2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Political Science
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Nathaniel Birkhead, Head
101D Calvin Hall
785-532-6842
E-mail: polsci@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/polsci
The major in political science acquaints students with political aspects of society and encourages them to develop a critical and imaginative perspective on public issues. The program in political science provides the foundation for a liberal education, including the intellectual skills of critical analysis, writing, and discussion. It also emphasizes the importance of continuing involvement in political activity and public affairs. These educational experiences prepare our students for a variety of careers in fields including public service, business, teaching, research, journalism, public relations, and administration.
A political science major should complete a broad liberal arts program that includes study in related social sciences and provides familiarity with computer applications, statistics, and mathematics as basic tools describing and explaining political phenomena.
Advising and specialized curricula
Advising by faculty members
Advising is undertaken by Kathy Lillich (117A Calvin Hall) and Dr. John Fliter (101A Calvin Hall). For advising appointments or questions please contact by phone at 532-0642.
Specialized curricula
The department participates in a number of interdisciplinary curricula and activities and encourages students to take advantage of these. In most instances, the requirements for these programs or secondary majors also fulfill college or political science department requirements, making it possible to finish both the major and a secondary major within the required 120 hours for graduation. More extensive information on these programs and secondary majors is available through the links provided.
International and Area studies
Students interested in the multidisciplinary study of the relations among countries, or in the study of world regions, may wish to pursue a secondary major in international and area studies. For more information, contact the International and Area Studies, 104 Eisenhower Hall.
Gender, Women, and Sexuality studies
The Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies minor focuses on analyzing personal experience and social institutions as they shape and are shaped by gender, sex, sexuality, race/ethnicity, class, (dis)-ability and global location. This analysis enables both an understanding of oppression as well as a vision of social equity and justice. For more information contact the Social Transformative Studies program, 3 Leasure Hall.
American ethnic studies
The American Ethnic Studies minor focuses on how race and ethnic understandings have been shaped across history. It explores Native American, African American, Mexican/Latina/o American, and Asian American historical and cultural dynamics and prepare students to function productively in today’s multicultural society. For more information, contact the Social Transformative Studies program, 3 Leasure Hall.
Internships and community service for credit
Students may gain practical experience and academic credit by participating in internships in city, county, state, national, or international governments and organizations or through K-State’s Community Service program. Contact Department Head Nathaniel Birkhead, 101C Calvin Hall. birkhead@ksu.edu.
Study abroad for credit
Opportunities exist for summer, one semester, or a full year of study abroad in many countries. These are coordinated through the Education Abroad Office on campus. Credits earned may be transferred back to K-State in consultation with appropriate departmental faculty. Many programs are exchanges where tuition costs are the same as studying at K-State. Contact the Education Abroad Office, 304 Fairchild Hall.
Primary Texts Certificate
Students can earn a certificate in the study of arts and science through primary texts while fulfilling Political Science and other required credit hours. This program focuses on learning subjects through reading original works instead of textbooks, and courses tend to emphasize communications skills. Contact the director of the certificate, Professor Laurie Johnson, 214 Calvin Hall, lauriej@ksu.edu, http://www.k-state.edu/artsci/primary/.
Accelerated
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Minor
Non-Degree Seeking
Political Science
- • POLSC 107 - Political Science Colloquium
- • POLSC 110 - Introduction to Political Science
- • POLSC 111 - Introduction to Political Science, Honors
- • POLSC 115 - U.S. Politics
- • POLSC 135 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
- • POLSC 145 - World Politics
- • POLSC 155 - Introduction to Political Thought
- • POLSC 250 - Environmental Political Thought: The Future of Food, Air, Water, and Soil
- • POLSC 307 - Introduction to Public Administration
- • POLSC 321 - Kansas Politics and Government
- • POLSC 326 - United States Politics, Honors
- • POLSC 341 - Politics of the World Economy
- • POLSC 343 - American Foreign Policy
- • POLSC 350 - Current Political Issues
- • POLSC 355 - Contemporary Issues
- • POLSC 360 - Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
- • POLSC 366 - Practical Politics
- • POLSC 372 - Ideologies: Their Origins and Impact
- • POLSC 377 - Introduction to Public Policy
- • POLSC 388 - Latin American Politics
- • POLSC 390 - Middle East Politics
- • POLSC 399 - Honors Seminar in Political Science
- • POLSC 400 - Political Inquiry and Analysis
- • POLSC 401 - Topics in Politics
- • POLSC 499 - Honors Project
- • POLSC 504 - Political Sociology
- • POLSC 505 - South Asian Civilizations
- • POLSC 510 - Internship in Government, Public Administration, and Politics
- • POLSC 511 - Contemporary Chinese Politics
- • POLSC 524 - Political Islam
- • POLSC 525 - U.S. National Government and Politics
- • POLSC 526 - Comparative Political Institutions
- • POLSC 527 - Comparative Political Corruption
- • POLSC 540 - Global Security Threats
- • POLSC 545 - The Politics of Developing Nations
- • POLSC 549 - International Defense Strategies
- • POLSC 555 - Senior Honors Seminar
- • POLSC 576 - Mass Communications and Political Campaigns
- • POLSC 601 - Topics in Political Science
- • POLSC 603 - Political Parties and Elections
- • POLSC 604 - Interest Groups and Public Opinion
- • POLSC 605 - The American Presidency
- • POLSC 606 - Gender and Politics
- • POLSC 607 - Administrative Law
- • POLSC 608 - Political Participation in the United States
- • POLSC 610 - Local Government Law
- • POLSC 611 - The Legislative Process
- • POLSC 612 - The Judicial Process
- • POLSC 614 - Constitutional Law
- • POLSC 615 - The Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
- • POLSC 618 - Urban Politics
- • POLSC 619 - Comparative Agriculture Politics and Policy
- • POLSC 620 - State and Local Government
- • POLSC 621 - West European Politics
- • POLSC 623 - South Asian Politics
- • POLSC 625 - East Asian Politics
- • POLSC 626 - African Politics
- • POLSC 627 - Eastern and Central European Politics
- • POLSC 628 - Civic Engagement
- • POLSC 629 - Development Policy and Administration
- • POLSC 630 - Politics of Russia and the Former Soviet Union
- • POLSC 638 - Ethnic Conflict
- • POLSC 642 - International Conflict
- • POLSC 643 - Global Human Rights
- • POLSC 645 - International Politics of Europe
- • POLSC 647 - International Law
- • POLSC 651 - International Organization
- • POLSC 652 - International Politics of South Asia
- • POLSC 653 - International Politics of the Middle East
- • POLSC 654 - International Politics of Africa
- • POLSC 655 - International Politics of Latin America
- • POLSC 661 - Ancient and Medieval Political Thought
- • POLSC 663 - Early Modern Political Thought
- • POLSC 667 - American Political Thought
- • POLSC 670 - Law, Politics, and Literature
- • POLSC 671 - Late Modern Political Thought
- • POLSC 675 - Religion and Politics
- • POLSC 700 - Research Methods in Political Science
- • POLSC 701 - Computer and Quantitative Analysis in Political Science
- • POLSC 702 - Public Administration and Society
- • POLSC 707 - Comparative Administrative Systems
- • POLSC 708 - Public Personnel Administration
- • POLSC 710 - Policy Analysis and Evaluation
- • POLSC 711 - Administrative Ethics
- • POLSC 712 - Game Theory for Political Scientists
- • POLSC 731 - Comparative Civil-Military Relations
- • POLSC 734 - State and Local Government Management
- • POLSC 735 - Public Organization Theory
- • POLSC 736 - Strategic Management of Public and nonprofit Organizations
- • POLSC 737 - Public Budgeting
- • POLSC 738 - Public Finance
- • POLSC 739 - Intergovernmental Relations
- • POLSC 740 - Nonprofit Financial Management
- • POLSC 754 - The Professional Diplomat and Foreign Policy Formulation
- • POLSC 756 - International Political Economy
- • POLSC 775 - Teaching the Bill of Rights
- • POLSC 780 - Engaged Citizens: Public Policy Issues and Processes
- • POLSC 781 - Teaching the Theoretical Foundations of Constitutional Government
- • POLSC 782 - Teaching the Historical Origins of Constitutional Government
- • POLSC 783 - Teaching the Development of Constitutional Principals
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