Students read, discuss, and write about the ideas of a diversity of classical and contemporary thinkers from various disciplines who treat these concepts. POS 205 Constitutional Law and the Judicial Process 3 cr. In this class which focuses on the role and processes of the judiciary in the American political system, emphasis is on the workings of the U.S. Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution, especially regarding civil rights and civil liberties. POS 201 or by advisement. POS 211 Themes in American Politics 3 cr.
Students explore one or more themes related to the American political system.
Representative themes include the power of the presidency, American ideologies, corporate power and political life, protest movements, and political change.