Earn 3 transferable credits with our online Political Science 101: Intro to Political Science (SDCM-0133) course featuring engaging video lessons, self-paced learning, and instructor support. Start anytime and transfer to 2,000+ colleges.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. Basic Terms and Concepts of Political Science
- Ch 2. Political Ideologies and Philosophy
- Ch 3. Forms of Government
- Ch 4. Electoral Systems
- Ch 5. History of U.S. Government
- Ch 6. The Branches of Government
- Ch 7. US Federal Bureaucracy
- Ch 8. The History & Role of Political Parties
- Ch 9. Interest Groups in Politics
- Ch 10. Mass Media and Politics
- Ch 11. Political Culture, Public Opinion & Civic Behavior
- Ch 12. Public and Social Policy
- Ch 13. Fiscal Policy in Government & the Economy
- Ch 14. Foreign Policy, Defense Policy & Government
- Ch 15. Concepts of International Relations
- Ch 16. Theories of International Relations
- Ch 17. International Actors in Political Science
- Ch 18. International Law in Politics
- Ch 19. Political Systems Around the World
- Ch 20. Global Issues and Politics
- Ch 21. Studying for Political Science 101
- Course Practice Test
