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:
- Explain the American political system and its relationship to the Micronesian region.
- Apply theories to the study of domestic and international conflict.
- Compare political systems of Asia Pacific with each other and with those of other regions.
- Design a political research project that incorporates principles of social science inquiry.
- Evaluate political speech and acts for their embedded values.
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:
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.
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.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in any Political Science course to be credited toward completion of the major. This requirement applies to the 37 credits in Political Science counted specifically toward completion of major requirements: the eight required Political Science courses, plus four elective courses. It does not apply to General Education courses or to generic electives.
Political Science Track Requirements (50 credit hours)
General Education (Recommended Courses)
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
|
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 |
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/SPRING/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:
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| 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 |
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. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Required Courses (38 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/SPRING/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. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour | 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 |
| 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 |
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 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:
PS101 or PS215 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: BA110 and either PS101 or PS215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL 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 | SPRING 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 | FALL ONLY/EVEN YEARS |
Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
Any combination of upper division (300- and 400-level) Political Science (PS) courses. At least one must be a 400-level course or MA-385 Applied Statistics.
Credit for AP Examination
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 this exam will additionally receive three hours of academic credit equivalent to one semester in PS-202. Students who report a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Comparative Government examination will be considered to have met the PS-101 course requirement for the Political Science major; however, no academic credit will be awarded.
Government for Education Track Requirements (50 credit hours)
General Education (Recommended Courses)
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 |
Political Science
|
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 |
Human Sciences
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 |
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/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Any 101 or 102 language | 3 |
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 |
| 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 |
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 |
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. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Required Courses (41 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/SPRING/ALL 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: BA110 and either PS101 or PS215 or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| 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/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. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.
|
1 credit hour | 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 |
| 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 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 | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
Any combination of upper division (300- and 400-level) Political Science (PS) courses (at least one course must be a 400-level course).
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Political Science Minor Requirements (22 credit hours)
Required Courses (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 |
| 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/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
Any upper division (300- or 400-level) Political Science (PS) courses.
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