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PLS102 American National Government and Politics

A comprehensive examination of American political institutions. Consideration is given to the heritage and structure of American government and politics as well as to the functions performed by the national government today. Such topics as the fundamental ideas of American constitutionalism, civil liberties, civil rights, and the changing role of the national government will receive emphasis. Fulfills open, liberal arts and social science electives.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Communications Proficiency

Electives

  • LA - Liberal Arts Elective
  • MTBS - Mass Transfer Behav Science
  • NDIR - Nurse Ed Directed Elective
  • OPEN - Open Elective
  • SOSC - Social Science Elective