SUNY Potsdam

11 credits for 20 students.  Coordinator: Jack Maguire

Students interested in legal professions, social helping professions, politics, or who just like to discuss the main policy issues of the day (Partial birth abortion? Restrict or liberalize immigration? Replace the Electoral College?) will find this a good choice.

91976 POLS 110 Intro to US Politics: 4 Cr. MWTuTh 12-12:50 p.m. Staff
An introduction to the major political institutions in U.S. national politics and the behavior of
individuals and groups involved with these institutions. Satisfies General Education SA requirement.

91986 SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Cr. TUTH 9:30-10:45 a.m. van Hoorewegh, K.
Sociology as study of human behavior,social groups, socialization, stratification and social change; a consideration ofbasic social institutions. Satisfies General Education SA requirement.

91975 POLS 140 Intro to International Relations 4 Cr. TuTh 4-5:40 p.m. Popovic, M
Introduces students to fundamental issues in the study of global politics. We look at today’s international politics in a historical perspective by reading different theoretical approaches within the discipline of International Relations and discussing their main arguments and “world views.” The course covers important topics such as the role of international organizations, war and peace, globalization and environmental cooperation.