Political Science (POLI)

Study the historical development of American government and politics from its philosophical and societal roots before the American Revolution as well as its development and evolution over the last two and a half centuries. Examine key aspects of government including institutions (U.S. Constitution, federalism, Congress, the courts, the presidency), politics (political parties, interest groups, media, social movements), political economy (regulation, federal bureaucracy) and political culture (citizenship and identity, public opinion, political behavior). 3 credits (3 lecture hours). This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for United States History and Civic Engagement.

Explore and investigate the diverse history of the United States as it develops from its earliest colonial beginnings through the present, with an emphasis on the historical development and evolution of the United States government and constitutional framework within the context of the idea of America. Scrutinize the growth of the country from the perspective of numerous individual and group-level societal factors, including power, race, gender, and class. Apply historical evidence to support conclusions about how various individuals and communities shaped the idea of America. 3 credits (3 lecture hours). This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education requirement for U. S. History and Civic Engagement and for Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice.

Topics include state and local government structures-grass roots politics, parties, and policies on state, county, city, township, village, and special district levels. Interrelationships, structures, functions, financing, problems and how they are approached today. Participation directly and indirectly in these governments by the average citizen. 3 credits (3 lecture hours), spring semester This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for Social Science.

This course introduces students to the operations of criminal, civil, and appellate courts and their key participants and includes an evaluation of the American Judiciary System. 3 credits (3 lecture hours) fall or spring semester This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement.

This is an introductory course in comparative government that examines both the theoretical and real-life issues confronting governments today. It discusses such basic concepts as: the social contract, democracy, authoritarianism, capitalism, and socialism. Concepts and structures are presented in the context of actual contemporary (non-U. S.) world governments. 3 credits (3 lecture hours) This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for Other World Civilization and World History & Global Awareness.