May 26, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

PLS 422  -  Contemporary American Foreign Policy


Roles and interrelationships of Congress, the media, public opinion, the president, the secretaries and departments of state and defense, and the intelligence community are examined. Emphasis is placed on the content and the dynamic aspects of the process of policy formulation and implementation.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: PLS 220  
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite course or consent of instructor.
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.