Political Science Courses
Please note that the frequency of course offerings below is subject to change without notice, because of changes in faculty availability, sabbaticals and leaves, and other circumstances. Please consult the latest Schedule of Classes (and supplement), myBerea, revisions to online Catalog & Student Handbook, and/or the Program Coordinator to determine if a course will be offered during a certain term or year, especially if Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a factor.
PSC 100
Intro to Study of Politics
Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of MAT 010
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
A broad survey of the major questions and principles involved in the study of politics. Social Science Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
A broad survey of the major questions and principles involved in the study of politics. Social Science Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 110
American Government
Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of MAT 010
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
An analysis of the basic structures, processes, and contemporary problems of American government. Social Science Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
An analysis of the basic structures, processes, and contemporary problems of American government. Social Science Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 175
His & Pol of Arab-Isr (HIS)
Offered: Typically every other Fall Term
An overview of the Conflict, from the late 19th century to the present. This course covers the Zionist Movement, the Great Powers and the Ottoman Empire in World War I, the British Mandate for Palestine, the War of 1948, the Suez Canal Crisis, the Six-Day War, the Yom Kippur / 10th of Ramadan War, Camp David Peace Accords, the First Intifada, the Madrid Peace Talks, the Oslo Accords, the Second Intifada. Other subjects include human rights, international law, refugees, water, boarders, international relations, the role of the USA, and Israeli and Arab political ideologies, leaders and parties. World Culture (Non-Western) Component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit.
An overview of the Conflict, from the late 19th century to the present. This course covers the Zionist Movement, the Great Powers and the Ottoman Empire in World War I, the British Mandate for Palestine, the War of 1948, the Suez Canal Crisis, the Six-Day War, the Yom Kippur / 10th of Ramadan War, Camp David Peace Accords, the First Intifada, the Madrid Peace Talks, the Oslo Accords, the Second Intifada. Other subjects include human rights, international law, refugees, water, boarders, international relations, the role of the USA, and Israeli and Arab political ideologies, leaders and parties. World Culture (Non-Western) Component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit.
1 Course Credit
PSC 186
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1 Course Credit
PSC 201
Amer Political Thought(HIS)
Offered: Typically every third year (next expected to be offered 2015-2016)
A study of major theoretical traditions related to the design and history of American government and political culture. 1 Course Credit
A study of major theoretical traditions related to the design and history of American government and political culture. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 202
Women & Afr Amer-Pol(WGS/AFR)
Prerequisite: GSTR 210
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2014)
A study of the participation of women and African Americans in the American political process. Theories of representative democracy and an introduction to the historical struggles for equal rights provide a context for the investigation of contemporary electoral politics, governance, grassroots politics, and public policy. Students examine the progress of women and African American candidates, and of related public-policy issues, throughout the current election and its immediate aftermath. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. NOTE: In order to receive African and African American Studies or Women's Studies major or minor credit, the student's major project must focus on African Americans or women, respectively. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2014)
A study of the participation of women and African Americans in the American political process. Theories of representative democracy and an introduction to the historical struggles for equal rights provide a context for the investigation of contemporary electoral politics, governance, grassroots politics, and public policy. Students examine the progress of women and African American candidates, and of related public-policy issues, throughout the current election and its immediate aftermath. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. NOTE: In order to receive African and African American Studies or Women's Studies major or minor credit, the student's major project must focus on African Americans or women, respectively. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 204
Justice&Law-Class Pol Phi(PHI)
Prerequisite: GSTR 210
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2015)
An examination of Greek, Roman, and Christian thinking about law, justice, and political community, including works by Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Thomas Aquinas, among others. Western History Perspective and Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2015)
An examination of Greek, Roman, and Christian thinking about law, justice, and political community, including works by Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Thomas Aquinas, among others. Western History Perspective and Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 207
Human Rights, Intl Law (PHI)
Prerequisite: GSTR 210 or sophomore standing
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2014)
A philosophic examination of moral and philosophic issues involving the nature of law and rights, theories of just and unjust war, views of state sovereignty, and the international community. Thematic focus on legal and moral questions about uses of force in humanitarian interventions to address violations of human rights. Attention to classic and contemporary philosophic texts, relevant legal documents, and some basic structures of state and international order. Practical Reasoning (PR) and World Culture (Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2014)
A philosophic examination of moral and philosophic issues involving the nature of law and rights, theories of just and unjust war, views of state sovereignty, and the international community. Thematic focus on legal and moral questions about uses of force in humanitarian interventions to address violations of human rights. Attention to classic and contemporary philosophic texts, relevant legal documents, and some basic structures of state and international order. Practical Reasoning (PR) and World Culture (Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 209
Freedom,Law,&Modern State(PHI)
Prerequisite: GSTR 210
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered 2013-2014)
An examination of some distinctive ways of thinking about law, freedom, and the state since the Reformation, including the social contract views of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, utilitarianism, Marx, 19th-century historicism, and 20th-century pragmatism. Western History Perspective and Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered 2013-2014)
An examination of some distinctive ways of thinking about law, freedom, and the state since the Reformation, including the social contract views of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, utilitarianism, Marx, 19th-century historicism, and 20th-century pragmatism. Western History Perspective and Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 220
Comparative Political Systems
Prerequisite: PSC 100 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically annually
An analytical and comparative study of the structure and dynamics of various political systems in the world such as parliamentary, authoritarian, and totalitarian types, with emphasis on selected European countries and the European Union. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically annually
An analytical and comparative study of the structure and dynamics of various political systems in the world such as parliamentary, authoritarian, and totalitarian types, with emphasis on selected European countries and the European Union. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 235
Research Methods
Prerequisite: MAT 104 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
An introduction to the methods and techniques of the scientific analysis of political phenomena. Includes study of research design and execution, paper writing, and the logic of quantitative analysis. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
An introduction to the methods and techniques of the scientific analysis of political phenomena. Includes study of research design and execution, paper writing, and the logic of quantitative analysis. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 250
International Relations
Prerequisite: PSC 100 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
A study of the various forces, assumptions, considerations, and actors that define national interests, shape international relations, and promote world order. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
A study of the various forces, assumptions, considerations, and actors that define national interests, shape international relations, and promote world order. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 286
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
PSC 314
American Constitutional Law
Prerequisite: PSC 110 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every third year (next offered 2014-2015)
An examination of the principles of American constitutional law. The course focuses on major opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court and of lower courts. Some descriptive and supplemental analysis of judicial and constitutional policy-making. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every third year (next offered 2014-2015)
An examination of the principles of American constitutional law. The course focuses on major opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court and of lower courts. Some descriptive and supplemental analysis of judicial and constitutional policy-making. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 317
The Judicial Process
Prerequisite: PSC 110 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every third year (next offered 2013-2014)
The organization, functioning, and political role of the courts and the legal process in the United States. Detailed attention is given to the selection of judges, arguments about judicial activism and restraint, and the impact of courts on politics and policy. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every third year (next offered 2013-2014)
The organization, functioning, and political role of the courts and the legal process in the United States. Detailed attention is given to the selection of judges, arguments about judicial activism and restraint, and the impact of courts on politics and policy. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 319
Citizen Politics
Prerequisite: PSC 110 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every third year (next expected to be offered 2015-2016)
Study of citizens' behavior in politics. Topics include socialization, public opinion, political participation, political communications and persuasion, and voting behavior. The focus will be on participation in Western democracies, especially the United States. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every third year (next expected to be offered 2015-2016)
Study of citizens' behavior in politics. Topics include socialization, public opinion, political participation, political communications and persuasion, and voting behavior. The focus will be on participation in Western democracies, especially the United States. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 322
Congress and the Presidency
Prerequisite: PSC 110 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every third year (next expected to be offered Spring 2013)
An examination of the role of Congress and the Presidency in the American political system, as well as the inter-relationship of the two. Major topics include the election of the President and members of Congress, the law-making process, and the execution of laws by the executive branch, as well as the powers of each branch. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every third year (next expected to be offered Spring 2013)
An examination of the role of Congress and the Presidency in the American political system, as well as the inter-relationship of the two. Major topics include the election of the President and members of Congress, the law-making process, and the execution of laws by the executive branch, as well as the powers of each branch. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 325
Public Admin & Public Policy
Prerequisite: PSC 110 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every third year (next offered Fall 2013)
An introduction to the study of human behavior in public organizations covering such areas as the role of administrative agencies and commissions, the Office of Management and Budget, and other administrative bureaucracies that help determine the outcome of political decisions. Specific policy areas will be explored to discuss the role bureaucratic organizations play in the policy-making process of public administration. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every third year (next offered Fall 2013)
An introduction to the study of human behavior in public organizations covering such areas as the role of administrative agencies and commissions, the Office of Management and Budget, and other administrative bureaucracies that help determine the outcome of political decisions. Specific policy areas will be explored to discuss the role bureaucratic organizations play in the policy-making process of public administration. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 330
State & Local Govt & Politics
Prerequisite: PSC 110 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every third year (next expected to be offered 2014-2015)
An introduction to the structures, processes, and contemporary problems in the sub-national politics and intergovernmental relationships. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every third year (next expected to be offered 2014-2015)
An introduction to the structures, processes, and contemporary problems in the sub-national politics and intergovernmental relationships. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 351
International Organizations
Prerequisite: PSC 250 (formerly 350)
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2013)
An analysis of the development and evolution of modern inter¬national organizations, and the problems and prospects of inter¬national integration. Focus on the United Nations system. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2013)
An analysis of the development and evolution of modern inter¬national organizations, and the problems and prospects of inter¬national integration. Focus on the United Nations system. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 352
Politics of Developing Nations
Prerequisite: PSC 220 (formerly 320)
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2014)
An analysis of the dynamics of politics and change in the Global South, focusing on issues and strategies for effecting political stability and development. World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2014)
An analysis of the dynamics of politics and change in the Global South, focusing on issues and strategies for effecting political stability and development. World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 355
Foreign Policy Analysis
Prerequisite: PSC 250
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2014)
An examination of forces, structures, and processes that affect foreign-policy formulation. Emphasis on U.S. foreign policy. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2014)
An examination of forces, structures, and processes that affect foreign-policy formulation. Emphasis on U.S. foreign policy. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 360
Int'l Political Economy (ECO)
Prerequisites: ECO 101 or 102
Offered: Typically every third regular term (next offered Fall 2012)
A study of the global economy and the interplay of collective interests, and governmental and non-governmental institutions in developing and modifying the rules that guide the global economic system of trade and commerce. This course introduces students to the body of international political economy (IPE) addressing the relationship between politics and economics in the international system. Discusses global economic political history and the development of theory guiding the study of IPE. Central topics include: international trade, foreign investment flows, international monetary relations, economic development, current crises, and global environmental affairs. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every third regular term (next offered Fall 2012)
A study of the global economy and the interplay of collective interests, and governmental and non-governmental institutions in developing and modifying the rules that guide the global economic system of trade and commerce. This course introduces students to the body of international political economy (IPE) addressing the relationship between politics and economics in the international system. Discusses global economic political history and the development of theory guiding the study of IPE. Central topics include: international trade, foreign investment flows, international monetary relations, economic development, current crises, and global environmental affairs. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 386
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
PSC 390A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
PSC 390B
Independent Study w/o ALe
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
PSC 395
Internship
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits
PSC 397A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
PSC 397B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
PSC 398
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit
PSC 460
Problems in Politics
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
An advanced seminar with readings and papers centered around various topics to be designated at the time of registration. May be repeated, provided the topic is not repeated. NOTE: See Schedule of Classes for topics and prerequisites. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
An advanced seminar with readings and papers centered around various topics to be designated at the time of registration. May be repeated, provided the topic is not repeated. NOTE: See Schedule of Classes for topics and prerequisites. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 480
Senior Research Seminar
Prerequisites for Political Science majors'Senior standing; PSC 235; and one PSC 300-level course in research area
Prerequisites for non-PSC majors'Two introductory PSC courses and one advanced PSC course and permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
An advanced seminar normally taken in the senior year, with readings and research papers centered around topics approved by the instructor(s). Students will be required to develop and carry out a mature research design, and to present and defend the paper both in writing and before the seminar. 1 Course Credit
Prerequisites for non-PSC majors'Two introductory PSC courses and one advanced PSC course and permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
An advanced seminar normally taken in the senior year, with readings and research papers centered around topics approved by the instructor(s). Students will be required to develop and carry out a mature research design, and to present and defend the paper both in writing and before the seminar. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
PSC 486
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
PSC 490A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
PSC 490B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
PSC 495
Internship
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits
PSC 497A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
PSC 497B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
PSC 498
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit
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