POLS 245 - Political Science Perspectives US/Global

3 Credits
45 Contact Hours
Students in this course will learn characteristics of different systems of government (e.g., monarchy, autocracy, oligarchy, theocracy, representative democracy, direct democracy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, limited and unlimited government) and will explore the similarities and differences between the political system of the United States and other contemporary and historical governments. Additionally, students will learn how to apply methods used in conducting political science research . They will learn how history, geography and economics impacts political science. Core rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society will be examined within the context of their impact on public policy.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 110