UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2010-2011 CATALOGUE B. A. Political Science (PLS) (With** or Without Teacher Licensure in Social Studies) College: Arts & Sciences DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) Basic Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3) sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours. (1) BASIC STUDIES (45 semester hours) See Basic Studies sheet and/or information on the WEB at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basic/basic.html (2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - PLS (Minimum 39 hours; 18 hours must be at the 300-400 level) Check when complete: _____+ PLS 101 _____ PLS 201 American National Government (3) Introduction to Political Science Methods (3) _____ PLS 212 _____ PLS 220 _____ PLS 230 _____ PLS 401 Introduction to Political Theory (3) Introduction to International Relations (3) Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (3) Senior Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing and 33 hours in PLS (Meets Computer Competency Requirement) (Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement) _____ PLS _____ _____ PLS _____ _____ PLS _____ _____ PLS _____ _____ PLS _____ _____ PLS _____ _____ PLS _____ PLS 100, 200, 300 or 400 level class PLS 100, 200, 300 or 400 level class PLS 300 or 400 level class PLS 300 or 400 level class PLS 300 or 400 level class PLS 300 or 400 level class PLS 300 or 400 level class **Social Studies Teacher Licensure: In addition to completing requirements for the major, political science majors seeking licensure in social studies must complete the Teacher Education Program requirements and a minimum of 21 collateral hours including HST 101, 102, 104, 201 and 202, and at least one course in each of the following areas: economics, geography, and sociology or anthropology. For information on the Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in North Carolina, see the Watson School of Education section in the catalogue or the Watson School of EDN web site: http://www.uncw.edu/ed. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time. A minimum GPA of “C” (2.00) is required in all political science courses. Students planning to do graduate work are encouraged to study a modern foreign language and to acquire a basic knowledge of computer science, statistics and calculus. + May also be used to satisfy Basic Studies requirements (3) ELECTIVES _____ Elective hours to equal a minimum of 124 hours Requirements to declare PLS: Completion of 24 hours For further information see the PLS WEB site: http://www.uncw.edu/pls and http://uncw.edu/catalogue/undergraduate10-11/catalogue/1011CAS.pdf#page=41 ; http://uncw.edu/catalogue/undergraduate1011/catalogue/COURSE%20DESCRIPTIONS/Political%20Science%20Course%20Descriptions.pdf#page1 ; and Watson School of EDN site http://www.uncw.edu/ed/deglicenpdfs/ps_ss.pdf 5/25/10 POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES PLS 101. American National Government (3) PLS 209. Environmental Politics (3) PLS 212. Introduction to Political Theory (3) PLS 111. Politics and Government in Global Perspective (3) PLS 217. Ethics and Leadership in Public Life (3) PLS 201. Introduction to Political Science Methods (3) PLS 218. Ethics in International Affairs (3) PLS 202. Contemporary American Political Issues (3) PLS 220. Introduction to International Relations (3) PLS 203. Religion and Politics in the United States (3) PLS 221. Model United Nations (3) PLS 204. Judicial Politics (3) PLS 222. Contemporary International Political Issues (3) PLS 205. Campaign Politics in the United States (3) PLS 230. Introduction to Comparative Government and PLS 206. American State Government and Politics (3) Politics (3) PLS 207. American Urban Government and Politics (3) PLS 272. American Political Culture (3) PLS 208. Politics and the Entertainiment Media (3) PLS 294. Transnational Politics Study Abroad I (1-6) PLS 300, 301. American Constitutional Law (3,3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor PLS 302. Public Opinion and Democracy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and PLS 201 or consent of instructor PLS 303. Elections and Voting Behavior (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and PLS 201 or consent of instructor PLS 304. Introduction to Public Policy Analysis (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and PLS 201 or consent of instructor PLS 305. The Constitution and the Criminal Justice System (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor PLS 307. The American Legislature (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor PLS 308. Public Administration (3) PLS 309. The American Chief Executive (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor PLS 310. (PAR 310) Legal Philosophy and Jurisprudence (3) Prerequisite: Junior standing and/or consent of the instructor PLS 312. Scope and Methods of Political Science (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101and 201 or consent of instructor PLS 313. Early Political Thought (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor PLS 314. Modern Political Thought (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor PLS 315. Contemporary Political Ideologies (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor PLS 316. Women and Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or 111 or consent of instructor PLS 317. Political Thought of Asia (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor PLS 329. Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 209 or consent of instructor PLS 330. Political Systems of Africa (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor PLS 331. Politics in Developing Nations (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor PLS 332. Politics of Central America and the Caribbean (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor PLS 333. Politics of South America (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor PLS 334. Revolutionary Movements (3) Prerequisites: PLS 230 or consent of instructor PLS 335. European Political Systems (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor PLS 336. Russian and Post-Soviet Political Systems (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor PLS 338. Political Systems of the Middle East (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor PLS 339. Asian Politics (3)Recommended: PLS 230 or consent of instructor PLS 340. Blacks in American Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor PLS 401. Senior Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing and 33 hours in PLS PLS 402. U.S. Immigration Politics (3) PLS 405. American Parties and Pressure Groups (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and 201 or consent of instructor PLS 406. Contemporary Southern Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and 201 or consent of instructor PLS 415. American Political Thought (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor PLS 422. Contemporary American Foreign Policy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor PLS 423. National Security Policy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor PLS 424. International Security (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 PLS 425. International Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor PLS 426. International Law (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor PLS 427. International Organizations (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor PLS 428. Global Terrorism (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 PLS 429. International Political Economy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 PLS 491. Directed Individual Study (1-3) Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean PLS 494. Transnational Politics Study Abroad II (1-6) PLS 495. Departmental Seminar (1-3) Prerequisite: Six hours of PLS and consent of department chairperson PLS 498. Internship in Political Science (3-6) Prerequisite: PLS 101, 201 and one of the following: PLS 300, 304, or 308; junior or senior PLS majors; overall 3.00 GPA and consent of instructor PLS 499. Honors Work in Political Science (2-3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and junior or senior standing 5/25/10