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Program Subfields:American Government and PoliticsStudents of American government and politics seek an understanding of politics as practiced in the United States. In addition to courses on the American presidency, the U.S. Congress, and the courts, the department offers specialized courses on such topics as the political role of mass media, interest groups and political parties, constitutional law, the role of lawyers, policy formation, politics in American states and cities, American political thought, and voting. Some of the broad questions which concern students in this field are: How and why did American political institutions, ideas, and practices develop as they have? How does one go about evaluating them? Are American political institutions, ideas and practices unique, or are they similar to other societies? How might American politics be improved? POL S 202, Introduction to American Politics, is recommended preparation for most other courses in American Politics. To acquire first-hand experience with the American political system, students are encouraged to participate in academic internships in Washington D.C., Olympia, or Seattle. Courses in American Politics
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Department of Political Science
101 Gowen Hall, Box 353530
Seattle, WA 98195-3530
ph. 206-543-2780 fx. 206-685-2146