Transfers ToCSUDescriptionUC:CSU Lecture 3 hours This course provides an introduction to political science as a field of study, focusing on basic political concepts, such as political ideologies, political systems, and political communication. Students will be introduced to the subfields of political science, American Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Research Methodology, International Relations, and Race and Ethnicity in Politics. Examination of subfields in political science such as American Government, Comparative Politics and International Relations. Students will discover careers paths available for those with an interest in political theory, public policy, as well as, local, state and federal governments. 