Todd Shaw, Chair

Overview

The department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in political science and international studies. Students can pursue either a general or intensive major in either political science or international studies.

Programs and Courses

Programs

• International Studies Minor
• International Studies, BA
• Leadership Studies Minor
• Leadership Studies: Group 1 — Ethics
• Leadership Studies: Group 2 — Communication
• Leadership Studies: Group 3 — Diversity
• Leadership Studies: Group 4 — Advanced Leadership Development
• Political Science - American Politics
• Political Science - Comparative Politics
• Political Science - International Relations
• Political Science - Political Theory
• Political Science - Public Administration
• Political Science Minor
• Political Science, BA

Courses

• POLI 101 - Introduction to Global Politics
• POLI 103 - Controversies in the Politics of Global Regions
• POLI 105 - Introduction to Politics
• POLI 107 - Controversies in Political Theory
• POLI 109 - Controversies in Public Policy
• POLI 111 - Controversies in American Politics
• POLI 121 - Green Explorations
• POLI 122 - Green Engagements
• POLI 201 - American National Government
• POLI 202 - Policies and Functions of American Government
• POLI 215 - Introduction to Leadership Studies
• POLI 300 - Social and Political Philosophy
• POLI 301 - The Political Science Discipline
• POLI 302 - Classical and Medieval Political Theory
• POLI 303 - Modern Political Theory
• POLI 304 - Contemporary Political Theory
• POLI 305 - Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality
• POLI 307 - Feminist Theory
• POLI 315 - International Relations
• POLI 316 - Comparative Politics
• POLI 330 - International Organization
• POLI 340 - The Conduct and Formulation of United States Foreign Policy
• POLI 341 - Contemporary United States Foreign Policy
• POLI 342 - National Security Policies of the United States
• POLI 350 - Public Opinion and Politics
• POLI 352 - Gender and Politics
• POLI 353 - Introduction to U.S. Racial and Ethnic Politics
• POLI 357 - Film, Politics, and Social Change
• POLI 360 - American Political Parties
• POLI 361 - Elections and Voting Behavior
• POLI 362 - Politics and the Mass Media
• POLI 363 - Southern Politics
• POLI 364 - African-American Politics
• POLI 365 - State Government
• POLI 368 - Interest Groups and Social Movements
• POLI 370 - Introduction to Public Administration
• POLI 371 - Politics of Taxing and Spending
• POLI 373 - Regulatory Policies
• POLI 374 - Public Policy
• POLI 379 - Public Affairs Internship
• POLI 380 - Comparative Politics of Developing Countries
• POLI 381 - Comparative Politics of Industrialized Countries
• POLI 383 - Genocide: A Comparative Perspective
• POLI 391 - Topics in Political Science
• POLI 393 - Race and Science Fiction
• POLI 399A - Independent Study in Political Science
• POLI 399B - Independent Study in International Studies
• POLI 400 - Selected Topics in Political Theory
• POLI 401 - Selected Thinkers in Political Theory
• POLI 402 - African American Political Thought
• POLI 404 - Democratic Theory
• POLI 406 - The State of American Politics
• POLI 416 - Revolution and Political Violence
• POLI 417 - Theories of War in International Relations
• POLI 420 - International Law
• POLI 421 - Law and Contemporary International Problems
• POLI 430 - Ideology and World Politics
• POLI 431 - Science, Technology, and Public Policy
• POLI 432 - Nationalism and Ethnicity in World Politics
• POLI 433 - Economic Aspects of International Politics
• POLI 437 - International Relations of Latin America
• POLI 440 - Russian Foreign Policy
• POLI 442 - Globalization and Security
• POLI 443 - International Relations of East Asia and the Pacific
• POLI 444 - International Relations in Japan
• POLI 445 - Political Economy of Africa’s Regions
• POLI 446 - International Relations of Africa
• POLI 447 - Foreign Policies of Selected Powers
• POLI 448 - Politics and Government of China
• POLI 449 - International Relations of the Middle East
• POLI 450 - Constitutional Law
• POLI 451 - Constitutional Law
• POLI 452 - The Judicial Process
• POLI 453 - Moot Court and Legal Research
• POLI 454 - Women and the Law
• POLI 461 - Congress and the Presidency
• POLI 462 - The Legislative Process
• POLI 463 - The American Chief Executive
• POLI 464 - Roosevelt Institution Seminar
• POLI 465 - Psychology and Politics
• POLI 470 - Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
• POLI 475 - Survey Research
• POLI 476 - Black Activism
• POLI 477 - Green Politics
• POLI 478 - Environmental Policy
• POLI 480 - Politics and Government of Russia
• POLI 481 - Politics and Governments of Europe
• POLI 483 - Middle East Politics
• POLI 487 - Politics and Governments of Africa
• POLI 488 - Politics and Governments of Latin America
• POLI 489 - Politics and Government of Japan
• POLI 498 - Research Experience
• POLI 499 - Senior Thesis
• POLI 502 - Methods of Political Analysis
• POLI 503 - American Political Thought
• POLI 504 - Politics and Ethics
• POLI 505 - Utopian Political Thought
• POLI 542 - Research in Language Conflict and Language Rights
• POLI 552 - Economic Development Policy
• POLI 554 - Law and Society
• POLI 567 - American Local Government
• POLI 569 - State and Local Government
• POLI 570 - South Carolina Government and Politics
• POLI 591 - Special Topics in Political Science