THE SUPREME COURT AS A POLITICAL INSTITUTION
This course uses a social science approach to analyze theories of judicial decision making and to learn how law is made in a political context. Students will understand how the Supreme Court and justices operate in an interdependent political environment.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing and ( POLI SCI 104 or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217 ) Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze theories of judicial decision making. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand how the Supreme Court and justices operate in a political environment. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain how law is made in a political context. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze theories of judicial decision making. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand how the Supreme Court and justices operate in a political environment. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain how law is made in a political context. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027