Political Science (PSC)

PSC 1011 | American Government: GT-SS1

Lecture Credit: 3

Explores the origins, development, structure, and functions of the American Constitution and national government. This course also examines federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, electoral processes, and mechanisms of civic participation and influence. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category.

PSC 1025 | American State and Local Government: GT-SS1

Lecture Credit: 3

Emphasizes the structure and function of state, county, and municipal governments including their relations with each other and with national government. Includes a study of Colorado government and politics. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS1

PSC 1050 | Current Political Issues: GT-SS1

Lecture Credit: 3

Incorporates an in-depth analysis of the background and nature of political issues and themes. This course is one of the statewide guaranteed transfer courses. GT-SS1

PSC 1075 | Special Topics

Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.

Note: Special topics courses range from 0-12 credits and vary in learning type. Please see your program chair for more information about your options.

PSC 2005 | International Relations: GT-SS1

Lecture Credit: 3

Examines relationships among modern nation states. Topics include diplomacy, nationalism, ideologies, power and influence, conflict and cooperation, the role of nonstate actors, the international economy and theoretical attempts to understand international behavior. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS1

PSC 2020 | Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1

Lecture Credit: 3

Focuses on a survey of the discipline of political science, including political philosophy and ideology, democratic and non-democratic governments, and processes, and international relations. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS1

PSC 2025 | Comparative Government: GT-SS1

Lecture Credit: 3

Focuses on a comparison of the basic features of selected developed and developing countries. Topics include ideologies, political parties, interest groups, and governmental institutions. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS1

PSC 2080 | Internship

Internship Credit: 1 - 3

Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.