POLS 101 — American National Government (3 Credits, Fall/Spring/Summer)
This course introduces students to the American political system. The course examines the structure and operation of the institutions of the U.S. federal government; introduces students to the approach and terminology associated with the field of political science; deepens students' awareness of the role of citizens, interest groups, political parties, and politicians within the American political system; builds an understanding of the role of politics and strategy in the operation of government; and understand how they impact the processes that occur within the system. Further, the course explores and instills a sense of civic duty and citizen participation. (This CWI course meets Idaho State Board of Education GEM competency requirements for GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing.) . (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)
Part of
- Criminal Justice - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Elementary Education - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
- Fire Service Technology - Associate of Arts (AA)
- History - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Philosophy - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Political Science - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Secondary Education - Social Science - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)