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3318. Legislative Process (PLS 3318) 3 hours
A study of the composition of American legislative bodies and their lawmaking functions, methods, and procedures.
3319. Criminal Law and Justice (PLS 3319, CRJ 3319) 3 hours
Covers (1) substantive criminal law, including crimes against the person, crimes against property, crimes against the public, and defenses to criminal accusations; (2) the pre-trial, trial, and appellate processes in federal and Texas criminal cases; and (3) constitutional criminal procedure, including searches, seizures, arrests, and police interrogation.
3320. Legal Ethics (PLS 3320) 3 hours
Prerequisite: sophomore standing
This course focuses on dynamic legal ethics within the paralegal profession. Emphasis is placed on ethical duties and responsibilities toward clients, third parties, and other legal and paralegal professions. Course open to all students regardless of major.
3322. American Constitutional Law I (PLS 3322) 3 hours
Prerequisite: POL 2311
The study of the U.S. Constitution, Institutional Authority, Separation of Powers and Nation-State Relations through an exploration of Supreme Court cases concerned with the relationship between the individual and the government. The cases studied are designed to explore federalism, governmental powers, substantive due process and economic liberties within the contest of Supreme Court decision-making.
3323/3323H. American Constitutional Law II (PLS 3323) 3 hours
The overall purpose of this course is to stimulate interest in civil and personal freedoms established by the United States Constitution in the Bill of Rights.
3328. Research Methods 3 hours
An introduction to the scope, design, and methods of political inquiry.
3331/3331H. European Governments 3 hours
An analysis of the political and governmental systems of Great Britain, France, West Germany, and Russia, contrasting the principles of parliamen- tary democracy with those of dictatorship.
3340. Comparative Politics 3 hours
Comparative Politics examines different forms of governance, political culture and politics of selected countries from all regions of the world, with emphasis on developing nations.
3352. Internship/Capstone 3 hours
Prerequisite: POL 2311, 90 credit hours and departmental approval
The internship/capstone course provides the student with practical experience in areas such as law offices, courts, state local or congressional district offices. The course also encourages participation in political campaign organizations and public service arenas, as well as publishing and political science research.
4302. Critical and Logical Reasoning 3 hours
Prerequisite: PHI 2301, sophomore standing
This course focuses on preparing students for the LSAT and for the rigors of law school through review of the LSAT component areas, writing exercises, practice sessions, and logic application analysis. The course also develops writing skills and constructs portfolios as part of the organizational directives required for success in law/graduate school.