POSC 10093 Introduction to Political Science. Introduces students to varying thought on and divergent practices of politics in a variety of nations.

POSC 10133 American and Texas Government. The American political system at national and state levels, including a survey of the federal and Texas Constitutions. This course satisfies the Texas state certification requirements for education majors.

POSC 10433 Freshman Seminar in Political Science. Topics may vary each time it is offered.

POSC 20093 Scope and Methods of Political Science. Prerequisites: Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 10043 Elementary Statistics or an equivalent course. Introduction to political science as a field of study and to the major issues in relating theory and empirical research to the study of political behavior.

POSC 20123 Issues in American Politics. Introduction to the dynamics of American governmental institutions and political processes through the study of significant contemporary issues in the American political arena. The particular issues may vary from semester to semester in accordance with the changing interests of students and instructor.

POSC 20144 Practicing American and Texas Politics.  An introduction to the essential information and skills for individuals to become responsible participants in the civic lives of their communities.  The course includes a laboratory segment in which students will participate in the development and implementation of group community projects.

POSC 20203 Introduction to Political Theory. Introduction to the normative or value dimensions of political inquiry through the study of selected classics in political literature.

POSC 20303 International Politics. Introduction to both the major actors and issues which comprise contemporary international politics. A major goal of the course is to familiarize students with non-western perspectives on international phenomena.

POSC 30003 Honors in Political Science. Examination of a significant political issue. This is generally offered on a tutorial basis and the specific topic is determined jointly by the student and the instructor. POSC 30003 and 40003 cannot be taken simultaneously.

POSC 30093 Topics in Political Science Methods. Prerequisites: POSC 20093 or consent of the instructor. Topics include political science methods applied to various research problems such as political behavior, public policy analysis, and program evaluation.

POSC 30103 Topics in American Politics. Topics related to the study of American political institutions, processes, behavior, and policy, such as Congress, the Presidency, political parties and elections, interest groups, social and defense policy, and Texas politics.

POSC 30203 Topics in Political Theory. Prerequisites: POSC 20203. Topics will be selected from varying periods of Western history: ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary. Topics may focus on individual thinkers (Hobbes), groups of thinkers (the Liberal Tradition), or on policy questions (Human Nature and Public Policy).

POSC 30303 Topics in International Politics. Topics studied include such areas as U.S. foreign policy, Russian foreign policy, and various regional issues.

POSC 30313 United Nations Institutions and Processes. This course is the first of a two-part series of classes for students participating in Model United Nations. Students will study the history of the United Nations, UN institutions, and current issues that the UN addresses. Students are expected to critically analyze the factors that lead to both successful and unsucessful action by the UN.

POSC 30323 International Organizations Research. This course is the second of a two-part series of classes for students participating in Model United Nations. Students will engage in primary-source research on international issues as assigned by the course instructor from the perspective of a country also assigned by the instructor. Weekly discussions and writing assignments will focus on student presentations of their research.

POSC 30403 Topics in Public Law. The course sequence includes Gender and Sexual Orientation in Contemporary Law, International Human Rights, and several courses on American Constitutional Law. A simulation of the U.S. Supreme Court is offered in alternate years.

POSC 30503 Topics in Comparative Politics. European politics, Latin American politics, Middle Eastern politics, developing political systems, etc.

POSC 30903 Contemporary British Politics. This course is designed to provide an introduction to British politics and comparative political analysis of current issues. Classroom instruction will be augmented by two weeks inside parliament, where students are given the opportunity to observe British government firsthand. Primary texts include Developments in British Politics 5 and The British Polity; students will also be reading at least one English newspaper a day, as well as consulting the Economist for weekly overview and analysis. Student evaluations will be based on two essays, two exams, and class presentations; furthermore, student will submit written assignments relating to field experiences in London.

POSC 40003 Senior Honors in Political Science. The writing of a substantial research paper under the supervision of a three person faculty committee. A grade of I Incomplete will be carried in this course until the paper is completed. The sequence of POSC 30003 and 40003 must be planned so that 40003 is taken prior to the student's final semester of undergraduate work.

POSC 40900 Internship in Political Science/British Studies. Washington Center or at The London Centre. Full-time internships with a public or private agency in Washington, D.C. or in London, England, offered either through the Washington Center or through TCU's London Centre. The internship will allow students to integrate theory and practice in a supervised professional setting, up to 12 sem. hrs. credit. (Offered as BRST or POSC credit.)

POSC 40910 Washington Internships. Full time internships with a public or private agency in Washington, D.C. offered in collaboration with the Washington Center. Offered during the Fall term only, these internships help students to integrate theory and practice in a supervised professional setting for up to 12 sem. hrs. credit.

POSC 40920 London Internships. 3-day or 4-day per week interns with public or private agencies in London, England, offered through TCU's London Center. Offered during the Fall and Spring terms, these internships accommodate students' long-term professional objectives. Internships are offered for either 9 or 12 sem. hrs. credit. Most of the London interns also take one or two classroom courses while in London. (Offered either for BRST or POSC credit.)

POSC 40950 Internship in Political Science. Individually arranged local internship for 3 sem. hrs. credit. Students expected to spend 150 hours in a local placement (in a regular term that would amount to 10 hours per week.)

POSC 40960 Civic Literacy Internships. Offered as a follow-up to POSC 20123, Civic Literacy for 3 sem. hrs. credit. These are supervised internships in local settings, with bi-weekly meetings to reflect on a variety of experiences of the students. Students are expected to spend 150 hours in a local placement (in a regular term that would amount to 10 hours per week.)

POSC 40970 Independent Study in Political Science. Prerequisite: A specific program of study approved by instructor prior to enrollment. (1-6 sem. hrs.)