PADM 110 - Introduction to Law and Society

    Recent Professors
    John Bathke, Michelle Rodriguez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This is an introductory course on the American legal system and its impact on society. Topics include different sources of law such as the federal and state constitutions and statutes, court cases, and administrative agency rules. Emphasis is placed on review of basic legal reasoning, the history and structure of the American legal system, and the way the application of the law shapes society, democracy, civil liberties, and equal rights. This course is intended for students pursuing a major in political science, public administration, and other related fields.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm