Academics

Course Descriptions

ICPES students during a Transformation of American Politics class

Comparative Economic Systems
(3 credits) - ECON 257-10
This course is an examination of the advantages of capitalism and history of free-market economies. Micro or macroeconomics is a prerequisite for this course, but may be waived in special circumstances. For your reference, please click here for the Summer 2010 syllabus.

The Transformation of American Politics
GOVT 230 (3 credits)
OR
U.S. Foreign Policy - GOVT 384
(3 credits)

Public Policy Track: Explores American politics from the conception of the U.S. Constitution to the current centralized federal government. The class will also examine how the role of government has changed, how people’s relationship to the government has evolved, and what this means for the future. Please click here for the Summer 2010 syllabus.
International Affairs Track: Provides historical and present-day perspectives on American foreign policy. It will also examine how these views will influence the future of American diplomacy and global perception of the Unites States. Please click here for the Summer 2010 syllabus.

Public Policy Internship Seminar (3 credits - optional) - GOVT 241
This course allows students to earn credit for their internship experience through Georgetown University. The course focuses on current issues addressed in students' internships. Students may opt out of this course. Please click here for the Section 11 Summer 2010 syllabus. Please click here for the Section 16 Summer 2010 syllabus.

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Emily Stites
Oklahoma Christian University
Intern, Children’s Rights Council