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PSCI 4407 - Early Political Thought
Main currents of political thought in their historical setting from Plato to Machiavelli, with a critical evaluation of those elements of continuing worth. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4414 - Organizational Change Agents
Explores strategies for changing public and nonprofit organizations and of ways leadership abilities can be used for this purpose. Analysis of obstacles to organizational change and of methods for overcoming them. Principles of change applied to real-life contexts. Cross-listed with PSCI 5514. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4417 - Modern Political Thought
Main currents of political thought in their historical setting from the 17th century to the present. Development of the student’s own political theory. PSCI 4407 is not a prerequisite for PSCI 4417. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4427 - Law, Politics and Justice
Analysis of the relationship of politics, law, and justice, particularly the degree to which moral norms and political concerns should and do influence legal standards and their perceived legitimacy. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4437 - Coercion and the State
An analysis of: (1) the historical emergence of the modern state; (2) the theoretical justifications for the concentration of political power and the activist state; (3) the internationalization of the European state system; and (4) anarchist and Fourth World challenges. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4444 - Contemporary Culture and Politics in America
Intellectual and experiential investigation of the interplay of culture and politics in American society, as manifested in literature, social and political philosophy, psychological writings and trends, radical movements, popular culture, and daily behavior. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4446 - Advanced Indigenous Peoples’ Politics
Builds upon the theoretical and applied foundations of PSCI 4146. Intensive study of international legal and political developments are examined, particularly in the United Nations and the Organization of American States systems. Prereq: PSCI 4144 or 4146 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSCI 5446. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4457 - American Political Thought
American law, politics, and conflict. History and development of American political theories and ideas from Native American roots through the colonial period to the present. Political theory and practice in the U.S. today. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4477 - Constitutional Law I
Nature and scope of the following American constitutional principles as developed by the U.S. Supreme Court: federalism, jurisdiction of the federal courts, separation of powers, the taxing power, and the commerce power. Case method. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4487 - Constitutional Law II
Continuation of PSCI 4477, with emphasis on the war powers of the president, citizenship, the Bill of Rights, and the Civil War amendments. (Case method.) Note: PSCI 4477 is not a prerequisite for PSCI 4487. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4494 - Judicial Politics
Examines principal actors in the legal system: police, lawyers, judges, citizens. About half of this course is devoted to the study of judicial behavior, especially at the Supreme Court level. Political and personal influences on judicial behavior. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4505 - Political System of Russia and Its Neighbors
The class focuses on the political values, institutions and actors of Russia and its neighboring countries, covering the political developments since the late 20th century. The relations between Russia, the European Union and the United States are also analyzed. Note: This course may count for the International Studies major or minor. See your INTS advisor for more information. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4545 - Immigration Politics
Introduces students to central theories of migration and a survey of immigration law and policy in the 20th century. Highlights experiences of Mexican and Latin American immigrants and related topics, including: U.S.-Mexican foreign relations, bilingual education, undocumented immigration and globalization. Note: This course may count for the International Studies major or minor. See your INTS advisor for more information. Cross-listed with PSCI 5545. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4554 - Chicano and Latino Politics
Analysis of the social, cultural, and economic factors that affect political behavior of Latinos. Special attention is paid to the Mexican American cultural heritage and to relations between Mexican Americans and Anglo Americans. Cross-listed with ETST 4558. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4555 - International Women’s Resistance
Examines local and international struggles of women to build peace and justice by resisting systems of inequality such as colonialism, racism, patriarchy, globalization, and religious intolerance. Note: This course may count for the International Studies major or minor. See your INTS advisor for more information. Cross-listed with PSCI 5555, ETST 4555 and WGST 4555/5555. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4564 - Gender and Politics
Analysis of the political experience of women and of strategies for change. Emphasis on the U.S. Cross-listed with WGST 4564. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4605 - Politics and Governments of South Asia
Studies the political systems of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal. The impact of British rule on the development of political institutions on the subcontinent as well as problems of political development at all levels. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4615 - Politics and Government of China
Political and governmental changes within China, from the 19th century to the present. Primary emphasis on contemporary political systems and sociopolitical problems. China’s struggle for independence and economic development. The Chinese revolutions, Maoist communism, and the post-Maoist period. Note: This course may count for the International Studies major or minor. See your INTS advisor for more information. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4644 - Ethical Responsibilities of Leaders
Explores concepts of ethical decision making within the context of public leadership in both the public and non-profit sectors. Universal and individual ethical standards are examined. Cross-listed with PSCI 5644. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4645 - Comparative Political Leadership
Comparative study of historical, socio-cultural, and psychological bases of political leadership. Leadership types in peasant societies, empires, and revolutionary movements. Dilemmas of democratic versus authoritarian leadership in modernizing and industrial states. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4726 - Russian and Chinese Foreign Policy
Foreign policies of Russia and China; relations with Western powers and the Third World; interaction of domestic developments and foreign policy; role of national interest, ideology, and elite personalities. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4736 - The Middle East in World Affairs
Evolution and revolution in the Middle East. The character of nationalism in the area. Analysis of inter-regional and international problems affecting the Middle East, with special emphasis on current Arab-Israeli relations. Note: This course may count for the International Studies major or minor. See your INTS advisor for more information. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4757 - Legal Reasoning and Writing
Introduces the fundamentals of legal reasoning and legal argumentation through intensive class discussion, formal debate and writing. Attention is given to the relationship between case and statutory law and their application in trial and appeals courts in the United States. Prereq: ENGL 1020, 2030, and any one 3000-level English/writing course or COMM 3120. Cross-listed with PSCI 5747, COMM 4750, 5750. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4807 - Political Violence
Investigates different types of political violence including genocide, ethnic and religious conflict, revolution, terrorism, war, state repression and others. Introduces theories of individual, collective and institutional violence, applies them to a range of case studies and explores possible solutions. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4808 - Strategies of Peacebuilding
The course investigates the theories and strategies of peacebuilding in societies that have endured intrastate conflict and/or massive human rights violates and asks whether peace and justice and democracy can or should work together and how forgiveness and reconciliation might develop. Cross-listed with PSCI 5808. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4827 - Women and the Law
Examines the role of the courts in the development of public policy toward women; how the legal system affects the economic power, family roles, safety and political participation of women. Cross-listed with ETST 4827 and WGST 4827. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4837 - Contemporary Issues in Civil Liberties
Conflicting rights of individuals and groups in several areas of civil liberties, including religious groups, free speech, sexual freedom, racial quotas, and anti-governmental actions and publications. This course includes case law, readings, guest speakers and case discussions. Cross-listed with PSCI 5837. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4840 - Independent Study: PSCI
An opportunity for advanced students with good scholastic records, and with appropriate courses completed, to pursue independently the study of some subject of special interest to them. Subjects chosen and arrangements made to suit the needs of each student. Note: Primarily for seniors. Prereq: 15 semester hours in political science and permission of instructor. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSCI 4880 - Directed Research
Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSCI 4934 - CU at the Capitol
Examines current year legislative session of Colorado General Assembly. Study of various elected leaders; Colorado party system; Governor-Assembly relations; citizen and lobbyist influence; corruption and virtue in politics; current affairs. Each student will be placed in a state government internship. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 4995 - Travel Study
Students study various topics at an off-campus location, either a foreign country or another city or region in the United States, led by a Downtown Denver Campus instructor. Prereq: PSCI 1001 or 3022 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSCI 5995. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSCI 5000 - State of the Discipline
Introduces graduate study in political science. Provides an overview of theories and methods in the four fields of American politics, political theory, comparative politics and international relations. Guest lectures by department faculty. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5005 - Political Theory After 9/11
The events of 9/11 brought into sharp focus dilemmas in international politics, including the responses to American hegemony, return of religion, nature of “terrorism” and implications for democracy. This course explores diverse interpretations of these challenges offered by major political theorists. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5007 - Beyond Political Correctness
Explores and critiques “political correctness” defined as “ideological narrowing, intolerance and silencing of dissent.” Analysis of origins, dynamics and consequences of PC with emphasis on its advantages and disadvantages for practitioners. Foundational works, illustrative cases and contemporary voices. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5008 - Graduate Topics in Political Science
Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSCI 5009 - Politics of the Budgetary Process
Explores budgeting and financial management in the public and nonprofit sectors. An overview of public sector and nonprofit fiscal management is provided, along with thorough exploration of the political influences that affect financial decision-making. Note: Offered as a special topics course in an intensive three-weekend format, which is reflected in the syllabus. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5011 - GIS in Political Science
Computer lab course developing methodological skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in political contexts. Geospatial computerized mapping skills are important in political fields such as urban planning, electoral analysis, environmental justice, demographics, public health, and criminal justice. Designed for beginners. Cross-listed with PSCI 4011. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5013 - Philosophical Problems in the Social Sciences
Explores the fundamentals of the conduct of inquiry; concept formation and theory construction in the social sciences; issues related to value judgments and objectivity, social praxis, human nature and political choice. Cross-listed with SSCI 5013. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5014 - Seminar: American Politics
Foundations of U.S. politics and contemporary political issues. Federal/state/community relations. Relationship among the three branches of the Federal government. Colorado controversies arising under the U.S. Constitution. Cross-listed with PSCI 4094. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5024 - State Politics: Focus on Colorado
Analysis of unique aspects of Colorado government and politics. Political comparison of Colorado with other states. Preparation and discussion of research papers. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5025 - Local Governance and Globalization
Introduces international political economy, consequences of globalization for localities, interplay between wealth and power among nations, multinational corporations, NGOs and the UN, and impact of their actions on local governments. Topics include development, aid, trade, outsourcing, eco-sustainability and global equity. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSCI 4025. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5044 - The Presidency
An overview of the historical, constitutional, and functional aspects of the presidency. Focuses on the powers and vulnerabilities of the presidency and on the style and politics of the current president. Prereq: Graduate status or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSCI 4044. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5054 - The Legislative Process
An intensive examination of the structures and interactions through which laws are made in the United States. The major emphasis is the national level, but considerable attention is devoted to state legislatures and local lawmaking bodies. Impact of money and interest groups. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5057 - Religion and Politics
Exploration of: (1) theoretical perspectives on the relationship between religion and politics; (2) causes of and justifications for the historical development of the Western separation of “church and state;” (3) contemporary responses to and analyses of this separation; and (4) several current debates about public policy in America that reveal tensions between these two spheres. Cross-listed with PSCI 4057, and RLST 4500, 5500. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5084 - Local Government and Administration
Policy and administrative challenges faced by local government in the 21st Century. Emphasis on cities under federalism, alternative forms of city governance, and new challenges from increasingly diverse constituents. Issues of poverty, public safety, health, transportation, environment, corruption and accountability. Cross-listed with PSCI 4084. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5085 - Comparative Governance: Environment and Society
Focuses on how public & private actors at various levels of governance address pressing social & environmental issues such as aging societies, drug abuse, air pollution & global warming. Students will learn to analyze the dynamics of conflict & cooperation, using main concepts and theories of governance literature. Cross-list PSCI 4085. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5094 - Seminar: Urban Politics
An intensive analysis and research of major aspects of politics and government in metropolitan areas. Impact of corporations and higher levels of government on cities. Opportunities for, and barriers to, citizen participation. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5105 - Comparative Politics: Europe
Examination and writing of research papers on selected topics of industrial democracies, especially those of Europe. Cross-listed with PSCI 4105. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5135 - Seminar: Political Economy of Latin America
Focuses on the political economies and cultures of Latin America. Particular attention is given to the impact of the export-led growth strategy on social and political development. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5145 - Indigenous Politics
Surveys the status of the world’s native peoples and nations, and the role of law and politics in the future of indigenous peoples in the global arena. Examines questions of human rights, economic development, and international law and politics. Prereq: Graduate status or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSCI 4146 and ETST 4146. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5176 - Gandhi’s Legacy: Non-Violent Resistance Today
This course assesses the legacy of Gandhi’s nonviolent struggle against systemic oppression. We examine Gandhi’s ideas and practices, consider Western images of political violence, and then focus on questions and possible answers raised by empirical studies. Prereq: Restricted to graduate students. Cross-listed with PSCI 4176. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5206 - Social Movements, Democracy and Global Politics
Examines global social movements as new political actors within world politics; how theoretical perspectives in international relations and democracy address these actors; and the forms of interaction among these actors, states, and global governance institutions. Cross-listed with PSCI 4206. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5216 - Seminar: International Relations
Introduces contending theories, empirical studies, and research methods in the field. Writing and discussion of comprehensive research papers in the field of international power politics and alternative attempts at controlling conflicts among nations. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5217 - Human Rights in Theory and Practice
Explores the ideas of human rights and the practical efforts to actualize rights in society. Students study the theories of rights and the evolution of rights in history, as well as work with a service organization. Cross-listed with PSCI 4217. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5224 - Dictatorships in 21st Century
Analyzes and classifies political systems of non-democratic regimes. Reviews earlier and contemporary theories that explain the origins, survival and death of authoritarian regimes. Discusses the impact of dictatorial rule on domestic developments as well as on international relations. Cross-listed with PSCI 4224. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5225 - Democracy and Democratization
Examines the conditions under which countries turn from authoritarianism towards democracy and become stable democratic regimes. Also examines the impact of foreign and international factors on new democracies. Cross-listed with PSCI 4225. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5236 - Seminar: American Foreign Policy
Examines selected methodological and substantive problems. Particular emphasis on elements of national decision making, America’s adaptation to the changing world, and opportunities for student contributions through research and discussion. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5238 - Seminar: Comparative Foreign Policy
Examination of the effects of leaders, groups, institutions, strategic cultures and external influences on national foreign policy-making processes and comparative analysis of foreign policy making of great and emerging powers. Prereq: graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5245 - Gender, Globalization and Development
Analyzes the effects of globalization on the gendered processes of international development and strategies to empower women to achieve gender justice across race, class and national divisions. Cross-listed with PSCI 4248 and WGST 4248/5248. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5256 - Seminar: National Question and Self-Determination
Designed to provide students with a broad theoretical and empirical understanding of the causes of ethnic conflicts and to assess different strategies of conflict resolution. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5265 - Social Justice And Globalization
Examines issues of justice and ethical responsibility in a globalizing world. Do moral obligations of individuals and institutions end at national borders or do they encompass all human beings and extend to the environment and to future generations? Cross-listed with PSCI 4265. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5266 - International Law
Investigates the body of law that regulates relations between nations and provides a framework for solving common problems and disputes between nations. Prereq: Upper division political science major. Cross-listed with PSCI 4266. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5274 - Conflict Resolution and Public Consent Building
Alternative strategies for resolving or mediating conflicts facing public or nonprofit organizations and for building public consent, with emphasis on personal, interpersonal, organizational, interest-group, cross-cultural, and roots of conflict and bases for consent. Cross-listed with PSCI 4274. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5276 - Conflicts and Rights in International Law
Explores contending interpretations and practices in international law regarding issues such as the legitimacy of humanitarian intervention, efficacy of truth commissions, tensions between truth and justice in cases of genocide and war crimes, and legal changes needed to devise viable rules. Cross-listed with PSCI 4276. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5286 - International Relations: War or Peace?
Presents alternative theoretical frameworks for the explanation of war and peace. Investigations of the efficacy of international law, just-war norms and the UN in preventing or containing conflict. Prereq: Graduate status or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSCI 4286. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5324 - Politics, Public Policy and Leadership
Role of politics in public and nonprofit sectors. Theories of administration and policy-making, emphasizing the role of leadership in public outcomes. Hands-on approach to case studies and use of students’ policy experiences in practical application of theories. Cross-listed with PSCI 4324. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5326 - Advanced International Political Economy: Globalization
Engages the current debate about globalization. Conceptualizes globalization and evaluates the pros and cons of global trade and finance for developed and developing countries. Develops a model for a sustainable and just global economy. Cross-listed with PSCI 4326. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5354 - Seminar: Environmental Politics and Policy
Consideration of competing models of the policy process in natural-resources decision making. Focus on selected case studies. Impact of environmental and pro-growth forces on the political process. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5365 - Global Ecological Crises
Overview of global ecological problems such as climate change, transboundary pollutions, and loss of bio-diversity in an attempt to understand the political, economic, and cultural forces behind these problems and the status of legal and policy initiatives to address them. Cross-listed with PSCI 4365. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5374 - Public Priorities for the 21st Century
Identification of and planning for social, political, and economic trends in American society likely to transform governmental, nonprofit and private entities. Rigorous examination of and debate on competing priorities such as liberty, security, welfare, equality, diversity, growth and ecology. Cross-listed with PSCI 4374. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5414 - Organizational Change Agents
Explores of strategies for changing public and nonprofit organizations and of ways leadership abilities can be used for this purpose. Analysis of obstacles to organizational change and of methods for overcoming them. Principles of change applied to real-life contexts. Cross-listed with PSCI 4414. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5417 - Seminar: Practical Utopias
Explores of utopian theories applied in real-world experiments and political movements, including communes, worker cooperatives, neighborhood organizing and Green parties. One or more field trips and a final retreat during which the class will develop its own practical-utopian model(s). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5446 - Advanced Indigenous Peoples’ Politics
Builds upon the theoretical and applied foundations of PSCI 4146. Intensive study of international legal and political developments are examined, particularly in the United Nations and the Organization of American States systems. Prereq: PSCI 4144 or 4146 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSCI 4446. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5457 - Seminar: American Political Thought
An intensive research in and presentation of competing ideas in the development of American political thought and practice, beginning with those of the Iroquois Confederacy and the founders of the United States Constitution. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5468 - Research Methods in Political Science
Analysis and evaluation of research methods, techniques, and empirical materials in political science application to Internet research. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5477 - The U.S. Constitution: Law and Politics
An intensive analysis of the most recent doctrinal developments in the areas of federal jurisdiction, federalism, separation of powers, commerce, taxing and war powers, civil liberties and civil rights. Prereq: PSCI 4477 or 4487 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5545 - Immigration Politics
Introduces students to central theories of migration and a survey of immigration law and policy in the 20th century. Highlights experiences of Mexican and Latin American immigrants and related topics, including U.S.-Mexican foreign relations, bilingual education, undocumented immigration and globalization. Cross-listed with PSCI 4545. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5555 - International Women’s Resistance
Examines local and international struggles of women to build peace and justice by resisting systems of inequality such as colonialism, racism, patriarchy, globalization, and religious intolerance. Prereq: Graduate status or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSCI 4555, WGST 4555/5555 and ETST 4555. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5610 - Seminar: Middle East Politics
Examines the Middle East regional system and the region’s role in world politics. Investigates questions regarding politics in Iran, Iraq, Palestinian-Israeli relations, political Islam, and relations with the United States. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5615 - Seminar: Chinese Development
Discussion of readings about China. Analysis of several of the following: party-government relations, ideology and political behavior, leadership, diplomacy, political and economic development and post-Mao reforms. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5644 - Ethical Responsibilities of Leaders
Explores concepts of ethical decision making within the context of public leadership in both the public and non-profit sectors. Universal and individual ethical standards are examined. Cross-listed with PSCI 4644. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5726 - Seminar on U.S. and China Relations
Detailed examination of historical context and current issues in U.S./China relations. Emphasis on post-1949 period, with particular attention to post-1978 relations and issues. Prereq: Graduate status or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5747 - Legal Reasoning and Writing
Introduces the fundamentals of legal reasoning and legal argumentation through intensive class discussion, formal debate and writing. Attention is given to the relationship between case and statutory law and their application in trial and appeals courts in the United States. Cross-listed with PSCI 4757, COMM 4750, 5750. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5807 - Seminar: Conflict Behavior and the Politics of Violence
Theoretical and empirical analysis of conflict behavior with special emphasis on the explanation of political violence. Revolution, international warfare, and urban unrest are studied as forms of political violence, and the role of systematic empirical research is emphasized in the development of general theories of intergroup conflict. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5808 - Strategies of Peacebuilding
The course investigates the theories and strategies of peacebuilding in societies that have endured intrastate conflict and/or massive human rights violates and asks whether peace and justice and democracy can or should work together and how forgiveness and reconciliation might develop. Cross-listed with PSCI 4808. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5827 - Seminar: Political Psychology
Role of personality variables in political attitudes, behavior, and system maintenance and change; human nature as a parameter; political relevance of psychoanalytic, behaviorist, humanistic and social psychology; alienation, ethnocentrism, dogmatism, and aggression as political variables. Prereq: Political science or psychology background. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5837 - Contemporary Issues in Civil Liberties
Conflicting rights of individuals and groups in several areas of civil liberties, including religious groups, free speech, sexual freedom, racial quotas, and anti-governmental actions and publications. This course includes case law, readings, guest speakers and case discussions. Cross-listed with PSCI 4837. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5840 - Independent Study: PSCI
Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSCI 5880 - Directed Research
Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSCI 5914 - Community Development
The theory and practice of community-sensitive development. Global forces challenge communities, alternatively, with floods and droughts of international capital. By collaborating with a non-profit community-based organization, this class examines how communities develop progressive methods of engaging global forces. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSCI 5939 - Internship
Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSCI 5950 - Master’s Thesis
Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSCI 5960 - Master’s Project
Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSCI 5995 - Travel Study
Students study various topics at an off-campus location, either a foreign country or another city or region in the United States, led by a Downtown Denver Campus instructor. Prereq: PSCI 1001 or 3022 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSCI 4995. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSCI 6840 - Independent Study: PSCI
Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 1000 - Introduction to Psychology I
Introduces the scientific study of behavior, including an overview of the biological basis of behavior, sensation or perception, states of consciousness, learning and memory, thinking and language, intelligence, motivation and emotion. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SS3 Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 1005 - Introduction to Psychology II
Introduces the scientific study of behavior, including an overview of the history of psychology, development, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, health psychology and social behavior. PSYC 1000 is not a prerequisite for this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SS3 Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 1111 - Freshman Seminar
Restriction: Restricted to Freshman level students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 2050 - Improving Memory
Applies psychological principles of memory function and process to everyday settings and experiences. Covers topics such as how memory works, principles of memory improvement, and strategies for effective learning. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
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PSYC 2060 - Psychology Applied to Everyday Life
A primer in psychological principles applied to everyday situations. Covers topics such as learning, stress and health, attraction and love, and personality. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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