Political Science
College of Liberal & Creative Arts
Dean: Dr. Andrew Harris
Department of Political Science
Humanities Building, Room 304
Phone: (415) 338-2247
Website: http://politicalscience.sfsu.edu/
Chair: Nicole Watts
Graduate Coordinator: Katherine Gordy
Mission Statement
The Department of Political Science seeks to guide students towards becoming active and informed members of the community, locally and globally. We train students in four subfields—American Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, and Public Law—with the aim of increasing their knowledge of the historical and geographical specificity of political power, institutions, values, and practices, as well the ways in which these can be transformed. Our faculty supports students as they learn to think and act as conscious and fully engaged political agents, committed to social justice and political transparency and participation. Students leave the classroom with the knowledge and skills to open doors to diverse career opportunities.
Program Scope
Undergraduate study in political science is designed to develop knowledge, analytical skills, and critical insight into the nature of politics and political problems. The aim is to prepare students for active engagement in political life, whether as informed citizens or in a range of possible careers. The department endeavors to acquaint students with the issues of political life that have absorbed political thinkers and actors through the ages, as well as to equip students with the most contemporary skills for research analysis and policymaking.
The Master of Arts in Political Science is designed for students who wish to proceed to further post-graduate study at the doctoral level as well as those who seek to terminate their study with the M.A. degree. Areas of specialization may include American politics, political theory, comparative politics, public law, research methods. Student teaching assistant opportunities are also available. Limited financial aid is available in the form of scholarships and teaching assistantships. The program is professional in its standards, substantive offerings, and levels of expectation.
Pre-Law Program
No specific major is required for admission to a school of law. Since law schools generally expect their students to have a broad foundation in the social sciences and the humanities, selection of a major in such areas is recommended. For more information, the student should consult the catalog of the school of law to which they expect to apply for admission.
For pre-law students who choose a major in political science, the department offers a rich array of courses in public law that are appropriate as preparation for legal training. The department also provides advising and other services (e.g., mock LSAT) for pre-law students in any major who wish to improve their preparation for law school.
Other Programs
Upon advisement, majors and minors in Political Science may select options enabling them to concentrate in a variety of career-related fields: education and teaching, research methods, public service, community action, pre-professional (for students anticipating graduate study in political science), political journalism, research and policy analysis, comparative studies, and various area studies concentration and minors.
Professor
AARON BELKIN (2009), Professor of Political Science; BA (1988), Brown University; MA (1992), Ph.D. (1998), University of California, Berkeley.
MARTIN CARCIERI (2007), Professor of Political Science; B.A. (1979), California State University, Los Angeles; M.A. (1981), California State University, Los Angeles; J.D. (1986), UC, Hastings College of Law; Ph.D. (1997), University of California, Santa Barbara.
SUJIAN GUO (2002), Professor of Political Science; B.A. (1983), University of International Business and Economy, Beijing, China; M.A. (1987), Peking University, China; M.A. (1993), Marquette University; Ph.D. (1999), University of Tennessee.
RON HAYDUK (2016), Professor of Political Science; B.A. (1981), B.S.W. (1981), Rutgers University; Ph.D. (1996), Graduate Center of the City University of New York.
JOEL J. KASSIOLA (1995), Professor of Political Science; B.A. (1967), Brooklyn College, City University of New York; M.A. (1971), Ph.D. (1974), Princeton University.
JAMES R. MARTEL (2002), Professor of Political Science; B.A. (1986), Williams College; M.A. (1987), Ph.D. (1995), University of California, Berkeley.
AMITA SHASTRI (1989), Professor of Political Science; B.A. (1975), M.A. (1977), M.Phil. (1980), University of Delhi; Ph.D. (1985), Jawaharlal Nehru University.
ANDREI TSYGANKOV (2000), Professor of Political Science, Professor of International Relations; Ph.D. (1991), Moscow State University; Ph.D. (2000), University of Southern California.
NICOLE WATTS (2003), Professor of Political Science; B.A. (1989), University of Washington; M.A. (1992), University of London School of Oriental and African Studies; Ph.D. (2001), University of Washington.
Associate Professor
KATHERINE GORDY (2008), Associate Professor of Political Science; B.A. (1993), State University of New York at Albany; Ph.D. (2005), Cornell University.
JASON MCDANIEL (2009), Associate Professor of Political Science; B.A. (1995), University of Southern California; M.A. (2001), University of Southern California; Ph.D. (2007), University of Southern California.
FRANCIS NEELY (2002), Associate Professor of Political Science; B.A. (1994), M.A. (1996), University of Arizona; Ph.D. (2001), State University of New York, Stony Brook.
Assistant Professor
NICHOLAS D. CONWAY (2017), Assistant Professor of Political Science; B.A. (2000), Wabash College; J.D. (2003), Indiana University Maurer School of Law; Ph.D. (2016), Texas AM University.
REBECCA EISSLER (2018), Assistant Professor of Political Science; B.A. (2012), Tulane University; M.A. (2015), Ph.D. (2018), The University of Texas at Austin.
MARCELA GARCÍA-CASTAÑON (2013), Assistant Professor of Political Science; B.A. (2007), University of Arizona; M.A. (2009), Ph.D. (2013), University of Washington.
AMANDA ROBERTI (2020), Assistant Professor of Political Science; B.A. (2004), Kutztown University; M.A. (2011), Rutgers University, Newark; Ph.D. (2017), Rutgers University, New Brunswick.
WHITNEY K. TAYLOR (2019), Assistant Professor of Political Science; B.A. (2013), University of Minnesota; M.A. (2016), Ph.D. (2019), Cornell University.
Lecturer
CAROL J. SILVERMAN (1996), Lecturer in Political Science; A.B. (1973), Princeton University; M.A. (1976), Ph.D. (1983), University of California, Berkeley.
Lecturers
Dominic Caserta, Kevin Croshal, Mimi Glumac, Alexis Hanson, Ali Kashani, David Lee, Doowan Lee, Michael Loebs, Chris Longenecker, Benjamin Lozano, Alex Otruba, Blake Respini, Al Schendan, Carol Silverman, James Tracy
PLSI 100 Understanding Politics (Units: 3)
Concepts and principles of political thought, action, and institutions.
Course Attributes:
- D1: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 105 Principles of Government and Politics (Units: 3)
The individual's role in government and politics as active agents rather than observers, citizens rather than subjects, and the means for engaging in broad political questions and one's own position. Exploration of the various political relationships that define and motivate individuals.
PLSI 106 Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy: Introduction to Political Economy (Units: 3)
Political-economic approaches to the analysis of questions each society must solve: governance, production, allocation, distribution, freedom, and equity. The development of contemporary market vs. non-market organization, political direction of economic activity, and political-economic struggles.
Course Attributes:
- D1: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 150 Contemporary Moral/Political Issues (Units: 3)
Theories of the good life, ethics, rights, and justice through the examination of contemporary moral issues including capital punishment, affirmative action, abortion, racial and sexual equality, privacy, pornography, and environmental protection.
(This course is offered as PHIL 150 and PLSI 150. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- C2: Humanities
- Social Justice
PLSI 200 Introduction to American Politics (Units: 3)
Introduction to contemporary American politics and institutions of government, including California. Study of the structure, functions, and politics of Congress, the presidency, Supreme Court; examination of principles of federalism, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights; the role of public opinion, elections, political parties, interest groups.
Course Attributes:
- U.S. Govt CA State Local Govt
- D3: Social Sciences: US CA Gov
PLSI 216 The 2020 Presidential Election: Issues and Analysis (Units: 2)
Public issues in the Presidential election race. Topics may include but are not limited to: health care and insurance, the economy, international affairs, the environment and climate change, same-sex marriage, free trade, and education. Experts on political campaigns will discuss the polls, media, the campaign, campaign financing regarding the Presidential contest, and how the Presidential race will impact Congressional and State races. (CR/NC grading only)
PLSI 250 Comparative Politics (Units: 3)
Governmental institutions, political processes, socio-economic development and issues in countries around the world.
PLSI 275 Introduction to Political Theory (Units: 3)
Competing traditions of political theory: the foundation of political thought; the nature and scope of politics.
PLSI 302GW Writing for Political Science - GWAR (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Restricted to Political Science majors and minors; GE Area A2.
Course Attributes:
- Graduation Writing Assessment
PLSI 303 Fundamentals of Political Science (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: GE Area A2.
PLSI 304 Scientific Inquiry in Political Science (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: PLSI 200 or equivalent; PLSI 303 recommended.
PLSI 307 Qualitative Methods in Political Science and International Relations (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 307 and I R 307. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 308 Research and Writing for Public Law (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 309 Methods and Approaches in Political Theory (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 318 Modern Citizenship: Pundits, Podcasts, and Political Know-How in the 21st Century (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 320 Political Forum (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: PLSI 200 or equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 321 Development and Foreign Policy: Africa (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as I R 321 and PLSI 321. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 322 Latin American Policy Analysis (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 322 and PLSI 322. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 325 Chinese Foreign Policy (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as I R 325 and PLSI 325. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 327 Europe: Forming a More Perfect Union (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as I R 327 and PLSI 327. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 328 Domestic and Foreign Policy: Post-Communist Regions (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as I R 328 and PLSI 328. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 329 U.S.-Japan Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 329 and PLSI 329. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 342 Strategy and War (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as I R 342 and PLSI 342. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 351 Political Theory: The Classical Tradition (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 352 Political Theory: Reformation to Nineteenth Century (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 353 Political Theory: The Twentieth Century (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
This course has a GWAR approved format (noted by a GW suffix that follows the course number) and a non-GWAR format (no suffix). Students who complete the course in one format may not repeat the course under the other format. Students who complete the non-GWAR formatted course will not receive GWAR credit.
PLSI 354 Politics, the Environment, and Social Change (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better; PLSI 200; or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Justice
PLSI 355 Politics and Ethics of the Consumer Society (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 355 and PHIL 355. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Justice
PLSI 356 Political Theories of Neoliberalism (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
PLSI 360 Development of American Political Thought (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PLSI 200.
This course has a GWAR approved format (noted by a GW suffix that follows the course number) and a non-GWAR format (no suffix). Students who complete the course in one format may not repeat the course under the other format. Students who complete the non-GWAR formatted course will not receive GWAR credit.
PLSI 362 Domestic & Transnational Sources of U.S. Foreign Policy (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: I R 310 or PLSI 200 or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 362 and PLSI 362. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 371 Marxist Political Theory (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 372 Critical Political Theory (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 372, HUM 372, and I R 372. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 373 Essentials of California Politics (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Calif State & Local Govt
PLSI 381 Political Theories of Sexuality (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 382 Politics and Literature (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 386 Introduction to Critical Social Thought (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as CST 300 and PLSI 386. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 387 Non-Western Comparative Political Thought (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
PLSI 388 Politics and the Popular (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 389 Latin American Revolutionary Societies (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
PLSI 392 Latin American Political Thought (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
PLSI 393 Anarchist Political Theory (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 394 Political Theories of Work, Labor, and Free Time (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as PLSI 394 and LABR 394. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 395 Political Theories of Pedagogy and Community Activism (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
PLSI 396 Fascism and Communism in 20th Century Europe (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 401 The Political Economy of Sub-Saharan Africa (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 403 Cases in Comparative Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 404 Politics of China (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 404 and I R 404. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 406 Radical Right Politics: Far-Right Parties in Contemporary Europe (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 407 Politics of Russia (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 407 and I R 407. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 408 Mexican Politics and Society (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as LTNS 670 and PLSI 408. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 409 Russia and World Order (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 409 and PLSI 409. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 410 Middle East Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 411 East Asian Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 411 and I R 411. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 412 South Asian Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as PLSI 412 and I R 412. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 416 Ethnicity and Nationalism (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 416 and I R 416. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 417 Gender, Equality, and Politics: A Comparative Perspective (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 417 and I R 417. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 418 Political Transitions in East & Southeast Asia (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 419 Comparative Political Economy (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 421 Social Movements in the Francophone World (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: FR 305 or equivalent.
(This course is offered as FR 421 and PLSI 421. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 422 Law and Courts in Comparative Perspective (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 422 and I R 422. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 424 Social Movements (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 424, SOC 424, and I R 424. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 425 Imagining Power in the Middle East (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; PLSI 410 or equivalent; or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 430 Israeli Democracy: Politics, Institutions, and Society (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as JS 430, I R 430, and PLSI 430. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 431 Constructing Kurdistan (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; PLSI 250 or PLSI 410 or HIST 381 or I R 323 or I R 324 or MEIS 300; or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 431 and MEIS 431. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 434 Arendt and Heidegger (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: GE Area A2 or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as HUM 434, JS 414, PHIL 434, and PLSI 434. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 435 Politics of Global Finance and Crisis (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 435, I R 435, and FIN 435. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 451 Engaging Democracy: Participating in Historical Debates (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as HIST 308 [formerly HIST 551]/PLSI 451. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- U.S. Govt CA State Local Govt
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 459 Refugees in Global Perspective (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 459/PLSI 459. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 460 Topics in American Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 461 Voting Behavior, Campaigns, and Elections (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 462 Applied Public Opinion Research (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 463 The Politics of Immigration in the United States (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Social Justice
PLSI 464 Race and American Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Social Justice
PLSI 465 Reason, Passion, and Political Behavior (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 467 Politics and Community Organizing (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 468 Women and American Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 470 The Politics of Sex and Reproduction (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 470, SXS 470, and WGS 470. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 472 Civic and Political Engagement (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
PLSI 473 California Politics and Government (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Calif State & Local Govt
- Social Justice
PLSI 475 San Francisco Political Issues (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as PLSI 475 and USP 485. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 476 The American Presidency (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 477 Congress and the Presidency (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
This course has a GWAR approved format (noted by a GW suffix that follows the course number) and a non-GWAR format (no suffix). Students who complete the course in one format may not repeat the course under the other format. Students who complete the non-GWAR formatted course will not receive GWAR credit.
PLSI 478 Judicial Process (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; PLSI 200; or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
PLSI 479 The United States Congress (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 480 Introduction to Urban Policy and Analysis (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as PLSI 480 and USP 480. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 485 Political Sociology (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division standing; completion of GE Areas A and B4; or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 492 Research Methods (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as USP 492 and PLSI 492. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 493 Data Analysis (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PLSI 492/USP 492 or equivalent.
(This course is offered as PLSI 493 and USP 493. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 500 Labor and Government (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as LABR 500 and PLSI 500. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 512 Urban Politics and Community Power (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 512 and USP 512. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 512GW Urban Politics and Community Power - GWAR (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: Upper-division Political Science majors; GE Area A2; or consent of the instructor.
This course has a GWAR approved format (noted by a GW suffix that follows the course number) and a non-GWAR format (no suffix). Students who complete the course in one format may not repeat the course under the other format. Students who complete the non-GWAR formatted course will not receive GWAR credit.
[CSL may be available]
Course Attributes:
- Graduation Writing Assessment
PLSI 513 Politics, Law, and the Urban Environment (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as USP 513, GEOG 668, and PLSI 513. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 544 Women in the World (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 544 and PLSI 544. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 552 Individual Rights and the Constitution (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
PLSI 553 Legal Issues (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 554 Separation of Powers and Federalism (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PLSI 478 or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 555 Moot Court (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 556 Constitutional Law: First Amendment (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PLSI 478 or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 557 Constitutional Law: The Fourteenth Amendment (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PLSI 478 or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 560 Urban Poverty and Policy (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as USP 560 and PLSI 560. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 561 Jurisprudence (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PLSI 478 or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 562 Jurisprudence Writing Workshop (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; PLSI 302GW and PLSI 478.
PLSI 570 Urban Health Policy (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as USP 570, LABR 570, and PLSI 570. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 580 Housing Policy and Planning (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as USP 580 and PLSI 580. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 603 Public Service Internships (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; concurrent enrollment in PLSI 604; consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 603 and USP 603. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 604 Internship Seminar (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; concurrent enrollment in PLSI 603.
(This course is offered as PLSI 604 and USP 604. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 605 Senior Seminar: Student's Choice Empirical Research Project (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Political Science majors; all core PLSI courses and a PLSI GWAR.
PLSI 606 Senior Seminar in American Politics (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Senior Political Science majors; all Political Science core courses and PLSI 302GW.
PLSI 607 Senior Seminar in Comparative Politics (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Political Science majors and minors; upper-division standing; PLSI 250; a PLSI GWAR.
PLSI 608 Senior Seminar in Political Theory (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Political Science majors and minors; upper-division standing; a PLSI GWAR and PLSI 275.
PLSI 609 Senior Seminar in Public Law: Legal Issues (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Political Science majors and minors; upper-division standing; a PLSI GWAR and PLSI 478.
PLSI 610 Judicial and Legal Internship (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; interview required; concurrent enrollment in PLSI 611; consent of the instructor.
PLSI 611 Judicial and Legal Internship Seminar (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Require concurrent enrollment in PLSI 610.
PLSI 685 Projects in the Teaching of Political Science (Units: 1-4)
Reading and discussion in the teaching of political science. Responsibilities include working with supervising faculty member in preparing course materials, tutoring students, and conducting small discussion sections. (Students may earn a maximum of 4 units toward the baccalaureate degree for any course(s) numbered 685 regardless of discipline.)PLSI 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-4)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor, major adviser, and department chair. Enrollment by petition.
PLSI 700 Research Methods (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
PLSI 707 Practicum in Teaching in Political Science In Higher Education (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 708 College Teaching of Political Science (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
PLSI 740 Seminar in American Politics (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 742 Public Opinion, Elections, and Media (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 743 Racial Politics and American Democracy (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 744 U.S. Supreme Court in the Making of Public Policy (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 745 Post Civil Rights Period in American Democracy (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 746 Urban Politics and Power (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 760 Seminar in Comparative Politics (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 764 Democracies and Democratization (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 765 Social Movements of the Islamic World (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 766 State-Society Relations (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 767 Indian Politics Seminar (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
PLSI 768 The Politics of Dissent in Comparative Perspective (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Political Science or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 769 China's Environmental Crisis (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 780 Seminar in Political Theory (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 782 Colonialism, Gender and Scientific Racism (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 785 Seminar on Rawls (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 786 Great Theorists: Walter Benjamin (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 786, GER 786, and HUM 725. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 787 The Political Theory of Franz Kafka (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; upper-division standing permitted with the consent of the instructor.
PLSI 788 Latin American Political Theory (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 789 Political Theories of Colonialism and Anti-Colonialism (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 896EXM Culminating Experience Examination (Units: 0-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor, committee chair, and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies. ATC and Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration.
PLSI 898 Master's Thesis (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy (ATC) for the master's degree and consent of the candidate's committee chair, and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies.
PLSI 899 Independent Study (Units: 1-4)
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate major adviser, supervising faculty member, and department chair.