Academic Catalog - Political Science

PSC 105 / PSC 2020 – 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)

PSC 111 / PSC 1011 – 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 125 / PSC 1025 – 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 205 / PSC 2005 – 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)