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120 Minne, 457-5500
Chairperson: Darrell Downs
Graduate Faculty: Bosworth, Csajko, Downs, Grover, Guernica, Lee, Lindaman

Matt Bosworth, Professor, Political Science; B.A., St. Johns Hopkins; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison; 1997-
Karen Csajko, Associate Professor, Political Science; B.S., M.S., Portland State University; Ph.D., University of Berkeley; 1996-
Darrell Downs, Professor, Political Science; B.A., B.S., Montana State University; M.S., Oregon State University; Ph.D., Colorado State
 University; 1992-
Yogesh Grover, Professor, Political Science; B.A., M.A., University of Delhi (India); Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia; 1988-
Edward Guernica, Assistant Professor, Political Science: B.A., San Jose State; M.A., Ph.D., Tulane University; 2004-
Frederick Lee, Professor, Political Science; B.A., University of New Orleans; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan; 1992-
Kara Lindaman, Assistant Professor, Political Science; B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., University of Kansas; 2006-

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
 510/410 Political Research Seminar - 3 S.H.
Capstone experience that allows students to do original primary research utilizing the various primary research tools and approaches used in the study of practical phenomena and processes. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and critical thinking. Students will have a capstone experience in which they will apply knowledge gained in this and other courses to an original research problem. Survey research techniques will be studied and a practical survey project will be undertaken. Prerequisite: POLS 380.
 516/416 Internship Program - 1-12 S.H.
To provide practical experience in local, state, and national government and in public administration (limited enrollment). Credit arranged. (May not apply toward a graduate degree.)
 520/420 Administrative Law - 3 S.H.
An exploration of the law of Administrative process: Legislative, Executive and Judicial control of administrative action, the formal administrative process; administrative discretion; and with due consideration to the Federal Administrative Procedure Act. Prerequisites: POLS 120 and 320.
 522/422 American Foreign Policy 3 S.H.
A study of the contemporary foreign policy of the United States. The course includes an analysis of threats and issues originating from the external world and facing America, and the suitable American response, responsibilities and commitments. Offered every two years. Prerequisite: POLS 130 or consent of instructor.
 526/426 Politics of Public Budgeting - 3 S.H.
An examination of the politics of budgeting at the state, local and national level. Consideration will be given to program planning, intergovernmental relations, the government and the economy, and reforms in budgetary systems. Prerequisites: POLS 120 and 228.
 599/499 Seminar - 1-3 S.H.
The subject matter to be arranged by the instructor prior to the course being offered. The student may repeat the course without limitation on the number of credits as long as the subject matter is different.

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