2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 14, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering
0-999: Developmental precollege-level courses
1000-2999: Lower division courses intended for undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  1 for a first-year course, 2 for a second-year course
3000-4999: Upper division courses carrying undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  3 for a third-year course, 4 for a fourth-year course.
5000-5999: Courses that carry graduate credit only in a major field different from that of the department offering the course. 
6000-6999: Courses that carry graduate credit in any major field.  
7000-7999: Courses intended for graduate students only.
8000-9999: Courses intended for post-master or doctoral-level work.
Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results.  For example, using “6*” will give all 6000 graduate-level courses.
 

Political Science

  
  • PLS 5750 - Human Rights in USA



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines controversies over human rights in the U.S. Considers contending definitions of human rights and debates over policy by focusing on a range of issues including immigration, pornography, gay rights, race relations, and poverty.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 5990 - Studies in Selected Topics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Problems, approaches and topics in the field of political science.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6030 - Campaigns and Elections



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    American political electoral institutions and processes, and campaigns.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6050 - Political Polarization in American Politics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Explores the causes and consequences of the deepening political divide in the U.S. Evaluates the role played by political elites and institutions such as the media and political parties in furthering political division.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6060 - Globalization



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Focuses on the economic aspects of globalization and effects on local, national, and international political processes.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6080 - Radical Black Thought



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines radical black thought and philosophy from a Pan-Africanist perspective, primarily focuses on the 20th century.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6100 - Political Psychology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces students to political psychology, with an emphasis on application to international politics. Students are provided with a broad survey of psychological theories, approaches and works, and how these perspectives are applied to foreign policy and world politics.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6160 - Sex and the Law



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Addresses how government uses law to regulate sex as activity, expression, and identity.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6170 - Appellate Politics and Moot Court



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Politics in the appellate courts and simulated appellate arguments in a moot court setting.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6180 - Politics and Ethics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Philosophical and legal foundations for regulating ethics among public officials.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6200 - Politics & the Novel



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    (Also listed as ENG 6600.) Study and critique of political themes in works of selected 20th century authors, including social roles, activism, political awareness, power, government, and conflict at the individual, institutional, and international level.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6210 - American Constitutional Politics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The creation of the US Constitution and the ongoing struggle in American legal politics over its basic meaning.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6260 - Supreme Court in American Politics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Role of the Supreme Court in the Constitution, its relations with other branches and agencies of the U.S. government, and significant events and trends in the Court.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6270 - Public Policy Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Study of the policy development process and its relationship to past and current urban issues. Focuses on a current urban issue through discussion, reading, and research.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6280 - National Security Politics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Study of U.S. national defense and security policy process and the major strategic issues facing the U.S. government.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6300 - American Government Seminar



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Selected topics related to American government politics and processes. Emphasis on readings, discussion and research. Topics vary.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6320 - International Politics of Cyber Security



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines the power and politics of cyber security, and the international implications of political and legal issues of digital technology on individuals, institutions, and states. Explores cyber security in the context of national and international security, with an emphasis on cyber espionage, cyber influence, and cyber conflict operations.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6330 - Public Opinion



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Opinion formation in American politics; relationship of opinion to public policy; voting behavior in American elections; role of mass media and political interest groups in the policy process; and development of political attitudes and values.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6340 - Political Leadership



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Study of political attitude development and acquisition of basic political orientations and values, beginning with childhood and proceeding through adolescence and adulthood. Investigation of the role of various socializing agents.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6350 - Seminar - Political Corruption



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Analysis of political corruption, including campaigns and elections, graft, the executive branch, congressional ethics, corruption in law enforcement, organized crime, and abuse of authority.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6360 - Criminal Law



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines the nature of the criminal law and reviews the law pertaining to criminal liability; inchoate crimes; the elements of crimes against persons, property, and habitation; and the defenses to criminal actions.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6370 - Criminal Procedure



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines the case law regarding the constitutional aspects of criminal procedure, particularly the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6380 - Environmental Law & Policy



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines environmental law and policy and reviews the statutory framework pertaining to environmental impact statements, the regulation of air and water pollution, the disposal and cleanup of toxic wastes, and workplace safety.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6390 - Bioethics and Law



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines legal implications of new biological technologies, particularly mind and behavior control, genetic engineering, birth and death control and organ transplantation.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6400 - Constitutional Law



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Cases in which provisions of the Constitution have been judicially interpreted; federal systems; separation of powers; and limits on government.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6410 - Natural Resources Law



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines federal management of natural resources on public lands, specifically water, minerals, timber, grazing, and wildlife. Analysis of constitutional authority, statutes, regulations, federalism, and judicial review of administrative decisions.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6420 - Criminal Justice Systems



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Survey of the American criminal justice system concentrating on political aspects. Topics include police, judges, attorneys, supreme court decisions, crime, and public opinion.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6440 - Topics in Criminal Justice



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Problems, approaches, and topics in the field of criminal justice and legal studies. Topics vary.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6450 - Advanced Crim Investigation



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Criminal investigative techniques including forensics, evidence, interviews, and interrogations as applied to specific types of crimes.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PLS 5410 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6480 - Gender Violence & Amer Pol



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines gender violence in the U.S. Considers the range of violence, its sources, and solutions. Topics include domestic violence, rape, eating disorders, reproductive rights, and pornography.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6490 - Intl Politics- Gender Violence



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Cross cultural examination of gender violence. Considers the range of violence, its sources, and solutions. Topics include domestic abuse, rape, female genital surgeries, prostitution, and reproductive rights.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6510 - Contemporary African Politics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Political processes and governmental institutions of sub-Saharan Africa; special attention to dynamics of political development and socioeconomic change. Comparative analysis of selected African political systems.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6520 - International Human Rights



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines the role of human rights in international relations. Considers contending definitions of human rights and debates over policy by focusing on thematic issues and case studies.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6530 - Soviet Successor States



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines the political life in the former Soviet Union, with emphasis on the legacy of communism and the role of economics and politics in the transition to democracy.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6540 - Politics of the Middle East



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to governments and politics of the Middle East with special attention to cultural and historical background and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6550 - Politics of Iraq



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Traces recent political history of Iraq since its formation in 1920s. Examines reasons for recent war and implications for Iraq’s political future
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6560 - Politics of Europe



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Comparative study of the political systems of Great Britain, France, and West Germany.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6570 - Politics of Developing Nations



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Exploration of politics, economy, society, and international relations of developing nations.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6580 - Latin American Politics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces students to politics in Central America, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on political and economic development. Considers major debates in comparative politics about a variety of issues, including democracy and democratization.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6590 - Contemporary Brazil



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to Brazilian politics, society and economy. Topics include Brazil’s political and economic liberalization, its international relations, gender and race relations, and the environment.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6600 - Seminar in Comparative Politics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Readings, research, reports, and discussion of selected topics and problems. Topics vary.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6610 - Comparative Social Movements



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines group behavior motivated by the desire to change or maintain political, economic, cultural or social systems. Examination of movements in countries around the world, including cross-national and global movements.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6620 - US- India-Pakistan-Afghan Relations



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examination of various aspects of United States relations with India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6640 - Politics of Israel and Palestine



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This class examines the domestic politics of Israel and Palestine, and the international politics of the conflict between them. This course focuses on the causes, development, and prospects of the conflict in the area known as Israel/Palestine. It examines the political history of Israelis and Palestinians, their differing narratives that frame their worldview and how they see the conflict.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6650 - Politics of Nationalism



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to different dimensions of nationalism. Examination of theories and cases of nationalist movements/conflicts from different parts of the world in order to appreciate relevance of nationalism to contemporary politics and international relations.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6660 - Political Institutions and Issues- South Asia



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines political institutions and political, economic, security and international relations issues in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6670 - Chinese Domestic Politics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Analysis of governmental structures and processes within modern China, emphasizing both elite and mass politics. Overview of the rise of state socialism and examination of some of the key issues in Chinese politics and society today.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6700 - Topics in International Relations



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Readings, research, reports, and discussion on selected topics and problems in international relations. Topics vary.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6710 - International Law



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines the nature of international law; international courts and subjects; diplomacy; the use of force; law of war; and international environmental law.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6720 - Terrorism and Counterterrorism



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Surveys the phenomenon of terrorism: who employs it, how and why it occurs in international politics, and examines how states respond to terrorism.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6730 - American Foreign Policy



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Investigates the role of the United States in contemporary international politics and the relationship of the domestic political system to that role. Discussion of current policy and events included.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6740 - Politics of Women Terrorists



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines the political behavior of women in terrorism, including an analysis of the roles females play in different groups, and differing theories to explain recent changes in the field.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6750 - Weapons of Mass Destruction



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines various issues relating to weapons of mass destruction, including their manufacture, use, effects, and the politics surrounding decisions to acquire them.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6770 - International Organization



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines the competing theoretical perspectives on international organization and analyzes the structure, functions, and the evolving role of key international organizations–IGOs & NGOs– in global governance; also explores their pathologies and prospects for reform.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6819 - Political Science Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Internship for academic credit. Interns are expected to work at least 12-15 hours per week and write an assessment of the experience at the end of the semester.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Internatnl+Comparatve Polit-MA.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
  
  • PLS 6820 - State Legislative Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Students work for a state legislator in Columbus two days per week. They report weekly to the faculty instructor and write an assessment of the experience at the end of the assignment.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
    Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
  
  • PLS 6821 - Pre-Law Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Intern 12-15 hours per week in regional law offices, including prosecutors, public defenders, and private practices. Assist attorneys, participate in outreach program activities, and observe trials.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
    Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
  
  • PLS 6822 - Congressional District Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Intern 12-15 hours per week in one of the area’s congressional district local offices to assist staff with constituency casework.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
  
  • PLS 6823 - Campaign Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Volunteer for the candidate of ones choice in a local, state, or federal election. Work 170 hours over the semester, adjusting hours to account for the campaign calendar.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
    Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
  
  • PLS 6824 - Local/City Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Intern 12-15 hours per week in a local governmental office. Jobs include working with city managers, mayors, and other city leaders to meet local needs and help with specific projects.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
    Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
  
  • PLS 6825 - Washington, DC Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Internships in Washington, DC for academic credit. Interns are expected to work at least 12-15 hours per week and write an assessment of the experience at the end of the semester.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
    Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
  
  • PLS 6850 - Chinese Foreign Policy



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines development and current practices of Chinese foreign policy. Special attention given to China-U.S. relations, as well as China’s role in international and regional organizations.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6860 - Model United Nations Seminar



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Model UN is an experiential learning opportunity built around this seminar, with intensive training in research, public speaking, bargaining and conflict resolution. Culminates at the national conference in New York, simulating the U.N.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6870 - Politics of Intelligence Gathering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines the history and politics of intelligence gathering, analysis and application in policy making in the United States. Addresses the tension inherent to a secret agency operating within a democratic state and considers the role of technology.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6871 - Fundamentals of Intelligence Tradecraft: Research, Analysis, Writing, and Briefing



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Immerses students in the fundamental tradecraft standards of intelligence analysis used by the United States Intelligence Community.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6880 - Conflict Resolution



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Survey of literature on causes and resolution of conflict and application of concepts and theories to analysis of a real-world international conflict.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6881 - Diplomacy & Negotiation



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Topics include power and leverage; negotiation strategies; mediation and third-party involvement; and ratification and implementation of agreements. Provides an analytical understanding of how negotiation works, and some level of proficiency and comfort in the practice of negotiation.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 6900 - Independent Reading



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Supervised individual readings on selected topics.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
    Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
  
  • PLS 6910 - Independent Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Supervised individual research on a selected topic arranged between the student and faculty member directing the study.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • PLS 6920 - Independent Field Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Supervised individual projects. May include internships or other special projects.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
  
  • PLS 6930 - Contemporary Problems



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Advanced study in a selected topic that frequently includes new developments in the methodology or subject matter of the various subfields of the discipline.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 6940 - Special Topics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Advanced study of a selected topic of contemporary political significance.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PLS 7010 - International and Comparative Politics Statistics I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Emphasis on quantitative research design, statistical literacy and data analysis in political science. Discusses measurement, probability, and univariate hypothesis testing.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Internatnl+Comparatve Polit-MA.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • PLS 7030 - International and Comparative Politics Research Design



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Addresses fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative research in social science with emphasis on skills needed to complete master’s thesis or project.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Internatnl+Comparatve Polit-MA.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 7200 - Grad Seminar in IR Theory



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the theories and concepts employed in modern political analysis with emphasis on the study of international relations.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Internatnl+Comparatve Polit-MA.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 7300 - Theories of Comparative Politics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Focuses on research emphasizing the comparative analysis of political systems and cultures, including mass and elite behavior in democratic and non-democratic regimes.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Internatnl+Comparatve Polit-MA.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PLS 7790 - Practicum in International Relations/Comparative Politics



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 8
    Field experience for students in selected settings. Jointly supervised by faculty and on-site personnel.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • PLS 7791 - Principles of Intelligence



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    This seminar examines the role of intelligence in security, and the rigorous techniques used by analysts. Data collection, analysis, and policy recommendations to develop threat and vulnerabilty assessments are the focus.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • PLS 7900 - Continuing Registration



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Continuing registration.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • PLS 7980 - Graduate Project



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 8
    Graduate research project that combines knowledge gained through coursework with field experience.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • PLS 7981 - Strategic Intelligence



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course examines the process whereby the president and national security policymakers use strategic intelligence in foreign policy. The process is examined from its historical inception up to contemporary practice.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • PLS 7982 - Intelligence and Homeland Security



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course examines how intelligence interacts with homeland security, its impact on both individuals and society. Civil liberties, public perception, and the rule of law and the intelligence community are studied. This course may culminate in a security clearance for eligible class members.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • PLS 7990 - Graduate Thesis Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 8
    Research for Master’s Thesis.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study

Population & Public Health

  
  • PPH 2000 - Global Health



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course will investigate the commonalities and differences of global health issues around the world and how these are diverse, but interconnected. Integrated Writing course.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing, Multicultural Competency, Wright State Core
  
  • PPH 2100 - Climate Change and Health



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Awareness about our changing climate and climate adaptation. Students will learn about changing climate such as extreme weather events, hurricanes, floods, fires, increasing temperature and climate’s direct impact on human health including heat-related disorders, infectious diseases, respiratory and allergic disorders, malnutrition, and mental health problems.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing, Multicultural Competency, Wright State Core
  
  • PPH 4990 - Undergraduate Biomedical Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6
    Undergraduate biomedical research and seminar. Students will participate in hands-on research as well as reading primary literature, presenting scientific talks, and exploring the social and ethical implications of scientific research.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • PPH 6100 - Biostatistics for Health Professionals



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the basic principles and applications of statistical methods as they are applied to data arising in the health professions.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Public Health - MPH.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PPH 6200 - Public Health Epidemiology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This is an introduction to epidemiology; including historical foundations, basic concepts, research designs, infectious diseases, screening, the influence of chance, bias, and confounding, and practical applications. The course discusses the calculation and interpretation of measures of frequency, association, and public health impact. Emphasis is placed on epidemiological principles, concepts, and methods used within public health settings. Students will complete an applied data project.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Epidemiology - Cert, Public Health - MPH.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PPH 6300 - Environmental Health



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Students taking this course will develop a broad knowledge base in the multidisciplinary field of environmental health. The class will focus on the topics of environmental health that have the greatest affect on the community, such as food-borne health hazards, zoonotic disease, housing, water treatment, and solid and hazardous waste and substances. Contemporary concerns, such as climate change, environmental disaster, and the built environment, will also be thoroughly discussed.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Public Health - MPH.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PPH 6400 - Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course addresses the socio-ecological and behavioral theories of health behavior and their application to designing theory-based interventions. Students develop a theory-based logic map for one risk or protective health behavior.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Public Health - MPH.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PPH 6500 - Health Resource Management & Policy



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course will introduce students to the theory, concepts, and practice of managing health resources in both traditional health services and public health settings. In addition, this course will cover health care policies and their impact on health care resources/outcomes. Sessions will include presentations on patient behavior, the insurance industry, health provider theory, law, and quality among other topics.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Business - MBA, Health Care Management - Cert, Public Health - MPH. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: School of Medicine.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PPH 7110 - Applied Public Health Research Design and Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This class will examine a range of research designs in the context of methods commonly used in public health departments and community based organizations. Students will also learn data analysis skills using SPSS needed to analyze data collected. Students will conduct a research project using a secondary data set.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PPH 6100 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level PPH 6200 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Public Health - MPH.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PPH 7120 - Qualitative Methods in Public Health



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This is an overview of qualitative research methods commonly used in public health. Students will gain experience in the qualitative research process: problem definition, instrument development, data collection, data analysis (qualitative analysis software), interpretation and write-up of findings. Students will develop a critical perspective and be able to evaluate the methodological rigor of qualitative studies by recognizing their strengths and weaknesses, appropriate and inappropriate uses.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Public Health - MPH.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PPH 7130 - Using Geospatial Technologies in Public Health



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course prepares students to use geospatial technologies within the framework of Public Health issues. Topics covered include geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning system (GPS), remote sensing, spatial analysis, project design, data management, basic cartographic principles, case studies and a project. At completion, students have a baseline understanding of how to incorporate geospatial technologies into real-world Public Health matters.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PPH 6100 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level PPH 6200 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Public Health - MPH. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: School of Medicine.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • PPH 7140 - Social Networks and Health



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course provides an introduction to the major theories, methods, models, and findings of social network analysis research and application with attention to medical and public health topics. While not a methods course, the goal of the course is to introduce scholars to the body of research of social networks and health. The emphasis of the course will be to apply the theory of social networks to practical public health situations through engaging peer-reviewed research and class discussion.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PPH 6100 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level PPH 6400 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Public Health - MPH. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: School of Medicine.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PPH 7150 - Applied Epidemiology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course will overview advanced topics in epidemiology as they apply in public health research and applications. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PPH 6100 Minimum Grade of B and Graduate level PPH 6200 Minimum Grade of B
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Epidemiology - Cert, Public Health - MPH.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PPH 7160 - Advanced Statistical & Epidemiology Methods Using SPSS



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This class will introduce advanced statistical methods such as regression analysis applied in epidemiological research. Students will learn application of these methods using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to do data analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PPH 6100 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level PPH 6200 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Public Health - MPH.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • PPH 7170 - Public Health Epidemiology II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Through homework, readings, exercises and class projects, students will gain hands-on experience of epidemiologic research.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PPH 6100 Minimum Grade of B and Graduate level PPH 6200 Minimum Grade of B
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Public Health - MPH.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PPH 7210 - Maternal and Child Health



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Concentrating on women of childbearing age, pregnant women, infants, and children from birth through 21 years, this course provides an introduction to the health needs of women and children and to the delivery of services/interventions designed to meet these needs. Critical areas in maternal, infant and child health are examined from several perspectives. Students learn the biological, social, political, and economic context within which maternal and child health problems arise.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PPH 6200 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Public Health - MPH.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PPH 7220 - Issues in Aging



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Multidisciplinary approaches to the challenges and opportunities of communities and/or families faced with providing health care and social services to a growing number of older adults. Students will work in multidisciplinary teams for class projects.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
 

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