Political Science

Summary

The primary objectives of the Political Science program are to meet general education requirements for American Institutions and Social Sciences for the associate degree and to complete general education requirements for baccalaureate degrees. Political science is the study of human behavior as it relates to political situations. It involves the examination of institutions, processes, people, ideas and policies. The study of political science develops cultural literacy, critical thinking and other useful skills.

Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Political Science Program will be able to:

1. Critically analyze the study of human behavior as it relates to political situations in college-level essays, written assignments, and research papers.
2. Identify and describe main concepts in the study of political science including, but not limited to, political power, sovereignty, nation-state; legitimacy; authority, political culture, political socialization, political ideology; social contract; separation of powers; federalism; unitary system; rule of law and globalization.

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