Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Political Science

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: SEMINAR ON THE PRESIDENCY ***** This seminar provides students with a broad introduction to the presidency. Topics covered include a review of the executive's constitutional powers and how they have changed over time; the processes and politics of presidential nomination and election; struggles between the president and other political elites in our system; and the dynamics of White House decision-making. ***** Enrollment limited to 13. ***** PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor required.