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  • PLPT 4500

    Special Topics in Political Theory
     Rating

    4.47

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.44

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Investigates a special problem of political theory such as political corruption, religion and politics, science and politics, or the nature of justice. Prerequisite: One course in PLPT or instructor permission.

  • PLAP 3270

    Public Opinion and American Democracy
     Rating

    2.80

     Difficulty

    3.06

     GPA

    3.26

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course examines public opinion and its place in American democracy. We study the psychological and political roots of citizens' opinions, as well as the relationship between public opinion and political campaigns, the media, and government.

  • PLPT 1010

    Introduction to Political Theory
     Rating

    3.65

     Difficulty

    3.11

     GPA

    3.20

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Introduces political philosophy as a mode of inquiry, and consideration of selected problems and writers in Western political theory.

  • PLIR 2020

    Foreign Policies of the Powers
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    3.13

     GPA

    3.34

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Comparative analysis of the content and definition of foreign policies of select states in historical and contemporary periods.

  • PLIR 2030

    International Relations of East Asia
     Rating

    3.68

     Difficulty

    3.23

     GPA

    3.31

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    An introduction to leading theories in the field of international relations with reference to major events in the history of diplomacy, war, and economic relations in the East Asian region.

  • PLCP 3500

    Special Topics in Comparative Politics
     Rating

    3.03

     Difficulty

    3.26

     GPA

    3.40

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Analysis of selected issues and concepts in comparative politics.

  • PLPT 3020

    Modern Political Thought
     Rating

    3.84

     Difficulty

    3.53

     GPA

    3.16

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Studies the development of political theory from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century.

  • PLIR 4500

    Special Topics in International Relations
     Rating

    3.10

     Difficulty

    3.57

     GPA

    3.45

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Intensive analysis of selected issues and concepts in international relations. Prerequisite: One course in PLIR or instructor permission.

  • PLIR 3080

    International Politics in the Nuclear Age
     Rating

    4.17

     Difficulty

    3.75

     GPA

    3.58

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Considers the impact of nuclear weapons on the relations among states. Prerequisite: One course in PLIR or instructor permission.

  • PLIR 4150

    Economics and National Security
     Rating

    4.42

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.40

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Explores the connections between economics and national security from three angles. First, does economic interdependence between nation-states foster a peaceful world, as liberals argue, or does it increase the likelihood of war, as realists contend? Second, what are the economic causes of the rise and decline of great powers? Third, what are the economic roots of great power imperialism against smaller states? Prerequisite: One course in international relations, history, or economics.