2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

PSLE 012 Precision Driving Update 0 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An eight-hour refresher program designed to refresh participant’s understanding of safe and competent emergency vehicle operation within the parameters of the motor vehicle code.

PSLE 011 Precision Driving 1 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A 24-hour program designed to teach participants safe and competent emergency vehicle operation within the parameters of the motor vehicle code.

PSLE 010 Legal Update Training 0 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An eight-hour program designed to make the officers aware of the latest changes in the laws that they enforce and which govern their actions.

PSCR 012 Special Topics in Local Correction 0-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A variable-credit course designed to accommodate the treatment of, among others, current issues, trends and technological developments in law enforcement.

PSCR 011 Legal Update Training 0 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An eight-hour program designed to make local corrections officers aware of the latest changes in the laws that govern their actions.

PSCR 010 Corrections Academy 10 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A 160-hour program designed to prepare individuals for employment as local corrections officers through their fulfillment of all the basic training objectives set forth by the Michigan Correctional Officers Training Council (MCOTC).

PS 498 Directed Study in Political Science 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and instructor and department head permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual directed study on a topic to be selected by the student and the instructor.

PS 495 Special Problems in Political Science 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual or group study of a significant topic or problem in political science. The requirement of this course may be met by completing a course not ordinarily offered or through participation in seminars, colloquia, workshops, study abroad or directed reading.

PS 491 Internship in Public Policy or Law 2-12 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Practical experience working in a national, state or local government office, public interest group, corporate office, or a public or private law office. Credit hours vary depending on the weekly time commitment. Notes:

Only eight credit hours may be applied toward a political science or public administration major, and only four credit hours may be applied toward those minors. Credit earned above these limits can count toward general elective credits.

PS 490 Senior Seminar 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Senior standing, Political Science Department major or minor.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will demonstrate their understanding of political administration, legal concepts and theories.