Theory and practice of national government in Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court, and the interaction of these institutions with interest groups, political parties, public opinion and the mass media.

Theory and practice of national government in Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court, and the interaction of these institutions with interest groups, political parties, public opinion and the mass media.

An analysis of Massachusetts politics and government, including the political environment, the branches of government, political participation, and local government. This course will also examine current public policies in the Commonwealth, such as education, the environment, and crime and justice policy.

Analysis of the policy-making processes, including agenda setting, adoption, implementation, and evaluation. These processes will be examined through the lens of major US policy areas such as education, the environment, and crime and justice policy.

Available topics seminar in the field of American politics. Repeatable with change in content.

A culminating seminar in political science. Topics will vary, but may include public opinion, international environmental policy, comparative legal system, and the rules of war. This course is intended for advanced political science majors and fulfills the University Studies capstone requirement.

An examination of the impact of gender as a variable in American politics. The course analyzes women in the electorate as candidates, as office holders, and as political participants, including participation in political organizations and lobbying groups. Cross-listed as WMS 332.
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