This course covers fundamental concepts in political science, such as political theories, ideologies, and government systems.

Introduction to the government major. Designed to assist students in planning college experience and preparing for upper division course work and research.Graded: S/U

This course explains the role of American national government, its formation and principles of the Constitution; relation of state to the national government; political parties and their relationship to interest groups. This course also explains the structure of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

This course is designed to introduce the students to the contemporary study of American political issues. The course analysis of government policies, examining various approaches to the economy, democracy and the structure and the function of American political institutions.

This course covers the analysis of significant factors in world politics, including nationalism, national interest, political economy, ideology, international conflict and collaboration, balance of power, deterrence, international law, and international organization.

Specific topics to be announced in Schedule of Classes. Repeatable: for a maximum of 12 credits.