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2005-2006 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

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2005-2006 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Political Science

Political Science with International Studies Option

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Core Requirements

This option comprises:

PLS 1003 - Introduction to Comparative Politics. Credits: 3
PLS 1153G - American Government and Constitution. Credits: 3
or
PLS 1193G - American Government and Constitution, Honors. Credits: 3
PLS 2003 - Introduction to Political Research. Credits: 3
PLS 2053 - Techniques of Political Analysis. Credits: 3
PLS 2253G - Introduction to International Relations. Credits: 3
or
PLS 2293G - Introduction to International Relations, Honors. Credits: 3

International Relations & Comparative Politics

Four courses from:

PLS 3203 - American Foreign Policy. Credits: 3
PLS 3223 - International Organizations. Credits: 3
PLS 3303 - European Politics and Governments Credits: 3
PLS 3323 - Post-Communist Politics and Governments. Credits: 3
PLS 3333 - Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean. Credits: 3
PLS 3343 - Government and Politics of the Middle East. Credits: 3
PLS 3353 - Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa. Credits: 3
PLS 3363 - Government and Politics in Asia-Pacific Rim. Credits: 3
PLS 3373 - International Political Economy. Credits: 3
PLS 4823 - International Policy Issues. Credits: 3

American Politics

One course from:

PLS 3643 - Comparative State Politics. Credits: 3
PLS 3713 - Political Parties and Elections. Credits: 3
PLS 3723 - Public Opinion and Political Participation. Credits: 3
PLS 3733 - Interest Groups. Credits: 3
PLS 3743 - The Legislative Process. Credits: 3
PLS 3753 - The American Presidency. Credits: 3
PLS 3763 - Environmental Politics and Policy. Credits: 3

Public Administration

One course from:

PLS 3413 - Introduction to Public Administration. Credits: 3
PLS 4793 - Public Organization Theory. Credits: 3
PLS 4873 - Human Resource Management in Government. Credits: 3
PLS 4893 - Government Budgeting and Politics. Credits: 3

Political Theory

One course from:

PLS 4903 - Classic Political Theory. Credits: 3
PLS 4913 - Contemporary Political Theory. Credits: 3
PLS 4933 - Ideologies of the Third World Nations. Credits: 3

History

Two courses from:

HIS 2560 - Early Modern World History. Credits: 3
HIS 3210 - History of the Modern Middle East. Credits: 3
HIS 3250 - African History. Credits: 3
HIS 3260 - Modern Latin America. Credits: 3
HIS 3350 - History of Russia and USSR. Credits: 3
HIS 3555 - Modern World History. Credits: 3
HIS 3800 - U.S. Diplomatic History. Credits: 3

Economics

ECN 2801G - Principles of Macroeconomics. Credits: 3
ECN 2802G - Principles of Microeconomics. Credits: 3

Upper Division Courses

Although not required, students with an interest in taking upper division courses in Economics are encouraged to select from the following:

ECN 3833 - Economic Development of Modern Europe. Credits: 3
ECN 3860 - International Economics. Credits: 3
ECN 4511 - Comparative Economic Systems. Credits: 3
ECN 4570 - Economic Problems of the Developing Countries. Credits: 3
ECN 4813 - Transition Economies. Credits: 3
ECN 4861 - International Economic Problems. Credits: 3

Foreign Language

Students must show proficiency in a foreign language (of their choosing) at the intermediate level or completion of foreign language courses at the intermediate level.

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