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Political Science (PSC)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
PSC 103: Principles of American Constitutional Government
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Studies constitutions of U.S. and Nevada with specific attention to various principles and current problems of government.
PSC 108: Great Issues of Politics
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: PSC 103, HIST 101 or consent of instructor
Studies political processes and ways in which political decisions are made and implemented.
PSC 208: Survey of State & Local Government
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Surveys the organization, working principles and functional processes of state and local governments in the U.S.
PSC 231: World Politics
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Explores recent and contemporary international relations and the foreign policies, policy making institutions, and the politics of various nations.
PSC 295: Special Topics in Political Science
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: consent of instructor
Explores in detail an issue of current interest. Topics might include: the formulation and implementation of national security policy; the implementation and formation of national, state or local policy; or the structure and function of government agencies. May be repeated for up to six credits.
PSC 299: Government Internship
Units (Credits): 3–6; Prerequisites: PSC 103, HIST 111 and consent of instructor. If more students apply than there are positions available, students must submit resumes and will be selected by a review committee
Provides students the opportunity to be selected to serve in federal, state or local government offices within the WNC service area.