See note regarding special topics courses*.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required course (3 credits): | ||
| One course selected from the following. The course not taken as a required course may be used as a supporting course. | ||
| IAFF 6338 | Special Topics in European and Eurasian Studies (Populism and Illiberalism) | |
| IAFF 6338 | Special Topics in European and Eurasian Studies (The Far Right in Europe, Eurasia, and the US) | |
| Supporting courses (9 credits): | ||
| Courses in the democracy studies concentration are grouped into subcategories by issue to help guide students in choosing appropriate coursework. Students do not necessarily need to select one subcategory; however, what is important is that there is a logical coherence to their course choices. Students should consult their faculty advisor to help with this determination. | ||
| Group A: Global Governance | ||
| IAFF 6118 | Special Topics in International Affairs (Global Governance) | |
| IAFF 6118 | Special Topics in International Affairs (Global Justice) | |
| IAFF 6118 | Special Topics in International Affairs (International Organizations) | |
| IAFF 6118 | Special Topics in International Affairs (Leadership in International Affairs) * | |
| IAFF 6138 | Special Topics in International Development Studies (Democracy and Governance Development) | |
| IAFF 6138 | Special Topics in International Development Studies (Indigenous Peoples, Ethnic Minorities, and Development) | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Russia and International Security) | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Who Will Rule the 21st Century?) | |
| IAFF 6338 | Special Topics in European and Eurasian Studies (NATO's Strategic Challenges) | |
| PHIL 6262 | Normative Issues in Foreign Policy (Global Justice) | |
| Group B: Democracy, Institutions, and Civil Society | ||
| ANTH 6591 | Topics in Sociocultural Anthropology (Sovereignty) | |
| IAFF 6118 | Special Topics in International Affairs (Sovereignty) | |
| IAFF 6118 | Special Topics in International Affairs (Wartime Governance in Afghanistan) | |
| IAFF 6138 | Special Topics in International Development Studies (Civil Society and Development) | |
| IAFF 6138 | Special Topics in International Development Studies (Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption) | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Civil-Military Relations) | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Illicit Finance and Security) | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (International Organized Crime) | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption) | |
| IAFF 6318 | Special Topics in Asian Studies (Chinese Law and Legal Institutions) | |
| IAFF 6318 | Special Topics in Asian Studies (Korean Civil Society) | |
| IAFF 6318 | Special Topics in Asian Studies (States and Societies in East Asia) | |
| IAFF 6358 | Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies (Democracy Under Siege in Latin America) | |
| IAFF 6378 | Special Topics in Middle East Studies (Democracy Promotion in the Middle East) | |
| IAFF 6378 | Special Topics in Middle East Studies (Religion and Society in the Middle East) | |
| IAFF 6378 | Special Topics in Middle East Studies (The State and Society in Egypt) | |
| Group C: Identity, Nationalism, and Violence | ||
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Countering Violent Extremism) | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Insurgency and Counterinsurgency) | |
| IAFF 6186 | Special Topics in Security Policy Studies (Political Violence and Terrorism) | |
| IAFF 6338 | Special Topics in European and Eurasian Studies (Nationalism in Eurasia) | |
| IAFF 6338 | Special Topics in European and Eurasian Studies (Nationalism in Europe) | |
| PSC 6388 | Topics in Comparative Politics (Nationalism in Europe) | |
| Group D: Gender | ||
| IAFF 6118 | Special Topics in International Affairs (Gender and Security) | |
| IAFF 6118 | Special Topics in International Affairs (Gender, War, and Peace) | |
| *Students must choose course assignment topics that are directly related to Democracy Studies. | ||
*Specific subject matter covered in special/selected topics courses varies by semester. Consult the Schedule of Classes for each semester's offerings. Topics courses not listed here may be used to fulfill program requirements if approved by the Program Director.