Academic Catalog - Political Science

PSC 1011 / PSC 111: American Government: GT-SS1 – 3 Credits 
Includes the background of the U.S. Constitution, the philosophy of American government, general principles of the Constitution, federalism, and civil liberties. Examines public opinion and citizen participation, political parties, interest groups, electoral process, and the structure and functions of the national government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. 
(Contact hours – 45) 

PSC 1025 / PSC 125: American State and Local Government: GT-SS1- 3 Credits 
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 is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. 
(Contact hours – 45) 

PSC 2005 / PSC 205: International Relations: GT-SS1 - 3 Credits 
Examines the interactions among various levels of actors in the international system. This course attempts to explain behaviors across state boundaries. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. 
(Contact hours – 45) 

PSC 2020 / PSC 105: Introduction to Political Science: GT-SS1 - 3 Credits 
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 is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. 
(Contact hours – 45)