POL 352 - Advanced Seminar on the U.S. Foreign Policymaking Process

4 credits (Fall)

An in-depth study of the U.S. foreign and defense policymaking process, emphasizing international relations theory; case studies of recent important decisions; discussion of the role, structure, function, and power of the National Security Council, State Department, Defense Department, and CIA; conflict between president and Congress; impact of press, public opinion, lobbies, and elections.

Prerequisite: Third or fourth-year standing and POL 250, POL 251, or POL 259.
Note: Plus-2 option available. Not offered every year.
Instructor: Moyer