1 The Government of the United States (3) UC:CSU (CAN GOVT 2)
This course deals with the principles, problems, structures, and functions of United States and California governments. The topics covered will be political concepts, ideology and government, the Constitution, Federalism, Congress, the presidency, the judiciary, civil rights and civil liberties, the media, elections, political parties, interest groups, California and the nation, the California Constitution, the state legislature, the state's plural executive, and the state judiciary.
2 Modern World Governments (3) UC:CSU
A comparative study is made of the major governments of the developed world in terms of their institutions, ideologies, political habits and foreign policies. Emphasis is placed upon the European governments of Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia.
4 Introduction to State and Local Governments (3) CSU
This general survey course introduces students to the various functions, structures and services of state governments, their relation to local governments, and their interrelationships with the federal government.
7 Contemporary World Affairs (3) UC:CSU (RPT 1)
This course surveys the factors involved in international relations today. Emphasis is placed upon regional and global affairs, providing students with a framework for analysis.
8 The Modern Far East - Politics of the Pacific Rim (3) UC:CSU
This course is a comparative study of the history and culture of government, politics, and the economic development of Asia. The focus is upon China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, with emphasis on the political process and its relationship to economic development and modernization.
185 Directed Study - Political Science (1) CSU
285 Directed Study - Political Science (2) CSU
385 Directed Study - Political Science (3) CSU
Allows a student to pursue Directed Study in Political Science on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.
NOTE: Maximum UC credit allowed: 3-1/3 semester units per semester, 6 units per semester, 6 units total in any or all appropriate subject areas combined. Please note that the granting of transfer credit for courses of this kind is contingent upon a review of the course outline by a UC campus.
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