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Political Science Courses

POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics

Formerly POLI 7

3 units

This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 4, 9. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU AI: US2, US3; Cal-GETC: 4; C-ID# POLS 110.

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass

POLI 12 - Introduction to California State and Local Government

3 units

Organization and operation of California government and politics at the state, county and municipal level; emphasis on current issues and the influences of historical, geographical, political, economic and social factors on public policy. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 4; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC: 4.

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass

POLI 20 - Comparative Government

3 units

Contemporary forms of government, institutions and political problems of selected national governments. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 4. Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC: 4; C-ID# POLS 130.

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass

POLI 25 - Introduction to Political Theory

3 units

Various theoretical approaches to politics including selected aspects of political thought from ancient times to the present with application of current political thought. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 4; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC: 4; C-ID# POLS 120.

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass

POLI 29 - Independent Study, Political Science

0.5 - 2 units

For course information, see "Independent Study". 27 - 108 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU.

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass

POLI 30 - International Relations

3 units

Introduction to international relations, politics, theories and institutions with an emphasis on contemporary practices. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 4; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC: 4; C-ID# POLS 140.

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass