2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

PS 202 Seminar in Public Policy Analysis 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Basic theories and methods of public policy analysis. Student understanding is accomplished through a series of readings, projects, discussions and lectures on topics of current political importance, such as health, environment, transportation, education and welfare.

PS 299 Model U.N. 2 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Prerequisites: PS 101 or PS 203 or PS 206 or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A simulation involving a comparative analysis of the governments and policies of various nations in the world and how they interact with one another on important issues in the setting of the United Nations. Students accepted for this course will represent NMU at either a regional or national Model U.N. conference.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit if topic differs. On transcripts, the course will appear as: Model U.N.-(country's name).

PS 298 Directed Study in Political Science 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Instructor and department head permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual directed study. Topic to be selected by the student and the instructor.

PS 295 Special Topics in Political Science 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual or group study of a significant topic or problem in political science. The requirements 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 294 Campaign Practicum 2-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students gain practical experience working on a local, state or national campaign, read from books and articles on political parties and elections, attend lectures, participate in discussions and write a reflective paper on their campaign experience.

PS 215 Introduction to Law 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

Primary emphasis is on the structure of the legal system, judicial recruitment and specialized areas of law such as civil and criminal procedure, torts and contracts. Students use such legal resources as court cases, legal digests and compiled laws. Writing legal briefs and a mock trial are featured.

PS 208 Modern Political Thought 4 cr.

• Offered: Every other winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Political philosophers and their philosophies, from Machiavelli through the present day. Studying their assumptions and their reasoning should help students to clarify their thinking. Class discussion is emphasized.

PS 207 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (SOCR)

Political philosophers and their philosophies, from the Greeks through the Middle Ages. Studying their assumptions and their reasoning should help students to clarify their thinking. Class discussion is emphasized.

PS 206 International Relations 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of the basic principles of international politics, international law, international organization and the theories of international relations. Influences shaping the foreign policy of states and patterns observable in state behavior are studied.

PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to political institutions and processes as seen from a comparative perspective, consideration of the political development process in modern industrial society and comparative study of public policy. European case materials are emphasized.