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.

This course is an introduction to the study of foreign policies, diplomacy, economics, security, and organizations. Current problems in international relations will be addressed.

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…

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

This course is an overview of the role of modern government in our society. Students will examine the role of government in creating solutions to such contemporary problems as environmental…