PSC 3130 - The American Presidency

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: PSC 1010 or PSC 1020 or Permission of instructor

This course addresses the powers and functions of the presidency as the office has changed and evolved, with emphasis on recent experience. It explores styles of presidential leadership, relations with Congress, the bureaucracy, the media, the group influence and constituent relations. It examines internal organization, traditions, power structure and reform.