POS 135 - State & Local Government

3 Credit Hours

This political science course is designed to provide basic theory and knowledge of the operation of American state and local political systems within the American Federal system. Through systems analysis, students learn to comprehend the interrelationships between individuals, interest groups, political parties, and the legislative, executive, and judicial organizations of government as they cooperate and conflict over the resolution of problems. Public policy issues of current controversy to state and local systems are treated as part of the course.

Prerequisite(s): COM 098 or ESL 050 and ESL 060

Semesters Offered: Spring