A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
GOV 117 INTRO TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
T S5 900 F all /Summer/Spring
This course is a survey of the governing process and institutions of the
United States of America . The course is intended to prepare students to
continue their studies in a full spectrum of Social Science curriculums.
Students successfully completing this course will also develop a perspective
of American governance that is applicable in their daily lives. This course
meets the requirements for review of the constitution of the State of Illinois
and the United States as required by Illinois State Senate Bill 96.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
GOV 118 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT
T By Request
This is a course dealing with the major governments of modern Europe and
Asia with reference to the study of political institutions and dynamics of
political behavior.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
GOV 210 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
T By Request
This course will provide students with an explanation and analysis of the
basic elements of American foreign policy. The class will highlight the governmental
elements essential to the development, implementation and assessment of the
nation’s foreign policy. Students will also learn how various interest
groups, both American and foreign, shape policy. The course will begin with
study of the institutions incorporated in the formation of foreign policy.
It will continue with case studies of critical foreign policies and how they
have molded today’s international relationships.
Credit: 3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): GOV 117 – Intro to American Government.
