Political Science Courses

Political Science (PLS) courses

• PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship

  Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG 110 or higher or ENG 100 with a grade of C or better.

  Credit By Examination. Honors eligible course. All students enrolling for PLS 101 must be eligible for ENG 110 or higher. This course familiarizes students with the institutions and constitutional framework of the United States and Missouri. The course emphasis is on the values, rights, and responsibilities that shape the public decision making of active and informed citizens and influence contemporary public affairs in a democratic society. Additional course work will be required for the students taking this as an Honors course, and a grade of B or higher must be earned in order for the student to receive an Honors designation.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered	CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
  3	3	0	Fall, Spring	MOTR POSC 101 - American Government.

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• PLS 197 Topics in Political Science

  A variable credit lecture/discussion and/or lab course. Content varies with topics identified by title in the course schedule. The course may be repeated if the topics differ; however, no more than 6 credits may count as elective credit toward any degree. Check with the appropriate department head to see if credit for this course will count toward the major or minor.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered
  1-3			Upon demand

• PLS 205 Comparative Government: Countries and Cultures

  An introductory comparative study of the principles, techniques and policy issues of government in constitutional democracies and authoritarian regimes. The focuses on selected West European (Britain, France, Germany) and non-West European (Japan, Mexico, Russia, Nigeria and Iran) countries and the evolution of the European Union. Honors eligible course. Additional course work will be required for students taking this as an Honors course. Students must earn a B or higher in order to receive the Honors designation. Students will not receive credit for both PLS 205 and IDS 297 Comparative Government: Countries & Cultures.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered	CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
  3	3	0	Fall	MOTR POSC 202 -Introduction to Comparative Politics.

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• PLS 232 International Relations

  Conflict and cooperation in the international national state system. Theories on international organization, power politics, international integration/disintegration, nationalism, terrorism, trade, and war. Problems of developing areas such as the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America. International/intercultural component. Honors eligible course. Additional course work will be required for students taking this as an Honors course. Students must earn a B or higher in order to receive the Honors designation. Students may not receive credit for both PLS 232 and IDS 297 international relations.

  Credit hours	Lecture contact hours	Lab contact hours	Typically offered	CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
  3	3	0	Spring	MOTR POSC 201- International Relations.

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