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POLS 5143 Social and Political Perspectives in Europe Description: Examination of the current and historical social, cultural and political landscapes of European societies. Material related to identity politics, citizenship, democratization and collective memory feature regularly in the course. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 5203 ProSeminar in International Relations Description: A general survey intended to introduce students to major theoretical paradigms, applications, and debates in the field of international relations. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 5210 Topics Seminar in International Relations Description: In-depth examination of critical topics and issues in International Relations. May be repeated up to 6 hours with different topics. Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 5213 Seminar in the International Political Economy Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Description: Research on the mechanics and theories of interaction between economic and political phenomena. Same course as INTL 5213. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 5300 Special Topics Seminar in Fire and Emergency Management Description: Specialized topics in fire and emergency management. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-3 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Political Science POLS 5303 Introduction to Fire and Emergency Management Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Description: Examines the content and historical evolution of fire and emergency management including terminology, concepts, theories, and methods employed. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science

POLS 5313 Public Management Description: Introduction to the general principles of management as they are applied in the public sector. Systems theory, organization design, and techniques of supervision. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 5320 Seminar in Public Budgeting and Finance Description: Major processes and practices involved in governmental budgeting in the United States at national, state and local level. Same course as 4413. Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 5323 Urban Politics and Management Description: Introduction to the concepts, processes and techniques of managing urban political systems to include problems of leadership, decision-making, general management and group behavior. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 5333 Seminar in Public Personnel Administration Description: Current practices, problems and issues in public sector personnel administration, including merit system, civil service reform collective bargaining, and equal opportunity and affirmative action. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 5343 Seminar in Fire and Emergency Services Administration. Description: Introduction to policies, procedures and administrative process required to deliver fire and emergency services; detailed examination of the social, political and economic issues that have an impact on service delivery and organizational approaches. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 5353 Seminar in Design, Structure and Processes of Public Organizations Description: Administration in the public sector, stressing traditional and emerging organization structures. Awareness of administrative processes and environment that include program design, implementation, and administrative accountability. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science