POLS& 101 - Introduction to Political Science

5 CR

Explores the evolution of major political concepts from ancient Greece to the present. Topics include political life in the modern world and the ideas behind democratic and nondemocratic forms.

Course Outcomes

Critically analyze current political issues
Articulate the rights and responsibilities of democratic citizenship
Constructively engage in the political process
Apply core political science concepts to the real world
Differentiate the major sub-fields of political science
Explain the significance of the scientific method in political science research

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

GenEd Outcomes: Connections

Global Citizenship

Find out when this course is offered