A three-term course that includes the fundamental institutions vocabulary, theories, and analytical methods of political science. Students use the Internet to study national interest groups, U.S. Supreme Court cases, Oregon’s state legislative process and more. The courses do not need to be taken in sequence. PS 201 focuses on the culture, values and political participation practices that sustain and continuously modify American politics. Topics include political ideologies and political parties. 3 lecture hrs/wk

A three-term course that includes the fundamental institutions vocabulary, theories, and analytical methods of political science. Students use the Internet to study national interest groups, U.S. Supreme Court cases, Oregon’s state legislative process and more. The courses do not need to be taken in sequence. PS 202 focuses on the national policy-making process, especially the role of the judicial branch. Topics include civil rights and civil liberties. PS 201 and 202 should be taken in sequence. 3 lecture hrs/wk

A three-term course that includes the fundamental institutions vocabulary, theories, and analytical methods of political science. Students use the internet to study national interest groups, U.S. Supreme Court cases, Oregon's state legislative process and more. The courses do not need to be taken in sequence. PS203 concerns state and local governments and current policy issues. Guests speakers add experiential perspectives to the reading and internet research. This course can be taken separately, without taking PS201 or PS202, or as the third course in sequence. Successful completion of WR121 is recommended prior to taking this course. 3 lecture hrs/wk

This course is a one-term survey of contemporary international political and economic issues in historical perspective. The course emphasizes reading, group discussion, short essays, and some Internet research. It is especially relevant to career preparation for business, political science, and secondary education majors, as well as for international relations majors. Students should not attempt to take this course until they have successfully completed WR 121, 122, and 123. 3 lecture hrs/wk. S (Not offered every year)

Qualified students work at training sites that provide experience appropriate to their major. These experiences will provide the opportunity for students to gain knowledge of the various tasks performed in their career field. A student may take any number of CWE credits per term, not to exceed 13 credits per year. 1 credit = 33 hours of lab