POLS C1000 - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

    Recent Professors
    C. Clark, P. Saenz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    44–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of POLS C1000
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D · CSU American Institutions Area US2 · CSU American Institutions Area US3
    Description
    Part 1: This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. Part 2: Surveys the processes and institutions of the United States, California, and local government. Analyzes and discusses a variety of topics and current issues, including education, health, civil liberties and rights, proposed laws, and policies and budgets. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC; C-ID POLS 110] (
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:45am–1:10pm, Tue Thu 8:35am–10:00am, Mon Wed 10:10am–11:35am, Tue Thu 1:20pm–2:45pm