Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course is an introduction to political science designed to familiarize students with basic political concepts, political ideologies, political systems, models of political analysis and political science subfields. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: POLS 150.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course surveys current political issues and public policy in California and the United States. Students will learn the skills necessary to evaluate political issues, analyze public policy, employ effective arguments and propose solutions. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course is identical to ETHS G103. This course surveys American political policies and issues. The emphasis will be on areas of significance confronting African American, Native American, Asian and Latinx populations. Students will learn life-long skills necessary to evaluate policies and issues, analyze opposing viewpoints and problem-solve. Enrollment Limitation: ETHS G103; students who complete PSCI G103 may not enroll in or receive credit for ETHS G103. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course provides an introduction to world politics as it relates to national conflict and international cooperation. Important to this course is an examination of various levels of governmental and non-governmental actors and their institutions, interactions and processes as they relate to global issues. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: POLS 140.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course provides an overview of the American legal system including its development, structure, and history. The course will review the legal and judicial process in the United States; explain legal sources, research, and reasoning; and introduce the various areas of law. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: LPPS 110.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course is identical to PHIL G150. This course introduces students to traditional philosophical issues concerning politics. Students will actively engage in an analysis of normative issues using historical insight as well as contemporary approaches. Among these issues are the nature of legitimate authority, political obligation, natural rights, equality and justice. The course emphasizes selections from the major works of such political philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and Mill. Enrollment Limitation: PHIL G150; students who complete PSCI G150 may not enroll in or receive credit for PHIL G150. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: POLS 120.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: U.S. Government. This course examines the American political system. Topics include an examination of the history, constitutional framework, institutions, and functions of the American and California political systems and the principles, processes and issues that affect them. Additionally, this course will discuss current issues, examine the decision-making process and how these decisions affect society. This course satisfies the CSU requirement on the Constitution of the United States and local government. Enrollment Limitation: PSCI G181/ETHS G181; students who complete PSCI G180 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSCI G181 or ETHS G181. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: POLS 110.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course is identical to ETHS G181. This course provides an introduction to United States and California governments and examines their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. Students will analyze the politics of race and ethnicity and its effect on political behavior, institutions and the exercise of political power. Central to this study will be the history, experiences and contributions of African Americans, Asians, Native Americans and Latinx. Additionally, this course will focus on policy content and relevant political issues facing racial and ethnic populations. Enrollment Limitation: PSCI G180/ETHS G181; students who complete PSCI G181 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSCI G180, or ETHS G181. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: POLS 110.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course provides an introduction to the tools and concepts of comparative analysis. Students will explore and examine the different types of political systems in the world, including the environment in which they exist, their history, political behavior, institutions, processes and the consequences of governmental policy and action. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: POLS 130.