Political Science (PSC)

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PSC 1011  American Government: GT-SS1  3 Credits  
Explores the origins, development, structure, and functions of the American Constitution and national government. This course 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  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.
PSC 1036  American Presidency  3 Credits  
Focuses on the office of the president as a branch of government. Examines the individuals who have occupied and shpaed the presidency, and changes in the office itself.
PSC 1050  Current Political Issues: GT-SS1  3 Credits  
Incorporates an in-depth analysis of the background and nature of political issues and themes. This course is statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category.
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.
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.
PSC 2025  Comparative Government: SS1  3 Credits  
Examines domestic political systems, developments, themes, and events across countries and regions while applying the comparative method to identify similarities and differences. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category.
PSC 2080  Internship  0-12 Credits  
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus.