POLS 101 - American Government and Politics (GT-SS1)

3 credits

American Government and Politics surveys the major components of the American political system. The course reviews the following topics:

American political values and the government system created by the Constitution, including the separation of powers, federalism, civil rights, and civil liberties.
The sources of political participation: public opinion, the media, elections, voting, political parties, and interest groups.
Federal political institutions--Congress, the President, the federal court and the federal bureaucracy, and the states.
Domestic and international policies.

This course is part of the All-University core Curriculum 3C requirement.

This course meets the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) requirements for Social/Behavioral Sciences (Category 3C) and is approved under gtPathways in the content area of Economic or Political Systems (GT-SS1).

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Section 801 (Online)

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Date

Jan. 19 - May. 9, 2021 (16 wks.)
Drop and withdrawal deadlines
- 100% tuition and fees refunded
  
  February 3, 2021
- 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade
  
  March 22, 2021
Tuition

$1,428

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