POLSC 110(W) American Government: An Historical Introduction 
A Historical Introduction 3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/1/C or GER/2/B. Overview of the American political system from a historical perspective, with emphasis on the Constitution and its enduring influence, development of party systems and citizen participation, and evolving role of Congress, presidency, and courts.  Incoming transfer students cannot receive transfer evaluation credit for PolSc 110; this course can only be taken at Hunter College.

POLSC 111(W) Introduction to American Government and Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/2/B. This course is not actively taught at Hunter College, however incoming transfer students will receive credit for this course if they have taken an introductory course in American Government at another institution.  Transfer credit is not given for PolSc 110.

POLSC 211(W) State Government and Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Comparative analysis of state governments. Power and role of governors, state legislatures, parties, lobbies.

POLSC 212(W) Urban Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Politics in New York City and other urban areas. Decentralization, suburbanization, race, ethnicity, reform.

POLSC 213 Political Parties and Elections:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Organization campaigns, nominations, voting behavior, issues, finances, reforms.

POLSC 214(W) Political Parties and Interest Groups:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Theories and analysis of two key institutions that link citizens and policy makers in the United States, in both historical and contemporary perspective.

POLSC 215(W) Public Opinion and Political Participation:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. What American people think about politics and how they express it, from polls to elections to demonstrations.

POLSC 217 Contemporary Issues in American Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Selected topics in American politics and government.

POLSC 218(W) Women and Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B; PD/C. Constitutional and legal position of women, ERA, affirmative action, marriage, divorce, property, feminist causes.

POLSC 219(W) Women and the Law:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B; PD/C. Overview of how local, state, and federal laws treat people on the basis of sex.

POLSC 230(W) The American Presidency:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Selection, election, role, functions, and powers of the President

POLSC 235(W) The American Congress:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Legislation and policy-making process. Congressional organization, functions and behavior. Lobbies, parties, leaders.

POLSC 238 The American Legal System:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Civil and criminal law, common law and equity, substantive and procedural law. Emphasis on federal and New York law.

POLSC 240(W) The American Judiciary:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. The Supreme Court and other federal courts as part of policy-making process in American government.

POLSC 241( W) Managing American Government:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Organizing and controlling governmental agencies, with emphasis on efficiency and equity, problems and reforms.

POLSC 244(W) Energy and Environmental Politics and Public Policy:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Examination of political processes and public policies shaping energy production and consumption in the U.S. with comparative reference to other countries. Emphasis on political, economic, social, environmental, and foreign policy aspects.

POLSC 274(W) American Foreign Policy:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Personalities and processes in making, administering, and controlling our foreign policy.

POLSC 301(W) American Political Thought:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Examination of ideas that have shaped American politics from the Revolution to the present, including Federalists and Anti-Federalists, Progressivism and responses to industrialization, and recent debates over the welfare state, political inclusion, and democracy.

POLSC 315(W) Social and Economic Policies in Western Europe and the United States:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B; PD/D. Pre- or coreq: ENGL 120 and any course in comparative politics; or perm instr. Evolution of social and economic policies from the 19th century to the present. Policies are analyzed in light of tensions between democracy and capitalism.

POLSC 317 Contemporary Issues in American Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Selected topics in American politics and government.

POLSC 320(W) Ethnic Politics:
3 hrs, 3 cr; PD/B; GER/3/B. Ethnicity in local and national politics. Major groups, how they affect government, what government does for them.

POLSC 321(W) American Political Economy:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Critical analysis of the distribution of power between the state and the private sector. Theories about the government-business relationship are tested through a series of case studies.

POLSC 340(W) Constitutional Law:
Organizing the Government 3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Prereq: POLSC 110 or 111 or 238. Constitutional problems and Supreme Court decisions. Federalism, judicial review, separation of powers, foreign policy.

POLSC 341(W) Constitutional Law:
Civil Rights 3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Prereq: POLSC 110 or 111 or 238; GER/3/B. Constitutional problems and Supreme Court decisions regarding race and sex discrimination.

POLSC 342(W) Constitutional Law:
The First Amendment 3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Prereq: POLSC 110 or 111 or 238. Constitutional problems and Supreme Court decisions regarding freedom of speech, press (media), religion, and assembly.

POLSC 343(W) Criminal Law:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Prereq: POLSC 110 or 111 or 238. Constitutional problems and judicial decisions regarding search and seizure, right to counsel, self-incrimination.

POLSC 348(W) Public Administration and Public Policy:
3 hrs, 3 cr; GER/3/B. Analysis of problems in policy-making and administration, focusing on motivations, ethics, authority.

POLSC 411, 412 Seminar/Internship in New York Government:
4 hrs, 4 cr each sem. Prereq: perm dept. Practical experience in government and politics. Weekly seminars, monthly university-wide meetings.  For more information, click here.

POLSC 482 Seminar in Political Behavior:
3 hrs, 3 cr. Prereq: perm instr. or dept. Advanced seminar in public opinion, voting, mass politics. Major paper required.