# Political Science (POLT) courses

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 7 courses

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/36813/36822/36904

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### POLT 200 — American Political Thought

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **C-ID:** POLS 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/polt.md)

Examination of various theoretical approaches to politics within the American political context. Analysis of selected political theories and their application to American politics.

### POLT 200H — Honors American Political Thought

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Prerequisite:** A college GPA or high school GPA for first term college students of 3.0 or higher
- **C-ID:** POLS 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Examination of various theoretical approaches to politics within the American political context. Analysis of selected political theories and their application to American politics.

### POLT 201 — Introduction to Comparative Politics

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **C-ID:** POLS 130
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/polt.md)

A comparative analysis of different kinds of political systems; including their histories, political institutions, processes and policies, the environment in which they occur, and their consequences.

### POLT 205 — Introduction to Global Studies

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Global Studies, including the history of globalization, and economic, political, social, cultural and ecological developments related to the process of globalization.

### POLT 206 — Global Issues

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course introduces students to the origins, current status, and future trends of major transnational issues confronting the global community. Topics can include population trends, economic development and inequality, basic human needs (for food, water, health care), human rights, international conflict and security concerns, and environmental problems. The course also focuses on global governance, including the study of collective global responsibilities.

### POLT 220 — International Politics

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **C-ID:** POLS 140
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/polt.md)

An introduction to international relations theory with an examination of national, international, transnational, and sub-national actors and their institutions, interactions and processes as they relate to global issues.

### POLT 235 — Identity Politics

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **C-ID:** POLS 170
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/polt.md)

This course is an introduction to the politics of race and gender. Using intersectionality as a framework, the course offers an overview of the political representation, identity, status, and power of Women, Native Americans, African Americans, Latina/o Americans, and Asian Americans.