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Political Science

We are committed to fostering in student an awareness of the importance of active civic engagement an responsibility, and value for diversity within the context of a rich and complex society, and a broad understanding of the social science methods that enable informed citizens to make better choices.

The program offers several courses in political science, ranging fro the core course in American government to courses in comparative government, international relations, and contemporary issues in American politics. All courses are transferable to CSU and UC, and all meet GE breadth requirements for the associate degree and for transfer. The American government course meets the CSU American Institutions requirement.

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  • Zakia. Isad

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Course Descriptions

Political Science 1 
Introduction to American Government
3 Units

Introduction to the historical development of American political ideals and institutions including the Federal and California Constitutions, civil liberties, civil rights, citizenship duties, political parties, participation and elections.
Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A. May be offered in Distance Education format.

3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU/GE: D8, AI, Group A; IGETC: Area 4; AI, Group A; AA/AS; (CAN GOVT 2).

Political Science 2 
Introduction to American Government
3 Units

Introduction to issues in American and California politics including education, environment, welfare, and health care policy. Special emphasis on California state and local government issues, interpretation of public policy statistics.
Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A.

3 hours. Transfer: CSU, CSU/GE: D8.

 

Political Science 12 
Introduction to California State and Local Government
3 Units

Organization and operation of 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.

3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU/GE: D8, AI, Group B; IGETC: AI, Group B; AA/AS.

Political Science 20 
Comparative Government
3 Units

Contemporary forms of government, institutions and political problems of selected national governments.
Strongly recommended: Political Science 1 or 7

3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU/GE: D8, AI, Group B; IGETC: AI, Group B; AA/AS.

 

Political Science 25 
Introduction to Political Theory
3 Units

Various theoretical approaches to politics including selected aspect of political thought from ancient times to the present with application to current political thought.
Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A. Political Science 1 or 7

3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU/GE: D8, AI, Group B; IGETC: Area 4, AI, Group B; AA/AS.

 

Political Science 30 
International Relations
3 Units

Introduction to international relations, politics, theories and institutions with an emphasis on contemporary practices.

3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU/GE: D8, AI, Group B; IGETC: Area 4, AI, Group B; AA/AS.

 

Political Science 40 
Contemporary Issues in American Politics
3 Units

Introduction to current political issues; their historical, and economic causes; and the public policies which have been advanced to solve these issues. Emphasis on decision-making process of government and voluntary organizations.

3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU/GE: D8, AI, Group B; IGETC: Area 4, AI, Group B; AA/AS.

    

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