Undergraduate - Lee University

108 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
POL 255. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Three hours credit
A survey of the structure and operation of government in the United States at all levels:
national, state, and local. (Formerly POL 211)
POL 257. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES BEFORE THE COURT Three hours credit
A study of the changes being wrought through the judicial process as to rights of individuals
with special focus on minorities. Such issues as fundamental liberties, the criminally accused,
family matters, morality, consumer rights, environmental pollution, sex discrimination and political
representation are also examined. (Formerly POL 230)
POL 321. BEHAVIORAL STATISTICS
Three hours credit
A study of descriptive statistics, which includes frequency distributions, measures of central
tendency and variability, the normal curve and standard scores, and inferential statistics with the
emphasis on hypothesis testing using the normal deviate test, t-test, one-way analysis of variance,
and chi-square. The course also introduces regression, correlation, and probability.
Recommended: MAT 111. Offered Fall Semester.
POL 322. SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS
Three hours credit
Methods and techniques of research in the social sciences, including methods of collection,
analyzing and presenting data. Recommended: POL 321. Offered Spring Semester.
POL 330. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Three hours credit
An introduction to international politics and the challenges that face the global community
including a brief overview of the major subfields of International Political Economy, International
Organizations, and International Law. Offered Spring Semester. (Formerly POL 311)
POL 332. U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND NATIONAL SECURITY
Three hours credit
A survey of the history, structure, instruments, and operation of U.S. Foreign Policy including
the place of the United States in the global community. (Formerly POL 440)
POL 333. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
Three hours credit
A course focused on the politics of international economic relations. Various theories,
processes, structures, and issues will be examined for their value in helping to understand and
evaluate the historical development and current operation of the world economy.
POL 334. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Three hours credit
An exploration of the many and various kinds of international organizations both political
and economic that dominate the global community with special focus on the United Nations, the
European Union, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
POL 345. COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENTS
Three hours credit
A comparison of differing forms of government in the international community with a look
at the science of comparative politics. Recommended: POL 255. Offered Fall Semester.
POL 346. THE DEVELOPING WORLD
Three hours credit
A course that explores the unique issues, challenges, and solutions as faced by countries in
the developing world. Various theories, processes, structures, and issues will be examined for
their value in helping to understand and evaluate the historical development and current position
of the two-thirds world.
POL 351. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Three hours credit
A survey of the structure and operation of all branches of government in the United States at
the state and local levels. Recommended: POL 255. (Formerly POL 437)
POL 353. THE CONGRESS
Three hours credit
A study of the legislative branch of the United States government focusing on its history,
political institutions, leadership, and the legislative processes in general. Recommended: POL
255.