POL 102: Introduction To Politics

3 credits

This course examines major theories, concepts, and methods of contemporary Political science, Political Issues and Public Policy, American Government and Politics, Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. Unifying concepts (management of conflict, power, and authoritative allocation of values) are applied to the study of the state and the political process.

Distribution Requirement

  • Social Sciences

Learning Goals

  • Information Literacy

1. Understanding of the management of conflict 2. Critical thinking 3. Information literacy

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Sections Offered: Fall 2026

Introduction To Politics
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Sections Offered: Spring 2026

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