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POLS 5500. Western Political Theory I. 3 Hours.

An examination of the teachings of the classical period of political theory from early Greeks through the political writings of Thomas Aquinas.

POLS 5510. Western Political Theory II. 3 Hours.

An examination of the normative teachings of modern political theory beginning with Machiavelli up to the writings of John Stuart Mill.

POLS 5620. Health Policy. 3 Hours.

An examination of the emergence of national health care programs in the United States. The course focuses on the contending interests in the health policy arena and on re- lated management issues.

POLS 6430. National Security Administration and Policy. 3 Hours.

An examination of the organizational dynamics, political features, and policy outcomes of the national security decision-making process. Special attention will be placed on the changing role of the National Security Council.

POLS 6820. Special Topics in U.S. Government and Politics. 3 Hours.

Special topics in U.S. government and politics.

POLS 6830. Special Topics in Comparative Politics. 3 Hours.

Special topics in comparative politics.

POLS 6840. Special Topics in International Politics. 3 Hours.

Special topics in international politics.

POLS 6860. Special Topics in Public Administration. 3 Hours.

Special topics in public administration.