SCC Course Catalog

Political Science (POL)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
POL	120	American Government	3/3

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.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
POL	210	Comparative Government	3/3

This course provides a cross-national perspective on the government and politics of contemporary nations such as Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia. Topics include each country's historical uniqueness, key institutions, attitudes and ideologies, patterns of interaction, and current political problems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and compare various nations' governmental structures, processes, ideologies, and capacity to resolve major problems.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
POL	220	International Relations	3/3

This course provides a study of the effects of ideologies, trade, armaments, and alliances on relations among nation-states. Emphasis is placed on regional and global cooperation and conflict, economic development, trade, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions such as the World Court and UN. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss major international relationships, institutions, and problems.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none