A graduate survey of political thought, international relations theory, and political economy through the pop cultural lens of vampires, zombies, and other undead creatures.

A graduate survey of evolving depictions of political violence in film, television, graphic novels, video games, and popular music.

Study of world and regional organizations as reflections of world politics, as instruments of foreign policies, and as forces for change and order, with emphasis on their role as channels for management of cooperation and conflict.

Study of major issues in world politics, with emphasis on theoretical approaches, problems of war and peace, and contemporary trends.

Study of the Arab States and such nations as Israel, Iran and Turkey in the contemporary setting.

Study of such nations as Canada and those of Western Europe, particularly Great Britain and France.

Study of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

This course studies Latin American politics by sectors, such as landed elites, the military, the church, etc. Various styles of governance are considered. Case examples illustrate concetps discussed.

This course will examine the evolution and structure of the global economic system with emphasis on the development of the Liberal International Economic Order.

Study of theories, origins, sources, development, present state, and trends of international law as a factor in various aspects of international politics.

A survey of major theories development and modernaization and issues confronting developing nations around the world.

An examination of the policy issues involved in protecting the U.S. homeland from terrorist and other threats, with special attention to the impact such policies have on individual liberties.

This course is a detailed examination of the philosophical and historical roots of American politics from Reconstruction through the present with emphasis on original texts.

This course examines how women were conceptualized in the history of political philosophy and how women then began conceptualizing themselves and their relation to politics.

An intensive study of specific world or regional problems, such as the politics of world hunger. The role of multi- national corporations, imperialism, third world communist movements, etc.

Study of the development and influence of American Political Thought with an emphasis on the linkage of ideas to political and economic forces.

The study of descriptive, analytical, and normative aspects of American foreign policy with emphasis on contemporary problems and issues.

Application of the comparative method to foreign policy decision-making and outputs. Comparisons within or between geographic regions.

Selective study of classics of Western political theory from earliest times through the 15th century, such as that of Plato, Aristotle, the Romans, Augustine, and Aquinas.

Selective study of classics of Western political theory from the 16th century through the 19th century, such as that of Machiavelli, Bodin, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hume, Burke, Mill, and Marx.

A study of political leaders who have shaped and defined the American constitutional tradition. A study of political leaders who have shaped and defined the American constitutional tradition.

A study of Islamic political ideas, practices and institu- tions and their impact on the rise and development of contemporary Islamic movements, organizations and states.

Study opf major theories of conflict and revolution with emphasis on cross-national explanations and outcomes.

This course examines modern political ideologies including Liberalism, Conservatism, Anarchism, Socialism, Fascism, and Environmentalism with emphasis on the original texts.

An examination of terrorism globally, both in its development and its current manifestations, with attention to its attractions, the difficulties of confronting it, and its implications for democratic society. Draws upon both classic and contemporary sources of polit- ical theory to address basic political issues inherent in public problems.

This course examines the principles and applied practices of nonprofit administration including theories of nonprofit formation, fundraising appeals, executive leadership, marketing, budgeting, and strategic management.

An examination of alternative theoretical approaches to the study of policy and administration and their implications for the use of policy to shape administrative practice.

Structure and behavior in American national and state judicial systems, including analysis of their decision making and policy making functions, their procedures and administration, and problems and trends.

An examintion of some of the major theoretical approaches- puralist, elitist, etc.-to the study of power. A major concern is on the relationship between the distribution of political resources and the performance of political systems . Efforts to transform political systems are examined on the basis of cross-national research.

A comparative course examing the political institutional methods states use to assist citizens who are poor, primarily women and children. It also addresses behavioral concerns that shape welfare policy.

An investigation of the strengths of democracies relative to dictatorships with regard to such dimensions as economic growth, income equality, health and welfare of citizens and war reduction.

This course examines multiple perspectives on the relationship between humans and nature, focusing on how particular interpretations of this relationship determine how we translate environmental concerns into political problems.

A study of the basic legal framework of administrative organization, including the problems of administrative discretion, rule making and adjudication, regulatory agencies, and administrative responsibility in the democrat- ic state.

Survey of Public Personnel Administration with particular attention on various facets of the merit system concept. Psychological and human relations aspects of the work situation and supervisor-subordinate interaction emphasized.

Study of organization, administration, and accountability in the management of public funds, with emphasis on the politi- cal decision-making processes of budget formulation, rpesentation, and execution.

A study of the contributions of the behavioral sciences to the study of organizations with stress on such concepts as leadership, motivation, power conflict, organizational design and decision making.

The basic substantive and procedural elements of American constitutional liberties and civil rights with emphasis on historical development as influenced by social and political forces.

Study of policy problems of metropolitan areas in terms of structures, alternatives, and outcomes.

Explores Appalachia as both a geographical region and a political construct, focusing on how politics shapes regional identity and the region's relationship to the United States.

An exploration of the power dynamics and politics at play in video games, the video game industry, and gaming culture.

To offer a course on some special topic which is not ade- quately treated in the regular course offerings.

To offer a course on some special topic which is not adequately treated in the regular course offerings.

To offer a course on some special topic which is not adequately treated in the regular course offerings.

To offer a course on some special topic which is not adequately treated in the regular course offerings.

Introduction to the principles of American constitutional law and analysis of constitutional issues, emphasizing leading Supreme Court cases.

These numbers are reserved for tutorials, directed and inde- pendent research, problem reports, etc.

These numbers are reserved for tutorials, directed and inde- pendent research, problem reports, etc.

These numbers are reserved for tutorials, directed and inde- pendent research, problem reports, etc.

These numbers are reserved for tutorials, directed and inde- pendent research, problem reports, etc.

Philosophy of Science as applied to empirical political inquiry; elements of good research design, measurement theory, writing and critiquing research reports. (PR: PSC 211 or Permission)

Readings to meet the needs and interests of individual students.

A study of quantitative methods used in empirical research with an emphasis upon applied statistical analysis; writing and critiquing research reports.

Orientation to the field of Public Administration, ethics, professional standards and skills. Review of foundations, theories, and scope. Study of public management heritage and current trends and issues.

This course will serve as an introduction to the comparative study of public administration. Students will be introduced to several key areas of comparative administration research, including different methods used for analysis.

Principles and methods of urban administration in the U.S.

A study of constitutions, their duration, distribution of power, contribution to a stable government and the rule of law. While the course is comparative, major emphasis is on the United States.

West Virginia government and political problems will receive special attention although other states may be considered.

Development of theoretical and methodological skills in the analysis of public problems and the use of policy in problem solving.

Intensive work experience in the West Virginia legislative processes coupled with a seminar involving directed reading and the preparation of a paper. This is a cooperative pro- gram with West Virginia University and the Office of Legis- lative Services with only selected students participating.

Supervised internship / practicum where students apply public administration principles in an approved field setting.

A writing workshop/seminar in which students will prepare their Master's Thesis Prospectus.