PSC 390 - U.S. Constitutional Law (3 cr.)

An exploration of the origins and evolution of the U.S. Constitution from its adoption in 1787 to the present. Emphasis is on the role of judicial interpretation as the principal means by which the constitution is altered and the particular role of the U.S. Supreme Court in that process. Emphasis is on judicial doctrines related to issues of separation of powers, federalism, and constitutionally based rights and liberties.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall