American Politics, Concentration

The general study of politics at the University of Dallas begins with political principles and examines the real political processes of modern governments. The concentration in American politics allows students to craft a course of study in which they can investigate the development of American political principles and institutions from the colonial period to the present day.

American Politics Concentration Requirements

The concentration consists of 6 courses (18 credits): Politics 1311 (Principles of American Politics), plus an additional 15 credit hours in politics. The 15 credit hours include 3 courses in American politics and 2 other politics courses chosen by the student.

Examples of courses in American politics are:

• Constitutional Law
• Public Policy
• American Foreign Policy
• The Presidency
• Civil Liberties
• Congress
• Politics and Parties
• American Political Thought
• American Founding
• 20th Century American Political Thought and Policy

Other politics courses with appropriate content can count toward the concentration in American politics with the approval of the chairman.