CGS Political Science Courses
CGS POL 101 Introduction to Politics
3 cr.
What is the ideal form of government and society? A survey and analysis of ideas related to citizenship in the community, nation and world, with emphasis on competing political values/ideologies and civic engagement.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 104X American Government and Politics
3 cr.
Analysis of the decision-making structure and processes of American national government, including the role of parties and interest groups, and the value preferences within American society which affect the formation of public policy.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 105 State and Local Supplement to POL 104
1 cr.
A one-credit study of state and local government.
Prerequisites: POL 104 or concurrent enrollment. SS
General Education Requirements: SS
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 120 Politics of Crime and Punishment
3 cr.
Focuses on the competing goals of public policy in criminal justice, from public order, due process, efficiency, rights and liberties. Analyzes the interplay of key actors including police, courts and prisons in policy-making and implementation. Includes the role of media and myth.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 160 Comparative Politics
3 cr.
Studies a select set of important states with different political, economic, and cultural characteristics. Compares economic, social and political issues and policy choices, in addition to governance. Recommended for Business, Journalism, Education, and Political Science majors.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 175 International Politics
3 cr.
Global problems, issues and debates since the end of the Cold War, including terrorism, cultural and religious conflict and changing power relations. Impact of social, economic and technological change and evolution of the state system. Cooperative problem-solving and peace-making.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 210 Civil Liberties
3 cr.
An examination of civil liberties and their philosophical underpinnings. Through the reading of U.S. Supreme Court cases and other texts, students will study topics including the constitutional basis of civil liberties, the freedoms of conscience and expression, the rights of persons accused of crime, privacy, and property rights.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 215 Media and Politics
3 cr.
An examination of the impact mass media has had on democratic politics in the United States, including the role media plays in influencing political behavior and attitudes. Topics covered in the class include media bias, media power, use of media by government and interest groups, the role of media in campaigns and elections, and the influence of media on policy makers.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 219 Public Policy: Power, Conflict, Choice
3 cr.
Exploration of the public policy-making process in the U.S. with attention to select contemporary issues in American policy debates environment, energy, health, economic management, etc.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 231 Sex, Power and Public Policy
3 cr.
Examination of controversial issues of gender that affect equality and power. Includes women's movement and the search for equality, justice and freedom. Examines political and judicial policies that exemplify success and failure.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: CGS POL 231 and CGS GSW 231 are the same course.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 275 Politics of Sports
3 cr.
Examines the world of sports through the intersection of culture, business, politics, and globalization. Sports are examined as an arena to both sustain the status quo and to struggle for political change.
Prerequisites: none.
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CGS POL 280 Terrorism
3 cr.
Terrorism, both current and historic, will be analyzed in its development, logic and impact. Includes controversies over security and liberty, intelligence and forewarning, and deals with political, philosophic and religious aspects. Analysis of alternative responses to terrorism, and local coping strategies disaster management.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 285 Politics of World Inequality and Development
3 cr.
Why are some countries rich and others poor? Major theories and history of economic development. The role of the state in diverse economies. Effect of the global trade system, democracy, quality of life, and the environment. Examines human rights, experiences of indigenous people, gender, and the role of militarism.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 298 Special Topics
1-3 cr.
A course for topics which would be appropriate for freshmen and sophomores. Topic and number of credits will be announced in the timetable.
Prerequisites: none.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
CGS POL 299 Independent Reading
1-3 cr.
Survey of literature in a particular subject, possibly concluding with a research project supervised by the instructor. Subject and specific requirements determined by instructor/student agreement.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.
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CGS POL 311 International Political Economy
3 cr.
This course provides an introduction to the social, cultural, political, and economic issues in international economic cooperation and competition. Concepts, theories, and comparative approaches drawn from multiple social science disciplines are applied to the understanding of the history, transformation, trends and challenges in the pursuit of wealth for global and regional communities, as well as for individual nation states.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: CGS POL 175, or CGS POL 160, or CGS POL 104 are strongly recommended.
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CGS POL 385 Politics of World Inequality and Development
3 cr.
Why are some countries rich and others poor? Major theories and history of economic development. The role of the state in diverse economies. Effects of the global trade system and international financial institutions on economic growth, democracy, quality of life, and the environment. Examines human rights, experiences of indigenous people, gender, and the role of militarism. Junior standing or consent of instructor.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Recommended CGS POL 175 or CGS POL 160 or CGS POL 104.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/