Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

210 / POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLS 381
Internship
1-3 Semester Hours
The academic component of a supervised internship in an
appropriate agency in Los Angeles or Sacramento.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
POLS 385
Political Films and Media
3 Semester Hours
An examination of the role of print and electronic media in
politics and an exploration of political themes as presented
in movies.
POLS 398
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
POLS 399
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
POLS 430
Campaign
1 Semester Hour
A study of the candidates and issues involved in the fall
campaign of each election year.
Offered for Credit/No Credit only.
POLS 435
The Politics of California
1-3 Semester Hours
An examination of the structure and dynamics of California
government and politics.
POLS 485
Practicum in Politics
3 Semester Hours
Involves a combination of field work with assigned readings,
research, and group discussion with others engaged in
these same endeavors.
POLS 491
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
POLS 498
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
POLS 499
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
POLS 581
Honors Seminar
3 Semester Hours
A particularly challenging senior seminar for students
contemplating graduate work. Also provides preparation for
writing a senior thesis.
Prerequisites: POLS 210, 220, senior standing, and
consent of instructor.
POLS 590
Senior Thesis
3 Semester Hours
The senior thesis provides the opportunity for students to
complete a substantive research project to culminate their
study of Political Science.
Prerequisites: POLS 210, senior standing, and consent of
department chairperson. Also, the student must obtain the
written approval of the faculty supervisor the semester prior
to writing the thesis.
POLS 591
Honors Thesis
3 Semester Hours
This is an opportunity for Honors-Eligible students to
complete a substantive research project to qualify for
Departmental Honors.
Prerequisite: POLS 581.
Group 2: Political Thought
POLS 323
American Political Thought
3 Semester Hours
A study of the origin and development of liberal democracy
from Hobbes and Locke to contemporary American thinkers
and groups.
POLS 324
Marx and Marxism
3 Semester Hours
An examination of the Marxist contribution to socio-political
thought from Marx to the current era.
POLS 392
Special Studies in Political Thought
1-3 Semester Hours
POLS 492
Special Studies in Political Thought
1-3 Semester Hours