2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

POLS 3348 American Political ThoughtPrerequisite: POLS 2313.This course covers American political thought from the colonial experience, theRevolution, the drafting of the Constitution, the Civil War, the Civil Rights movement,to the present - an analysis of ideas that shaped the American political system.POLS 3353 Contemporary Political ThoughtA study of the major political doctrines of the present day, with primary emphasisupon Marxism, Fascism, and the doctrines of the modern democratic state.POLS 3374 The United States CongressAn analysis of the institutional behavior, procedures, and organization of Congress.Special attention paid to the roles of representatives, senators, lobbyists, and thelegislative process.POLS 3384 The PresidencyAnalysis of the nation’s chief executive, including the origins of the office, electoralprocess, powers and duties of the office, organization and staffing of the White House,and influence on national and world politics.POLS 4181, 4281, 4381 Special TopicsPrerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the Dean of the College.Directed study of a minimum of thirty clock hours for each hour of credit. Topics andprojects are selected based on student interest and need. Open to political sciencemajors only.POLS 4292 Senior Seminar: TraditionalPrerequisite: See Note 9 under “Undergraduate Degree Requirements.”Students complete a research project using traditional research methodology.POLS 4293 Senior Seminar: EmpiricalPrerequisite: See Note 9 under “Undergraduate Degree Requirements.”Students complete a research project using empirical methods of data collection andanalysis.POLS 4313 Constitutional LawA study of judicial review, the political role of the courts, American federalism, thejurisdiction of and the limitations on the judicial branch, the power of taxation, thecommerce power, the substantive and procedural rights of the individual, and thepowers of the President.POLS 4333 United States Foreign PolicyA survey of the foundation of foreign policy and the major diplomatic developmentsfrom the founding period to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the means andmethods by which United States foreign policy is formulated and executed.POLS 4353 International RelationsA survey of contemporary international political conditions. Along with the analysisof the forces and pressures behind contemporary events, the principles, origin, anddevelopment of international law and international organizations will be givenconsideration.Courses / 335