Academic Catalog

Political Science (POS)

POS100 / Introduction to Political Science
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

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.

Fulfills: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS101 / Current Issues
1 Credit / 1.0 Periods for Lecture

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.

Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS110 / American National Government
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

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

Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS120 / World Politics
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

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.

SUN  SUN# POS 1120
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS140 / Comparative Government
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

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.

SUN  SUN# POS 2204
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS180 / United Nations Studies
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

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.

Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo
Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS210 / Political Ideologies
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

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

Fulfills: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS220 / U.S. and Arizona Constitution
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

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

Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS221 / Arizona Constitution
1 Credit / 1.0 Periods for Lecture

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.

Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS222 / U.S. Constitution
2 Credits / 2.0 Periods for Lecture

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.

Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS223 / Civil Rights and Liberties
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

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

Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences
POS285 / Political Issues and Public Policy
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

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

Fulfills: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Social & Behavioral Sciences