Political Science
6 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
POLT 101 American Government and Politics - This course is now POLS C1000
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is now POLS C1000
POLT 101H Honors American Government and - This is now POLS C1000H
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is now POLS C1000H
POLT 110 Introduction to Political Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to political science designed to familiarize students with basic political concepts, political ideologies, political systems, and subfields within political science.
POLT 201 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of the histories, political cultures, and governmental arrangements of various nations and regions around the world. Comparative study is made of the industrialized democracies, the former communist countries, and the developing, and non-developing countries.
POLT 230 Political Theory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The course will explore the history of political theory from Plato to the present. Such concepts as liberty, equality, power, authority and justice will be examined.
POLT 250 Advanced Model United Nations
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 216 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- POLT 150 (Introduction to Model United Nations)
- Transfers to
- CSU
An advanced course in the study of the United Nations. The focus will be on mentorship of novice members, advanced research, team events training, individual events training and research for intercollegiate United Nations conferences and competitions. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs), International Criminal Court (ICC), International Court of Justice (ICJ) and various other international bodies are covered. Prepares students for international current event debates, parliamentary debate and conflict resolution. Students are required to attend Model United Nations conferences.