{
  "college": "santa-barbara-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "POLS",
  "name": "Credit",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sbcc.edu/course-descriptions/pols/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "POLS C1000",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "C1000",
      "title": "American Government and Politics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "formerly": "POLS 101",
      "cid": [
        "POLS 110"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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. (Formerly POLS 101 prior to Fall 2025.)",
      "notes": [
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E2, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D8, CSU US-2, CSU US-3, IGETC Area 4H"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/pols/#pols-c1000",
          "subject": "POLS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 7,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/pols/#pols-c1000",
          "subject": "POLS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 102",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "102",
      "title": "American Government And Politics: Discussion",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 (18 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Optional course intended to augment student understanding of the political process and related issues as presented in Political Science C1000.",
      "notes": [
        "UC Transfer Limit: No credit for POLS 102 unless taken concurrently or after 101."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 104",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "104",
      "title": "American Government: Policy Issues/Process",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Study of formulation, enactment and impact of public policy issues in the U.S. and the state of California, including environment, health care, energy, poverty and welfare, defense, criminal justice, education, civil rights and budgets. Emphasis on policy models, processes and issues.",
      "notes": [
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E2, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D8, CSU US-2, CSU US-3, IGETC Area 4H"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 108",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "108",
      "title": "California Government and Politics",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "72 (18 lecture, 54 lab)",
      "prerequisite": "POLS C1000 or",
      "corequisite": "POLS C1000.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Analysis and hands-on experience of the policy process in Sacramento/California, studying and meeting with state and local government entities and all the principals involved in the policy process, from inception to policy implementation. Special Fee: Field Trip fee of $900.00 will cover lodging, meals and incidentals. Scholarships are available.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 110",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "110",
      "title": "Politics, Society And The Mass Media",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Examination of the role played by the mass media in contemporary political society. This survey course includes a focus on such topics as national and international propaganda, the evolution of television and campaign advertising, news analysis, television and political information, government regulation and First Amendment controversies.",
      "notes": [
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D8, IGETC Area 4H"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 121",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "121",
      "title": "International Politics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [
        "POLS 140"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the field of international politics. Discussion of the history of international politics, including the emergence of nation-states, international organization, and nongovernmental organizations. Use of various international relations theories to analyze war and conflict, diplomacy and cooperation, and foreign policy making.",
      "notes": [
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D8, IGETC Area 4H",
        "UC Transfer Limit: POLS 121 and 121H combined: maximum credit, one course."
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/pols/#pols-121",
          "subject": "POLS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/pols/#pols-121",
          "subject": "POLS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 121H",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "121H",
      "title": "International Politics, Honors",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 (72 lecture)",
      "cid": [
        "POLS 140"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the field of international politics. Discussion of the history of international politics, including the emergence of nation-states, international organizations and nongovernmental organizations. Use of various international relations theories to analyze war and conflict, diplomacy and cooperation, and foreign policy making.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Honors Program.",
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D, IGETC Area 4",
        "UC Transfer Limit: POLS 121 and 121H combined: maximum credit, one course."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 122",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "122",
      "title": "International Organizations: Global and Regional Governance",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Focuses on the history and current actions of international organizations, such as the UN and the EU, and their diverse member states. Discussion of a variety of international problems, such as effective governance, war, economic development, environmental problems and human rights. Students participate in an in-class simulation activity.",
      "notes": [
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D8, IGETC Area 4H"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 131",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "131",
      "title": "Comparative Politics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "advisory": "POLS 101 or POLS 121.",
      "cid": [
        "POLS 130"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Comparative analysis of different kinds of political systems, including their history, political institutions, processes and policies; the environments in which they occur; and their consequences. Comparisons will be made between autocratic and democratic political systems and the political institutions of selected countries, such as Russia, China, Iran, Britain, France and Germany.",
      "notes": [
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D8, IGETC Area 4H"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/pols/#pols-131",
          "subject": "POLS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/pols/#pols-131",
          "subject": "POLS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 132",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "132",
      "title": "Political Thinking",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "advisory": "POLS C1000.",
      "cid": [
        "POLS 120"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Exploration of fundamental issues in political theory as interpreted by such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Burke, Rousseau, Marx and others.",
      "notes": [
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 3, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3B, Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area C2, CSUGE Area D8, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 4H"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/pols/#pols-132",
          "subject": "POLS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/pols/#pols-132",
          "subject": "POLS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 134H",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "134H",
      "title": "Political Violence, Honors",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 (72 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Interdisciplinary study of origin, causes, dimensions and kinds of political violence, from regicide to terrorism, from revolution to war. Emphasis on theoretical and historical studies of political violence.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Honors Program.",
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D8, IGETC Area 4H"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 136",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "136",
      "title": "Middle East Government And Politics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the comparative study of the governments and politics of Middle Eastern states. Emphasis on the study of the relationships between political development, political organization and social structure and such concepts as tradition, modernity, autocracy, democracy and political transition.",
      "notes": [
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D8, IGETC Area 4H"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 151",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "151",
      "title": "Law And Society",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 (54 lecture)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Study of the American judicial system as a political institution. Courts, judges, lawyers and police will be examined. Emphasis placed on issues involving the criminal justice system.",
      "notes": [
        "SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area 4",
        "Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D8, IGETC Area 4H",
        "UC Transfer Limit: POLS 151 and 151H combined: maximum credit, one course."
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/pols/#pols-151",
          "subject": "POLS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/pols/#pols-151",
          "subject": "POLS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 295",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "295",
      "title": "Internship in Political Science",
      "units": "2-4",
      "hours": "210 (210 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Internship program in which students gain experience in community organizations related to the discipline.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Completion of two courses in Political Science at SBCC prior to enrolling in an internship course."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "POLS 299",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "299",
      "title": "Independent Study in Political Science",
      "units": "1-4",
      "hours": "192 (192 lab)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "",
      "notes": [
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Other: Completion of a minimum of 12 units at SBCC, with a 2.5 GPA, and a minimum of six units, with a 3.0 GPA within the department.",
        "Limitations on Enrollment: Completion of a minimum of 12 units at SBCC, with a 2.5 GPA, and a minimum of six units, with a 3.0 GPA within the department. Independent study course that provides an opportunity for students to explore a specific political science topic in depth, while working closely with their professor."
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}