Political Science

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PS 101 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Explores the major political philosophers, ideologies, and issues of Western civilization and their impact on the world. Includes the representative methods of acquiring political knowledge and analysis. [D; CSU; UC]
PS 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74513 PS 101 76 06:00PM-09:30PM MW 7205 Abassi,Shogofa 8 0*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
PS 102 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Surveys the processes and institutions of the United States, California, and local government. Analyzes and discusses a variety of topics and current issues, including education, health, civil liberties and rights, proposed laws, and policies and budgets. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC]
PS 102 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74521 PS 102 76 06:00PM-09:20PM MW 7205 Abassi,Shogofa 8 13*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 10/13/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM

Total Courses: 2 Total Sections: 2
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On-campus meetings and participation are required.

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