PSCI 104. People & Politics (3) FS. Philosophical and historical foundations of the concept of political community. Contemporary issues confronting people as members of the political community.
PSCI 110. American Government (3) FS. Political values, institutions, and patterns of influence in law and governance, including relations among the nation, tribes, and the state of California. Non-majors course (political science majors should take PSCI 210 instead,)
PSCI 200. Political Research & Analysis (3). Research and analysis skills, both qualitative and quantitative, of political science as a discipline.
PSCI 210. Introduction to United States Politics (3). Analysis, description, and evaluation of political institutions, behavior, and values which comprise politics in the United States. Meets requirement in “US Constitution and California State and Local Government” established by CA legislature. For political science majors.
PSCI 220. Introduction to Political Theory (3). Key political concepts including freedom, equality, justice, and democracy critically examined through the writing of influential western thinkers from Plato to present. Required for political science majors.
PSCI 230. Introduction to Comparative Politics (3). Comparison of political institutions, parties, elections, movements, policies, and issues of countries other than the United States. Basic concepts and methods of the subfield. Required for political science majors.
PSCI 240. Introduction to International Relations (3). Examination of institutional, economic, security, and environmental relations between and among nations. Basic concepts, theory and methods of the subfield. Required for political science majors.
PSCI 280. Core Discussion Seminar (1). This course is designed as a supplement to the core courses of the major (PSCI 210, 220, 230, and 240). Format is seminar and discussion. Oral and writing skills included. Need to take corresponding core course concurrently. Rep. 3
PSCI 303. Third World Politics (3). Examination of the politics of inequality and power in developing countries from historical, economic, social, cultural, and international perspectives.GE, DCG.
PSCI 305. The American Political Dream (3). Analyze and evaluate diverse ideas of prominent thinkers from 1630 to present.
PSCI 306. Environmental Politics (3). Examines issues, movements, and controversies at bioregional, national, and global levels. Analyzes the political decision-making process and implementation of environmental policy. GE.
PSCI 313. Politics of Criminal Justice (4). An-alysis of political forces driving criminal justice systems in US. Emphasis placed on criminal justice policy and policy implementation and the impact of criminal justice policy on society.
PSCI 314 / WS 314. Sex Discrimination in American Law (4). Significant recent and current cases and opinions in American law which act to discriminate between rights, duties, and obligations of men and women on the basis of gender.
PSCI 316. Public Administration (4). A study of public bureaucracy and how public agencies make and implement public policy. Managerial, political, and legal perspectives are used to study public administration in theory and practice.
PSCI 317. Topics in Public Policy (1-4). Contemporary policy issues at the local, state, and/or national level. Issues include such things as health care, immigration, energy, civil rights, and public safety. Rep up to 8 units.
PSCI 318 / ES 360 / WS 360. Race, Gender & US Law (4). How are race, gender, and sexuality constructed and regulated in US law? How have activists challenged such regulations? Discussions of slavery, miscegenation, eugenics, birth control, marriage, welfare, and affirmative action. DCG-d.
PSCI 323. Topics in Political Theory (4). In-depth exploration of important concepts or movements in political thought. Topics vary; consult current class schedule. Rep for a maximum of 8 units.
PSCI 327. Radical Political Thought (4). Critical examination of Marxist and other radical critiques and of liberal democracy that have been influential over the past century.
PSCI 330. Political Regimes & Political Change (4). Advanced study of comparative politics in regional context of Latin America, Africa, Europe, Middle East, or Asia. Topics vary; consult current class schedule. Rep.
PSCI 340. Ethnicity & Nationalism (4). Comparative study of ethnic identity and conflict. Nationalism and responses of states and the international community. Regions and cases vary with instructor.
PSCI 341. International Law (4). Its nature and substance. Legal history: cases, treaties, and other international documents.
PSCI 347. US Foreign Policy (4). Theoretical approaches; major problems. Procedures, interests, purposes, and group pressures.
PSCI 350. The President & Congress (4). Executive-legislative powers, functions, and relations in the making of domestic and foreign policy.
PSCI 352. Water Politics (4). Water-related political and legal issues. Emphasis on conflict and cooperation in the distribution and allocation of water resources. May focus on local, state, regional, national and/or international issues.
PSCI 354. Media and Public Opinion (4). How interest groups, political parties, and media affect public opinion and influence elections.
PSCI 358. Political Advocacy (4). Practical advocacy experience before California legislature. Field trip to Sacramento.
PSCI 359. California Government (3) FS. Political process, institutions, and governmental units. Current problems and political controversies. Meets requirement in "US Constitution and California state and local government" established by California legislature.
PSCI 360. Political Economy (4). Examination of the politics of economic actors, decision making, policies, and issues at local, national and/or international levels. Focus may vary with instructor. Rep with IA.
PSCI 371. Vital Issues in Contemporary Politics (.5-3). Current critical domestic and international problems and areas of controversy. Rep.
PSCI 373. Politics of Sustainable Society (4). Political dimensions of appropriate technology in theory and in practice in industrialized and nonindustrialized societies. Political concepts such as participation, decentralization, equality, and peace.
PSCI 376. Model United Nations (3). Contemporary politics in the UN and delegate preparation and participation in intercollegiate Model UN, emphasizing the art of lobbying, negotiation, bargaining, and international diplomacy.
PSCI 410. American Constitutional Law: Freedom & Power (4). Major Supreme Court cases reveal values in interpretation of laws. Powers of the nation, states, tribes and civil liberties and civil rights. Meets requirement in "US Constitution and California state and local government" established by California legislature.
PSCI 412. Legal Research (4). Principles and research procedures in California/federal case law, statutory law, and codes. Computerized legal research; legal citation and writing.
PSCI 437 /PSYC 437. Sexual Diversity (3). Using biological and social constructionist explanations of sexual orientations, we will explore historical, psychological, and sociological foundations of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender cultures, and examine contemporary political issues of discrimination, pride and social power. Recommended prereq or coreq: PSYC 436 or WS 436. DCG.
PSCI 440. International Organizations (4). Analysis of nonstate actors, institutions, and processes at the international level.
PSCI 464. Technology & Development (4). Political and social role of technology in Third World development. Relation to theories and concepts, such as science, democracy and inequality, and to actors, such as women and farmers.
PSCI 470. California Studies Internship (1-4). Field observation and placement in a public or private nonprofit agency. CR/NC. Prereq: IA. Rep with IA for a maximum of 8 credits.
PSCI 481. Campaigns & Elections (1-4). Observation and participation in California primary and general elections. CR/NC. Rep with IA.
PSCI 484. Seminar in Political Science (4). Topics in political theory, international relations, American politics, or comparative politics. Prereq: upper division standing or IA. Rep with IA.
PSCI 485. Senior Seminar in Political Science (4). Topics in political theory, international relations, American politics, or comparative politics. Prereq: junior or senior in political science or IA. Rep with IA.
PSCI 491. Mentoring (1-4). Advanced majors gain experience as teaching assistants working with a diverse body of students. Rep. Prereq: IA.
PSCI 495. Field Research (1-4). Field investigation of current phenomena, including issues and political behavior. Rep with IA.
PSCI 499. Directed Study (1-4) FS. Selected problems. Open to advanced students with IA. Rep with IA.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and adequate preparation in political science.
PSCI 665. Women & Third World Development (3). Seminar on status of Third World women, their present and potential role in development, and effects of technologies upon them. Rep. Prereq: graduate standing.
PSCI 675. Graduate Colloquium (1). Environment and Community MA graduate students develop, share, and present work related to their thesis or project. Also linked with the Environment and Community Program’s Speaker Series. CR/NC.
PSCI 680. Special Topics (3). Intensive study of selected ideas, movements, policy, or institutions.
PSCI 683. Environment & Community Research (3). Exploration of frameworks for understanding “environment” and “community” and diverse approaches to social science environment and community research. Development of skills necessary for critical knowledge consumption and production.
PSCI 690. Master's Thesis (1-6) FS. For approved candidates for MA in social science wishing to pursue study in political science. Rep. Prereq: approval of department.
PSCI 691. Master's Comprehensive Exam (1-6) FS. For approved candidates for MA in social science wishing to pursue study in political science. Prereq: approval of department. Rep.
PSCI 695. Field Research (1-3). Field investigation of current phenomena, including issues and political behavior. Rep with IA.
PSCI 699. Independent Study (1-4) FS. Selected problems. Open to grad students with IA. Rep.
activ = activity section
(C) = may be concurrent
CAN = California articulation number (for a more complete explanation, see section 3 under Transfer Requirements).
coreq = corequisite(s)
CR/NC = credit/no credit grading
DA = department approval
DCG = diversity & common ground elective course
disc = discussion section
F, S, Su = fall, spring, summer. To help in long-range academic planning, these letters signify that a course is regularly offered in a fall, spring, or summer term.
GE = general education elective course
IA = instructor approval
lect = lecture section
prereq = prerequisite(s)
rep = may be repeated