Political Science
4 courses · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
POLI 101 Introduction to Political Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to the field of political science. Emphasis is placed on the concepts and methodologies used in the study of political institutions, political participation, public opinion, and the international political system. Other topics include a survey of political theory and the history of American political ideology and culture. This course is intended for students majoring in Political Science and those interested in the field of political science.
POLI 103 Comparative Politics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to comparative politics. Emphasis is placed on analyses of various political systems using the fundamental concepts and methodologies of comparative politics. This course is designed for political science majors and anyone interested in comparative and/or international politics.
POLI 121 American Political Development
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides an overview of American political development. Students engage in a historical analysis of the evolution of governmental institutions in the United States, and study how political ideas, political practices, and political actors (including ethnic groups, women, political parties, interest groups, and social movements) shape and are shaped by these institutional factors. This course is intended for transfer students, political science majors, or students interested in the American political system.
POLI 140 Contemporary International Politics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of world politics including the various approaches to international relations and international political economy. Emphasis is placed on the roles of nationalism, nation-states, transnationalism and international organizations in the making of contemporary world politics as well as on issues of national security, power and diplomacy, economic competition, international law and the environment. This course is intended for students majoring in political science or anyone with an interest in world politics.