POLITICAL SCIENCE AT EUREKA COLLEGE

Courses in political science help students develop an understanding of the political systems of the United States and other nations, both their formal structures and the informal forces which shape governmental decisions. These courses also analyze the role of the U. S. government in international relations and foreign policy, compare our method of government with those of other major nations, and study the development of political thought. The Political Science and History major is recommended for students preparing for government service, secondary teaching, graduate study in political science, and law school.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY

36 hours of Political Science and History courses, 12 hours of which must be at the 300 level, including the following:

Students interested in graduate school study are encouraged to take MAT 260 Statistics.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A POLITICAL SCIENCE MINOR

20 hours in the area with at least six hours at the 300 level or above. MAT 260, Statistics, or MAT 310W, Probability and Statistics, may be counted toward requirements for a minor.

POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES

150 American Government (National) -- 3 hours
Study of the structure and operation of the United States government.

250 American Government (State and Local) -- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: PSC 150 or consent of the instructor.
Study of the structure and function of states, municipalities, and other units of local government. Special attention is given to Illinois state government and the Illinois state constitution.

261 Comparative Government -- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Comparative study of the government institutions and practices of selected foreign nations.

263 International Relations -- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Study of the political, economic, and psychological factors which contribute to the present-day international situation.

301 The Presidency -- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: PSC 150.
Study of the executive branch of government focusing primarily on the Presidency, including: Constitutional and historical developments; presidential elections and political parties; decision making; appointments; interactions between the President, Congress, and the courts; foreign policy and national defense.

310W The American Congress -- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: ENG 101W and ENG 102W.
Study of the structure and organization of the American Congress. Special attention is given to legislative rules and procedures, campaigns an elections, and the role of leadership in the House and Senate. This course is primarily a research course. Students are required to produce an original research paper of 15-20 pages.

315W Constitutional Law -- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Significant cases and trends in the interpretation of the Constitution and the role of the judiciary in this process. Focuses on separation of powers and federalism. Instruction is by the case method.

316W Civil Liberties -- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Study of key amendments to the Constitution, especially amendments 1-10 and 14. The course focuses on such issues as freedom of speech, religion, and the press; freedom from unreasonable search and seizure; and the right to privacy. Instruction is by the case method.

320W Political and Social Philosophy -- 3 hours (Offered in alternate years.)
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Political Science major or consent of instructor.
Study of the nature of man centering on his political, social and/or moral existence. This course is cross-listed as PHI 320W.

362W American Foreign Policy -- 3 hours
The diplomatic history of American foreign policy from 1778 to the present. A consideration of the relations between present problems and traditional policies and of the institutions and forces involved in the decision making process in this area.