New York State Government , Policy , and Politics
PSC-107-DON
University at Buffalo
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Instructor
- Shawn Donahue
- Start Date
- 08-24-2026
- Total Credits
- 3
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- 716-645-5698
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This course focuses on politics and policy in the State of New York . Students will learn about regionalism and conflicts between Upstate and Downstate , the political history of the state , political machines , ethnic diversity within the State , the unique nature of the state's political parties and elections , the powers of the governor and the legislature ( and conflict between them ) , the state court system , and the state bureaucracy . Students will learn about policy on education , the environment , health care , welfare , taxes , and spending . Special attention will be paid to the politics of New York City and Western New York and the powers of local government vis-à-vis the State . There are no pre-requisites for this course . It does not require any prior knowledge of politics or government in New York .
Course Area: Political Science
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 08-24-2026 - 12-07-2026
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- Local Course ID: 26FA_BUF_PSC107_LECDON
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