Political Science POLS

POLS C1000 American Government and Politics

Units

3

Hours

54 contact hours total

Formerly

POLT101, American Government and Politics (2024)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

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. Part 2:

Offered: Summer 2026 (9 sections)

POLS C1000H American Government and Politics - Honors

Units

3

Hours

54 contact hours total

Formerly

POLT101H, Honors American Government and Politics (2024)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Entrance Skills: A high school or college GPA of 3.0 or above

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. Part 2:

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.