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POLS 198 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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POLS 199 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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POLS 210 Empirical Approaches
3 semester hours
This course introduces the assumptions of the scientific approach in the study of politics, the process of concept formation, and research design. Includes data analysis laboratory sessions.
Students are encouraged to complete this class in their sophomore year.
Prerequisite: POLS 135 , POLS 155 , or POLS 165 .
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POLS 220 Foundations of Political Thought
3 semester hours
Introduction of the major thinkers and schools of thought that lay the foundation for western governments. Writing intensive.
Students are encouraged to complete this class in their sophomore year.
Prerequisite: POLS 135 , POLS 155 , or POLS 165 .
University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.
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POLS 298 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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POLS 299 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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POLS 323 American Political Thought
4 semester hours
A study of the origin and development of liberal democracy from Hobbes and Locke to contemporary American thinkers and groups.
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POLS 324 Marx and Marxism
4 semester hours
An examination of the Marxist contribution to socio-political thought from Marx to the current era.
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POLS 328 Critical Race Theory
4 semester hours
This course takes up the question of race and politics through the lens of critical theory, legal theory, and political philosophies of race and difference.
University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections.
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POLS 332 Campaigns and Elections
4 semester hours
An examination of the electoral process in the United States covering political participation, campaigns, and institutional arrangements at all levels of government.
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POLS 334 Presidency
4 semester hours
A study of the powers, process, and problems of the modern United States presidency.
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POLS 336 Courts, Law, and Society
4 semester hours
A study of how America’s courts really work, focusing on the role of judges, juries, and attorneys.
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POLS 338 Social Movements
4 semester hours
An analysis of the current issues and controversies facing several civil rights movements.
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POLS 339 Media and Politics
4 semester hours
An examination of the broad array of news and information sources in the U.S. A particular focus on media trends and how information dissemination affects democratic principles.
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POLS 345 Urban Politics
4 semester hours
Analysis of political institutions and processes in urban areas of the U.S., including policy-making processes, power structures, urban problems, and intergovernmental relations.
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POLS 351 Politics of the European Union
4 semester hours
An analysis of the political structures and processes of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and other European nations.
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POLS 352 Italian Politics
4 semester hours
This course will examine the birth of modern Italy and its politics and political institutions.
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POLS 357 US-British Politics
4 semester hours
A comparative study of political systems of the United States and Great Britain.
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POLS 358 Politics of Development
4 semester hours
An analysis of the various theoretical approaches to understanding the political economy of developing nations and the empirical consequences of development strategies.
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POLS 359 Politics of Modern Israel
4 semester hours
This course is an in-depth study of the politics and history of contemporary Israel.
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POLS 361 International Cooperation
4 semester hours
A study of the patterns of formal institution building and informal regime definition that underlie and define the development of cooperative relationships among the nations of the world.
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POLS 362 International Security
4 semester hours
A survey of challenges to security and peace in modern international relations, such as war, the nuclear peril, terrorism, revolution, ecological dangers, economic pressures and sociodemographic crises.
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POLS 365 United States Foreign Policy
4 semester hours
Analysis of recent United States foreign policy with a focus on the policy making and implementation process.
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POLS 381 Internship
1 TO 4 semester hours
The academic component of a supervised internship in an appropriate agency in Los Angeles or Sacramento.
In addition to the internship itself, the student must meet regularly with a faculty member selected prior to the start of the internship and write a research paper.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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POLS 382 Washington D.C. Politics
4 semester hours
A part of The Washington Center academic internship program, this course is a comprehensive reflective examination and evaluation (in portfolio format) of the student’s academic and internship experience.
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POLS 385 Political Films and Media
4 semester hours
An examination of the role of print and electronic media in politics and an exploration of political themes as presented in movies.
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POLS 392 Special Studies in Political Thought
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 393 Special Studies in U.S. Politics
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 395 Special Studies in Comparative Politics
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 396 Special Studies in International and World Politics
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 398 Special Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 399 Independent Studies
0 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 420 Ethics, Politics, and Policy
4 semester hours
An examination of the ethical dimensions of domestic policy and political action. The course combines theoretical analyses and case studies.
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POLS 421 Ethics of War
4 semester hours
An examination of the ethical dimensions of military and political action, with special attention to just war theory and its applicability to today’s world. The course combines theoretical analyses and case studies.
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POLS 430 Campaign
1 semester hours
A study of the candidates and issues involved in the fall campaign of each election year.
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POLS 431 Public Opinion and American Culture
4 semester hours
An examination of public opinion and political participation in terms of their development, trends, measurement, and influencing factors.
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POLS 432 Interest Groups and Advocacy
4 semester hours
An examination of the role of groups and advocacy organizations in the U.S. Central assignment of the course will be a founding of an interest group.
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POLS 435 Politics of California
1 TO 4 semester hours
An examination of the structure and dynamics of California government and politics.
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POLS 436 Politics of Los Angeles
4 semester hours
A study of the structure and dynamics of county, city, and special district governments in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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POLS 437 Chicana/o Politics
3 semester hours
A study of the social and political development of the Chicano community in the United States.
(See CHST 337 .)
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POLS 438 Women and Politics
4 semester hours
An analysis of the issues and topics resulting from the intersection of gender with the political system.
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POLS 439 Political Psychology
4 semester hours
A study of the relationship between selected psychological and social-psychological characteristics of individuals and political behavior.
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POLS 440 Public Policy Analysis
4 semester hours
An examination of the processes by which public policy is formulated, implemented, and evaluated. Emphasis will be placed on policy planning and evaluation competencies.
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POLS 446 Public Policy on Aging
4 semester hours
An introduction to the field of political gerontology with an emphasis on the public policies that affect the elderly population.
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POLS 453 Politics of the Middle East through Film
4 semester hours
This course surveys the history, economics, and politics of the Middle East and North Africa through film. It examines salient cultural, economic, and political issues in the region through film. The course examines explanations from various disciplines and compares these with empirical evidence to make informed arguments about contemporary and historical social and political issues in the Middle East and North Africa.
University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections.
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POLS 454 Politics of Latin America
4 semester hours
Analyzes political institutions and processes in Latin America. Emphasizes current political and economic challenges to democratic consolidation in the region.
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POLS 456 Identities in African Diaspora: The Americas
4 semester hours
The course examines the political identities of peoples of African descent in North American, South America, and the Caribbean.
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POLS 458 Political Leadership
4 semester hours
A study of the sources and uses, limits and possibilities of leadership in the political arena. The course focuses on leadership and followership in political systems across cultures and systems but focuses on the United States.
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POLS 460 Foreign Policy Analysis
4 semester hours
This course will focus on the foreign policy of states, with particular attention to decision making and policy planning models.
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POLS 462 Human Rights and Global Change
4 semester hours
This course introduces students to human rights issues around the world, with particular attention paid to international actors, such as the United Nations, that seek progress in this arena.
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POLS 471 United States Constitutional Law: Case Method I
4 semester hours
Judicial, executive, and legislative power; individual rights.
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POLS 472 United States Constitutional Law: Case Method II
4 semester hours
Freedom of Speech and Equal Protection.
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POLS 475 International Law
4 semester hours
Focus on some of the major doctrines of international law and the processes of making and implementing law in the contemporary international system.
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POLS 480 Leadership Development
4 semester hours
This course is an experiencially based class that develops leadership skills and knowledge.
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POLS 485 Practicum in Politics
4 semester hours
Involves a combination of field work with assigned readings, research, and group discussion with others engaged in these same endeavors.
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POLS 492 Special Studies in Political Thought
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 493 Special Studies in U.S. Politics
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 495 Special Studies in Comparative Politics
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 496 Special Studies in World Politics
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 498 Special Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 499 Independent Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 520 Modes of Political Inquiry
4 semester hours
An examination of the major frameworks of political inquiry: the traditional, behavioral, and critical approaches.
Prerequisite: .
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POLS 521 Visions of Freedom
4 semester hours
This course focuses on issues such as “what is a free society?” and “why is freedom important?” Also examines legal and constitutional issues of freedom.
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POLS 551 New Social Movements
4 semester hours
The course analyzes sociopolitical movements across western cultures from the student movements, anti-war protests, and women’s movements of the 1960s and 70s to contemporary social movements.
Prerequisite: POLS 210 .
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POLS 562 Rivalry and Cooperation in East Asia
4 semester hours
What does the future hold for East Asia? This course explores this question by looking at a confluence of trends: the rise of China which is reviving regional tensions, unresolved historical tensions, growing economic interdependence, and the role of the U.S. in the region.
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POLS 581 Honors Seminar
4 semester hours
A particularly challenging senior seminar for students contemplating graduate work. Also provides preparation for writing a senior thesis.
Prerequisites: POLS 210 , POLS 220 , and consent of instructor.
University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.
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POLS 590 Senior Thesis
4 semester hours
The senior thesis provides the opportunity for students to complete a substantive research project to culminate their study of Political Science.
Senior standing required.
Prerequisites: POLS 210 and consent of department chairperson. Also, the student must obtain the written approval of the faculty supervisor the semester prior to writing the thesis.
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POLS 591 Honors Thesis
4 semester hours
This is an opportunity for Honors-Eligible students to complete a substantive research project to qualify for Departmental Honors.
Prerequisite: POLS 581 .
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POLS 592 Special Studies in Political Thought
1-4 semester hours
Senior standing required.
Prerequisite: POLS 220 .
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POLS 593 Special Studies in U.S. Politics
1 TO 4 semester hours
Prerequisite: POLS 210 .
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POLS 595 Special Studies in Comparative Politics
1 TO 4 semester hours
Senior standing required.
Prerequisite: POLS 210 .
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POLS 596 Special Studies in World Politics
1 TO 4 semester hours
Senior standing required.
Prerequisite: POLS 210 .
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POLS 598 Special Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
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POLS 599 Independent Studies
1 TO 4 semester hours
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PSYC 100 General Psychology
3 semester hours
Introduction to psychology: historical origins; methods of investigation; topics such as sensation, perception, learning, cognition, motivation, and emotion; fields such as physiological, development, personality, social, abnormal, testing, applied psychology, and psychotherapy.
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PSYC 198 Special Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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PSYC 199 Independent Studies
1 TO 3 semester hours
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