Survey of the methods, ideologies and main ideas in the field of comparative politics. Introduction to comparative research. Study and comparison of governments and institutions across nation-states.

Study of elements of national power and the formulation of foreign policy. Examination of national, state and international politics from 1871 to the present, including international organization, law and future Read More »

This course provides an introduction to politics, government, and public policy at the state and local level, with particular emphasis on the state of Iowa. It includes an analysis of Read More »

Review of basic fundamentals of government including federalism, the political process, the presidency, the congress and the judicial system.

A general introductory course in the fundamental concepts, institu­tions, principles and procedures of political science. Background in classical political theory through exposure to ideas of past politi­cal philosophers (such as Read More »