Political Science - Roger Williams University

Political Science from Roger Williams University is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The study of politics at RWU covers the institutions, processes and pre-dispositions by which human affairs are governed, both nationally and internationally. The program offers students a comprehensive and balanced selection of courses, exposing them to the traditional subfields of the discipline: American national politics, international relations, comparative politics, political theory, public administration, and public policy. Courses are designed to broaden student horizons and to improve student proficiency in critical analysis. Courses are also intended to provide a basis for intelligent citizenship, increase capacity for community service, and orient students toward a life-long interest in learning. Internships, independent study, and study abroad are encouraged. The study of politics at RWU develops skills that are useful for law school and legal careers, business careers, various international and public policy careers, as well as for careers in politics per se. American National Politics POLSC - 200 - The Constitution and American Politics POLSC - 202 - Congress and the Legislative Process POLSC - 203 - The American Presidency POLSC - 260 - Public Administration POLSC - 301 - Campaigns and Elections POLSC - 302 - Political Parties, and Interest Groups POLSC - 303 - Politics and the Media POLSC - 305 - Judicial Process POLSC - 307 - Race and Gender in American Politics POLSC - 308 - Race in American Politics POLSC - 361 - State and Local Government POLSC - 362 - Urban Politics POLSC - 380 - Public Policy POLSC - 400 - Washington Internship POLSC - 401 - Washington Public Policy Seminar POLSC - 402 - Washington Independent Research Project POLSC - 430 - Special Topics (American National Politics or Political Theory topic) POLSC - 440 - Independent Research Project International Relations/Comparative Politics/Political Theory POLSC - 210 - International Relations POLSC - 212 - Model United Nations POLSC - 215 - Strategy and National Security Policy POLSC - 221 - Comparative Politics in the Third World POLSC - 310 - Foreign Policies of the Major Powers POLSC - 311 - Rogue States, Allies, and Regional Powers POLSC - 312 - International Law and Organization POLSC - 315 - International Negotiation POLSC - 325 - International Political Economy POLSC - 326 - Post-Communist World POLSC - 330 - Revolution and Social Change POLSC - 321 - Politics and Ethnic Conflict POLSC - 325 - Modern European Politics POLSC - 350 - Political Theory POLSC - 428 - Mexican Politics POLSC - 429 - Cultures in Contact: Mexico Today POLSC - 430 - Special Topics (International Relations or Comparative Politics topic) POLSC - 440 - Independent Research Project and a two course research sequence ? examining in depth a topic chosen by the student ? completes the major: POLSC - 240 - Research Methods in Political Science POLSC - 442 - Senior Research Seminar View more details on Roger Williams University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.