POL 120 American Government

This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavior Sciences.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RED 090 or ENG 095 or DRE 098 or ENG 002;Minimum grade P2

Corequisite

None

Offered

On Demand

Contact Hours

3