# Political Science (POLS) — Fall 2026 schedule

Allan Hancock College · 16 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-18

Source: https://ssb.hancockcollege.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search

Term dates: Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 9 sessions, with dates: /c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://www.hancockcollege.edu/calendar/grid.php

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/allan-hancock-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/pols.md

## POLS 101 — Introduction to Political Science (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 20421 | A | In person | Mon/Wed 8:00–9:20am, Bldg C - Humanities Complex 30 | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Frederic J. Patrick | 2 of 35 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 20599 | B | In person | Mon/Wed 9:30–10:50am, Bldg C - Humanities Complex 30 | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Frederic J. Patrick | 2 of 35 open |

## POLS 105 — Comparative Politics (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 20258 | A | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Jessica P. Scarffe | 6 of 36 open |

## POLS 110 — Political Theory (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21019 | A | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Jessica P. Scarffe | 11 of 36 open |

## POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21010 | A | In person | Mon/Wed 8:00–9:20am, Bldg C - Humanities Complex 33 | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Christopher M. Sprecher | Full (34/34) |
| 21011 | B | In person | Tue/Thu 9:30–10:50am, Bldg W - Classrooms 18 | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Christopher M. Sprecher | Full (38/34) |
| 21012 | C | In person | Mon/Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Bldg C - Humanities Complex 33 | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Jason J. Stilwell | Full (34/34), 1 waitlisted |
| 21013 | D | In person | Tue/Thu 12:30–1:50pm, Bldg C - Humanities Complex 34 | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Taylor N. Ramirez | 3 of 33 open |
| 21014 | E | In person | Thu 2:15–5:20pm, Bldg C - Humanities Complex 33 | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Christopher M. Sprecher | Full (36/34), 2 waitlisted |
| 21015 | G | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Arika A. Khajetoorians | 7 of 36 open, 3 waitlisted |
| 21016 | H | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Dec 10 | Jessica P. Scarffe | 5 of 36 open |
| 21017 | I | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 17–Oct 9 | Scott B. Alvarez | 11 of 36 open, 3 waitlisted |
| 21018 | J | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 12–Dec 5 | Frederic J. Patrick | 1 of 36 open, 11 waitlisted |
| 22313 | P | In person | Tue 9:35–11:00am, St. Joseph High School C-3 (Sep 8–Dec 2); Fri 9:35–11:00am, St. Joseph High School C-3 (Sep 25–Dec 4); Wed 9:20–10:25am, St. Joseph High School C-3 on Sep 16, Sep 30, Nov 4, Dec 2; Wed 9:35–11:00am, St. Joseph High School C-3 on Oct 21; Fri 9:25–10:35am, St. Joseph High School C-3 on Sep 18, Oct 16, Dec 11; Fri 9:35–11:00am, St. Joseph High School C-3 on Sep 11 | Sep 8–Dec 11 | Christopher M. Head | 12 of 36 open |
| 22314 | PA | In person | Tue 11:10am–12:30pm, St. Joseph High School C-3 (Sep 1–Dec 2); Fri 1:05–2:25pm, St. Joseph High School C-3 (Sep 4–Dec 4); Wed 10:35–11:40am, St. Joseph High School C-3 on Sep 16, Sep 30, Nov 4, Dec 2; Wed 11:10am–12:30pm, St. Joseph High School C-3 on Oct 21; Fri 1:15–2:25pm, St. Joseph High School C-3 on Sep 18, Oct 16, Dec 11 | Sep 1–Dec 11 | Christopher M. Head | 13 of 36 open |
| 22408 | R | Hybrid | Wed 6:45–9:50pm, Lompoc Valley Center Bldg 3 114; Plus online work | Oct 12–Dec 5 | Arika A. Khajetoorians | 21 of 35 open |