BYU-Hawaii--Political Science Department--Academic Program

Political Science extends far beyond the immediate concerns of politicians or pollsters; it is essential to the human condition. It involves fundamental choices concerning our life in communities-- whether locally, nationally, or globally. Without politics there could be only chaos and conflict. These courses listed below offer an extensive study in the disciplinary field of Political Science.

Political Science (POSC)

100. Learning to Think and Write about Political Science (1) (W, Su) This course provides a foundation in good thinking and clear communication by examining the principles of good thinking, common logical fallacies, and essay writing.

105R. Current Affairs (1) (F, W) An analysis of current political events.

110. The U.S. Political System (3) (F, W) Systematic inquiry into the national government and politics of the U.S. in the context of American society as a whole.

130. Introduction to Public Administration (3) (W) Organization and operation of government. Relationship of administration to other branches of government; type of control over administration; control and local government.

140. State and Local Government (3) (Sp) Designed to provide a basic understanding of how local governments function. Federalism, actors, and public policy issues will be examined.

150. Comparative Government and Politics (3) (F, W) Patterns of select European, Asian, and Pacific Basin political systems.

170. International Relations (3) (F, W, Sp) An analysis of modern international politics.

199R. Service Leadership Internship in Political Science (1-3) (F, W, Sp, Su) Off-campus service learning. Activities related to the major and employment will be approved. Prior approval is necessary, a program coordinated by a faculty member and an on-site supervisor.

200. Political Inquiry (4) (W) An examination of the methodology of political science.

202. History of Political Philosophy (3) (F) A survey of the great political philosophies.

220. Asian Governments (3) (W) An examination of the politics and governments of Asian countries.

222. Oceanic Governments (3) (W) This course examines the governments and politics of the island societies of Oceania.

263. Public Personnel Management (3) (F) The nature and development of functions, techniques, and maintenance problems of personnel. Labor relations philosophy and collective bargaining in the public and private sector.

310R. Topics in American Government (3) (W) Continuation of POSC 110. Various topics involving one of the three branches of the Federal Government will be explored. (Prerequisite: POSC 110 or permission of the instructor.)

325. International Relations of Asia (3) (W odd years) Foreign Policy and International Relations of China, Japan, northeast and southeast Asia. Historical and contemporary review and analysis. (Prerequisite: POSC 170 or permission of the instructor.)

331. Public Policy (3) (W) The decision-making processes by which public policies are reached, and steps of analysis of those policies. (Requires Junior standing or approval of instructor)

385R. Pacific National Politics (3) (F) The study of culture and politics of a Pacific Island country capitalizing on current elections and campaign activities. Political behavior, economic and social concerns, and historical factors are brought into focus.

390R. Special Topics in Political Science (1-3) (Variable).

399R. Internship in Political Science (1-12) Maximum 12 (F, W, Sp, Su) Credit for applied experience in political science. Prior approval must be obtained and coordinated by a faculty member and on-site supervisor.

440. Contemporary Urban Planning (3) (W) Public sector planning on the state and local level. Emphasis on theory, politics, and law.

460. The Constitution of the United States (3) (Alternate Years) This course is a description and analysis of the United States Constitution in its historical and continuing role as the basis of American government and politics. (Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor or completion of Political Science 110, or Social Science 100, or History 120 or 121.)

470. International Relations Theory (3) (W) Analysis of major theories and theorists of International Relations: systems, conflict, environment, deterrence, integration, decision-making and special topics. (Prerequisite: POSC 170 or permission of instructor.)

475. Political Futures Studies (3) (Sp) This course looks at the various methods of futures forecasting, images of the future, and societal theories of social change.

480R. Pacific Regionalism (3) (Sp) The study of international and regional organizations based in the Pacific. Provides general understanding of work programs, staffing, procedures, and involvement of Pacific Island governments.

495R. Independent Study (1-3)

496R. Student Research (1-3) (F, W, Sp) Supervised individual research for students who have been granted a student research and development associateship. (Required for all associates.)

498. Political Internship(3) (F, W, Sp) Under faculty supervision, students will work in a private or government agency. 140 hours are required.

499. Political Research and Writing (3) (F, W, Sp) Under faculty supervision, the student will research and write a major paper on a political topic.(Prerequisite: Eng 315 or 316.)

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