POLS C1000 3 Units
American Government and Politics
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.
POLS C1000H 3 Units
American Government and Politics - Honors
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. This is an honors course.
POLS 110 3 Units
Introduction to Political Theory
This course is a survey of Western political thought from classical times to the contemporary period. The course explores such controversial topics as the nature of justice, the morality of political deception and violence, the proper limits of governmental power, the virtues (and challenges) of political diversity, and the future of the bourgeois state in an era of globalization. (Formerly POLIT 110)
POLS 110H 3 Units
Introduction to Political Theory - Honors
This course is a survey of Western political thought from classical times to the contemporary period. The course utilizes selected primary texts to explore such controversial topics as the nature of justice, the morality of political deception and violence, the proper limits of governmental power, the virtues (and challenges) of political diversity, and the future of the bourgeois state in an era of globalization. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work. (Formerly POLIT 110H)
POLS 138 3 Units
Service Learning: Student Leadership
This course is a service learning course designed for the development of leadership skills through participation in student government or other campus activities. The topics covered include: community college governance, collaborative problem solving, student issues, methods of effective advocacy, parliamentary procedures, relevant laws, and the challenges and opportunities of social diversity. (Formerly POLIT 138)
POLS 138H 3 Units
Service Learning: Student Leadership - Honors
This course is a service learning course designed for the development of leadership skills through participation in student government or other campus activities. The topics covered include: community college governance, collaborative problem solving, student issues, methods of effective advocacy, parliamentary procedures, relevant laws, and the challenges and opportunities of social diversity. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work. (Formerly POLIT 138H)
POLS 139 3 Units
Service Learning: Community Leadership
This course is a service learning course designed for the development of leadership skills through participation in community affairs on the federal, state, and local levels. The topics covered include street-level politics, coalition-building, direct and indirect lobbying, mass media communications, multicultural relations, legal requirements, and other aspects of civic involvement. (Formerly POLIT 139)
POLS 139H 3 Units
Service Learning: Community Leadership - Honors
This course is a service learning course designed for the development of leadership skills through participation in community affairs on the federal, state, and local levels. The topics covered include street-level politics, coalition-building, direct and indirect lobbying, mass media communications, multicultural relations, legal requirements, and other aspects of civic involvement. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work. (Formerly POLIT 139H)
POLS 140 3 Units
Introduction to Comparative Politics
This introductory course compares different political systems to evaluate their similarities and dissimilarities with respect to their corresponding political institutions and processes. Themes covered include presidential versus parliamentary democratic governance; authoritarian versus democratic regimes; patterns of state involvement in the political economy; society and citizen participation through interest groups, political parties and elections. (Formerly POLIT 140)
POLS 141 3 Units
Introduction to World Politics
This introductory course in world politics (international relations) surveys the principal actors, issues and processes involved in international relations. It includes paradigms and approaches in the study of world politics; foreign policy; issues of war and peace; international organizations; international law; globalization; international political economy, including global financial and trade institutions; human rights; and the global environment with respect to sustainable development. (Formerly POLIT 141)
POLS 141H 3 Units
Introduction to World Politics - Honors
This introductory course in world politics (international relations) surveys the principal actors, issues and processes involved in international relations. It includes paradigms and approaches in the study of world politics; foreign policy; issues of war and peace; international organizations; international law; globalization; international political economy, including global financial and trade institutions; human rights; and the global environment with respect to sustainable development. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work. (Formerly POLIT 141H)
POLS 150 3 Units
Introduction to Public Policy
This course is an introduction to public policy. It introduces the basic concepts and processes underlying policy analysis, including application of these concepts to economic and budgetary policy, health care policy, welfare and social security policy, education policy, and environmental and energy policy, and social and cultural policies. It covers the actors involved in the policy process such as institutions, congress, the executive branch, and groups. It also addresses the theories involved in the policy process as well as the environment in which policy is made in the United States. (Formerly POLIT 150)
POLS 170 3 Units
Introduction to the Politics of Race and Gender
This course is an introduction to the politics of race and gender. Using intersectionality as a framework, the course offers an overview of the political representation, identity, status, and power of non-binary Women, Native Americans, African Americans, Latina/o Americans, and Asian Americans. (Formerly POLIT 170)
POLS 173 3 Units
California Government
California is a uniquely diverse and dynamic state! This course introduces students to the history, politics, and government of California, paying particular attention to the nature of federalism, institutions of state government, direct democracy, the role of partisanship and demographic diversity, media and public opinion, parties and interest groups, campaigns and elections, and social movements in the Golden State. Special examination will be made to the realities of making public policy and its intersection with politics, interest groups, political parties and the media. (Formerly POLIT 173)
POLS 222 1-3 Units
Independent Study in Political Science
Students with previous course work in Political Science may do assigned projects involving research and analysis of selected topics. This independent study is for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge of Political Science and related fields. Student work may include but not be limited to readings, research, projects, intern assignments and conferences. Prior to registration, a contract must be prepared jointly by the instructor and the student. (Formerly POLIT 222)
