Political Science Program
Political Science Program
Political Science Program
Prospectus
The Field
Political science provides knowledge of the theory and practice of political power, authority, and justice. As a discipline, political scientists are primarily concerned with the role of power in the process of making or influencing decisions, from the international system to governments and non-state actors. Howard Laswell defined politics as “who gets what, when, and how.” Political science analyzes and investigates these power processes and addresses issues like the distribution of public goods and services, military posturing in the region, and the impact of climate change on food security and economic problems.
Why UOG?
The Political Science Program at UOG makes understanding political processes and institutions in the United States and the Micronesian and Asia Pacific regions the focus of student learning, discovery, research, service, and extra-institutional collaboration. The program centers Guam as the focal point of our analyses in order to help students understand politics from a multiscalar perspective. The program shares a commitment to critiquing dominant centers and processes of power affecting our island and region, such as colonization, economic development, and militarization as well as providing a basic overview of the scope of political science in general.
The program includes a variety of courses that comprise three main subfields of political science:
- comparative politics
- international relations, and
- American and regional government
It also emphasizes reasoned evaluation of societal principles, analysis of political behavior, and the logical expression of thought.
Career Possibilities
A Political Science degree prepares students for careers in government and politics, law, teaching, and business or for graduate studies in a wide range of professional areas.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a major or double major in political science, students will have demonstrated achievement of the following program learning objectives:
- Analyze the political systems found in the United States and Micronesia.
- Apply theories to the study of domestic and international politics.
- Compare political systems and processes in different periods, locations and contexts.
- Design a political research project that incorporates principles of social science inquiry.
- Interpret the meaning and implications of political speech, text, images, art and acts.
Political Science Tracks
All Political Science majors must meet the requirements of one of the following tracks and should seek faculty advisement within their respective track. Refer to the Degree Requirements tab to see the courses required for each track.
Political Science
The Political Science track provides students with a range of courses in three major subfields of political science:
- American and regional government
- comparative politics, and
- international relations.
Students acquire theoretical knowledge and develop a set of critical and analytical
skills about institutions of government and politics.
International Studies
The International Studies Track provides students with an interdisciplinary perspective
on international and global affairs, integrated around a Political Science core. To
a grounding in the Political Science subfields of Comparative Politics and International
Relations, students will add relevant courses from History and English and be able
to choose from a wide range of electives drawn from Anthropology, Business, Communication,
Psychology, Sociology, Social Work and more. Students in this track will develop a
broad and rounded view of the world and be able to analyze world events from multiple
perspectives.
Government for Education
The Government for Education track focuses on providing students with the knowledge needed to meet the national content standards for social studies in secondary education. Students will complete coursework in the fields of political science, history, and geography with a focus on government and politics. Students who choose this track should double major in Seconday Education, complete the BA+ program, or obtain a Master of Arts in Teaching after graduation.
Political Science Minor
The minor in Political Science requires 21 credit hours. It is particularly suited for students who need a strong background in government and politics for their professional work or graduate studies.
Political Science Certificates
- Certificate in International Relations
- Certificate in Politics of Asia-Pacific
See the Degree Requirements tab for required courses for each degree, minor, or certificate.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Students must receive a grade of "C" or better in any course to be credited toward
completion of the major including courses from other disciplines that are counted
toward requirements or electives included in the program. This requirement does not
apply to courses only used to meet General Education requirements or to electives
used to meet the University's total credit requirement or requirement of 40 upper
division credits.
Credit for AP Examination
Students who report a score of 3 or higher on the AP Comparative Government examination will be given credit for PS-101.
Students who report a score of 3 on the Advanced Placement U.S. Government examination will:
-
fulfill prerequisite requirements of other Political Science courses for PS-202 Government in the United States and
-
fulfill the Political Science major/minor requirement for PS-202.
Students who report scores of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. Government examination will additionally receive three hours of academic credit equivalent to one semester in PS-202.
Political Science Track Requirements (42 credit hours)
Political Science track majors should complete the following courses in partial fulfillment of the General Education Diversity Foundation and Direction Building requirements on the Student Advisement Sheet.
Tier II: Diversity Foundation
Science & Math
Any course in the category
Human Sciences
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS215 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS + This course presents a general framework in the study of international politics, examines
the forces that motivate policy, the tools to promote foreign policy objectives, and
international cooperation and conflict resolution.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Creative & Expressive Arts
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Any course in this category | 3 |
Human Systems & Organizations
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS101 | INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS + With emphasis on the democratic political system, this course is a study of political
behavior, the role of government in society, and different forms of government in
the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Cultural Perspectives
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS202 | GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES + An analysis of the plan and structure of the federal system of the United States,
this course places special emphasis on the meaning of democracy and ideas, form and
values of political and economic institutions in the United States.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Uniquely UOG
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS225 | STATE AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT + This course entails the analysis of U.S. State and Territorial Governmental systems,
including the study of constitutionalism, federalism, separation of powers, civil
rights, political parties, interest groups, political status, and political development.
Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the structure and function of the Territorial
Government of Guam.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Any 101 or 102 language | 4 |
Tier II: Diversity Building
After declaring as a Political Science – Political Science track major, students will take the following to complete this General Education requirement:
1) CD, DF, or UU as a prerequisite:
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS300 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This course introduces the methods and skills necessary to conduct research in political
science. Students design and execute a research project in a substantive area of political
science. Prerequisite: PS101 and MA151, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS302 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS + The course provides students with the tools to undertake a comparative study of political
processes and government institutions, with particular attention to democracies. Prerequisite:
PS101 and PS215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
2) DF or major exploration:
Any 400-level Political Science course (3 credits)
3) DF or UU exploration outside major requirements:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Any course in this category | 3 |
Tier III: Capstone Experience
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS492 | CAPSTONE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This capstone course is taken by political science majors in their senior year. In
this course, students "cap off" their education in political science by completing
a research paper and public presentation. This course allows students to practice
political science research methods and apply political science theories to a research
project in American and regional government, comparative government, or international
relations. It includes an examination to assess stufent proficiency in the program
learning outcomes.Prerequisites: Senior standing completion of PS300, PS302, and consent
of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS101 | INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS + With emphasis on the democratic political system, this course is a study of political
behavior, the role of government in society, and different forms of government in
the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS202 | GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES + An analysis of the plan and structure of the federal system of the United States,
this course places special emphasis on the meaning of democracy and ideas, form and
values of political and economic institutions in the United States.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS215 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS + This course presents a general framework in the study of international politics, examines
the forces that motivate policy, the tools to promote foreign policy objectives, and
international cooperation and conflict resolution.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS225 | STATE AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT + This course entails the analysis of U.S. State and Territorial Governmental systems,
including the study of constitutionalism, federalism, separation of powers, civil
rights, political parties, interest groups, political status, and political development.
Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the structure and function of the Territorial
Government of Guam.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS300 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This course introduces the methods and skills necessary to conduct research in political
science. Students design and execute a research project in a substantive area of political
science. Prerequisite: PS101 and MA151, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS302 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS + The course provides students with the tools to undertake a comparative study of political
processes and government institutions, with particular attention to democracies. Prerequisite:
PS101 and PS215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS326 | POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY + This course examines and analyzes the thought of political philosophers from classical
antiquity to the present. The intent of the course is to explain what political philosophy
is and to explore the relationship between politics and philosophy. Prerequisite:
PS101 or instructor's consent.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS398 | INTERNSHIP + This course provides an internship for student that will allow for the application
of political science theory to practical work in the community. Placement in a government
agency or non-government organization will be coordinated with the instructor. Prerequisites:
PS101 and junior standing, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS492 | CAPSTONE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This capstone course is taken by political science majors in their senior year. In
this course, students "cap off" their education in political science by completing
a research paper and public presentation. This course allows students to practice
political science research methods and apply political science theories to a research
project in American and regional government, comparative government, or international
relations. It includes an examination to assess stufent proficiency in the program
learning outcomes.Prerequisites: Senior standing completion of PS300, PS302, and consent
of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS304 | POLITICS OF ASIA + This course provides an introduction the political institutions, processes and problems
of counties in Asia. Prerequisites: PS101 or PS202 or HI-121 or HI-122 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PS306 | POLITICS OF DEVELOPING NATIONS + This course is a study of political development and change in "Third World" countries,
understood to comprise the postcolonial societies of Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America
and the Middle East. The course will examine the challenges of governance, cultural
pluralism, and rapid socio-economic change with emphasis on the impact of colonial
legacies and international political, ideological and economic influences. Special
attention will be paid to the need of Small island developing states. Prerequisites:
PS-101 or PS-202 or SO-101 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PS307 | POLITICS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT + The course investigates the role of political decision in fostering or hindering economic
development, with special emphasis on the experience of industrialization in Asia.
Prerequisites: BA-110 or PS-101 or PS-215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS412 | POLITICS OF MICRONESIA + This course explores government and politics in Micronesia. This course focuses on
such concepts and themes as U.S. territorial policy and relations, political status,
political/economic development, environmental policy, self-determination, political
culture, political socialization, federalism. Pre-requisites: PS101 or PS225 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS440 | INDIGENOUS POLITICS + This course traces the political relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous
peoples as part of wider global relations among indigenous societies, colonial powers
and contemporary national and international regimes and institutions. Students will
gain an understanding of government policies and the responses to these practices
by indigenous peoples by critically evaluating the political frameworks and policy
responses used to deal with indigenous-settler relations. This course will consider
- among other topics - land, education, citizenship and identity, representation,
social movements and self-determination, "Close the Gap" and recognition. Prerequisites:
PS225 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Any combination of upper division (300- and 400-level) Political Science (PS) courses or MA-385 Applied Statistics. At least one must be a 400-level Political Science course.
See Credit for AP Examination section above.
Government for Education Track Requirements (45 credit hours)
Political Science – Government for Education track majors should complete the following courses in partial fulfillment of the General Education Diversity Foundation and Direction Building requirements on the Student Advisement Sheet.
Tier II: Diversity Foundation
Science & Math
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| GE203 | PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY + This course is primarily concerned with the principles and concepts of physical geography,
and stresses the patterns and interrelationships of climate, vegetation, soils and
landforms. Emphasis is placed on geographic processes, which have tropical and Pacific
relevance. Three lecture hours and three-hour weekly laboratory or field trips.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Human Sciences
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| GE101 | INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY + This course is an introduction to the field and methods of geography, the characteristics,
distribution and interactions of physical and cultural geographic elements. The elements
include climate, vegetation, soils, topography, settlement and population, transportation
and trade, industry and land use.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Creative & Expressive Arts
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Any course in this category | 3 |
Human Systems & Organizations
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| GE201 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY + The study of human and physical aspects of world geography is covered in this course.
Special emphasis is given to regions, continents, and major countries of the world
and the relative geographic importance of those areas today.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI121 | WORLD HISTORY I + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from the formation of early
complex societies to 1500.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI122 | WORLD HISTORY II + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from 1500 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Cultural Perspectives
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI211 | HISTORY OF GUAM + This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history
of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the
eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Uniquely UOG
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI211 | HISTORY OF GUAM + This course surveys the political, socio-cultural, economic, and military history
of Guam and its people since ancient times, reviewing historical changes through the
eras of Spanish, Japanese and American colonial rule.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS225 | STATE AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT + This course entails the analysis of U.S. State and Territorial Governmental systems,
including the study of constitutionalism, federalism, separation of powers, civil
rights, political parties, interest groups, political status, and political development.
Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the structure and function of the Territorial
Government of Guam.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Any 101 or 102 language | 3 |
Tier II: Diversity Building
After declaring as a Political Science – Government for Education track major, students will take the following to complete this General Education requirement:
1) CD, DF, or UU as a prerequisite:
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS302 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS + The course provides students with the tools to undertake a comparative study of political
processes and government institutions, with particular attention to democracies. Prerequisite:
PS101 and PS215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
2) DF or major exploration
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Any 400-level Political Science Course | 3 |
Tier III: Capstone Experience
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS492 | CAPSTONE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This capstone course is taken by political science majors in their senior year. In
this course, students "cap off" their education in political science by completing
a research paper and public presentation. This course allows students to practice
political science research methods and apply political science theories to a research
project in American and regional government, comparative government, or international
relations. It includes an examination to assess stufent proficiency in the program
learning outcomes.Prerequisites: Senior standing completion of PS300, PS302, and consent
of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS101 | INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS + With emphasis on the democratic political system, this course is a study of political
behavior, the role of government in society, and different forms of government in
the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS202 | GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES + An analysis of the plan and structure of the federal system of the United States,
this course places special emphasis on the meaning of democracy and ideas, form and
values of political and economic institutions in the United States.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS215 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS + This course presents a general framework in the study of international politics, examines
the forces that motivate policy, the tools to promote foreign policy objectives, and
international cooperation and conflict resolution.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS225 | STATE AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT + This course entails the analysis of U.S. State and Territorial Governmental systems,
including the study of constitutionalism, federalism, separation of powers, civil
rights, political parties, interest groups, political status, and political development.
Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the structure and function of the Territorial
Government of Guam.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS302 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS + The course provides students with the tools to undertake a comparative study of political
processes and government institutions, with particular attention to democracies. Prerequisite:
PS101 and PS215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS492 | CAPSTONE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This capstone course is taken by political science majors in their senior year. In
this course, students "cap off" their education in political science by completing
a research paper and public presentation. This course allows students to practice
political science research methods and apply political science theories to a research
project in American and regional government, comparative government, or international
relations. It includes an examination to assess stufent proficiency in the program
learning outcomes.Prerequisites: Senior standing completion of PS300, PS302, and consent
of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| BA110 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS + This course introduces the principles, terminology and fundamental concepts of microeconomics
and macroeconomics. It is a foundation for understanding the scope and methods of
the economic perspective applied to issues faced by modern capitalist societies. Topics
include the role of economics in society, the structure of economic activity, the
behavior of firms and households in a market economy, the role of government and institutions
of public policy in the United States. Relevant examples from Guam, Micronesia and
the Pacific Rim will be explored. Prerequisites: MA110.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| GE101 | INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY + This course is an introduction to the field and methods of geography, the characteristics,
distribution and interactions of physical and cultural geographic elements. The elements
include climate, vegetation, soils, topography, settlement and population, transportation
and trade, industry and land use.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| GE201 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY + The study of human and physical aspects of world geography is covered in this course.
Special emphasis is given to regions, continents, and major countries of the world
and the relative geographic importance of those areas today.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS402 | AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT/LAW + This course is the study of the origin and adaptation of the United States Constitution
as a principal factor in the development of the political system of the United States.
Major U.S. Supreme Court cases are analyzed in their governmental context, particularly
with regard to federal-territorial relations as they have impacted on Guam and Micronesia.
Prerequisite: PS101 or PS202, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PS426 | AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT + This course examines political thought among Americans since independence. Specific
topics may include American variation on liberalism and conservatism. Prerequisite:
PS101 or PS202 or PS326 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI121 | WORLD HISTORY I + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from the formation of early
complex societies to 1500.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI122 | WORLD HISTORY II + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from 1500 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI201 | EARLY AMERICA + In this course, students will survey the principal historical developments in the
United States from colonial times to the end of Reconstruction in 1877.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI202 | MODERN AMERICA + In this course, students will survey the principal historical developments in the
United States from the end of Reconstruction in 1877 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS304 | POLITICS OF ASIA + This course provides an introduction the political institutions, processes and problems
of counties in Asia. Prerequisites: PS101 or PS202 or HI-121 or HI-122 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PS412 | POLITICS OF MICRONESIA + This course explores government and politics in Micronesia. This course focuses on
such concepts and themes as U.S. territorial policy and relations, political status,
political/economic development, environmental policy, self-determination, political
culture, political socialization, federalism. Pre-requisites: PS101 or PS225 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Any combination of upper division (300- and 400-level) Political Science (PS) courses (at least one course must be a 400-level course).
International Studies Track Requirements (45 credit hours)
It is recommended that International Studies track majors should fulfill the General Education Diversity Foundation and Direction Building requirements on the Student Advisement Sheet with courses selected from the following lists to minimize the number of credits required for completion of the major. However, the requirements may be fulfilled by any approved General Education course, provided the student meets the requirements for completion of the major.
Tier II: Direction Foundation (DF)
SCIENCE & MATH:
MA-151 unless MA-151 is used to fulfill the Tier I Quantitative Reasoning requirement, in which case any course in the category may be used.
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| MA151 | INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS + This course presents statistical method as applied to the description and display
of data, and to drawing conclusions from statistical data, and introduces the basic
probability theory needed to understand use the techniques of elementary statistics.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous
3 semesters, or placement.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
HUMAN SCIENCES:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS215 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS + This course presents a general framework in the study of international politics, examines
the forces that motivate policy, the tools to promote foreign policy objectives, and
international cooperation and conflict resolution.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
HUMAN SYSTEMS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS101 | INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS + With emphasis on the democratic political system, this course is a study of political
behavior, the role of government in society, and different forms of government in
the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Any course in this category | 3 |
CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES:
Any one of the following (3 credits):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AN101 | INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY + This course is an introduction to anthropology: the comparative study of human beings.
The basic principles of archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics and physical
anthropology are explored as they relate to the study of human beings, and to each
other as sub disciplines of anthropology.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PI103 | INRODUCTION TO ASIAN AND NON-WESTERN PHILOSOPHY + This course introduces the student to philosophical thinking as it developed in non-western
intellectual traditions. The course may cover philosophical thought that has grown
out of Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Islamic, African, and indigenous civilizations.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| SW201 | SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT: GLOBAL CHALLENGES + This introductory course critically examines social welfare and social development
from an international and comparative perspective with a focus on the importance of
institutional arrangements, cultural practices and values systems. The promotion of
social, racial, economic and environmental justice to advance human rights is an intrinsic
dimension of social development. Embedded in this global perspective, students learn
about the evolving mission and purposes, roles and functions of professional social
work. This course also assist students in reflecting on and learning the ethical use
of technology. The course is a General Education course; for social work students,
completing this course is a requirement to be admitted into the Bachelor of Social
Work program.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
UNIQUELY UOG COURSE:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Any course in this category | 3 |
LANGUAGE COURSE:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Any 101 or 102 language | 4 |
Tier II: Direction Building (DB)
After declaring as a Political Science - International Studies track major, students will take the following to complete this General Education requirement:
1) CD, DF, or UU as a prerequisite:
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS300 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This course introduces the methods and skills necessary to conduct research in political
science. Students design and execute a research project in a substantive area of political
science. Prerequisite: PS101 and MA151, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS302 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS + The course provides students with the tools to undertake a comparative study of political
processes and government institutions, with particular attention to democracies. Prerequisite:
PS101 and PS215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
2) DF or major exploration
Any 400-level Political Science Class
Tier III: Capstone Experience
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS492 | CAPSTONE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This capstone course is taken by political science majors in their senior year. In
this course, students "cap off" their education in political science by completing
a research paper and public presentation. This course allows students to practice
political science research methods and apply political science theories to a research
project in American and regional government, comparative government, or international
relations. It includes an examination to assess stufent proficiency in the program
learning outcomes.Prerequisites: Senior standing completion of PS300, PS302, and consent
of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS101 | INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS + With emphasis on the democratic political system, this course is a study of political
behavior, the role of government in society, and different forms of government in
the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS215 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS + This course presents a general framework in the study of international politics, examines
the forces that motivate policy, the tools to promote foreign policy objectives, and
international cooperation and conflict resolution.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS300 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This course introduces the methods and skills necessary to conduct research in political
science. Students design and execute a research project in a substantive area of political
science. Prerequisite: PS101 and MA151, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS302 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS + The course provides students with the tools to undertake a comparative study of political
processes and government institutions, with particular attention to democracies. Prerequisite:
PS101 and PS215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS398 | INTERNSHIP + This course provides an internship for student that will allow for the application
of political science theory to practical work in the community. Placement in a government
agency or non-government organization will be coordinated with the instructor. Prerequisites:
PS101 and junior standing, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS492 | CAPSTONE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This capstone course is taken by political science majors in their senior year. In
this course, students "cap off" their education in political science by completing
a research paper and public presentation. This course allows students to practice
political science research methods and apply political science theories to a research
project in American and regional government, comparative government, or international
relations. It includes an examination to assess stufent proficiency in the program
learning outcomes.Prerequisites: Senior standing completion of PS300, PS302, and consent
of instructor.
|
2 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Six credits each from Group A and Group B. Three credits each from Groups C through F. Some courses in Groups C through Group F may require prerequisites that are not part of the major.
Group A: Comparative Politics
Any two courses (6 credits) from:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS304 | POLITICS OF ASIA + This course provides an introduction the political institutions, processes and problems
of counties in Asia. Prerequisites: PS101 or PS202 or HI-121 or HI-122 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PS306 | POLITICS OF DEVELOPING NATIONS + This course is a study of political development and change in "Third World" countries,
understood to comprise the postcolonial societies of Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America
and the Middle East. The course will examine the challenges of governance, cultural
pluralism, and rapid socio-economic change with emphasis on the impact of colonial
legacies and international political, ideological and economic influences. Special
attention will be paid to the need of Small island developing states. Prerequisites:
PS-101 or PS-202 or SO-101 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PS307 | POLITICS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT + The course investigates the role of political decision in fostering or hindering economic
development, with special emphasis on the experience of industrialization in Asia.
Prerequisites: BA-110 or PS-101 or PS-215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PS412 | POLITICS OF MICRONESIA + This course explores government and politics in Micronesia. This course focuses on
such concepts and themes as U.S. territorial policy and relations, political status,
political/economic development, environmental policy, self-determination, political
culture, political socialization, federalism. Pre-requisites: PS101 or PS225 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS482 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This course is designed to cover important political issue of contemporary significance
in various topics in (A) American and regional government, (B) Comparative government,
and (C) International relations. This course may be repeated for credit under different
topics. Prerequisites: PS101 and either PS300 or PS302, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Group B: International Relations
Any two courses (6 credits) from:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS310 | REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS + This course discusses the origin, structure, and functions of regional and international
organizations, focusing on the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and the Association
of South East Asian Nations. Prerequisite: PS215, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PS403 | UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY + This course analyzes the factors and processes, and the major events in U.S. Foreign
Policy formulation and implementation with emphasis on the Asian and the Pacific region.
Prerequisite: PS101, or PS215, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PS420 | INTERNATIONAL LAW + This course examines the purposes, origins, adjudication, and enforcement of international
law in emphasizing the practical areas of human rights, self-determination, maritime
law, state recognition, and secession. The course focuses on the history and sources
of international law, the effectiveness of international law in global politics, and
the future of international law as it relates to the international system. Prerequisite:
PS215, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PS430 | GEOPOLITICS AND ISLAND SECURITY + This course provides a framework for investigating the impact of geography and geographical
thinking on International Relations, with an emphasis on the role of islands in global
conflict and the impact of this role on genuine island security. This course examines
the origins of geopolitics, the roll of Guam and the Freely Associate States in the
Indo-Pacific great-power competition, spatial understandings of war, decolonization
and political status related to Micronesia's role in regional geopolitics, the role
of non-human actors such as mountains, weather and flora/faun on global conflict,
geopolitical futures forecasting using horizon scanning, emerging issues analysis,
and scenario planning, and the development of alternative forms of security. Prerequisite:
PS215 or Consent of Instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PS482 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE + This course is designed to cover important political issue of contemporary significance
in various topics in (A) American and regional government, (B) Comparative government,
and (C) International relations. This course may be repeated for credit under different
topics. Prerequisites: PS101 and either PS300 or PS302, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Group C: Interdisciplinary Explorations
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| AN101 | INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY + This course is an introduction to anthropology: the comparative study of human beings.
The basic principles of archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics and physical
anthropology are explored as they relate to the study of human beings, and to each
other as sub disciplines of anthropology.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| BA110 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS + This course introduces the principles, terminology and fundamental concepts of microeconomics
and macroeconomics. It is a foundation for understanding the scope and methods of
the economic perspective applied to issues faced by modern capitalist societies. Topics
include the role of economics in society, the structure of economic activity, the
behavior of firms and households in a market economy, the role of government and institutions
of public policy in the United States. Relevant examples from Guam, Micronesia and
the Pacific Rim will be explored. Prerequisites: MA110.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| GE101 | INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY + This course is an introduction to the field and methods of geography, the characteristics,
distribution and interactions of physical and cultural geographic elements. The elements
include climate, vegetation, soils, topography, settlement and population, transportation
and trade, industry and land use.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PY101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods
for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include
the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered
states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development
across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy,
and social behavior.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| SO101 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY + This course is a study of human society, its diversity, its nature, structure, and
processes including foundations of culture, social interaction, social controls, social
change and cross-cultural relations. Special emphasis is given to social processes
in Micronesia and the Western Pacific.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| AN212 | CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY + This course involves the study of culture, the central concept of anthropology. Traditional
and contemporary theories regarding the nature, structure and dynamics of culture
are examined, as well as human social institutions: marriage and the family, kinship
and descent, social organization, subsistence patterns, economic systems, political
organization, social control, religion and magic and the arts.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| GE201 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY + The study of human and physical aspects of world geography is covered in this course.
Special emphasis is given to regions, continents, and major countries of the world
and the relative geographic importance of those areas today.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| HI122 | WORLD HISTORY II + This course is a comprehensive study of world history from 1500 to the present.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| MU102 | WORLD MUSIC + This course is an exploration into the music of various cultures of the world. A vast
array of music will be heard from all continents except Antarctica. No previous music
experience or music reading ability is necessary.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PI103 | INRODUCTION TO ASIAN AND NON-WESTERN PHILOSOPHY + This course introduces the student to philosophical thinking as it developed in non-western
intellectual traditions. The course may cover philosophical thought that has grown
out of Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Islamic, African, and indigenous civilizations.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Group D: Global Policy Issues
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| BA252 | INTERNATIONAL TOURISM + This course examines the dynamics of international tourism from various management
perspectives. Special emphasis is placed on the market characteristics and distribution
channels of inbound-outbound tourism affecting the Pacific Rim. Prerequisite: BA240.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| SW201 | SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT: GLOBAL CHALLENGES + This introductory course critically examines social welfare and social development
from an international and comparative perspective with a focus on the importance of
institutional arrangements, cultural practices and values systems. The promotion of
social, racial, economic and environmental justice to advance human rights is an intrinsic
dimension of social development. Embedded in this global perspective, students learn
about the evolving mission and purposes, roles and functions of professional social
work. This course also assist students in reflecting on and learning the ethical use
of technology. The course is a General Education course; for social work students,
completing this course is a requirement to be admitted into the Bachelor of Social
Work program.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| GE321 | ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY + This course is a world survey of significant agricultural, industrial, and commercial
regions and patterns resulting from man's exploitation of resources with special emphasis
on their relationships to Guam.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| SO332 | GLOBALIZATION AND HUMAN DYNAMICS + This course examines representative peoples in various parts of the world with regard
to selected themes concerning globalization and human dynamics. Themes explored may
include ethnicity, multiculturalism, nation building, and tourism. Prerequisite: AN101
or SO101.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| SO360 | SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND CHANGE + This course is the study of the nature and characteristics of society and the changes
society is undergoing. Prerequisite: SO101 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| SO405 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT + This course on Community Development at the University of Guam explores the values
of respect, compassion, and community rooted in Micronesia and in the broader context
of the Pacific Asia region. This course seeks to empower students to work for the
betterment of their communities. Students learn from and engage with local organizations
and participate in an international field school to Bali, Indonesia. Prerequisites:
SO101 and consent of instructor
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| SO445 | INEQUALITY AND IDENTITY + This course is designed to raise awareness of the dynamics of race/ethnicity, class,
and gender in the shaping of society. The course explores the problems of conflict
and accommodation between groups in multicultural societies. It analyzes variations
in levels of harmony and conflict between such groups. Students are required to carry
out a research project analyzing some aspect of gender, class, or ethnicity in Micronesia.
Prerequisites: SO101, SO202 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| SO475 | HUMAN ECOLOGY: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS + This course examines the relationship between human populations and their environments
in the context of functional interdependence involving population, environment, organization
and technology. Special attention is given to an examination of world population,
geography, and an analysis of the causes, consequences and solutions to modern day
social and environmental problems. Prerequisite: SO101, SO202 and MA385 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| SW345 | SOCIAL JUSTICE + This course presents historic backgrounds that have led to the injustices pertaining
to contemporary social, racial, economic and environmental realities of today. It
describes the current dynamics and consequences of various forms of human oppression
and discrimination. Students learn to anchor generalist social work practice in advocacy
for universal human rights, to critically analyze justice issues from diverse points
of experiences, to identify structural foundations and barriers to change, to promote
social change and to implement interventions that advance social, racial, economic
and environmental justice. The course is a required course for social work students,
it is recommended to be taken in the first year of the BSW program.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| WG380 | WOMEN, POLITICS AND POLICY + This course examines the ways in which gender structures the arena of politics and
shapes our understanding of it. Students learn how the meaning of "politics" is articulated
and transformed by women in different settings at the local, national, regional and
international levels. Prerequisite: PS101 or WG101.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Group E: Historical Perspectives
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| HI306 | MODERN AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY + The subject matter of this course covers the growth and development of the United
States Armed Forces from 1914 to the present, including the role of the American military
in the preservation and development of the nation.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| HI372 | HISTORY OF EAST ASIA SINCE 1600 + This course examines continuity and change in East Asia (China, Japan and Korea) since
1600.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
or any 400 level History course
Group F: Global Perspectives on Communication
Choice of:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| EN318 | WORLD LITERATURE + This course examines significant developments in world literature and intellectual
history as they are reflected in literary texts. The course will focus primarily on
geographical regions outside the United States and United Kingdom and will cover at
least three literary periods.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| EN460 | LITERATURES IN ENGLISH + This course offers an intensive study of representative works of a particular author
writing in English, or of a related group of authors (e.g., the metaphysical poets,
Commonwealth novelists, Gothic writers, or Western Pacific Writers). With different
subject matter the course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite: Any
200-level literature course or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| EN461 | PACIFIC WOMEN WRITERS + This course entails an intensive study of representative works of Pacific women writers
to acquaint students with the contours of this emerging literature in terms of styles,
themes, symbols, images, language, politics, and subject. Students will gain an understanding
of the place of this literature in the larger context of Pacific Literature, Women's
Literature, Minority Literature and Contemporary Literature in English. Prerequisite:
Any 200-level literature course or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| EN470 | WORLD LITERATURES IN TRANSLATION + EN470 is a focused study of western and non-western literary texts translated into
English. The course may be offered in the literatures of Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin
America, the Middle East, and others. The course may be repeated for credit when different
subject matters or periods are covered. Prerequisite: Any 200-level literature course
or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| BA341 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT + This course consists of readings and analysis of social, economic, political, legal,
and technological forces with which business organizations must contend. The course
focuses on East Asia.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| CO310 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION + This course presents the theory and insights into the practice of communication between
persons of variant cultures. It focuses on building intercultural communication competence
by gaining an understanding of differences in communication behaviors, expectations
and values. Prerequisite: CO210, EN110.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PY442 | CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY + Cross-cultural psychology seeks to identify behaviors common to all human beings and
differences in behavior caused by differences in culture. This course covers cross-cultural
commonalities and differences in development, thinking and problem solving, perception,
motivation, values, relations between the sexes, aggression, and organizational behavior.
The course also covers recommendations for contact between members of different cultures.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 3 credits in psychology at the 300 or 400 level.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
*These courses have prerequisites that do not count towards the major.
Political Science Electives
Any additional 300 or 400 level Political Science Course (3 credits)
CREDIT FOR AP EXAMINIATION
Students who report a score of 3 or higher on the AP Comparative Government examination will be given credit for PS-101.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Political Science Minor Requirements (22 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS101 | INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS + With emphasis on the democratic political system, this course is a study of political
behavior, the role of government in society, and different forms of government in
the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS202 | GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES + An analysis of the plan and structure of the federal system of the United States,
this course places special emphasis on the meaning of democracy and ideas, form and
values of political and economic institutions in the United States.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS215 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS + This course presents a general framework in the study of international politics, examines
the forces that motivate policy, the tools to promote foreign policy objectives, and
international cooperation and conflict resolution.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS225 | STATE AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT + This course entails the analysis of U.S. State and Territorial Governmental systems,
including the study of constitutionalism, federalism, separation of powers, civil
rights, political parties, interest groups, political status, and political development.
Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the structure and function of the Territorial
Government of Guam.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Any upper division (300- or 400-level) Political Science (PS) courses.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Certificate in International Relations (13 credit hours)
Required (4 credits):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS215 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS + This course presents a general framework in the study of international politics, examines
the forces that motivate policy, the tools to promote foreign policy objectives, and
international cooperation and conflict resolution.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Choice of (3 credits):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS307 | POLITICS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT + The course investigates the role of political decision in fostering or hindering economic
development, with special emphasis on the experience of industrialization in Asia.
Prerequisites: BA-110 or PS-101 or PS-215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PS310 | REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS + This course discusses the origin, structure, and functions of regional and international
organizations, focusing on the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and the Association
of South East Asian Nations. Prerequisite: PS215, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Choice of (6 credits):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS403 | UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY + This course analyzes the factors and processes, and the major events in U.S. Foreign
Policy formulation and implementation with emphasis on the Asian and the Pacific region.
Prerequisite: PS101, or PS215, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
| PS420 | INTERNATIONAL LAW + This course examines the purposes, origins, adjudication, and enforcement of international
law in emphasizing the practical areas of human rights, self-determination, maritime
law, state recognition, and secession. The course focuses on the history and sources
of international law, the effectiveness of international law in global politics, and
the future of international law as it relates to the international system. Prerequisite:
PS215, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PS430 | GEOPOLITICS AND ISLAND SECURITY + This course provides a framework for investigating the impact of geography and geographical
thinking on International Relations, with an emphasis on the role of islands in global
conflict and the impact of this role on genuine island security. This course examines
the origins of geopolitics, the roll of Guam and the Freely Associate States in the
Indo-Pacific great-power competition, spatial understandings of war, decolonization
and political status related to Micronesia's role in regional geopolitics, the role
of non-human actors such as mountains, weather and flora/faun on global conflict,
geopolitical futures forecasting using horizon scanning, emerging issues analysis,
and scenario planning, and the development of alternative forms of security. Prerequisite:
PS215 or Consent of Instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Certificate of Politics in Asia-Pacific (12 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS101 | INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS + With emphasis on the democratic political system, this course is a study of political
behavior, the role of government in society, and different forms of government in
the world.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| PS225 | STATE AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT + This course entails the analysis of U.S. State and Territorial Governmental systems,
including the study of constitutionalism, federalism, separation of powers, civil
rights, political parties, interest groups, political status, and political development.
Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the structure and function of the Territorial
Government of Guam.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Choice of (3 credits):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS304 | POLITICS OF ASIA + This course provides an introduction the political institutions, processes and problems
of counties in Asia. Prerequisites: PS101 or PS202 or HI-121 or HI-122 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
| PS306 | POLITICS OF DEVELOPING NATIONS + This course is a study of political development and change in "Third World" countries,
understood to comprise the postcolonial societies of Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America
and the Middle East. The course will examine the challenges of governance, cultural
pluralism, and rapid socio-economic change with emphasis on the impact of colonial
legacies and international political, ideological and economic influences. Special
attention will be paid to the need of Small island developing states. Prerequisites:
PS-101 or PS-202 or SO-101 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ODD YEARS |
Choice of (3 credits):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS412 | POLITICS OF MICRONESIA + This course explores government and politics in Micronesia. This course focuses on
such concepts and themes as U.S. territorial policy and relations, political status,
political/economic development, environmental policy, self-determination, political
culture, political socialization, federalism. Pre-requisites: PS101 or PS225 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS440 | INDIGENOUS POLITICS + This course traces the political relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous
peoples as part of wider global relations among indigenous societies, colonial powers
and contemporary national and international regimes and institutions. Students will
gain an understanding of government policies and the responses to these practices
by indigenous peoples by critically evaluating the political frameworks and policy
responses used to deal with indigenous-settler relations. This course will consider
- among other topics - land, education, citizenship and identity, representation,
social movements and self-determination, "Close the Gap" and recognition. Prerequisites:
PS225 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
BADGE REQUIREMENTS
Micro-credential (Badge) in Politics of the Pacific (6 credit hours)
Required (3 credits):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS225 | STATE AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT + This course entails the analysis of U.S. State and Territorial Governmental systems,
including the study of constitutionalism, federalism, separation of powers, civil
rights, political parties, interest groups, political status, and political development.
Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the structure and function of the Territorial
Government of Guam.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Choice of (3 credits):
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| PS412 | POLITICS OF MICRONESIA + This course explores government and politics in Micronesia. This course focuses on
such concepts and themes as U.S. territorial policy and relations, political status,
political/economic development, environmental policy, self-determination, political
culture, political socialization, federalism. Pre-requisites: PS101 or PS225 or consent
of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PS440 | INDIGENOUS POLITICS + This course traces the political relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous
peoples as part of wider global relations among indigenous societies, colonial powers
and contemporary national and international regimes and institutions. Students will
gain an understanding of government policies and the responses to these practices
by indigenous peoples by critically evaluating the political frameworks and policy
responses used to deal with indigenous-settler relations. This course will consider
- among other topics - land, education, citizenship and identity, representation,
social movements and self-determination, "Close the Gap" and recognition. Prerequisites:
PS225 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Program Chair
Program Faculty
Additional Instructors
Course(s): PS398, PS412
Cruz F. Mary Therese
Office Location: Expertise