Political Science Courses
Social Science Division
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be used to partially fulfill
Core Requirements.
POLI 101*
Introduction to Political Science
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A systematic and comparative survey of political
institutions, behavior, and processes which seeks to familiarize
the student with the basic concepts of political science.
Every Semester, 3 Credits
POLI 102*
American Political Systems
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A study of organization, working principles and
functional processes of national, state, and local governments
of the United States.
Fall, 3 Credits
POLI 122*
Society and the Environment
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See SES 102.
Every Semester, 3 Credits
POLI 190*
Political Psychology
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A study of the relationship between
psychology and politics with
particular emphasis on how
psychological and psychosocial
factors influence politics and
behavior.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 191*
Suffolk County Environment
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A study of environmental problems and programs of
Suffolk County. Seminars and field trips.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 192
Political Geography
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An attempt to understand and analyze the
interrelationships between geography and political systems.
Decision-making is affected by geographical factors and
geography affects political events. An analysis of some of the
current controversies that have regional origins (e.g., sunbelt
vs. snowbelt) within a nation and also a look at the
geopolitical aspects of world politics.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 221
Contemporary World Politics
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Major issues, problems and crises in the world serve as
the focal point for the course. Crises and conflicts are
explored in terms of their historical roots, their current
status and future possible outcomes.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 225*
Comparative Politics
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A comparative study of selected governments and their
policies.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 226*
Politics of the Developing Nations
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A comparative study of political systems of selected
countries of Asia and Africa.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 231*
International Relations
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A study of the forces and factors which shape the
foreign policy of states, with specific emphasis on contemporary
world problems, conflicts and issues.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 251*
Environment and Public Policy
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An analysis of the process of identification of social
and political problems, formulation of the agenda, the decision
making techniques and implementation of the agreed solutions.
Term paper should analyze the content of federal, environmental
regulations, (CFR) to determine whether they fulfill the intent
of the law that authorized them.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 291*
Politics of Race/
Ethnic Relations
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A comparitive study of ethnicity and race in societies, with particular
emphasis given to the problems and conflicts resulting from inter-group
contact in selected societies and across national boundaries.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or permission of
instructor.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 336*
State and Local Government
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A study of state and local government institutions
with particular stress on the formation and implementation of
public policy.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or permission of
instructor.
Alternate Spring, 3 Credits
POLI 337*
Legislative Process
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An analysis of the powers, function and deliberative
process, including its procedures, in the United States
Congress. Assignments include writing legislative history of a
law using only primary sources.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or permission of
instructor.
Alternate Fall, 3 Credits
POLI 356* (HIST 356)
American Foreign Policy
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A study of U.S. policy with emphasis on selected issues
and problems as well as factors determining U.S. relations with
other societies.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or permission of
instructor.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 357 (HIST 357)
American Constitutional Development I
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A historical survey of constitutional law, basic
constitutional principles and ideas viewed through leading court
cases. The emphasis in the course is on how constitutional
principles have evolved as a consequence of historical/social
forces and problems in society.
Prerequisites: HIST 111,
112,
POLI 102 or permission of
instructor.
Alternate Fall, 3 Credits
POLI 358 (HIST 358)
American Constitutional Development II
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An analysis of major constitutional issues in recent decades
(with an emphasis on civil rights/liberties issues) and of the
Supreme Court's major role in shaping public policy and
determining the character of American society.
Prerequisites:
HIST 111,
112,
POLI 102
or permission of instructor.
Laboratory fee: $35.00.
Alternate Spring, 3 Credits
POLI 360
The American Presidency
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Examined are the elements of the institutionalization
of the presidency; analysis of the various roles fulfilled by
weak and strong incumbents; electoral process succession,
wartime powers, tenure, the relationship of the president to
executive administration, Congress, courts, political parties,
and the states.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or
permission of
instructor.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 368
The Judicial Process
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An examination of the American judicial system
that includes the study of its origins, its administrative structure
and its operations. The process of selection of judges, justices
and the juries, the importance of judicial review in the political
process and the pivotal role of the Supreme Court will receive
considerable attention.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or permission of
instructor.
Alternate Fall, 3 Credits
POLI 375 (HIST 375)
European Political Thought
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The study of selected political and social ideas,
movements and individuals that have shaped the character of
European society.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or
permission of instructor.
Alternate Fall, 3 Credits
POLI 376
American Political Thought
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The study of selected political and social ideas,
movements and individuals that have shaped the character of
American society.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or
permission of
instructor.
Alternate Fall, 3 Credits
POLI 390*
Legal Research
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The course is designed to familiarize the pre-law
student with the methodology, workways, and tools of legal
research. Emphasis will be on the use of current source
material published by the Government Printing Office.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or permission of
instructor.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 395
Global Environment
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The study of international relations from an
environmental perspective and an analysis of efforts by the
United Nations in improving the human environment.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or permission of
instructor.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
POLI 300 and 400
Special Studies in Political Science
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The focus will vary from year to year dependent on
faculty interests. Open by special permission to a limited
number of students.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or
POLI 102 or
permission of instructor.
On Occasion, 3 Credits each
POLI 440
Cooperative Education in Political Science
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Students interested in
Cooperative Education should meet
with the staff of the Cooperative Education Department as well
as with their advisors.
Every Semester, 1 to 6 Credits
POLI 490
Internship in Political Science
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Students should meet with their advisor to discuss their
interest in a full semester of
internship.
Every Semester, 16 Credits
POLI 493
Independent Studies in Political Science
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Individual research and studies. Students may focus on
a specific topic for research, field work or other project
developed by the student, instructor, and Division Director.
On Occasion, 3 Credits
