POLS 3 - Introduction to Political Theory and Thought
- Recent Professors
- B. Tellalian
- Recent Semesters
- Spring 2026
- Class Size
- 35 students
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisite
- Prerequisite: POLS C1000; POLS C1000H - \
- Spring 2026 Sections
- View Spring 2026 sections of POLS 3
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · CSU GE Area D8
- Description
- This course is an introduction to the various approaches to political theory across time, issues, and authors. Students will analyze selected political theories, consider the relevance of these theories to contemporary problems, discuss new approaches to political thought, and evaluate the contribution of theories toward a comprehensive understanding of political life and political institutions.