Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

POSC 4475 Selected Topics

This course examines topics related to culture, politics, criminal justice and society which are not part of the formal offerings within the department. May be repeated for credit only if the topic changes.

Registration Name

Selected Topics

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Think critically and analytically about the forces and factors that shape the agents involved in the processes covered in class.
  2. Promote critical thought and reflection about the consequences of the material. 
  3. Gain a thorough knowledge of varying points of view and interpretations by other theorists.
  4. An in-depth understanding of the theories and be able to analyze the issues covered in class. 
  5. Expanded critical analysis skills through the course readings and supplemental material, lectures, in-class discussions, and other coursework.