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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

PLS 309  -  The American Chief Executive


Examination of the concept of a political chief executive as a coordinate member, with legislature and courts, of a government team. Emphasis will be placed on the powers, roles, decision-making processes, and institutional development of the offices of president, governor, and mayor.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: PLS 101  
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor.
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.