DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Department of 1 DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE Political science is a social science that investigates collective decisionmaking. It is concerned with governments, individuals attitudes and choices, and the interactions between governing institutions and mass behavior. Among other things, political science addresses power, authority, influence, identity, ethics, law, liberty, justice, wealth, and violence. The study of political science introduces students to a powerful set of analytical tools for understanding interactions within and among groups of people. These include systematic knowledge of recurring patterns and problems in political life and methods for collecting and analyzing data and other forms of evidence. Studying political science also cultivates critical thinking and effective communication and prepares students for active citizenship, professional success, and lifelong learning. Undergraduate Courses The Department of offers courses in all facets of the discipline: American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Political Methodology, Public Administration and Policy, and Race and Ethnic Politics. American Politics American politics involves the study of the institutions of national government, law, mass political behavior, elections, political communication and media, interest groups, political parties, state and local governments, urban politics, and identity in politics in the United States. International Relations International relations involve the study of relations between the governments of the world. Courses are offered in world politics, American foreign relations, and national security policy. Comparative Politics This area of political science allows students to develop an in-depth understanding of foreign governments and politics. Courses are offered in European governments, Latin American governments, Asian governments, Russia and the former Soviet states, and in the politics of inequality and globalization. Political Theory The study of political theory provides students with an understanding of the fundamental relationships between governments and people. Courses range from the study of Greek antiquity to contemporary political ideologies. Public Administration and Policy This area of political science encompasses the study of public administration and the role of public policy in American politics. Study in this area will provide the student with the opportunity to understand the fundamentals of administration within a political environment. Courses are offered in bureaucracy and administration, state and local finance, urban administration, and government and the economy. Political Methodology These courses introduce students to scientific research design, statistical analysis, and game theory. Race and Ethnic Politics These courses provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the role of diversity in politics. 5-Year Degree Programs The Department offers a joint degree program in conjunction with the Bush School of Government and Public Service. This program enables students to receive either a B.A. or B.S. in political science and a Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) degree in five years. The Department also offers a joint degree program in conjunction with the University of Essex. This program enables students to receive either a B.A. or B.S. in political science and a Master of Arts or a Master of Science in in four and a half years. Honors Program The Department of participates actively in the University honors program. Honors courses are available in all areas of political science. In addition, students may graduate with honors distinction in political science. Honor students also are offered individual instruction under POLS 497. Students interested in the Department s Honors Program should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office. Teacher Certification Students desiring certification to teach civics or government in secondary schools in Texas must meet special additional requirements. More complete information on requirements for teacher certification may be found in the College of Education and Human Development section under secondary certification. Faculty Baer, Judith A, Professor PHD, University of Chicago, 1974 Betz, Timm L, Assistant Professor PHD, University of Michigan, 2015 Bond, Jon R, Professor PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1978 Bragg, Belinda L, Lecturer PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006 Cheibub, Jose A, Professor PHD, University of Chicago, 1994

2 Department of Clark, William, Professor PHD, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1994 Conway, Nicholas D, Lecturer JD, Indiana University School of Law Bloomington, 2003 Cook, Scott J, Assistant Professor PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 2014 Edwards, George C, Distinguished Professor PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1973 Ellis, Lisa D, Lecturer MFA, Columbia College Chicago, 2007 Escobar-Lemmon, Maria, Professor PHD, The University of Arizona, 2000 Fortunato, David, Assistant Professor PHD, Rice University, 2012 Fuhrmann, Matthew C, Professor PHD, University of Georgia, 2008 Fulton, Sarah A, Associate Professor PHD, University of California, Davis, 2006 Geva, Nehemia, Associate Professor PHD, The Ohio State University, 1977 Harmel, Robert, Professor PHD, Northwestern University, 1977 Hollenbach, Florian M, Assistant Professor PHD, Duke University, 2015 Jo, Hyeran, Associate Professor PHD, University of Michigan, 2008 Kaya, Ruchan, Visiting Assistant Professor PHD, University of Florida, 2014 Kellstedt, Paul M, Professor PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1996 Koch, Michael T, Associate Professor PHD, University of California, Davis, 2002 Li, Quan, Professor PHD, Florida State University, 1998 Lim, Phaik S, Senior Lecturer PHD, University of Houston, 2003 Lipsmeyer, Christine S, Associate Professor PHD, Vanderbilt University, 1999 Nederman, Cary J, Professor PHD, York University, 1983 O'Brien, Diana Z, Associate Professor PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 2012 O'Hearn, Denis A, Professor PHD, University of Michigan, 1988 Ogden, Benjamin, Assistant Professor PHD, Boston University, 2016 Pacek, Alexander C, Professor PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991 Palmer, Erica O, Assistant Professor PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2010 Perry, Brittany N, Instructional Assistant Professor PHD, Duke University, 2013 Pond, Amy, Assistant Professor PHD, University of Michigan, 2015 Rainey, Robert C, Assistant Professor PHD, Florida State University, 2013 Ramasubramanian, Srividya, Associate Professor PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2004 Rice, Mitchell F, Professor PHD, Claremont Graduate School, 1976 Robertson, John D, Professor PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1979 Roblyer, Dwight A, Lecturer PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009

Department of 3 Rogers, James R., Associate Professor PHD, University of Iowa, 1994 Smith, Jason M, Instructional Assistant Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009 Tarar, Ahmer S, Associate Professor PHD, University of Rochester, 2003 Taylor, Michelle M, Professor PHD, Rice University, 1990 Teodoro, Manuel P, Associate Professor PHD, University of Michigan, 2007 Tucker, Harvey J, Professor PHD, Indiana University, 1977 Turner, Ian R, Assistant Professor PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 2015 Ura, Joseph D, Associate Professor PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006 Von Vacano, Diego A, Associate Professor PHD, Princeton University, 2003 Whitten, Guy D, Professor PHD, University of Rochester, 1994 Wood, Billy D, Professor PHD, University of Houston, 1987 Majors Bachelor of Arts in (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ undergraduate/liberal-arts/political-science/ba) Bachelor of Arts in and Master of Public Service and Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ undergraduate/liberal-arts/political-science/ba-mpsa) Bachelor of Science in (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ undergraduate/liberal-arts/political-science/bs) Bachelor of Science in and Master of Public Service and Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ undergraduate/liberal-arts/political-science/bs-mpsa) Courses POLS 200 Foundations of Survey of the scholarly discipline of political science and its theoretical foundations, principal subfields, major research questions and modes of scholarship. POLS 203 Introduction to Political Theory Introduction to the study of political theory, with attention to major themes in the history of political thought; discussion of the nature of politics; examination of method in political theory and its relation to the discipline of political science. POLS 206 American National Government (GOVT 2305) American National Government. Survey of American national government, politics, and constitutional development. POLS 207 State and Local Government (GOVT 2306) State and Local Government. Survey of state and local government and politics with special reference to the constitution and politics of Texas. POLS 209 Introduction to Research Introduction to the philosophy and practice of social science and to modes of research in major subfields of political science. Prerequisite: Political science majors must have completed POLS 209 before they enroll in their last 18 hours of 300- and 400-level POLS courses. This means a student may take no more than 6 hours of upper division (300- and 400-level courses) before completing POLS 209. Enrollment is restricted to political science majors. POLS 229 Introduction to Comparative Politics A comparison of political institutions, processes and issues across a wide variety of political systems. POLS 231 Introduction to World Politics Analysis of contemporary world from point of view of nation-state; political problems, factors involved in foreign policies and relations of nations. POLS 232 Introduction to Public Policy Introduction to public policy; social, economic, political and cultural contexts of public policy; study of policy analysis and policymakers; examines public problems, policy choice, and limits of governmental action. POLS 233 Politics and Policy in the United States Survey of institutions of American government, mass political behavior, and policy fields of significant contemporary importance. POLS 285 Directed Studies Credits 0 to 3. 0 to 3 Other Hours. Individual instruction in selected aspects of political science not adequately covered by other courses. Prerequisite: Approval of POLS 289 Special Topics in... Credits 3. 3 Other Hours. Selected topics in an identified area of political science and public policy. May be taken for credit seven times.

4 Department of POLS 291 Research Credits 0 to 6. 0 to 6 Other Hours. Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in political science. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor. POLS 302 The Mass Media and Politics Examination of mass media impact on politics and political behavior, and governmental impact on the mass media. Prerequisite: POLS 206 or approval of department head; junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: COMM 302. POLS 304 Latino Politics in the United States Survey of historical and contemporary issues in Latino politics in the U.S.; race and ethnicity in the context of U.S. politics; comparisons of racial and ethnic group experiences in the U.S. with those experienced by racial and ethnic groups elsewhere; Latino access to the political system through political participation. POLS 306 Contemporary Political Problems and Issues Major contemporary political problems and issues with primary emphasis on the U.S. Each term one to three problems or issues will be examined in some depth. Students may register in up to but no more than two different sections of this course. May be repeated for credit. NOTE: POLS 306 courses taken in a study abroad program may not count toward this limit; please consult with the undergraduate advisor. POLS 307 The Texas Legislature Examination of contemporary political problems and issues in the Texas Legislature. POLS 308 Game Theoretic Methods in Core concepts of game theory to study strategic interaction in politics; game theory using simple mathematical models to describe social situations, understand political and social phenomena; emphasis on model building skills and problem solving. Prerequisites: POLS 206 and junior or senior classification or approval of POLS 309 Polimetrics Theory, techniques, and application of quantitative analysis in political science; focus on quantitative techniques commonly used to evaluate empirical theories of politics. Prerequisites: POLS 209 or equivalent and 9 additional hours of political science or approval of instructor. POLS 312 Ethnic Conflict Examination of government institutions designed to structure ethnic relations; source of ethnic conflict; mechanisms to facilitate the peaceful resolution of ethnic conflict. POLS 313 Public Opinion Role of public opinion in a democratic political system--its formation, properties and patterns, with special attention to problems of linking public opinion to public policy. POLS 314 Interest Groups Role of interest groups in politics; types of groups and resources; internal dynamics; group strategies/tactics (including PACs); forms of indirect and direct lobbying; influence of groups in political arena. POLS 315 Political Parties Organization, history, and activities of political parties and functions they serve in national, state and local politics in the United States and elsewhere. POLS 316 Urban Politics Politics at the community level; urban and metropolitan political systems. Prerequisites: POLS 206 and POLS 207 or approval of POLS 317/WGST 317 Women in Politics Role of women in the political system; treatment of women in political theory; effect of law on women's status; women as political leaders; current policy issues of concern to women. Prerequisite: POLS 206. Cross Listing: WGST 317/POLS 317. POLS 318 Theories of International Relations Examination of major paradigms of international relations; focus on theory development and application to cases. Prerequisites: POLS 206, POLS 209, and junior or senior classification or approval of POLS 319 The American Presidency The American Presidency and the primary relationships and responsibilities of the office, dealing with the public, decision making, influencing Congress, and implementing policy. POLS 320 Race and Politics in the United States The politics of race in the United States: contrast of the political experiences of racial groups with the ideals and realities of democratic political systems. Prerequisites: POLS 206 and POLS 207 and junior or senior classification. POLS 322 Western European Government and Politics Political institutions and ideas of major European countries. Prospects for political integration. POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America Survey of the major features of the political process in Latin America; key political groups and sources and characteristics of their political power; studies of selected countries.

Department of 5 POLS 324 Politics of Global Inequality Examination of the causes and consequences of economic inequality between rich and poor states; evaluation of competing explanations for poverty of less-developed countries; development strategies employed by poor states; and structure of global economic relations. POLS 325 African Politics. Survey of African politics from pre-colonial period to contemporary era; examination of local experience of democracy, governance, economic development in light of varied colonial experiences, independence movements, international political economy, informal sources of political power. POLS 326 Government and Politics of Eastern Europe Political, social and economic transformations in the post-communist Eastern and Southern European countries; examination of the interrelations between political, economic and social issues that impact the building of new governments and institutions in these countries. POLS 327 Congressional Politics Congressional elections, decision-making structure and processes in Congress, and their implications for representation and public policy in the United States. POLS 328 Globalization and Democracy Examination of the political and economic origins of globalization; effects of globalization on advanced industrial democracies; effect on less developed nations; evaluation of the economic, social, cultural and political consequences of globalization. POLS 333 International Cooperation Contemporary issues, problems, and solutions in international cooperation. POLS 335 International Conflict Examination of major theoretical explanations of war and conflict resolution. POLS 338 Government and Politics of the Former Soviet Union Major political issues of the post-communist transition in the former Soviet Union. POLS 340 Introduction to Public Administration American public administration; development of public service; the political and constitutional context; organization theory; leadership and decision-making; personnel and resource staff functions; administrative law and regulation; ethics and administrative accountability. POLS 341 Urban Administration Practices and problems of city government. Organization, administration, and planning and their relation to political processes and structure. Prerequisites: POLS 206 and 207 or approval of POLS 342 Politics and Bureaucracy Public bureaucracy in the context of a political environment; role of experts, the use of political power and problems of bureaucratic accountability and responsibility. POLS 347 Politics of Energy and the Environment U.S. energy and environmental problems and politics and the political, legal, and institutional factors influencing their development and implementation. Prerequisites: POLS 206 or approval of Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. POLS 349 Early Political Thought Political thought from Greek antiquity to Renaissance. POLS 350 Modern Political Thought Political thought from Machiavelli to Marx. POLS 351 Law and Legislation Legal, political and institutional factors that influence the passage of legislation in American legislative bodies. POLS 352 Empirical Democratic Theory Examination of empirical political science theory about the nature and consequences of democratic government in the modern era; study of scientific theory that accounts for the rise, characteristics and behavior of democratic political systems. Prerequisites: POLS 206, POLS 207, and POLS 209; junior or senior classification. POLS 353 Constitutional Rights and Liberties Legal issues, controversies and significant developments in constitutional rights and liberties, and the impact of these developments upon American politics, culture and social institutions. POLS 355 United States Constitutional Development Leading decisions of the Supreme Court. Trends in our constitutional development since 1789; expansion through judicial interpretation of powers delegated to national government. Prerequisites: POLS 206 and HIST 105 or approval of

6 Department of POLS 356 Law, Politics and Policy An introduction to the American legal system, its development and structure: the role of lawyers, law enforcement agencies, and interest groups in its operation; the dynamics of civil litigation and criminal processes of courts; the impact of legal policies on society, politics and the economy. POLS 357 National Judicial Politics Political factors that influence judicial selection; decision making and policy-making roles and impact of the U.S. Supreme Court and Federal Court System. Prerequisites: POLS 206, POLS 209, and junior or senior classification or approval of POLS 358 Comparative Judicial Politics Survey of the major features of court systems of the world; examination of the role played by courts in the politics of selected nations of the world; comparison of judicial decision making in selected counties; the impact of courts in developing democracies. Prerequisites: POLS 206 and 207; junior or senior classification. POLS 359 American Political Thought American political thought from colonial times to the present. POLS 360 American State Politics American state governments; comparative state policies and politics. Prerequisite: POLS 207 or approval of POLS 362 Latin American Political Thought Survey of various traditions in the history of Latin American political thought; key texts in the history of political theory in the Spanish- American continent. instructor. POLS 364 Global Political Thought Global perspective on the history of political ideas and contemporary political philosophy; confrontation and conversion of East Asia and Middle Eastern concepts of political problems and Western perspectives; impact of culture on the shaping of political ideas. POLS 365/ASIA 365 Asian Governments and Politics Contemporary political systems of Asia, political institutions, actors and processes. Cross Listing: ASIA 365/POLS 365. POLS 366 Political Conflicts of the Middle East This course seeks to provide students with an understanding of the internal, regional and international politics of the Middle East; with a focus on selected political conflicts and the influence of the region's cultures, religions and natural resources, as well as outside political forces. Prerequisites: POLS 206. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. POLS 367/WGST 367 Women in Government in Comparative Perspective Examination of women's representation in government based on comparison across multiple nation-states; focus on legislative and executive branches of democratic governments. Cross Listing: WGST 367/POLS 367. POLS 368 Latin American Legislatures Survey of the major features of the legislative branch in Latin America; examination of the role played by legislatures in the politics of selected countries; studies of executive-legislative relations in selected countries; participation by traditionally excluded groups in legislatures. Prerequisites: POLS 206, junior or senior classification or approval of POLS 369 Theories of Democracy Definitions and justifications of democratic political systems; criticisms of democratic legitimacy, difficulties encountered by actual democratic regimes; methodological problems of assessing the fulfillment of democratic goals. Prerequisite: POLS 206 or approval of instructor. POLS 375 Campaigns and Elections Theories of voter choice; effects of mass media and campaign finance regulations on the conduct and outcome of elections; effects of elections on policy; emphasis on U.S. national elections. POLS 412 International Political Economy Politics of international economic relations; interactions between political and economic realms in the contemporary world. POLS 413 American Foreign Policy Evolution of U.S. foreign policies since World War II. Policy process; role of executive, legislative, bureaucratic and private institutions; current foreign policy issues and problems. POLS 415 Contemporary Issues in American Foreign Policy Detailed analysis of a selected aspect of American foreign policy.

Department of 7 POLS 423 U.S.-Latin American Relations Political, economic and social relations between the United States and Latin American nations from independence to the present. Prerequisites: POLS 206, POLS 207, POLS 323; junior or senior classification. POLS 424 Comparative Governmental Institutions Study of the politics and structure of governmental institutions in a comparative venue; examination of the building blocks by which patterns of governments and institutions can be identified across various political systems of the world; role of institutions across different types of political systems and how they are affected by global economic factors. Prerequisites: POLS 322, POLS 323, POLS 326, or POLS 365/ASIA 365; junior or senior classification. POLS 429 Issues in World Politics Selected issues of importance in contemporary world politics. May be repeated for credit. POLS 432 The Politics of European Union Examination of the institutional, economic and political forces that led to the development of the European Economic Union; impact of the European Union on world affairs. POLS 435 Voting Behavior Voting decisions, electoral behavior and consequences for the political system. POLS 439 Foreign Policy Decision Making Examination of decision processes in contemporary world politics; individual, group and organizational aspects of decision making in the context of world events. Prerequisites: POLS 206, POLS 209, and junior or senior classification or approval of POLS 440 Public Policies and Policymaking Socio-economic, political, and institutional factors as they affect the development, implementation and impact of public policies. Strategies of choice by political regimes in the formation of public policies. POLS 441 State and Local Financial Administration Financial management practices in state and local governments including the impact of management practices and political factors on revenues, expenditures, budgeting and debt financing. Prerequisite: POLS 207. POLS 442 Social Welfare Policy Political and social issues involved in social welfare and income security policies; problems of poverty and public welfare in the United States. POLS 447 National Security Policy Need for national security policy, the factors involved in determining defense policy and the resulting problems; special attention to the United States. POLS 454 Contemporary Political Ideas Contemporary political ideas such as liberalism, socialism, communism and fascism; role of ideology in political change. POLS 455 Traditions of Political Theory Survey of particular schools or historical periods of normative political theory. May be taken three times. POLS 456 Environmental Political Theory Examination of classical and contemporary theories of politics and the environment, overview of main lines of thought on how human beings should interact with and manage the physical environment, with attention to the particular problems raised by these issues for political theory. Prerequisites: POLS 206; junior or senior classification. POLS 461 Jurisprudence History of legal philosophy from the ancient Greeks to the present; exploration of recurring themes such as natural law, legal positivism, legal realism, sociological jurisprudence and Marxist jurisprudence; exposure to various issues, such as liberty, privacy, obedience, responsibility and punishment. POLS 462/WGST 462 Women and the Law The legal status of American women from the adoption of the Constitution to the present: constitutional developments; the 19th Amendment and the proposed Equal Rights Amendment; employment; family law; reproductive rights; education; sexual equality in context of other claims to equality; law and social norms. Cross Listing: WGST 462/POLS 462. POLS 475 Government and the Economy Constitutional and legal framework of governmental involvement in economy; governmental budget in management of business cycle; regulation of business activities; governmental economic planning in democratic societies. POLS 481 Research Seminar Credits 3. 3 Other Hours. In-depth study of topics associated with particular sub-field of political science; experience designing and implementing major, original research project. Prerequisites: POLS 206, POLS 207, POLS 209, 12 credits in POLS at or above 300 level; junior or senior political science major or approval of instructor.

8 Department of POLS 484 Internship Credits 0 to 3. 0 to 3 Other Hours. Directed internship in a public organization to provide students with onthe-job training and applied research experience with professionals in settings appropriate to the student's degree plan and career objectives. May be taken three times for credit. Must be taken on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Majors only; approval of POLS 485 Directed Studies Credits 0 to 6. 0 to 6 Other Hours. Individual instruction in selected aspects of political science not adequately covered by other courses. Prerequisite: Approval of POLS 489 Special Topics in... Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Lecture Hours. Selected topics in an identified area of political science and public policy. May be repeated for credit. POLS 491 Research Credits 0 to 6. 0 to 6 Other Hours. Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in political science. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor. POLS 497 Independent Honors Studies Credits 0 to 4. 1 to 4 Other Hours. Directed independent studies for upper division Honors students, regardless of academic major, in selected aspects of political science. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification either as Honors student or with overall GPR of 3.25; letter of approval from head of student's major department.