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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
POLITICAL SCIENCE
will canvass the “great ideas” that have connected
human civilizations and the processes which have
initiated and continued the process of globalization.
Topics include the cultural, economic, historical, political
and religious effects of globalization.
POLS 110 CONTEMPORARY WORLD AFFAIRS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
An introduction to the analysis of the historical
development and contemporary setting of political
relations between and among nation-states, transnational
movements, and international organizations.
Introduces the analytical approaches to the study of
world affairs and theories of international conflict and
cooperation. Explores the variety of governmental and
non-governmental entities on the world stage today,
their foreign policy goals and interests, and instruments
and uses of power. Examines contemporary issues
confronting the global community and the historical
development and uses of international law and
organizations.
POLS 112 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
An introduction to the comparative analysis of
contemporary political systems and their environments
around the world. Examines current political institutions,
citizen participation, political problems, politics, and
policies within these systems. Emphasis is given to
selected nation-states in order to provide a broader,
representative knowledge encompassing a variety of
modern political systems and environments reflecting
the geographic regions of the world.
POLS 113 POLITICS OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND
NORTH AFRICA
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite. Grade option)
This course will examine the Middle East and North
Africa through a comparative politics perspective. This
will include an examination of the following items: an
overview of the region’s histories, geographies, peoples,
cultures, religions and languages; the fundamentals of
the Islamic and Judaic belief systems; current events
such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the War in Iraq
and other real potential geopolitical conflicts.
POLS 114 POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC (No
prerequisite)
A survey of political theory and major figures in the
history of political philosophy. Questions concerning the
role of government, natural rights and the relationship
between government and the individual will be explored
by evaluating the works of philosophers such as Plato,
Aristotle, Locke and Marx.
POLS 120 LEADERSHIP
Units: 2.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 15 hours laboratory.
CSU. (No prerequisite)
This course is designed for any student interested in
leadership within an organization. The course will assist
students interested in campus leadership positions to
identify effective leadership characteristics and their role
in institutional maintenance and change. Focus will
include (but is not limited to) developing leadership
styles, needs assessment, policy, finance, public
speaking, parliamentary procedure, comparative forms
of collegial governmental process, communication skills,
program, development and evaluative methods.
POLS 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU, UC.
POLS 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units).
POLS 130 INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL
STUDIES
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. (No prerequisite)
Students will learn the nature of the career field, the
skills and knowledge required, the ethical requirements,
the background in court systems, and the legal research
and writing that are necessary for success in the
profession. The emphasis is placed on functions of a
paralegal within a private law firm, within a government
agency, as a business owner, and as a litigation
assistant. CSU.
POLS 131 FUNDAMENTALS OF LITIGATION FOR
PARALEGALS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite)
This course examines the intricate working of the
American court system and the role of the paralegal in
litigation practice. This course will focus on the process
that begins with the client interview, extends through the
filing, develops into the discovery state, takes final
shape in the trial stage and ends with enforcement of a
judgment. Critical analysis of statutory and judicial rules
for the conduct of litigation will be used extensively to
provide a strong foundation for operating within the legal
field.
POLS 133 LEGAL ETHICS FOR PARALEGALS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite)
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