Undergraduate Courses
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Political Science courses offer a wide range of topics across multiple fields of interest. Course availability varies by semester, so students are encouraged to check the Public Course Schedule on HUB for the most up-to-date information.
Explore Political Science courses organized by specialized fields of interest:
- 101: Intro to American Politics
- 227: Political Geography
- 304: Legislative Politics
- 306: The American Presidency
- 307: Political Parties
- 309: American Federalism
- 311: State Politics
- 312: Urban Politics
- 313: Elections and Voting Behavior
- 314: Public Policy Making
- 315: American Political Economy
- 316: Politics of Political Choice
- 317: Environmental Politics
- 319: Media in American Politics
- 320: Public Opinion
- 344: Presidential Campaigns
- 376: Money in Politics
- 378: Politics of Gender
- 379: Racial and Ethnic Politics
- 384: American Political Principles
- 395: Empirical Democratic Theory
- 436: Citizen Participation
- 215: Law & the Political Process
- 225: Equality & Justice in the United States
- 293: Race and the Law
- 301: Cases in Civil Liberties
- 302: Protecting Civil Liberties
- 303: Constitutional Law
- 305: Judicial Politics
- 339: International Law
- 401: Advanced Civil Liberties
- 406: Supreme Court Seminar
- 430: Human Rights
- 470: Legal Political Theory
- 480: Advanced Constitutional Law
- 492: Pre Law Honors Seminar
- 103: Intro Comparative Politics
- 222: Politics & Society
- 224: Politics & Technology
- 227: Political Geography
- 229: East Asian Political Economy
- 328: International Political Economy
- 338: Comparative Foreign Policies
- 332: International Organization
- 336: Russian Foreign Policy
- 339: International Law
- 340: Politics in Western Europe
- 341: Political Regime Change
- 342: Politics of Developing Nations
- 343: The Politics of Civil War
- 345: Canadian Politics
- 350: Politics of Post-Soviet States
- 351: Pol. of Eastern European Nations
- 355: Asian Politics
- 370: African Politics
- 371: Middle Eastern Politics
- 395: Empirical Democratic Theory
- 412: Comparative Political Institutions
- 413: Comparative Political Economy
- 420: Comparative Political Parties
- 430: Human Rights
- 43: Civil Military Relations
- 100: Enduring Issues in Pol. Science
- 490: Honors Seminar
- 495: Senior Seminar
- 496: Political Science Internship
- 497: Honors Thesis
- 499: Independent Study
- 102: Intro to International Politics
- 326: War and International Security
- 328: International Political Economy
- 330: International Relations Problems
- 332: International Organization
- 333: International Relations Theory
- 335: American Foreign Policy
- 336: Russian Foreign Policy
- 337: Chinese Foreign Policy
- 338: Comparative Foreign Policy
- 339: International Law
- 343: The Politics of Civil War
- 346: Individuals & World Politics
- 373: International Futures
- 391: Special Topics in Int. Relations
- 418: The International System
- 430: Human Rights
- 104: Intro to Political Philosophy
- 380: Classic & Medieval Pol. Phil.
- 382: Machiavelli Marx Pol. Phil.
- 383: 20th-Century Pol. Philosophy
- 200: Empirical Political Science
- 392: Political Analysis Lab
- 393: Game Theory & Politics
- 408: Basic Stats for/Social Sciences
PSC 101: Introduction to American Politics
This foundational course provides an overview of the American political system, including institutions, political behavior and policy-making processes.
Important Note:
- Students who fail, resign, or wish to repeat PSC 101 for a grade improvement may only re-register during summer sessions.
- If registering for the course in summer causes undue hardship, please contact the department for assistance with Fall or Spring semester registration.
For assistance with undergraduate courses or registration, please contact the undergraduate coordinator:
Helpful Links
- Undergraduate Catalog: Explore detailed descriptions of Political Science courses.
- Registration Guidelines: Review important steps and policies for course registration.
- Preparing to Register: Ensure you meet prerequisites and deadlines before registering.
- Register via HUB: Use the HUB Student Center to manage your course enrollment.
Course Syllabi
To access a syllabus for a specific course, visit UB Learns or contact the course instructor directly.