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Political Science Courses

POLI 7 - Introduction to American Government

4 units

Introduction to the principles, problems and basic issues of government with particular emphasis on the national government in the United States, including discussion of the American Constitution, and California state and local government. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 72 hours lecture.

  • AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: D8; CSU AI: US2, US3; IGETC: 4H; C-ID# POLS 110.
  • Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: OP

POLI 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. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture.

  • AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: D8; IGETC: 4H.
  • Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: OP

POLI 20 - Comparative Government

3 units

Contemporary forms of government, institutions and political problems of selected national governments. Strongly Recommended: POLI 7 with a minimum grade of C, Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture.

  • AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: D8; IGETC: 4H; C-ID# POLS 130.
  • Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: OP

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. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A, POLI 7 with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture.

  • AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: D8; IGETC: 4H; C-ID# POLS 120.
  • Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: OP

POLI 26 - Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, & Politics

3 units

Exploration of the theory, history, law, and activism related to gender and sexuality and their applicability to politics—from individual identity to mass movements and public law—through such lenses as feminist and queer theory. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A, POLI 7 with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture.

  • AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: D; IGETC: 4

  • Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: OP

POLI 29 - Independent Study, Political Science

0.5 - 2 units

For course information, see "Independent Studies". 27-108 hours laboratory.

POLI 30 - International Relations

3 units

Introduction to international relations, politics, theories and institutions with an emphasis on contemporary practices. Strongly Recommended: POLI 7 with a minimum grade of C, Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture.

  • AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: D8; IGETC: 4H; C-ID# POLS 140.
  • Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: OP

Independent Study

0.5 - 2 units

Independent Study courses are open to all students and employ many combinations of media and educational techniques to create individualized, self-pacing education. Check with the Counseling Center, Building 1600, concerning transferability of Independent Study courses to four-year institutions. Independent Study is contracted through an instructor for research, field experience, or skill development. Independent Study is offered under many subject areas contained in the Catalog using the number 29. Transfer: CSU; UC credit may be granted only after review of course outline by specific UC campus after transfer. Independent Study courses have a grading option of "OP" unless otherwise indicated.

  • Degree Applicable, Credit

For more information please contact:

Joanna Tice Jen, Ph.D.
Office 260-B (Temporary Faculty Village - Building 260)
  (925) 424-1297
  jtjen@laspositascollege.edu

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