Political Science

Examination of institutions, government agencies, and public's action as related to legislative law-making and operations.

Analysis of constitutional law derived from examination of Supreme Court decisions

Analysis of legal and political aspects of government institutions, politics, and functions in subnational political arenas

A graduate seminar that reviews the traditional and contemporary literature in comparative politics, focusing on macro level analysis. Themes examined include: social.

Overall organization and structure of the administrative departments and independent agencies of national government.

Selected problems of foreign governments and politics, with an emphasis on comparative political institutions.

An examination of the organization, structure, and problems of the League of Nations, the United Nations, NATO, etc.

Selected problems of current world affairs.

Intensive analysis of selected problems in American politics and political parties.

Examination of the legal, behavioral, and political pressures that influence the making of American foreign policy.

Analysis of public opinion and the psychological factors involved in the development of political attitudes of citizens and officials.

Examination of the fundamentals of research design, measurement, data collection, and data analysis. It is the prerequisite for the higher-level courses including Behavioral Research Methods, Survey Research Methods, and Multivariate Data Analysis.

Seminar introduces students to the policy making process. Emphasis is on the policy process —from the mobilization of support for policy change to the formulation of policy objectives, targets, and instruments as well as the assessment of policy outcomes.

Study of institutional mechanisms and processes of policy formulation at the presidential level.

Study of issues and problems involved in the relationships among national, state, and local governments.

A graduate seminar that addresses the domestic and international complexities of contemporary politics in the Caribbean.

Analysis of the purposes, techniques, history and influence of pressure groups in American government.

Comparative examination of historical and contemporary forms of imperialism, with emphasis placed on such institutions of imperial control as the state and transnational corporations.

Concepts and theory for each area of study, together with its relevant literature, within the framework of behavioral or topical approaches to the presentation of the literature.

This course focuses on the contemporary ;foreign policy of the United States of America. There are a number of ways to study foreign policy - theoretical, practical, historical, and ideological are but a few of the most popular methods. This course utilizes a synthesis of differing approaches. This course provides students with highly advanced knowledge of the key concepts, history, themes, and contemporary issues in contemporary US Foreign Policy. This course will familiarize students with theoretical explanations of US foreign policy, historical and contemporary American thinking on international affairs, the structure of foreign policymaking in Washington DC, as well as some of the major challenges facing contemporary American policymakers.

Analysis of urban government and political systems in metropolitan areas and neighborhood centers.

An examination of the documents and writings of American political theorists and practitioners from colonial to contemporary times.

Study of the basic methods used to evaluate programs and policies, including an examination of the impact that selected policies have had on intended target populations.

Review of the categories of the field and the basic questions of epistemology and social analysis.

Analysis of the origins of Pan-Africanism within the framework of the interactions between it and the political, economic, and cultural forces which produce it.

Study of the major political ideologies and analysis of their formation, content, and impact on the process of types of Black political activity.

A study of the anatomy of Black movements with particular attention to the leadership and organizational goals, strategies, and results.

This course is an introduction to the field of global politics, also known as international relations. It focuses on a variety of interconnected topics, including the development of the nation-state system and political interactions among countries over issues of war and peace, human rights, and economic and environmental policies.

An in-depth examination of the strategic role played by the U.S., E.U., and other economic powers in leading the capitalist development, the role of the state, and the internationalization of capital and labor.

An in-depth examination of advanced topics including crisis theories, industrial restructuring, state monopoly capitalism, role of research and development in technological and scientific evolutions, etc.

Two related themes run through the material to be covered in this course: the relationship between politics and economic development and the dynamics of political development. After a critical assessment of the discourse and history of development, we will discuss topics such as the role of the state in the economy, strong versus weak and failed states and state-building efforts, the effect of political institutions and legal frameworks in determining policy choices and driving economic growth, the relationship between democracy and development, dynamics of democratic transitions and democracy promotion, the civil society, political accountability, transparency, and the anti-corruption agenda, and the debates around good governance.

Examination of the public policy issues that have deep connections to science and technology and its expertise. It examines environmental, energy, and economic policy in the United States and their local, state, national and global implications. Topics covered may include air and water policy, energy production and regulation, STEM education and labor markets, trade, innovation, intellectual property, federal research & development.

This course seeks to establish basic foundations of the use of force by States, legal and moral restrictions on its application and the fundamental foundations of strategic policy. It will examine how states have responded to their security challenges over the centuries as technology has transformed the strategic landscape by examining a series of State security case studies.

This seminar course focuses on western approaches to rendering social justice in New World nations forged by colonization of indigenous, slave, and immigrant population by settler populations. Particular attention is given to both processes and policies that abrogate and restore full citizenship rights and benefits.

A seminar on classic and contemporary literature on the origins and outcomes of social movements.

An introduction to the major theoretical frameworks in Black politics and their application to substantive problems of political behavior.

Presentation of the fundamentals of experimental surveys of aggregate and mixed data type designs.

A seminar on classic and contemporary literature on the origins and outcomes of political revolutions.

Analysis of the General Linear Model in social science research: statistical theory and the matrix approach in multivariate data analysis

This course is intended to introduce students to the basic concepts and problems of public international law and of the international legal system. It will also address newer themes in international law such as the international law of human rights and international criminal law.

Analysis of Black activities in electoral politics, voting trends, party allegiance, and other important factors.

Advanced seminar in Black Politics.

This course is a deep dive on pressing international security problems, as well as frozen conflicts and developing security issues. It is intended as a capstone to the ISS major and will feature a written research project.

A study of the role of political leadership in the development of African nations, with special reference to the influence of major personalities.

A continuation of POLS-263. Advanced seminar in Black Politics.

Seminar on selected problems in African politics, nationalism, integration, military politics, liberation movements, and ideologies.

This course examines the history, national interests, policy objectives, and outcomes of US engagement in the Middle East from World War I to the present. The course examines the international environment, regional issues, and the policies and tools used to protect and advance US national interests. Episodes of US intervention are examined, as are current issues and challenges for US foreign policy in the region.

Problems in Southern Africa.

Study of Africa's role in the international political system and its relations to the major powers and developing nations.

An exploration Southern African political activity, with emphasis on the regional political economy including the Southern African Development Economic Community (SADEC) as a regional economic community.

Students collectively design, implement, and analyze a major survey.

Examination of the contribution of third world theorists and leaders to the development of political theory. Topics include dependency theory, nonalignment, and alternative political and economic models

Study of the various theoretical formulations involved in the examination of the behavior of the international political system.

In-depth examination of the government institutions, political dynamics, and international relations of the Peoples Republic of China.

Examination of institutions, government agencies, and public actions as related to the quasi-judicial policy-making operations of the executive branch

Examination of components of the American political system, including the constitutions, structures, and political institutions of national and sub-national governments

Examination of the legal and political factors that influence the rule- adjudication process in the federal system.

Analysis of research, concepts, theories, and literature of major topics in American government. See page 577 for additional information related to Special Topics courses.

Special topics of importance within political theory. See page 577 for additional information related to Special Topics courses.

Seminar focuses on specific policy sector issues, e.g., transportation, social welfare, education, security, environment, urbanization, etc. Emphasis is on the acquisition of analytical skills, evaluation of policy instruments and their administration and management.

This course allows students to select a political science faculty member or a faculty member in another academic unit at Howard University to work with on an agreed upon creative or scholar independent research project that furthers the student�s interest in the area of American government. The purpose of independent study research is also to support the thesis development and/or the student�s future creative career goals.

This course allows students to select a political science faculty member or a faculty member in another academic unit at Howard University to work with on an agreed upon creative or scholar independent research project that furthers the student�s interest in the area of public policy. The purpose of independent study research is also to support the thesis development and/or the student�s future creative career goals.

This course allows students to select a political science faculty member or a faculty member in another academic unit at Howard University to work with on an agreed upon creative or scholar independent research project that furthers the student�s interest in the area of comparative politics. The purpose of independent study research is also to support the thesis development and/or the student�s future creative career goals..Open to students who have completed POLS-204 and two other Comparative Politics courses. Permission of instructor, Director of Graduate Studies, and Chair is required

This course allows students to select a political science faculty member or a faculty member in another academic unit at Howard University to work with on an agreed upon creative or scholar independent research project that furthers the student�s interest in the area of internationla relations. The purpose of independent study research is also to support the thesis development and/or the student�s future creative career goals..Open to students who have completed POLS-287 and two other International Relations courses. Permission of instructor, Director of Graduate Studies, and Chair is required.

This course allows students to select a political science faculty member or a faculty member in another academic unit at Howard University to work with on an agreed upon creative or scholar independent research project that furthers the student�s interest in the area of research methods. The purpose of independent study research is also to support the thesis development and/or the student�s future creative career goals.Open to Master of Arts students after completion of two required research tools. Open to Doctor of Philosophy students after completion of three required research tools. POLS-306 cannot be substituted for research tool requirements.

This course allows students to select a political science faculty member or a faculty member in another academic unit at Howard University to work with on an agreed upon creative or scholar independent research project that furthers the student�s interest in the area ofBlack politics. The purpose of independent study research is also to support the thesis development and/or the student�s future creative career goals.Open to students who have completed nine credits in Black Politics.

This course can be used by master's students to meet their course registration requirements and also conduct some preliminary work on their master's research projects.

Preparation for either comprehensive examinations and/or preparation of a dissertation thesis proposal, prior to being admitted to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree .

Preparation for either comprehensive examinations and/or preparation of a dissertation thesis proposal, prior to being admitted to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree

Preparation for either comprehensive examinations and/or preparation of a dissertation thesis proposal, prior to being admitted to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree

Preparation for either comprehensive examinations and/or preparation of a dissertation thesis proposal, prior to being admitted to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree

Preparation for either comprehensive examinations and/or preparation of a dissertation thesis proposal, prior to being admitted to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree

offered by the Director of Graduate Studies before being admitted into candidacy. One of the twelve credits applied to the doctoral dissertation is earned for successful completion of the Doctoral Seminar.

The purpose of this course is for the design and performance of research leading to a Ph.D. See note on page 577 related to dissertation hours.

An examination of the political and historical context of Black and indigenous movements, policies, politics, and state actions in the Americas.

An examination of the movements, policies, politics, and state actions regarding people of African descent, the Roma, and the Muslim community in contemporary Europe.