Political Science POLS

POLS C1000 American Government and Politics

Units

3

Hours

54 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

POLS 110

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Option: Optional

Cal-GETC: 4

LPC-GE: 4, 9

AI: US2, US3

This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section, listed as POLS L7) · Fall 2026 (4 sections, listed as POLS L7)