Introduction to the discipline of political science and its relation to other disciplines with emphasis on the major philosophies and institutions of government. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to current issues in politics, economics, social relations, foreign affairs. Presentations by local, state and national civic and cultural leaders. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: POS101 may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.

Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.

Overview of government, history, and geography of the United States and Arizona. Includes the relationship of government to the United States economic system as well as the influences and developments that have shaped U.S. and Arizona history. Also covers geographical systems, regions, and study techniques. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to the world from the integrated social science perspectives of history, geography, and government. Prerequisites: None.

Examination of major issues in current affairs in the fields of politics, economics, social relations, foreign affairs, aesthetics, and others through the reading and viewing of secondary information sources. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

Introduction to the principles and issues relating to the study of international relations. Evaluation of the political, economic, national, and transnational rationale for international interactions. Prerequisites: None.

Contemporary issues and factors in international relations. Stress conditions in civil order, trade, and international institutions. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: POS125 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

Survey of state and local government in the United States. Special attention on Arizona State government. Prerequisites: None.

Overview and evaluation of the sub-field of comparative politics. Covers various national governments from around the world: their structure, system, method of governance. Examines methods of assessing these governments. Prerequisites: None.

Historical origins, structural makeup, political and operational characteristics, and legal activities of the United Nations. Analysis of the overall institution's ongoing utility, productivity and creativity. Prerequisites: None.

Leading political ideas and belief systems, e.g., Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, theories of democracy, and alternative futures. Prerequisites: None.

Examination of the United States Constitution and the constitution and government of the State of Arizona. Prerequisites: None.

Examination of the Constitution of the State of Arizona. Equivalent to the second part of POS220. May not enroll in POS220 and POS221 concurrently. Prerequisites: None.

Examination of the United States Constitution. Equivalent to the first part of POS220. May not enroll in POS220 and POS222 concurrently. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Students may not enroll in POS220 and POS222 concurrently.

The historic background and current status of major civil rights and civil liberties issues in the United States. Prerequisites: None.

Field experience in community service, public policy or public service. Prerequisites: Minimum of 15 credit hours at college granting internship with minimum GPA of 3.0 and permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: POS280. Course Notes: POS281AB may be repeated for a total of nine (9) POS281 credit hours; may not repeat specific internship assignment.

Service-learning field experience within government agencies, political organizations, citizen advocacy groups, and human service organizations/agency. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Course Notes: POS282AA may be repeated for a total of four (4) POS282 credit hours; may not repeat specific agency assignment for more than two (2) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog.

Service-learning field experience within government agencies, political organizations, citizen advocacy groups, and human service organizations/agency. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Course Notes: POS282AB may be repeated for a total of four (4) POS282 credit hours; may not repeat specific agency assignment for more than two (2) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog.

Service-learning field experience within government agencies, political organizations, citizen advocacy groups, and human service organizations/agency. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Course Notes: May be repeated for a total of four (4) POS282 credit hours; may not repeat specific agency assignment for more than two (2) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog.

Introduction to public policy, how policy is made, and how public policy decisions are affected. Prerequisites: None.