Political Science Minor

An introduction to the study of political power, political groups and parties and political ideologies. The modern state and its relationship to the individual and to political groups will be discussed. Constitutions, branches of government, bureaucracy and international politics will also be studied.

A study of the international community since the end of World War II with attention focused on national security in geopolitical terms, interdependence and the international economic system. Attention is paid to the United States, Russia, Europe, the Middle East, Central America, the Persian Gulf, Japan, international law and the United Nations.

Supervised work experience in the Minnesota legislature. Designed to provide a variety of experiences in the legislative process, research and political activity. Requires application both to the internship program at the State Capitol and to the university for approval.

An introduction to macroeconomic concepts including demand, supply, full employment, money, fiscal policy and monetary policy. Economic history from Adam Smith through communism, socialism and the expansion of capitalism is also studied. The role of public policy is investigated.

The study of the structure and processes of American national government and its political processes and institutions. Particular attention is paid to constitutionalism, federalism, the presidency, the Congress, the Judiciary, bureaucracy, interest groups and policy formation.