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activity. Prerequisites: THEO 1331 or consent of the

instructor. Fall (Even years

)

POLS 3322 US Foreign Policy (3-3-0)

Course explores how

US foreign policy is made and surveys current US foreign

policies by topic and area of the world. Note: Does not satisfy

Social Science requirement in Foundational Curriculum.

Fall

(even years)

POLS 3324 Political Theory (3-3-0)

The political

philosophies and writings of the Greeks and other classical

thinkers from Plato to the writers of the eighteenth century

provide the content of this course. A basic history course in

western legal and political thought. Note: Does not count for

Foundational Curriculum Credit,

Fall (odd years)

POLS 3330 Statistics for the Social Sciences (3-3-0)

(Also

SOCI 3330, SCWK 3330, PSYC 3330) An introduction to

descriptive and inferential statistics for social science and

social work majors. Development of skills in research

analysis.

Prerequisite: POLS 1302. Fall

(odd years)

POLS 3340 Politics of the Global Economy (3-3-0)

This

course introduces students to the interactions between

governments and the economy. It covers the major theories

of political economy, key institutions of the global economic

system, monetary and trade relations, issues of development

and foreign aid, and the globalization of labor, technology,

and energy.

Fall (even years)

POLS 3370 Model UN

(3-3-0)

(Also LDSP 3370) An overview

of the United Nations, including its origins, development,

structure, charter, role in international relations, and the

functions of the six principle organs. Emphasis is given to

participation and competition in Model UN conferences.

Consent of the instructor required.

Note: Does not satisfy

Social Science requirement in Foundational Curriculum.

POLS 3380 Social Research Methods (3-3-0)[#]

(Also SOCI

3380 and SCWK 3380)

Introduction to the methods of

scientific inquiry and their relevance to the social sciences.

Topics include research design, problem formulation,

measurement, data analysis, and ethic in research.

Fundamentals of analyzing research reports will be

emphasized.

Prerequisite POLS 1302 Spring

POLS 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics

Subject to the

approval by the Head of the Department, advanced students

in political science may enroll for one to three hours of directed

study according to need and nature of work. May be repeated

for credit with change of topic.

POLS 4300, 4600, 4900 Political Internship

(Also LGLS

4300, 4600, 4900)

Internships in local, state, and national

affairs and policies under supervision of an instructor. The

student will be placed with an appropriate public or private

agency.

Prerequisite: POLS 1302, 2301, an approved 33XX

and junior standing. Fall, Spring, Summer

POLS 4306 Constitutional Law: Liberties and Rights

(3-3-

(Also CRIJ 4306 and LGLS 4306)

A study of United States

constitutional law with basic cases concerning civil liberties

and rights. Topic areas may include freedom of religion and

speech; privacy, equal protection and due process issues;

criminal procedures, and cruel and unusual punishment. This

is a continuation of POLS 4316; however it may be taken

independently of that offering.

Spring (even years)

POLS 4307 Legislating Justice Issues (3-3-0)

(Also CRIJ

4307) An in-depth study of current issues impacting the

operation and delivery of services within the justice system

through the lens of the legislative process. This course will

explore major issues facing criminal justice today by analyzing

trends, existing policies, and proposed legislation. Statistical

data informing proposed bills during a legislative session will

broaden the scope of the course.

Spring (odd years)

POLS 4308 Death Penalty (3-3-0)

(Also CRIJ 4308 and

LGLS 4308)

The issue of capital punishment is a much

debated topic both in and outside the disciplines of political

science and criminal justice. This course involves an

examination of historical, political, legal, social, religious, and

economic implications related to the death penalty. The class

will take a tour of the facilities utilized by the State of Texas to

execute Death Row inmates.

Spring (even years)

POLS 4315 International Law (3-3-0)

(Also CRIJ 4315 and

LGLS 4315) The study of traditional international law issues

with an emphasis on basic concepts including sources and

evolution of international law; international criminal law;

peaceful settlement of disputes; rights, duties and

responsibilities of sovereign states; international agreements

and treaties; state responsibility and treatment of aliens; the

use of force; human rights, and the evolving role of

international organizations

. Fall (odd years)

POLS 4316 Constitutional Law: Federal and State Powers

(3-3-0)

(Also LGLS 4316 and CRIJ 4316) – A study of United

States constitutional law with basic cases concerning

presidential power, the power of executive agencies,

congressional power, federalism, taxing and spending

powers, and interstate and foreign commerce powers. This is

a continuation of LGLS 4306, however it may be taken

independently of that offering.

Spring (odd years)

POLS 4380

Capstone (3-3-0)

Research seminar requiring

students to apply the approaches and methods from the

discipline to a significant issue in government, law, or politics.

Students also complete a comprehensive exam needed to

assess the major. Note: Does not satisfy Social Science

requirement in Foundational Curriculum.

Spring

PUBLIC HEALTH (PBHL)

PBHL 2301 Introduction to Public Health (3-3-0)

The

interdisciplinary course will provide a history and broad

overview of the public health system including definition,

origins, evolution, and contemporary structure and

administration at the federal, state, and local levels in the

United States. In addition, it will provide a broad framework

for understanding the mission, key concepts, principles, and

practices of population-based public health practice through

an introduction to five core disciplines: epidemiology,

biostatistics, environmental health, and health policy and

management. Through the use of case studies and interactive

modalities, students will have an opportunity to see how basic

concepts may be applied in real-world settings.

Fall

PBHL 3310 Fundamentals of Epidemiology (3-3-0)

course will examine principles of epidemiology and basic

biostatistics in the context of real world public health issues.

The major focus is on the use of sound epidemiological

judgment with an emphasis on understanding, rather than the

mechanics of calculation. A series of case studies are used to

teach the principles and practice of epidemiology, ranging

from surveillance and descriptive epidemiology to outbreak

investigations and analytic methods. A variety of interactive

modules are used to facilitate learning and provide

opportunities to explore specific topics in greater detail. This

course will be offered in an online delivery format.

Prerequisite: PHBL 2301. Spring and Summer

PBHL 4382 Health Care Issues and Policy (3-3-0)

This

interdisciplinary course focuses on health policy and issues

that affect consumers of health care and nursing practice. The

organization of the health care system and the policy making

process are explored and the legal, political, economic, social

and environmental influences are analyzed. Selected topics

are examined to help students analyze issues, compare and

contrast multiple views on issues, and formulate appropriate

responses to health care policy.

PBHL 4484 Health Care Disparities (4-4-0)

This course will

explore the health disparities at the national and global level,

and the impact of health disparities on public health. The

course focuses on theoretical and methodological strategies

for studying health disparities as well as empirical evidence

supporting the existence of different health disparities and

explanations for understanding and ameliorating them.

Significant attention will be given to the idea that health and

access to health care is a basic human right in a just society.

Spring

PBHL 4485 Critical Issues in Global Health-Capstone

(4-4-0)

The course introduces students to global public health

issues of two kinds including, fundamental cross-cutting

issues such as the relationship between global health and