. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 7000 - Core Seminar in International Relations
Provides an overview of the main schools, theorists, and problems in the study of international relations and foreign policy. It is the core seminar for the international relations sub-field and thus aims to represents its contemporary character.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 7060 - The Development of Classical Strategic Thought
Studies the evolution of military strategy before the nuclear age. Examines the writings of major classical theorists, including Sun Tzu, Thucydides, Vegetius, Machiavelli, Frederick the Great, Clausewitz, Jomini, Mahan, Douhet, Mackinder, Mao Tse-Tung, and Liddell Hart. This course is the first half of a two-part series, the second half of which will examine the development of strategy in the nuclear age.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 7080 - Military Force in International Relations
Examines the threat and use of military force in international relations. Surveys the conceptual and theoretical literature on the subject; evaluates leading theories in light of historical experience; and explores a variety of factors that have traditionally conditioned the use of force, including ethical considerations, international law and organizations, the policy-making process, and public opinion.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 7380 - International Political Economy of Trade and Investment
Examines political economy foundations of international trade and foreign direct investment. Analyzes political patterns in economic flows; sources of national policies; and international cooperation.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 7390 - International Political Economy of Finance and Migration
International Political Economy of Finance and Migration
Credits: 3
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PLIR 7400 - Foreign Policy of the United States
Study of the background, processes, and select policy problems of American foreign policy.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 7500 - Special Topics in International Relations
Special Topics in International Relations
Credits: 3
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PLIR 7760 - Russian/Soviet Foreign Policy
Thematic analysis of Soviet and Post-Soviet Russian foreign policy. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 8010 - International Order
This course examines the sources and evolution of international order in its theoretical, historical, and contemporary forms.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 8080 - Problems of Force in International Relations
Study of selected topics related to war, security arrangements, and the political functions of military capabilities in the international system. Prerequisite: PLIR 506 is recommended.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 8310 - Global Health and Human Rights
Examines global health problems through the lens of human rights norms. Can the human rights movement motivate new approaches to disease prevention and the social determinants of health? The HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa will be treated in depth.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 8511 - Topics in International Law and Organizations
Research seminar on selected issues having both legal and organizational aspects.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 8538 - Topics in International Political Economy
An intensive examination of selected topics covering international political economy. Prerequisite: PLIR 538 and at least three additional credits of international economics, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 8630 - Statecraft an d International Security
Reviews recent literature about diplomacy and coercion in international politics, with emphasis on empirical research strategies rather than immediate policy problems. Topics include deterrence and compellence, economic sanctions, military effectiveness, nuclear proliferation, peacekeeping, and terrorism.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 8639 - Advanced Topics in International Relations Theory
Examines key issues in modern international relations theory, including offense versus realism, the formation of alliances, the role of institutions, the factors influencing trade policy, recent psychological approaches, and the role of ideas and norms. Prerequisite: PLIR 700 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 8998 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
For master’s research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
Credits: 3 to 12
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PLIR 8999 - Non-Topical Research
For master’s thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Credits: 3 to 12
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PLIR 9998 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
Credits: 3 to 12
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PLIR 9999 - Non-Topical Research
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Credits: 3 to 12
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Politics-Political Theory |
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PLPT 5010 - Nature of Political Inquiry
Important conceptual issues encountered in the scientific study of politics, including an introduction to the philosophy of science; classic contributions to the scientific study of politics; and the problems of ‘value free’ science, and studying ‘meaningful’ behavior. Prerequisite: Instructor permission or graduate status.
Credits: 3
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PLPT 5020 - Basic Problems of Political Philosophy
Examines the character of political philosophy and its justification under contemporary circumstances. Prerequisite: PLPT 101 or PLPT 302, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLPT 5060 - Plato and Aristotle
Studies the political and philosophical ideas of the founders of the tradition of political philosophy. Prerequisite: PLPT 101 or 301 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLPT 5150 - Continental Political Thought
Surveys the main currents of Continental political thought from the eighteenth century through the present. Prerequisite: One course in PLPT or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLPT 5993 - Selected Problems in Theory and Method
Independent study under faculty supervision, for students who are preparing for intensive research on a specific topic. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLPT 7000 - Introduction to Political Theory
Introduces the themes, methods, and development of political theory from classical antiquity to the present.
Credits: 3
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PLPT 7220 - American Political Thought
Studies the development of American political thought by major contributors.
Credits: 3
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PLPT 7500 - Special Topics in Political Theory
Special Topics in Political Theory
Credits: 3
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PLPT 8020 - Problems of Political Philosophy
Detailed study of one or more problems in political philosophy.
Credits: 3
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PLPT 8500 - Special Topics in Political Theory
Special Topics in Political Theory
Credits: 3
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PLPT 8503 - Topics in Modern Political Philosophy
Special study and intensive analysis of a select number of modern writers.
Credits: 3
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PLPT 8998 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
For master’s research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
Credits: 3 to 12
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PLPT 8999 - Non-Topical Research
For master’s thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Credits: 3 to 12
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PLPT 9998 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
Credits: 3 to 12
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PLPT 9999 - Non-Topical Research
For doctoral Dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Credits: 3 to 12
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Procurement and Contracts Management |
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PC 5010 - Procurement and Contracting Principles and Administration
Contract administration topics are covered as well as some of the basics necessary for contracts and acquisition personnel. Uses many of the elements of both PC 401 and PC 402 and applies them to case studies. Prerequisites: PC 401 and PC 402 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PC 5020 - Advanced Cost and Price Analysis
Covers basic contract types and how to determine the costs for each. Includes how a business functions financially and how pricing decisions are made for a specific commodity; market versus cost-based pricing decisions; methodologies used in the development of cost analysis studies; and life cycle costing. Prerequisite: PC 403.
Credits: 3
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PC 5040 - Advanced Contract Formation and Administration
This course covers the major topics in contract administration and the laws regarding the formation of government contracts. Also included are subcontract administration and acquisition strategies. Prerequisite: PC 501.
Credits: 3
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PC 5050 - Seminar for Acquisition Personnel
This course includes current research and advances and provides an opportunity to develop skill in critical evaluation of theories and their application in solving problems. Prerequisite: Completion of all required courses or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PC 5060 - Federal Acquisition Case Studies
Provides a basic understanding of the laws and principles of law that affect government contracting; various case scenarios dealing with ethical considerations; and an understanding of the changes as brought forth in FASA, FARA, and ITMRA. Prerequisite: PC 402 or 501.
Credits: 3
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PC 5070 - Services Contracting
Provides detailed explanations of the laws, regulations, and procedures during all stages of government services contracting including planning, solicitation, proposal development, evaluation, and contract administration. The course is designed for both experienced and novice contract administrators. The latest policies and regulations relating to services are presented. Prerequisite: PC 401 or 501.
Credits: 3
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PC 5080 - FAR Standards for Actions and Decisions
Provides students with a detailed explanation, review, and analysis of many FAR standards and tests applied in successful contracting decisions. The standards apply to both government buying and industry selling business decisions. Prerequisite: PC 501 or 401.
Credits: 3
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PC 5090 - Applications in Federal Governmentt Control
Applications in Federal Governmentt Control
Credits: 3
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PC 5100 - Contracting by Negotiation
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a detailed explanation of contracting by the negotiation method as provided in the current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. It provides for an intensive review of policy and procedures in contracting by negotiation. Prerequisite: PC 401 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PC 5110 - Construction Contracting
Covers the fundamentals of contracts for construction, architect-engineering services, and two-phase design-build projects.
Credits: 3
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PC 5120 - Electronic Commerce in Federal Acquisition
Builds a foundation for the challenges facing the contracting professional during conversion to electronic commerce in the federal procurement system. Includes definitions; the engineering aspects of converting from a paper-driven system; productivity and re-engineering; authorizing statutes and regulations; surveys of currently available systems; FAR coverage; computer security; and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the future. Prerequisite: PC 401.
Credits: 3
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PC 5130 - Advanced Services Contracting
Provides the opportunity for intensive review and workshop experience in the current predominant policies and procedures of services contracting. Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that are currently superior in influence and that are drawn from all stages of the services contracting acquisition cycle will be covered Prerequisite: PC 507 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PC 5140 - Seminar in International Procurement
This seminar is designed to permit a study of current issues in public and private international procurement not covered in depth in the introductory courses of PC412 and PC417. Initially, the class will examine and review relevant international business issues, and then each student will choose, with the approval of the instructor, a specific topic for research and writing.
Credits: 3
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PC 5160 - Customer Relationship Management for Federal Contractors
Explores how contractors obtain and retain federal customers with significant emphasis on: analysis, marketing, sales, proposals, and client retention strategies.
Credits: 3
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PC 5190 - Government Computer Law and Intellectual Property
Covers the laws that apply to the government’s use of computers, software, and computer-related services including intellectual property rights; rights in technical data and computer software; FOIA; and relevant waste, fraud, and abuse.
Credits: 3
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PC 5250 - IT Systems Project Management
With a focus on the IT systems, this course assists participants in recognizing and acting upon the essential elements in the project management cycle. Sessions cover market research and analysis, scheduling and time-lining, budget development and management, performance assessment, benchmarking, and project evaluation. Leadership and team development skills are emphasized.
Credits: 3
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Professional Studies |
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PSLS 5000 - Leadership Skills for Managers
Leadership Skills for Managers
Credits: 2
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PSLS 5001 - Leadership for Experienced Supervisors
Leadership for Experienced Supervisors
Credits: 2
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PSLS 5002 - Group Supervisors’ Leadership Institute
Reviews first-level leadership, leadership styles, effective writing, situational leadership, conflict management, teamwork, collaboration, and strategic planning. Provides the basic skills and behaviors necessary to perform the responsibilities of the supervisor’s role. Examines major differences between management and leadership, and the techniques necessary to perform both effectively.
Credits: 1 to 3
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Professional Studies-Criminal Justice |
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PSCJ 5310 - Organizational and Personal Development
Organizational and Personal Development
Credits: 3
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PSCJ 5320 - Management, Communication, and the Law
Management, Communication, and the Law
Credits: 3
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PSCJ 5330 - Leadership and Criminal Justice
Covers terrorism, gangs, profiling, community policing, psychological effects of catastrophic events, and other topics specific to law enforcement and leadership.
Credits: 3
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PSCJ 5340 - Negotiation and Collaboration
Negotiation and Collaboration
Credits: 3
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PSCJ 5350 - Indiv & Organ Effectiveness
Indiv & Organ Effectiveness
Credits: 3
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Professional Studies-Education |
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PSED 6001 - Early Reading Development
Encourages early childhood and primary educators to explore the components of a balanced literacy program for emergent, beginning, and early instructional level readers. Explores how to administer and interpret several early literacy assessments. Explores how to incorporate phonological awareness, phonics, and reading lessons into a balanced language arts program.
Credits: 3
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PSED 6501 - Special Topics in Leadership and School Improvement
Topical offerings in leadership and school improvement.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6502 - Special Topics in School Program Assessment
Topical offerings in school program assessment.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6503 - Special Topics in Curriculum, Instruction, and Classroom Assessment
Topical offerings in curriculum, instruction, and classroom assessment.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6504 - Special Topics in Adult Education
Topical offerings in adult education.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6505 - Special Topics in Classroom Community, Student Success, and Special Needs
Topical offerings in classroom community, student success, and special needs.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6506 - Special Topics in Legal and Personnel Issues
Topical offerings in legal and personnel issues.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6507 - Special Topics in Science Instruction
Topical offerings in science education
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6508 - Special Topics in Mathematics Instruction
Topical offerings in mathematics instruction.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6509 - Special Topics in Social Studies Instruction
Topical offerings in social studies instruction.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6510 - Special Topics in English Instruction
Topical offerings in English instruction.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6511 - Special Topics in Reading Instruction
Topical offerings in reading instruction.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6512 - Special Topics in Visual Arts
Topical offerings in visual arts.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6513 - Special Topics in Music, Dance, and Drama
Topical offerings in music, dance, and drama.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6514 - Special Topics in Foreign Language and ESOL Instruction
Topical offerings in foreign language and ESOL instruction
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6515 - Special Topics in Library Media Specialist
Topical offerings in library media specialist issues.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6516 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education and Human Development
Topical offerings in early childhood education and human development
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6517 - Special Topics in Children’s Literature
Topical offerings in children’s literature.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSED 6518 - Special Topics in Using Technology for Teaching and Learning
Topical offerings in using technology for teaching and learning.
Credits: 1 to 3
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