Political Science POLS

POLS C1000 American Government and Politics

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

Eligibility for English 1A

Formerly

POLI 1

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

POLS C1000H American Government and Politics - Honors

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

Eligibility for English 1A

Formerly

POLI 1H

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

Note: Students may take either POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H. Duplicate credit will not be awarded for POLS C1000 and POLS C1000H.

This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. This is an honors course.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.