Political Science at Shoreline Community College

Political Science

Following are course descriptions. Check the Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.

POLITICAL SCIENCE & 101
Introduction to Political Science (5)
Key concepts, principles and theories of political science are explored. Emphasis is upon understanding the nature, purpose, process and practice of politics in both its democratic and non-democratic forms. An interdisciplinary approach will be used, as well as stressing multi-cultural and multi-national global issues. Previously POLSC 101. Mandatory decimal grading.

POLITICAL SCIENCE & 202
Introduction to American Government and Politics (5)
An examination of the processes of American government. Analysis of its structure, functions and policies. The format combines lectures, a variety of paperback readings, and feature films. Previously POLSC 202. Mandatory decimal grading.

POLITICAL SCIENCE & 203
International Relations (5)
Study of power politics as it applies to the relations of nations. Other subjects discussed include law, international government, arms, disarmament, diplomacy, and the Cold War. Previously POLSC 203. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 is recommended. Mandatory decimal grading.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 221
American Foreign Policy (5)
Study of the evolution of American foreign policy with concern for its legal bounds, principal creators, and cold war developments. Previously POLSC 221.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 221W
American Foreign Policy (5)
Study of the evolution of American foreign policy with concern for its legal bounds, principal creators, and cold war developments. Previously POLSC 221W. Mandatory decimal grading.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 276
State and Local Government and Administration (5)
History, politics, structure and responsibilities of state and local governments. Special reference to the State of Washington and its county, municipal and judicial governmental functions. Previously POLSC 276. Mandatory decimal grading.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 291
Special Topics in Political Science (1)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Previously POLSC 281.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 292
Special Topics in Political Science (2)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Previously POLSC 282.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 293
Special Topics in Political Science (3)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Previously POLSC 283.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 294
Special Topics in Political Science (4)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Previously POLSC 284.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 295
Special Topics in Political Science (5)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Previously POLSC 285.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 295W
Special Topics in Political Science (5)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in political science. Previously POLSC 285W.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 297
Individual Project in Political Science (1)
Individual project in a specific area of political science. By arrangement with instructor. Previously POLSC 297. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Mandatory decimal grading.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 298
Individual Project in Political Science (2)
Individual project in a specific area of political science. By arrangement with instructor. Previously POLSC 298. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Mandatory decimal grading.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 299
Individual Project in Political Science (3)
Individual project in a specific area of political science. By arrangement with instructor. Previously POLSC 299. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Mandatory decimal grading.

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