American National Politics
Course Information
Subject
PSC
Course Number
121
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
American National Politics
Course Description
This course is an introductory survey of American politics designed to help students better understand the U.S. political system. The focus of the course is on the system’s key political actors, behaviors, processes and institutions. Empirically based explanations are offered to help students understand why these political factors are important to the system’s operation, and what effect they have on both the electoral and policy making processes and their outcomes.
Minimum Credit Hours
3
Maximum Credit Hours
3
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(3-0)
Requirements
Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness
IAI Code
S5900
PCS Code
1.1