American Politics

II. Subfields THREE (3) SUBFIELDS 5 Courses (20 units)
Subfield One: American Political Thought & Development 1 Course (4 Units)
PP 301	American Political Development
PP 310	The Presidency and the Constitution
PP 315	Deliberative Democracy
PP 451	The Federalist
PP 457	John Locke

Subfield Two: National Institutions 2 Courses (8 Units)
PP326	American Constitutional Law I: Civil Liberties
OR
PP327	American Constitutional Law II: National Powers
PP305	Executive-Congressional Relations
PP306	Legislative Process & Public Policy
PP307	The Modern Presidency
PP315	Deliberative Democracy
PP329	Public Opinion

Subfield Three: Individual and Collective Behavior 2 Courses (8 Units)
PP301	American Political Development
PP302	American Political Behavior
PP309	Women and the Political Process
PP313	Representation and Elections
PP314	Parties and Elections in America
PP320	Interest Groups in the U.S.
ECON286	Public Choice
ECON360	Advanced Public Choice

Students interested in designing a second major field must complete three tasks:
1	Consult with a faculty advisor
2	Submit the proposed field with coursework required
3	Submit a field committee list (from core faculty) to the Department Chair for approval.