This course will analyze the regulations, laws, and rules that impact the lives of people in the community. Students will examine issues that are related to social and civic life including education, health care, crime, and employment. They will utilize local, state and national case studies for understanding and analysis.
Prerequisite: POLSC 1000 United States Government and Politics or POLSC 1010 Intro U.S.Govt/Politics: Civic Engagemt
POLSC 1000 United States Government and Politics (3 hours)
This course is an examination of the context, processes, institutions, and outcomes of the U.S. political system. This course introduces students to basic concepts and theories central to the study of political science.
(Course offered in Adult Undergraduate program or Wesleyan Honors Academy.)
Archway Curriculum: Foundational Literacies: Scientific Investigations: Social Science
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: UC Leadership Thread
POLSC 1010 Intro U.S.Govt/Politics: Civic Engagemt (4 hours)
This course will examine the context, processes, institutions, and outcomes of the U.S. political system. Through writing, building, social science skills,and examining democratic principle, this course will introduce students to basic concepts and theories central to the study of political science. A special focus will be placed on the concept of civic engagement, and the importance of citizen participation to a robust democracy.
Archway Curriculum: Foundational Literacies: Scientific Investigations: Social Science
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: Democracy Thread
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: UC Leadership Thread