Political Science (PS)

PS 001  Introduction to Government   Units: 3

This course is an introduction to the principles, organization and politics of the National Government of the United States, including the study of State and local government. In considering government at the State level, specific emphasis is given to the government of the State of California. Throughout the course, current issues in American and State politics are stressed. (C-ID POLS 110)
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENG 001A.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C2                 CSU GE: D8                 IGETC: 4H

PS 002  Introduction to Comparative Governments   Units: 3

This course involves the comparative analysis of different kinds of political systems, including their history, political institutions, processes and policies, the environments in which they occur, and their consequences. (C-ID POLS 130)
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PS 001.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C2                 CSU GE: D8                 IGETC: 4H

PS 003  Introduction to Political Theory   Units: 3

This course is an introduction to the nature and tradition of political inquiry as articulated by classical, modern and contemporary theorists. This course focuses on basic theoretical debates such as, but not limited to, justice, equality, and the best form of government. Throughout the course, the application of theoretical debates to the contemporary world is stressed. (Equivalent to PHIL 003.) (C-ID POLS 120)
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PS 001.
Advisory: ENG 001A.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C2                 CSU GE: D8                 IGETC: 4H

PS 004  Introduction to International Relations   Units: 3

This course is an introduction to the nature of political relations among nations, including the basic factors which influence international relations. Emphasis will be placed on an examination of contemporary world politics. (C-ID POLS 140)
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PS 001.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C2                 CSU GE: D8                 IGETC: 4H

PS 005  The American Presidency   Units: 3

This course focuses on the evolution of the American presidency, with an emphasis on the modern presidency. Students will examine the expectations gap: what we expect from our president and what he can accomplish within the confines of the Constitution. Students will also learn about the presidential selection process, from the primaries to the general election.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENG 001A.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C2                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

PS 006  Latinx Politics   Units: 3

This course provides an examination of United States structures of political, social, and economic power from the history and experiences of the Latinx population. Students will survey demographic research on the diversity of Latinx identity and political behavior in the U.S. as well as the institutional relationship that Latinx groups have established and challenged within the U.S. political system. Students will also analyze the political relationship Latinx groups have with the U.S. Constitution and civil society organizations.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PS 001.
Advisory: ENG 001A.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C2                 CSU GE: D                 IGETC: 4

PS 007  African American Politics   Units: 3

Students will analyze the relationship African Americans have within the US American political system. This course will provide an in-depth understanding of how enslaved Africans and African Americans were able to shape American political thought and culture since the framing of the nation. This course will analyze their influence in the distribution of political power at all levels of the local, state, and federal governments. The course will evaluate African American political movements, and their contribution to feminism, socialist, and nationalist ideology.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PS 001.
Advisory: ENG 001A.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C2                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

PS 008  Women and Politics   Units: 3

This course focuses on how women participate in and effect political change. It examines women's subordination and political underrepresentation through an intersectional lens, as well as the wide-range of emancipatory struggles women have undertaken to achieve equality.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENG 001A and PS 001.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C2                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

PS 009  Race and Ethnic Politics   Units: 3

This course provides an examination of United States institutions of social, political and economic power from the history and experiences of minoritized populations such as African Americans, Latinas/os, Native Americans, Women, Asian Americans, and Immigrants. Students will analyze the U.S. Constitution as well the legislative, executive and judicial branches of governance with regard to citizenship, pluralism, and civil rights and liberties. Other emphases will be on diverse forms of political participation and how it influences U.S. institutions at the local, state and federal levels in movements towards achieving social justice. (C-ID POLS 170)
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PS 001.
Advisory: ENG 001A.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C2                 CSU GE: D8                 IGETC: 4H

PS 095A  Political Science Work Experience   Units: 1-5

This work experience course of supervised employment provides students the opportunity to connect academics to applied experiential learning in the workplace. It assists students in developing transferable employability skills, career awareness, learning industry culture, competencies and norms, and developing professional networks that support career mobility. To enroll, students must have a job or internship placement in a part-time or full-time capacity. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to five (1-5) units per semester based on the student's ability to meet the hours required per unit enrolled. Students must work 54 hours per unit earned. This Work Experience course is available to students whose job or internship placement is directly related to Political Science.
Lecture Hours: None         Lab Hours: 270          Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None