1.
American government and politics

2.
American Government and Politics students seek an
understanding of politics as practiced in America.
International relations
The field of international relations is concerned with
developing a better understanding of why states and
non-state international actors, such as the United
Nations and multinational corporations, interact in the
way they do. International relations are diverse in terms
of what behavior is studied and how it is studied.
International conflicts, especially war, remain an
essential focus of this sector.

3.
Why do wars start? Who will win and why? How can war
be prevented? What role do international law and
institutions play? As the world becomes increasingly
interdependent, scholars are becoming more aware of
the importance of international economic activity. As a
result, scholars analyze global trade, communications,
development, foreign investment, and international
finance. How states determine foreign policy is another
critical area of research. National security policy,
nuclear deterrence, arms control, and defense spending
decisions are classic examples of foreign policy

4.
POL S 203, International Relations, introduces students
to international politics. Wajid khan explains this is the
basis for various offers at the 300 and 400 levels, such
as B. U.S. Foreign Policy, Global Environmental Policy,
International Political Economy, International Conflicts.

5.
American government and politics
American Government and Politics students seek an
derstanding of politics as practiced in America. In additio
urses on the U.S. President, the U.S. Congress, and the Co
is department covers subjects such as the political role of
ass media, race and ethnic politics, constitutional law, po
aking, state politics, and American political thinking. We o
specialized courses. Some common questions concernin
udents in this field are: How and why have America's polit
stitutions, ideas, and practices evolved the way they do?
American political systems, ideas, and techniques unique

6.
POL S 202, Introduction to American Politics, is
recommended preparation for most other courses in
American politics. For a first-hand experience of the
American political system, students are encouraged to
participate in academic internships in Washington, D.C.,
Olympia, or Seattle.

7.
political methodology
The Political Methodology subfield deals with the
philosophical underpinnings of political science, social
science, empirical research design and analysis, and
practical field research experience.
Courses in political methodology deal with philosophical
questions about the possibilities of political science, the
similarities and differences between political science
and other social sciences, alternative explanations, and
truth claims of knowledge. They also examine
experimental and non-experimental research design

8.
Statistics, mathematics, and computation are used to
analyze policy data generated by such research designs.
Students are also allowed to undertake individual and
group research projects through seminars. The
Department of Political Methodology has current
research and teaching interests in subjects as diverse as
mass media, feminist theory, language politics, political
economy, rational choice theory, and public policy.