Academic Catalog

POLITICAL SCIENCE (POLS)

POLS 101  ~INTRO TO POLITICAL SCIENCE  
3 Credit Hours  
Introduction to government, origin, forms, and functions of the state, organization and forms of government, and the relations of groups and individuals to the state. Taught generally on a comparative basis.
POLS 102  ~AMERICAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT  
3 Credit Hours  
A survey course dealing with all aspects of our system of government with emphasis on the constitution, the federal system, civil rights, the three branches of government, and foreign policy.
POLS 211  FUNCTIONS OF DEMOCRATIC GOV  
3 Credit Hours  
POLS 220  STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
3 Credit Hours  
POLS 225  CONSTITUTIONAL LAW  
3 Credit Hours  
POLS 256  WV LEGISLATIVE PROCESS  
2 Credit Hours  
Organization, operation and function of the West Virginia Legislature; direct learning experience through frequent visits to the Legislature including intensive internship week at the Capitol. (Prerequisite departmental approval).
POLS 293  COOPERATIVE EDUCATION  
1-6 Credit Hours  
Cooperative work experience placements must be approved by the academic division.
POLS 297  SPECIAL TOPICS  
1-3 Credit Hours  
Variable subject content that is determined by the academic division.
POLS 299  Independent Study  
1-3 Credit Hours  
POLS 310  AMERICAN PRESIDENCY  
3 Credit Hours  
POLS 397  SPECIAL TOPICS  
1-6 Credit Hours  
Variable subject content that is determined by the academic division.