OEO Office of Equal Opportunity - Department of Mathematics and ...

268 ARTS AND SCIENCES
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Mark Peceny, Chairperson
The University of New Mexico
Department of Political Science
MSC05 3070
Social Sciences 2059
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 277-5104, FAX (505) 277-2821
e-mail: polsci@unm.edu
Web site: http://polisci.unm.edu/
Distinguished Professor
F. Chris Garcia, Ph.D., University of California (Davis)
Professors
Gregory Gleason, Ph.D., University of California (Davis)
Fred R. Harris, J.D., University of Oklahoma
Wendy L. Hansen, Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Deborah McFarlane, Dr.P.H., University of Texas
Neil J. Mitchell, Ph.D., Indiana University
Mark Peceny, Ph.D., Stanford University
Andrew L. Ross, Ph.D., Cornell University
Associate Professors
Lonna R. Atkeson, Ph.D., University of Colorado
Timothy B. Krebs, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago
Christine M. Sierra, Ph.D., Stanford University
William B. Stanley, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
Assistant Professors
Christopher K. Butler, Ph.D., Michigan State University
Benjamin Goldfrank, Ph.D., University of California
(Berkeley)
Michael S. Rocca, Ph.D., University of California (Davis)
Gabriel R. Sanchez, Ph.D., University of Arizona
Lecturers
Ellen Grigsby, Ph.D., University of North Carolina (Chapel
Hill)
Peter S. Kierst, J.D., The University of New Mexico
Adjunct and Associated Faculty
Larry J. Gordon, M.P.H., University of Michigan
Constantine Hadjilambrinos, Ph.D., University of Delaware
Roger Hagengruber, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Kerry G. Herron, Ph.D., The University of New Mexico
Professors Emeriti
Edward K. Fuge, ABD, University of Denver
Edwin C. Hoyt, Ph.D., Columbia University
Peter A. Lupsha, Ph.D., Stanford University
Martin C. Needler, Ph.D., Harvard University
Karen L. Remmer, Ph.D. University of Chicago
Harold V. Rhodes, Ph.D., University of Arizona
Jay B. Sorenson, Ph.D., Columbia University
Gilbert K. St. Clair, Ph.D., The University of New Mexico
Harry P. Stumpf, Ph.D., Northwestern University
Introduction
Political Science is the study of politics, power and government,
including U.S. and foreign governments, as well as
relationships among governments, their actions and policies.
Political Science is useful for people seeking careers in law,
business, government service, urban planning, education or
journalism. It is also a vital part of a liberal arts education.
Major Study Requirements
A total of 36 hours is required for a major in political science.
These hours must be distributed among the following:
1. Twelve hours from the core courses (200, 220, 240,
260, 270 and 280), including at least one course from
each of the following groups: (200 or 270), (220 or 240)
and (260 or 280); and
2. Twenty-one hours from courses numbered 300 or
above; and
3. Three additional hours from any level.
NOTE: Students who have already had courses in
political science may not count POLS 110 toward a
major. A grade of C or better is required in all political
science courses counted toward the major.
Distributed Minor for Political
Science Majors
With the consent of the department chairperson, a major may
offer an American Studies minor as well as a minor in a single
department. For requirements, see American Studies.
A political science major may pursue a distributed minor
consisting of courses in related disciplines, provided the
minor program of courses is approved by the department
chairperson.
Concentrations
All students interested in pursuing a ‘concentration’ should
consult the departmental undergraduate advisor as early
as possible after declaring a political science major. The
student may declare and pursue a ‘concentration’ in either
International Politics, Pre-Law or Public Policy, as follows:
International Politics
Twelve hours of political science ‘core’ requirements must
include POLS 220 and 240. Of the remaining 24 hours of
courses required for the major, at least 12 hours must be
taken from the following list:
POLS 300
POLS 320
POLS 321
POLS 322
POLS 340
POLS 341
POLS 342
POLS 345
POLS 346
POLS 351
POLS 355
POLS 356
POLS 357
POLS 377
POLS 400
POLS 440
POLS 441
POLS 442
POLS 446
POLS 455
POLS 496
POLS 497
POLS 499
Political Topics (‘concentration’ related)
Topics in Comparative Politics
Comparative Politics: Developing Countries
Human Rights and Political Violence
Topics in International Politics
International Conflict and Cooperation
American Foreign Policy
Inter-American Relations
International Political Economy
Western European Politics
Central American Politics
Political Development in Latin America
Russian and Eurasian Government
and Politics
Population Policy and Politics
Advanced Political Topics
(‘concentration’ related)
International Conflict, Arms Control,
and Disarmament
Civil Wars
International Peacekeeping and
Conflict Resolution
Trade Law and Policy
Political Economy of Latin America
Undergraduate Seminar–Honors
(‘concentration’ related)
Senior Thesis–Honors
(‘concentration’ related)
Independent Study (‘concentration’ related)
In addition, internships (POLS 291/491) with governmental
and non-governmental organizations working on international
issues are highly recommended. (Contact Undergraduate
Internship Advisor.)
NOTE: Additional relevant courses may be added with
approval of the departmental chairperson.
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.