Graduate Handbook

II. GRADUATE PROGRAMS (cont.)

PRELIMINARY EXAM FIELDS
Students will be expected to master the materials covered in three different preliminary exam fields for their preliminary exams. Usually, one committee member assumes a leadership role in each of the three fields, although occasionally special circumstances (i.e. sabbatical leave, long-term absence, illness, etc.) may necessitate the involvement of additional “ad hoc” members. All examining committee members should have an expertise that corresponds to the chosen preliminary examination fields. The required core courses in each field serve as a foundation for preliminary exams. Students will work with the particular faculty member in each area to develop an expanded bibliography on which the student will be tested.

FIELD	RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR EXAM PREPARATION
American Institutions	Pol S 510- Introduction to American Institutions and Processes Pol S 511- Seminar in American Political Thought Pol S 512- Seminar in American Institutions Pol S 513- Seminar in American Political Behavior Pol S 402- Civil Liberties Pol S 404- The Judicial Process Pol S 417- The Electorate Pol S 420- Political Parties and Pressure Groups Pol S 427- United States Foreign Policy Pol S 428- Introduction to Political Psychology Pol S 434- American Political Thought Pol S 443- Administrative Jurisprudence Pol S 448- Urban Politics and Policy Pol S 449- Intergovernmental Administration Pol S 450- The Legislative Process Pol S 455- The Presidency
Public Law	Pol S 511- Seminar in American Political Thought Pol S 512- Seminar in American Institutions Pol S 516- Seminar in Law, Courts and Judicial Politics Pol S 402- Civil Liberties Pol S 404- Judicial Process Pol S 443- Administrative Jurisprudence
Political Theory	Pol S 502- Seminar in Normative Theory Pol S 511- Seminar in American Political Thought Pol S 530- Theoretical Approaches to International Relations Pol S 534- Seminar in Comparative Politics Pol S 535- Advanced Issues in Comparative and International Politics Crm J 530- Criminal Justice: Process and Institutions
International Politics	Pol S 530- Theoretical Approaches to International Relations Pol S 531- International Security Pol S 533a- Seminar in Political Psychology Pol S 533b- The Psychology of Political Leadership Pol S 535- Advanced Issues in Comparative Politics Pol S 424- U.S National Security Policy Pol S 426- American Diplomatic History in the 20th Century Pol S 427- United States Foreign Relations Pol S 428- Introduction to Political Psychology Pol S 429- Topics
Comparative Politics	Pol S 510- Introduction to American Institutions and Processes Pol S 534- Seminar in Comparative Politics Pol S 535- Advanced Issues in Comparative Politics Pol S 536- Special Topics in Comparative Politics Pol S 537- Concepts and Method in Comparative Politics Crm J 505- Comparative Criminal Justice Crm J 572 - Comparative Policing Pol S 412 - Government and Politics of Eastern Europe and Russia Pol S 413 - Latin American Governments Pol S 428 - Introduction to Political Psychology Pol S 432 - Comparative Public Policy Pol S 447 - Comparative Public Administration Pol S 460 - Politics of the Third World Pol S 472 - Politics of the Industrialized States Pol S 474 - African Politics Pol S 476 - Revolutionary China: 1800 to the Present
Public Policy Studies	Pol S 512 - Seminar in American Institutions Pol S 513 - Seminar in American Political Behavior Pol S 514 - Seminar in Public Policy Pol S 530 - Environmental Policy Pol S 533 - Psychology of Political Leadership Pol S 536 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics Pol S 537 - Concepts and Methods in Comparative Politics Pol S 542 - Topics in Administration, Justice and Applied Policy Studies Pol S 543 - Topics in Public Administration and Policy Pol S 544 - The Politics of the Policy Process Pol S 404 - The Judicial Process Pol S 416 - Policy Analysis Pol S 417 - The Electorate Pol S 424 - U.S. National Security Policy Pol S 428 - Introduction to Political Psychology Pol S 430 - The Politics and Policies of Natural Resources and the Environment Pol S 432 - Comparative Public Policy Pol S 450 - The Legislative Process
Public Administration	Pol S 533 - The Psychology of Political Leadership Pol S 540 - Proseminar in Public Administration Pol S 541 - Seminar in Research Evaluation (Crm J 540) Pol S 542 - Proseminar in Administration, Justice and Applied Policy Studies Pol S 543 - Topics in Public Administration & Policy Pol S 544 - The Politics of the Policy Process Pol S 547 - Intergovernmental Relations Crm J 505- Comparative Criminal Justice Crm J 591- Seminar in Administration of Criminal Justice Pol S 432 - Comparative Public Policy Pol S 443 - Administrative Jurisprudence Pol S 445 - Public Personnel Administration Pol S 446 - Public Budgeting Pol S 447 - Comparative Public Administration
Criminal Justice	Crm J 505- Comparative Criminal Justice Systems Crm J 530- Criminal Justice: Process and Institutions Crm J 540- Seminar in Research Evaluation Crm J 541- Corrections Crm J 550- Planned Change in Criminal Justice Crm J 570- The Police and Society Crm J 580- Women and Criminal Justice Crm J 572- Comparative Policing Crm J 591- Seminar in the Administration of Criminal Justice Crm J 592- Topics in Criminal Justice Pol S 542 - Pro seminar in Administration, Justice and Applied Policy Studies Soc 560 - Problems of Deviance Theory Soc 567 - Seminar in Crimes and Delinquency Soc 568 - Adolescent Deviance Crm J 420- Law of Evidence and Criminal Procedure A variety of Graduate Seminars in Psychology. Consult with committee or Director of Criminal Justice.
Political Psychology	Pol S 533a- Seminar in Political Psychology (repeatable) Pol S 533b- Political Leadership Psych 550- Attitudes and Social Cognition Psych 551- Group and Interpersonal Processes Pol S 428 - Introduction to Political Psychology
Gender, Justice, and Politics	Pol S 537- Concepts and Methods in Comparative Politics (Gender and Politics) W St 481- Theoretical Issues in Women's Studies Crm J 403-Violence Against Women Crm J 580-Women and the Criminal Justice System Soc 555 - Sex Roles in Society Soc 590 - Race, Class, and Gender Hist 521 - The Frontier and American West Pol S 435 - Politics of Developing Nations Pol S 460 - Politics of the Third World Anth 402 - Gender and Kinship Or a course approved by all members of the committee.

Independent Exam Field
Courses determined by student and committee. Independent exam fields must be approved by the Committee, the Graduate Coordinator, and the Chair. Other faculty may be consulted.

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