Political Science (POLS)
Students who enroll in
political science courses must have placed in ENGL 101 and are encouraged to
either have completed ENGL 101 or be enrolled in that course when scheduling a
political science course.
POLS 101 Introduction to American Government (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)
5 credits
This course introduces students to the nature, purpose and structure of the
American political system. Attention is given to the institutions and processes
that create public policy. The strengths and weaknesses of the American
political system are discussed, along with the role of citizens in a democracy.
A distance-learning (DL) version of Introduction to American Government is
available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course must be familiar
with computers, have an e-mail address, and access to the Internet. Course
content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting.
Examinations for distance-learning courses are administered at the Testing
Center.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $5.00
POLS 165 Introduction to Politics (A, W, SP, SU,-DL)
5 credits
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and issues in the study of
politics. The course compares various political institutions, ideologies, and
economic systems; examines political socialization and culture; explores methods
of resolving international conflict; and explains the impact of modern
bureaucracies on policy-making. A distance-learning (DL) version of Introduction
to Politics is available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course
must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail address, and access to the
Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional
classroom setting. Examinations for the Web-based version are administered on
the Internet.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $5.00
POLS 290 Capstone Experience in Political Science (On Demand)
3 credits
This course is for students completing the two-year Associate of Arts or
Associate of Science Degree who have special interest in continuing a
baccalaureate degree program in political science. The course presents a basic
introduction to political science research methodologies that students apply in
researching a political science topic of interest. Course requirements include
the assembly of a portfolio that covers student’s academic career at Columbus
State Community College and participation in summative testing of their academic
skills. Open only to Associate of Arts or Associate of Science students
preparing to graduate within two academic quarters.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Completion of Associate of Arts and Associate of Science core
requirements and at least 75 hours toward the degree and five credit hours in
political science
Lab fee: $5.00
POLS 293 Independent Study in Political Science (On Demand)
1-5 credits
POLS 293 is an individual, student-structured course that examines a selected
topic in political science through intensive reading or research. The
independent study elective permits a student to pursue his/her interest within
the context of a faculty-guided program.
Lecture: 1 to 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and the chairperson and one course
in Political Science
Lab fee: $5.00
POLS 299 Special Topics in Political Science (On Demand)
1-5 credits
POLS 299 allows students to examine, in detail, selected topics of interest in
political science.
Lecture: 1 to 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Varies
Lab fee: $5.00
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