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Programs and Courses
Political Science
General Information
For Information: Eileen Johnston
Phone: 623.845.3280
Political Science courses serve students who intend to major in Political Science at a four-year institution, students who need these courses in preparation for other careers, and students choosing them for personal interest. Students intending to pursue a baccalaureate degree in political science should consult with a departmental advisor to plan their program.
Availability: Primarily day
Transferability: All courses transfer to state universities. However, transferability varies based on university and four-year degree program.
Course Descriptions
Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally
Political Science (POS)
POS100
Introduction to Political Science / 3 credits 3 periods
Introduction to the discipline of political science and its relation to other disciplines with emphasis on the major philosophies and institutions of government. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)
POS110
American National
Government / 3 credits 3 periods
Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)
POS115
Issues in American Politics / 3 credits 3 periods
Examination of major issues in current affairs in the fields of politics, economics, social relations, foreign affairs, aesthetics, and others through the reading and viewing of secondary information sources. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 or equivalent. (O)
POS120
World Politics / 3 credits 3 periods
Introduction to principles and issues relating to the study of international relations. Evaluation of the political, economic, national, and transnational rationale for international interactions. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)
POS130
State and Local Government / 3 credits 3 periods
Survey of state and local government in the United States. Special attention on Arizona State government. Prerequisites: None. (S,D)
POS140
Comparative Government / 3 credits 3 periods
Overview and evaluation of the subfield of comparative politics. Covers various national governments from around the world: their structure, system, method of governance. Examines methods of assessing these governments. Prerequisites: None. (O)
POS210
Political Ideologies / 3 credits 3 periods
Survey of twentieth century non-democratic ideologies and movements with emphasis on Marx, Lenin, Mussolini, Hitler, Stalin, and Mao. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)
POS221
Arizona Constitution / 1 credit 1 period
Examination of the Constitution of the State of Arizona. Equivalent to the second part of POS220. May not enroll in POS220 and POS221 concurrently. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)
POS222
U.S. Constitution / 2 credits 2 periods
Examination of the United States Constitution. Equivalent to the first part of POS220. May not enroll in POS220 and POS222 concurrently. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)
POS223
Civil Rights / 3 credits 3 periods
The historic background and current status of major civil rights issues in the United States. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)
