POS 1302 - Introduction to Political Science

Credits: 3 hrs

This course introduces students to the academic field of Political Science. Students will learn the relationship between citizens and their governments; economic and social justice issues; the rights that citizens have (or don’t); what governments and non-governmental organizations can and cannot do as well as relations between diverse countries. Students will also be introduced to the economic, cultural, and political relations between North (and South (i.e. between developed and developing countries) as well as to the sub-topics within the field of Political Science. Key thinkers who have shaped the field as well as the diverse methods used to carry out research will be introduced in this course which is required for Political Science majors but is open to all non-majors.
Student Learning Outcome: Written Communication