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Political Science (POLS) - For a syllabus or more detailed course information, please contact the department at 610-758-3340.
Course Listings
Course# Course Title (Credit Hours) CRN Day/Time Location Session Instructor
| 001-010 | American Political System (4) | 20394 | T/Th 4-6:50pm | MG 480 | First | Pope |
| 003-010 | Comparative Politics (4) | 20928 | T/Th 10am-12:30pm | MG 480 | First | King |
| 100-010 | Intro. to Political Thought (4) | 20395 | M/W 7-9:50pm | MG 102 | First | Matthews |
| 331-010 | Community Politics Internship (4) | 20397 | Hours arranged | First | Olson | |
| 331-011 | Community Politics Internship (4) | 20398 | Hours arranged | Second | Olson | |
| 354-010/HMS 354-010 | U.S. Heath Care Politics (4) | 20657 | M/W 9am-11:50am | MG 483 | First | Olson |
| 357-010 | Politics of Authenticity (4) | 20399 | T/Th 4-6:50pm | MG 111 | First | Matthews |
| 381-* | Special Topics (4) *Individual Sections & Instructors Listed in Banner | First & Second | Various | |||
| 396-010/496-010/ES 396-010/ES 496-010 | Urban Agriculture (4) | 21029 | T/Th 2-4:30pm | ST 101 | First | King |
| 397-010 | Public Opinion Research (4) | 20408 | M/W 7-9:50pm | Second | Borick | |
| 433-010 | The Politics of Health Care (3) | 20412 | MG 103 | First | Olson | |
| 457-010 | Politics of Authenticity (3) | 20400 | T/Th 4-7:00pm | MG 111 | First | Matthews |
| 481-* | Special Topics (3) *Individual Sections & Instructors Listed in Banner | First & Second | Various | |||
| 496-010/396-010/ES 396-010/ES 496-010 | Urban Agriculture (3) | 21031 | T/Th 2-4:30pm | ST 101 | First | King |
| 497-010 | Public Opinion Research (3) | 20411 | M/W 7-10:00pm | MG 103 | Second | Staff |
Course Descriptions
1. American Political System: Constitutional principles; organization and operation of the national government; and dynamics of power within the U.S. political system. SS
3. Comparative Politics: The political systems of foreign countries; approaches to the study of comparative politics. SS
100. Introduction to Political Thought: Why are humans willing to die for freedom, justice, democracy? What do people believe about politics and how does that effect their actions? This course answers these questions through an examination of modern political ideologies—Liberalism, Communism, Fascism, and Islamism. Works by Locke, Marx, Jefferson, Mussolini, and others will be read. SS (summer sessions only)
331. Community Politics Intership: Integrated fieldwork and academic study. Seminar, research paper, and journal; internship with government and social service agencies, political groups, elected officials, and law offices. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. ND
354. U.S. Healthcare Policies: This course explores a range of health care programs and policies and their impacts on American society. Topics include the development of the U.S. approach to health care; public sector plans (Medicare and Medicaid); the role of managed care; the employer-sponsored system; the situation of the medically uninsured; the health care vested interests and lobbyists; movements for national health care; and options for change. SS
357. Politics of Authenticity: Works in political philosophy, psychoanalytic theory, literature,
and film that discuss knowing and being one’s
self will be critically discussed. If you feel a life of “quiet
desperation” is inevitable, this course is for you. SS
381. Special Topics: A seminar on a topic of special interest in a particular political institution, process, or policy. Department approval. ND
396. Urban Agriculture: Urban agriculture and community gardens have a critical function in a small but increasing movement toward more localized and sustainable food economies. This class will explore research and readings from multiple disciplines on the role of urban agriculture in world development, sustainability practices, community participation and civic engagement, and food security. More importantly, students will become involved in the South Bethlehem community by planning and developing one South Bethlehem community garden. They will also take hands-on workshops on sustainable agricultural practices, and conduct a neighborhood outreach program to help bring the local South Bethlehem community into the gardening project. SS
397. Public Opinion Research: This course examines the fundamental process and tools employed in public opinion research. The class is designed to provide students with the ability to develop, implement and evaluate various forms of public opinion research including surveys, focus groups and individual interviews. Students will be introduced to numerous aspects of public opinion research including, questionnaire design, sampling, interviewing, data analysis and focus group moderation. In addition to learning fundamental research techniques, students will be introduced to contemporary survey research technologies such as computer aided telephone interviewing (cati) systems and web-based interviewing software. The class will engage in the development and fielding of an actual survey within the Lehigh Valley regarding a contemporary topic of interest. ND
433. The Politics of Healthcare: Few issues present greater difficulties for modern societies than assuring medical services for their populace. This course examines the politics of American health care and its impact on society. It will address issues ranging from the role of the private sector to government-supported programs. We will also focus on ways to restructure the system, based on alternatives in selected nations.
457. Politics of Authenticity: Works in political philosophy, psychoanalytic theory, literature,
and film that discuss knowing and being one’s
self will be critically discussed. If you feel a life of “quiet
desperation” is inevitable, this course is for you.
481. Special Topics: Individual inquiry into some problem of government. Reading, field work, and other appropriate techniques of investigation. Conferences and reports. May be repeated for credit.
496. Urban Agriculture: Urban agriculture and community gardens have a critical function in a small but increasing movement toward more localized and sustainable food economies. This class will explore research and readings from multiple disciplines on the role of urban agriculture in world development, sustainability practices, community participation and civic engagement, and food security. More importantly, students will become involved in the South Bethlehem community by planning and developing one South Bethlehem community garden. They will also take hands-on workshops on sustainable agricultural practices, and conduct a neighborhood outreach program to help bring the local South Bethlehem community into the gardening project. SS
497. Public Opinion Research: This course examines the fundamental process and tools employed in public opinion research. The class is designed to provide students with the ability to develop, implement and evaluate various forms of public opinion research including surveys, focus groups and individual interviews. Students will be introduced to numerous aspects of public opinion research including, questionnaire design, sampling, interviewing, data analysis and focus group moderation. In addition to learning fundamental research techniques, students will be introduced to contemporary survey research technologies such as computer aided telephone interviewing (cati) systems and web-based interviewing software. The class will engage in the development and fielding of an actual survey within the Lehigh Valley regarding a contemporary topic of interest.