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2016-2017 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions

Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010 ); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010 ); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as WRTG 0990 ).
 

Political Science
  

  • POLS 1100 - US Government & Politics (AI)

    Credits: 3
    This course surveys the institutions and practices of the U.S. national government with emphasis placed on political behavior and social conflict. Course may be taught with a Service Learning component.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1010  or appropriate Accuplacer score


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  • POLS 1110 - Intro State/Local Government

    Credits: 3
    This is an overview of state and local political systems with an emphasis on the constitutional underpinnings, major institutions, practices and public policies at the state and local level.


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  • POLS 1900 - Special Studies

    Credits: 1-2
    Under the instructors supervision, an individualized curriculum is jointly developed and followed.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval


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  • POLS 2000 - Internship

    Credits: 2-4
    Students undertake a supervised hands-on experience in the public sector such as election, legislative, and administrative processes.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval


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  • POLS 2020 - Legislative Process

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to acquaint students with the dynamics of decision making in the legislative arena. The major focus of the course will be on Congress and its interaction with the governmental and nongovernmental entities and how they influence and shape the policy process.

    Recommended Prerequisite: American Institutions course, preferably POLS 1100 


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  • POLS 2070 - Diversity & US Politics(SS,DV)

    Credits: 3
    Introductory course examines perspectives of long-silenced voices in US politics. It studies racism, sexism, discrimination, inequitable treatment, forced inclusion and exclusion, and barriers to economic and political participation.


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  • POLS 2100 - Intro Internat. Politics (SS)

    Credits: 3
    This is an introduction to the basic concepts, processes and relationships in the international political arena, with particular emphasis on conflict and cooperation between and among nations.


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  • POLS 2200 - Intro/Comparative Politics(SS)

    Credits: 3
    This course analyzes how historical and/or contemporary political systems differ in terms of institutions, public policies, and political practices.


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  • POLS 2300 - Political Ideologies (SS)

    Credits: 3
    This course surveys significant political ideologies, documenting their present and past relevance to society. Emphasis is placed on conservatism, fascism, liberalism, and socialism.


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  • POLS 2500 - Peace & Conflict:Domestic (SS)

    Credits: 3
    Blended Service-Learning Course uses a political science approach to experiencing & analyzing local, regional and national [U.S.] conflicts. Course requires students to experience, describe, and explain peace and conflict at the domestic level of analysis. This course will required extensive reading and writing.

    Recommended Prerequisite: RDG 0990  and WRTG 0990 ; or appropriate Acuplace score


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  • POLS 2700 - Model United Nations [MUN](SS)

    Credits: 3
    Examination of the purposes, roles, structure and functions of the United Nations. Prepares students to participate in a Model UN competition.


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  • POLS 2900 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1-3
    This is a course designed by faculty which allows students to explore specific interest areas of political science in a classroom setting.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval


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  • POLS 2950 - Leadership

    Credits: 2
    This multi-disciplinary course will focus on leadership and management skills, including communication, motivation, problem solving, conflict management and goal setting with an emphasis on personal growth.


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