Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Political Science

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: AMERICAN POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT ***** Examines the creation and evolution of American political institutions using new institutionalism as a theoretical perspective. New institutionalism focuses on how rules influence the behavior of individuals, having important consequences for political outcomes. Explores the impact of political preferences on congressional development, political parties, interest groups, and bureaucratic agencies. ***** Enrollment limited to 13.