PSC 743 - Elections Administration

(3 units)

This course explores elections administration in Nevada. It covers federal and state legal requirements; roles and responsibilities of federal, state, and local individuals and agencies; and the processes and procedures used by Nevada’s elections officials to ensure each eligible voter may cast a ballot securely in the manner of their choosing.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the Constitutional and legal rights of voters.
2. explain who administers Nevada’s elections and how they work together to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
3. describe the options for Nevada’s voters to cast a ballot and the considerations that go into preparing for an election.
4. identify the federal, state, and local partners critical to supporting the electoral process and describe their role.
5. describe the elections calendar and understand the critical required actions leading up to election day.

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