A survey of Middle Eastern civilization from the time of Mohammad to the Present, including the development of social and cultural institutions. Particular attention will be given to the political, economic, and diplomatic developments in this region since 1914, including the Israeli-Palestinian struggle, Iraq, and U.S. Middle East Policies.

The study of the diplomatic and foreign policy history of the United States from the American Revolution to the post-Cold War era. Attention is paid to the historical periods and the themes of isolationism, manifest destiny, imperial expansionism and hegemonic leadership, as well as the historiography of the field.

This course focuses on developing the essential capabilities needed to serve as a communications consultant or employee on a political campaign or for a public affairs or public policy organization (special interest group). The course is designed to help students gain experience in researching, planning, staging, scripting and executing an array of communications used by public office seekers. Discussion of both political campaign principles and tactics is integrated into the course. Students should develop a strong understanding of the importance of communications in the political process.

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.