Political Science
5 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
POSC 12 Introduction to California State and Local Government
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- POLS C1000 (Formerly POSC 1), ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the politics of California, both on the state and local levels. Students will learn how politics works locally and in Sacramento, and how to effectively enact change in politics and public policy. Emphasis on current issues and the influences of historical, geographical, political, economic and social factors on the political realities in California today.
POSC 20 Comparative Politics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- POLS C1000 (Formerly POSC 1), ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces the diverse domestic politics of countries around the world. The politics and problems in democratic, semi-democratic, and authoritarian states will be covered through an investigation of institutions, identity (race, gender, class, nationalism, religion, culture), social movements, political economy, political violence, and globalization. Students will be introduced to the diverse decision-making regimes that exist throughout the globe, such as parliamentary, semi-presidential, presidential, unitary, federal, and confederal systems.
POSC 25 Introduction to Political Theory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to the study of political theory. Course introduces the fundamental questions of ethics and politics by analyzing works of political philosophy from antiquity to the present. Emphasizes core themes of political theory, such as justice, power, rights, liberty, and citizenship, and differing conceptions of the state. Students will learn how to interpret, analyze, and critically evaluate political theory texts in order to apply political theory to historical and current political realities.
POSC 30 International Relations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the basic concepts, theories, and principles of international relations. Course will examine contemporary world affairs including the importance of nationalism, imperialism, ideology, alliance systems, development, and the nature of international organizations.
POSC 35 Politics of Race and Gender: History, Governance, and Public Policy
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- POLS C1000 (Formerly POSC 1), ES 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An overview of the historical and contemporary political issues and concerns affecting the status and power of groups that have traditionally been politically and socially disadvantaged in the United States. These groups include, but are not limited to, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Native Americans, Latinx, LGBT, and Women. The political histories of each group from their arrival in the territory today known as the United States through modern times will be discussed. Students will analyze how group identity impacts the processes of democratic governance. Public policy issues (i.e. education, health, criminal justice) will be considered in light of their impact upon marginalized groups.