Political Science (PS)
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course is an introduction to the politics, principles, theories and practices of the governments of the United States and California.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: POLS 110
IGETC Area(s): 4H
CSU Area(s): D8
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B1, AA/AS B2
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course is an introduction to the politics, principles, theories and practices of the governments of the United States and California.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: POLS 110
IGETC Area(s): 4H
CSU Area(s): D8
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B1, AA/AS B2
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course is a comparative analysis of the politics and governmental institutions of democratic and non-democratic based political systems. The course will include an analysis of the crises and stages of political development; a discussion of the relationship of geography, history, and economics to political development; an examination of the role of socialization, culture, and ideology in political development; a discussion of intra-national conflicts; and the problems of developing-world nation building.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better).
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: POLS 130
IGETC Area(s): 4H
CSU Area(s): D8
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course is a comparative analysis of the politics and governmental institutions of democratic and non-democratic based political systems. The course will include an analysis of the crises and stages of political development; a discussion of the relationship of geography, history, and economics to political development; an examination of the role of socialization, culture, and ideology in political development; a discussion of intra-national conflicts; and the problems of developing-world nation building.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better)., Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: POLS 130
IGETC Area(s): 4H
CSU Area(s): D8
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course will examine the role of ethnic minorities in the political process and their relationship to and role in government and include a discussion of ethnic empowerment, major ethnic based political and community organizations, the philosophies of major ethnic group leaders, and current political issues and trends as they impact ethnic groups. The ethnic groups to be reviewed will include Black People, African Americans, Latinx, Asians, and Native Americans. *Cross-listed as ETHS-103.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C of better).
Recommended Preparation: ENGL-101.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
IGETC Area(s): 4C, 4H, 7
CSU Area(s): D3, D8, F
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course will examine the role of ethnic minorities in the political process and their relationship to and role in government and include a discussion of ethnic empowerment, major ethnic based political and community organizations, the philosophies of major ethnic group leaders, and current political issues and trends as they impact ethnic groups. The ethnic groups to be reviewed will include Black People, African Americans, Latinx, Asians, and Native Americans. *Cross-listed as ETHS-103H.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C of better)., Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL-101.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
IGETC Area(s): 4C, 4H, 7
CSU Area(s): D3, D8, F
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course will examine the major contributions of political thinkers from Socrates to the present. Political concepts such as democracy, the rule of law, justice, natural rights, sovereignty, citizenship, power, the state, revolution, liberty, reason, materialism, toleration, and the place of religion in society and politics are traced from their origins, through their development and changing patterns, to show how they influence political thinking and institutions today.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C of better).
Recommended Preparation: ENGL-101.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: POLS 120
IGETC Area(s): 4H
CSU Area(s): D8
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course will examine the major contributions of political thinkers from Socrates to the present. Political concepts such as democracy, the rule of law, justice, natural rights, sovereignty, citizenship, power, the state, revolution, liberty, reason, materialism, toleration, and the place of religion in society and politics are traced from their origins, through their development and changing patterns, to show how they influence political thinking and institutions today.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better)., Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL-101.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: POLS 120
IGETC Area(s): 4H
CSU Area(s): D8
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course introduces students to the major theoretical explanations of conflict, cooperation, economic growth and re-distribution in international affairs, and explores important historical and contemporary debates in international politics.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C of better).
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: POLS 140
IGETC Area(s): 4H
CSU Area(s): D8
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course introduces students to the major theoretical explanations of conflict, cooperation, economic growth and re-distribution in international affairs, and explores important historical and contemporary debates in international politics.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better)., Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
C-ID: POLS 140
IGETC Area(s): 4H
CSU Area(s): D8
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course is an introduction to the principles, theories, and practices of California politics and government. Special emphasis will be given to the impact of state and local government on the individual in public and private life, as well as the impact citizens may have on state and local governments through political activism, political parties, interest groups, campaigns, and elections.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C of better).
Transfers to both UC/CSU
IGETC Area(s): 4H
CSU Area(s): D8
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course is an introduction to the principles, theories, and practices of California politics and government. Special emphasis will be given to the impact of state and local government on the individual in public and private life, as well as the impact citizens may have on state and local governments through political activism, political parties, interest groups, campaigns, and elections.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better)., Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
IGETC Area(s): 4H
CSU Area(s): D8
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
1-3 Unit (IS 16-54)
Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor.
Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better). A contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.
Transfers to CSU only